In the bed harness connection

I would not put it at floor lively, you could have issues with rain water

My Ford ready plug is at rear of bed, maybe 1/4th to 1/2 up from floor. At 5' 2" tall this is the best location for me. Too, many times I've had to get a ladder to reach over the side of bed and down to try and plug. When the plug is toward the front of the bed I just can't reach it with out really working.

Mile High wrote:
... I bought the type that is prewired with a T-tap that intercepts the bumper plug in the back so both work.
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mine is the same, but when plugged in, neither connector works!..
if I slightly turn the harness side, and hold it with 2 hands, then both connectors will work..

the stock connector by itself works every time.

2012 Ford F350 DRW

The Ford factory install is higher on the fender, but it has a big surround plastic box that extends the depth (at least on the super duty).

I ended up going high, right next to the tailgate above the taillight. Plenty of depth on the super duty anyway, and it was a snap to remove the taillight to route the wiring down to bumper. I bought the type that is prewired with a T-tap that intercepts the bumper plug in the back so both work.

I had to go where I am because I have the factory bed extender racks that fold up in the space behind the fender well. The spot actually turned out to be ideal to reach when hooking up.

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I just had mine installed It is a bit lower than the last one I had , but works fine..

George H wrote:
My last 3 trucks have been the same, midway between tailgate and wheel-well and 8 or 10 inches above bed floor. high enough to protect form dump/landscape loads and access from rear or over rail (assuming rail is not high).

That is where my Ford factory installed connector is located.

My last 3 trucks have been the same, midway between tailgate and wheel-well and 8 or 10 inches above bed floor. high enough to protect form dump/landscape loads and access from rear or over rail (assuming rail is not high).

The spots I listed are where I have enough room, pretty limited.

make sure u know how much space into the fenderwell the bedside connector needs. I cut my first hole too high.

I also have a dickens of a time getting the T connector to make good connections at the stock connector. I have two of the same harnesses (Hopkins 41157) and both show the same problem.

It's on the driver's side with the Ford hitch prep package.