upfitter or uplifter switches
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upfitter or uplifter switches
I see that Ford has 'uplifter' switches for the F250-350-450 trucks.
Why are they called uplifter or upfitter switches? I've seen them listed as both names.
What is the purpose of the switches?
Are they just electrical switches or something more?
How do most of you hook them up? I was thinking of running wiring direct from the battery to the switch? Do they have fuses anywhere in line?
Is there anything better or similar out there. I would like to use them for 12 volt accessories. What amps can they be used?
Rick
Why are they called uplifter or upfitter switches? I've seen them listed as both names.
What is the purpose of the switches?
Are they just electrical switches or something more?
How do most of you hook them up? I was thinking of running wiring direct from the battery to the switch? Do they have fuses anywhere in line?
Is there anything better or similar out there. I would like to use them for 12 volt accessories. What amps can they be used?
Rick
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They are just auxillery switches.. this guy has some info:
http://showland.org/f350/
click on the pdf link down the page by the pictures of the switches...
http://showland.org/f350/
click on the pdf link down the page by the pictures of the switches...
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They are already wired to the fuse box with their own fuses. Ford is I guess trying to help out people who add accessories to their trucks. Do a search in this forum on "upfitter" and you will find lots of info and a link to a Ford website to help you wire the switches up. The only thing some people don't like is the switches are wired to work with the ignition switch. So unless the switch is on, nothing wired to the switches will work.
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Dave,
Thanks for the info.
A couple more questions.
I have a 2007 F150 Lariet. Not sure the upfitter switches work on the F150 like they do on the super duties.
What are the switches rated at (amps)?
I have amateur radios, GPS, computer, etc. that I want to install. I need these to operate when the ignition switch is off, so I will be using a direct wire to the battery. I will be installing some kind of fuse system.
I am going to install a center radio console, similar to what is found in emergency vehicles, and install the upfitter switches on the console. I have a column auto and 40/20/40 seating.
Any suggestions or ideas?
Rick
Thanks for the info.
A couple more questions.
I have a 2007 F150 Lariet. Not sure the upfitter switches work on the F150 like they do on the super duties.
What are the switches rated at (amps)?
I have amateur radios, GPS, computer, etc. that I want to install. I need these to operate when the ignition switch is off, so I will be using a direct wire to the battery. I will be installing some kind of fuse system.
I am going to install a center radio console, similar to what is found in emergency vehicles, and install the upfitter switches on the console. I have a column auto and 40/20/40 seating.
Any suggestions or ideas?
Rick
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
The only thing some people don't like is the switches are wired to work with the ignition switch. So unless the switch is on, nothing wired to the switches will work.
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Here's some more info.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...light=upfitter
Since you are going to use them in a truck that didn't have them in the first place, and you want them to work differently anyway, the only reason to use them is you already have them laying around, or you want to use them because of cosmetic reasons. If you do not have any of these reasons as priority, you would be just as well to buy universal switches and mount them, since you will have to do all the wiring for them anyway.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...light=upfitter
Since you are going to use them in a truck that didn't have them in the first place, and you want them to work differently anyway, the only reason to use them is you already have them laying around, or you want to use them because of cosmetic reasons. If you do not have any of these reasons as priority, you would be just as well to buy universal switches and mount them, since you will have to do all the wiring for them anyway.
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