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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 08:19 AM
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Auto start while plugged in

2019 6.7 with the factory auto start. Just wondering if it’s okay to start in the morning while still plugged in ?

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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:33 AM
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no problem at all, I do this many times myself. (But don't forget to unplug before driving away) lol
 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:39 AM
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no problem at all, I do this many times myself. (But don't forget to unplug before driving away) lol
I drape the extension cord over my driver's side mirror, just for that reason! !! (Since it happened to me once - destroyed an extension cord)

 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 10:02 AM
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Yep perfectly fine, helps the truck build heat much quicker especially if you have high idle turned up as well. Also did this recently, works awesome no more floppy pigtail.




 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jimd1050
I drape the extension cord over my driver's side mirror, just for that reason! !! (Since it happened to me once - destroyed an extension cord)
Now thats a good tip...........thank you
 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Absoluteblack2018
Yep perfectly fine, helps the truck build heat much quicker especially if you have high idle turned up as well. Also did this recently, works awesome no more floppy pigtail.



Where did you buy that? The one on my dump trailer will no longer hold the 3 pronged plug for the charger.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Where did you buy that? The one on my dump trailer will no longer hold the 3 pronged plug for the charger.
Its a Marinco brand plug, few different sources online. Very high quality, water tight.

https://www.campingworld.com/15-amp-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 11:35 AM
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This is a little pricey but can prevent damage and save money in the long run. They are used on fleet service and emergency vehicles.
This is especially useful when someone who is not familiar with your truck is going to drive it. When the ignition is turn on the plug is kicked out of the socket.

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Even with an aftermarket remote start.
I had one installed on my 2006 F350 Diesel, remote start all the time, no issues
 
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 12:32 PM
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Thank you for the help guys.

Amazon sells one. I saw someone put it in where the fog light is, on that angle plastic piece. Looked great just can’t find the old thread.

NOCO GCP1 15 Amp 125V AC Port Plug Power Inlet with 16-Inch Integrated Extension Cord
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Absoluteblack2018
Yep perfectly fine, helps the truck build heat much quicker especially if you have high idle turned up as well. Also did this recently, works awesome no more floppy pigtail.


Is there enough length on the factory plug to mount this on the drivers side?
 
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I don't plug my engine block heater in, but I do plug in my battery maintainer. I leave the hood ajar and the truck lets me know that it's open. That's come in handy as I've started the truck a couple times before disconnecting the battery maintainer.
 
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Originally Posted by Absoluteblack2018
Its a Marinco brand plug, few different sources online. Very high quality, water tight.

https://www.campingworld.com/15-amp-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
I've used that Brand (from Camping World) in one of my Truck Campers, to add an A/C (Female) socket, down near the floor but inside and it is really well sealed - great waterproofing. I also added one of their 50A Plugs on the outside of the next truck camper after that one, to convert it from a pullout electric cord, to the newer style "Plug 'n Play" cords that you can coil up and put away when you're done camping. That was just as well built!!! Marine Grade stuff is always a safe choice!!!


 
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Originally Posted by Absoluteblack2018
Its a Marinco brand plug, few different sources online. Very high quality, water tight.

https://www.campingworld.com/15-amp-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks, I'll look one up.
 
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