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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 11:19 AM
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Trailer backup light voltage

I want to mount a 20" light bar to my salter and it requires a 9-32 volt output from circuit. Will the trailer plug be enough power. 2019 f250
 
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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 11:37 AM
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Yes, it is 12v and should have plenty of power for an LED light bar.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Trailer connector will supply 12v.

But volts are not power, watts are. Watts are voltage multiplied by the amps. How many watts does the lightbar require? Does it have a spec sheet with it (or online)?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 11:52 AM
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It would be a hell of a 20" light bar to pull more amperage than the 30 amps available on the trailer plug, especially if it is a LED light bar. Yes, I understand the difference and relation between wattage, voltage, and amperage. Now, if you start talking about Laplace's equation or Fourier transforms, I'll need to grab my old textbooks.
 
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As long as your trailer has a battery inline the truck will see the voltage and supply power. These newer trucks only supply power if it sees a voltage ( battery ) in the circuit.
 
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Originally Posted by sealer700
I want to mount a 20" light bar to my salter and it requires a 9-32 volt output from circuit. Will the trailer plug be enough power. 2019 f250
The trailer backup light circuit in the 7-way connector appears to be protected by a 10A fuse (engine compartment power distribution box #84).

If you have them, one of the upfitter switches might be another option.

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