Upfitter switches
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Upfitter switches
To start off I know switch #'s 5 and 6 can be set to hot at all times, not through the key. What I want to know is there anyone that has ever figured out how to make any of the other switches hot at all times? I want to wire my dash cam to one but it doesn't need a 40 amp circuit. I want to be able to switch it off when at home, but leave it running so it goes to parking mode when I am out.
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To start off I know switch #'s 5 and 6 can be set to hot at all times, not through the key. What I want to know is there anyone that has ever figured out how to make any of the other switches hot at all times? I want to wire my dash cam to one but it doesn't need a 40 amp circuit. I want to be able to switch it off when at home, but leave it running so it goes to parking mode when I am out.
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I believe the fuses for those circuits have 3 terminals in the block, by moving the fuses over it then gives you hot all the time circuits
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11 F250 I was able to go into the fuse box and manipulate with a jumper fuse from a hot constant over to the upfitter fuse. Not saying it's correct but that's what work for me being none of the four upfitters were constant hot on the 11 model I was able to have all four hot so I can run my caution lights without the truck running
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I have one used for one Ham radio so far, want to put in another for HF they take about 30 amps when running full power at 100 watts.
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I've been considering something similar myself but I was going to go a different route. I have been looking for a multi-switch panel to wire into 5 or 6. That way the up fitter powers the switch panel and then on the panel I can select what I want to run.
The total for devices on the controller would then be under 40 amp obviously.
Similar to this:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...RoCVZAQAvD_BwE
Or this:
https://www.offroadelements.com/swit...ting-hardware/
Or maybe even just the 11-16 Super Duty up fitter switches added somewhere on the console.
Still gotta research this some more.
GF
The total for devices on the controller would then be under 40 amp obviously.
Similar to this:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...RoCVZAQAvD_BwE
Or this:
https://www.offroadelements.com/swit...ting-hardware/
Or maybe even just the 11-16 Super Duty up fitter switches added somewhere on the console.
Still gotta research this some more.
GF
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I am sure not all dash cams are created equal. I only know how mine is configured. Three wires involved. A constant b+, b+ accessory, and ground. My dash cam will automatically enter parking mode when accessory power is removed. I have accessory power supplied by an upfitter. Dash cam will remain powered in parking mode until vehicle power is lower than 12.3 volts or user specified.
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what id like to do is disable the parking mode when I am home, it doesn't need to be on while there. But may end up going that way since I don't want to use my 40 amp switch. Just bought the Blackvue DR 750S-2ch. we have the 650s in the wifes car, with that accessory, it has its own switch. I was just trying to find more uses for the upfitters.
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Although I run my dashcam on #2, if I wanted it on full-time like the OP, I'd just use #5 or #6 as the dashcam already has an inline fuse so the fuse rating on the upfitter box wouldn't come into play. If, however, I was running a snow plow or other operation where I needed #5 and #6 then I'd consider the matrix idea in Post #8, otherwise follow post #9 until you need 3 devices on all the time. Less is often more.
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Excellent info crewser! I have a company 18 duty on order and like to run my roof beacon light when the truck is off. Thanks for the info
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