I'm just now catching up reading the DML digests from
the last few days so forgive me if I'm repeating
anything already said.
My truck has the Mopar bedlight/12v accessories outlet
combo. It is weatherproof and works very well. It
was installed by my dealer, so I don't know exactly
where the power is tapped from, although I do see
wires going from the front of my bed (nearest to the
cab) to underneath the cab. I also had by dealer
install an extra relay that's tied into the interior
light so that my bedlight comes on when I hit the
remote or open the door. Otherwise, it only comes on
if you turn on the cab light.
You should be able to find the part in a recent Dakota
accessories brochure. Feel free to email me if you
have more questions. Also, you can see pictures of
the bedlight/12v accessories outlet by clicking the
links at the bottom of this message.
--Original Message--
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 08:10:44 -0700
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: Accessory power to tailgate.
Hey Mike,
I can't remember where I saw it but someone had
exactly what you're
looking
for. Actually, it was an accessory plug and a light
combination that
installed on the inside of one of the walls (left side
or right side)
right
before the tailgate. I'll look around for it.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Mike Johnson
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 7:10 AM
To: DML
Subject: DML: Accessory power to tailgate.
After sitting on the beach with the windows open so we
could hear
radio.
And the cleaning that the inside of the truck needed
after that, I got
to
thinking....how hard would it be to run a power source
to the tail
gate?
Not hard at all, I think. Don't the new Jp's have a
power outlet at
the
back? So.....why not install one at the back of the
bed? I'm thinking
near
the tie downs, as high as possible. This way a
portable radio could be
powered without $20 in batteries every couple weeks,
and the interior
of my
truck isn't covered in sea spray. I suppose it would
have to be
weatherproofed better than the accessory power that is
in the cab, but
it
would work right? Anyway just looking for a mod that
wouldn't have to
cost
a couple Ben's.
Mike J
Swansboro NC
99 4x4 Spt 5.2 cc
AirAid, Gibson Split Rear CatBack
Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Tread Tool Box
31x10.5 BFG MT's, 3in Performance Accessories Body
Lift
Mopar PCM, QuickD TB, Cobra 29 LTD Classic
=====
'00 Quadcab SLT+ Garnet Red 4x4 (AWD) 5.9L 46RE 3.55 LSD. For list of modifications to my QC, see my profile:
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Vof5jrNb0pR1M/
For pictures of my QC & Accessories: http://www.geocities.com/txqc2000
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