Elec. cable scuffing tailgate. Help

I have a suggestion that may not be cheap. If you don't want to put an outlet in your bed then get a longer cord so all the movement is inside the bed and it does not move on tailgate when you turn. That's how mine is even with my 8' bed.

The underside of your 5er will have SOME screws in it , so u can replace one of them with an electrical loop to hold your bungee cord around the connector cord ...

That's what I did until I got the in bed. But ur point about rust is a good one.

Going to pull mime and check it thanks for the heads up .:-)

crause wrote:
Well I had the plug in the bed of my 07 Chevy but many holes were drilled and the RV shop that installed it had to use inline splices with elec. tape. Saw many problems down the road with rust and wire corrosion. Decided to go a new route with the new truck and not drill through factory spray in bed liner. This is a short bed truck and Toyota does not allow the 5th. Wheel wiring option. My hitch is mounted ahead of rear axel so with the side winder all of the kingpin is inside of the tailgate. The only place to "hang" something would be on the underside of the trailer. Don't really want to drill there either.

Thats why I do all my work myself.Most shops now adays just dont give a crap.Was there not a t to make the transition from your bumper sevin pin.There shouldve been no splicing if they did it RIGHT.Why were many holes drilled?Shoulve been 4 tiny sheet metal screws and thats it.

AniJet wrote:
I always remove the tailgate when pulling the trailer. Then it's not in the way to hitch/unhitch and won't bother the cord.

x2

I thought about buying one of those tailgates with the cut out but kind of expensive.

I always remove the tailgate when pulling the trailer. Then it's not in the way to hitch/unhitch and won't bother the cord.

I really like the pool noodle idea. Might check that out. Was also thinking about those spring things that big trucks use to suspend the pressure lines on the back of the cabs. Wonder where I would find those?

VW_Factor wrote:
I just envision my wife crocheting some sort of cover for the trailer cord.. hah

X2 ...... Probably have flowers on it.

We sliced a pool noodle all the way down the length and wrapped it around the cord. You can use zip ties to make sure it stays secure.

Well I had the plug in the bed of my 07 Chevy but many holes were drilled and the RV shop that installed it had to use inline splices with elec. tape. Saw many problems down the road with rust and wire corrosion. Decided to go a new route with the new truck and not drill through factory spray in bed liner. This is a short bed truck and Toyota does not allow the 5th. Wheel wiring option. My hitch is mounted ahead of rear axel so with the side winder all of the kingpin is inside of the tailgate. The only place to "hang" something would be on the underside of the trailer. Don't really want to drill there either.