If you only connect 1 item the upfitter switches will be worth having. The wires are fused in the fuse block and coiled and marked under hood for connecting items: some are keyed and some are hot. Anything you choose to wire without the switches will be done by "piggy backing" in the fuse block or a wire straight to the battery. Both are questionable wiring practices which the upfitter switches and their associated wiring will circumvent.

 

I could turn on and off all kinds of mystical things for my grandchildren with those switches, the sun, the moon, the dog whistle, traffic lights, etc..

I agree with you BII, it's a good value.With this conversation, there are things coming to mind that would be handy to have already wired. It could help the re-sale someday, also. Even if I never use them.

I would like to know if I'm giving up anything? Another place for sunglass', overhead lights, etc.?

 

I do not think so.

 

They do look pretty good. I don't like things looking out of place.

I was able to see the switches at the drive event in Ft. Wayne. I just couldn't get over all the 12V/AC connections that were standard, the front seat, the rear seat, the bed, the trailer connections. That's why I had a hard time thinking of what else I could plug in. If I have them, I'll find a use for them.

 

You could turn on your Flux Capacitor!

 

So there placed in a heck of a lot better spot than the 11-16's,we have to dig for them under the dash on these.. Another good + move

 

If nothing else, according to the posted bulletins it is a feature you cannot add after production.
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NOTE: Upfitter Switches cannot be added to a vehicle that was not built with this option at production.

Cool that the 2 extra switches can also be set to be B+ all the time. A welcome addition.

 

What do you mean by "B+"

Never mind i think i found what you meant.


Configuring Upfitter Switches 5 and 6 to Hot-at-all times.
Upfitter relay box fuse F4 (5A) can be put into one of two positions. In Position A, auxiliary switch 5 and 6, operate with the ignition in RUN or START. In Position C, auxiliary switch 5 and 6 operate hot at all times.

 

Battery 12 volts positive