Upfitter switches
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UPFITTER SWITCHES may come with your diesel
I noticed on the Price and Build that when you click on "dual alternators" it included Upfitter Switches in your build. Well all Superduty Diesels now come with dual alternators ---------- so we should get the Upfitter Switches automatically.
I asked the CHAT representative that question: Here is the answer:
The diesel in the superduty comes wih dual alternators. With dual alternators it looks like you get the Upfitter Switches automatically. Is that correct?
Shelby says:
I certainly understand your curiosity. I am reviewing the upfitter switches information now.
Shelby says:
I appreciate your patience. Upfitter Switches are included with Dual Alternators.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
Bigdon68
F450 In Transit ETA 9/26
I asked the CHAT representative that question: Here is the answer:
The diesel in the superduty comes wih dual alternators. With dual alternators it looks like you get the Upfitter Switches automatically. Is that correct?
Shelby says:
I certainly understand your curiosity. I am reviewing the upfitter switches information now.
Shelby says:
I appreciate your patience. Upfitter Switches are included with Dual Alternators.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
Bigdon68
F450 In Transit ETA 9/26
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According to this (https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q-252.pdf), the up fitter switches can not be added later. See the note on the bottom of page 1.
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When I was ordering my truck adding the upfitter switches did kick it up to the dual heavy duty alternator (note there is no "s": only one alternator is heavy duty, the other is standard duty). The reason given was the combination of other electrical options pushed the total amperage load past a certain threshold. I am not sure which they were and it may be that the supplemental cab heat which is included here in NY was the heavy draw item.
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Yeah....but what I'm saying is you don't automatically get the upfitter switches if you order the Dual or Dual Heavy. Even in the cold climate areas...they don't give you the switches without you picking them from what I remember. I think you are reading my statement backwards....lol
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Yeah....but what I'm saying is you don't automatically get the upfitter switches if you order the Dual or Dual Heavy. Even in the cold climate areas...they don't give you the switches without you picking them from what I remember. I think you are reading my statement backwards....lol
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Can you just buy the panel that comes with the switches and wire your own aftermarket relays? It is conceivable for the switches to just send signal to a small box containing the relays (under the hood). Anyone that can do small household electricity projects could do this.
Here is a possibility:
https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Sealed-H.../dp/B00JWZDKQK
Here is a possibility:
https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Sealed-H.../dp/B00JWZDKQK
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Yeah....but what I'm saying is you don't automatically get the upfitter switches if you order the Dual or Dual Heavy. Even in the cold climate areas...they don't give you the switches without you picking them from what I remember. I think you are reading my statement backwards....lol
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From: Western New York
Can you just buy the panel that comes with the switches and wire your own aftermarket relays? It is conceivable for the switches to just send signal to a small box containing the relays (under the hood). Anyone that can do small household electricity projects could do this.
Here is a possibility:
https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Sealed-H.../dp/B00JWZDKQK
Here is a possibility:
https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Sealed-H.../dp/B00JWZDKQK
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From: Antelope, CA
I just reordered my truck with the up-fitter switches. While I was at it I got the Adative CC, rear wheel liners, and the safe. Pushed me back to the back of the line but I only get to do this once and wanted to get it right.
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I was able to add my switches without losing my spot. Might wanna see if they can do that too if it's not too late.
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Thanks for the heads up. I was told by the sales guy that my original order could not be changed and I had to start a brand new order. He said it was only a one time deal that I could change the order. Anyway I'm willing to wait and probably will not get the truck until January. Maybe December. Time to let the factory got more of the production issues sorted out. Oh the wait!!!