2017-2018 Lance Bed Plug Location

I don't have a Ford. But I installed the receptacle low on the driver side bed wall near the cab. I do have to stop during loading and unloading to plug/unplug.

Make sure you use the right gauge wire. This is vital. I used an adapter for a while to use the factory receptacle, but it couldn't handle the electrical load to run the fridge on DC during travel.

If I had to do it over, I might locate it directly behind the driver and low.

For me, it really would be easier than the Y-connection extension because we ordered our truck with the 5th wheel plug already in the truck bed. I could just make a 5' extension which plugs in there. But then I would have a good reason to hole saw a big hole in my truck bed.....and I do so like cutting holes in a brand new truck. :) :) :)

I just got an extension and run it to the trailer connection. Prior to loading I can lift the extension out of the bed of the truck after lining the truck up under the camper so as to not pinch it. Have about 20,000 miles that way so far. I did pull a motorcycle trailer with the camper on and since Ford thoughtfully put both the 4 pin square and the round 7 pin next to each other, it worked out great! If I get a bigger trailer with brakes, then I'll have to get the "Y" connector.


Bruce

Seems to me you could make your own Y adapter . Order what you need and you should be able to make your self what you need.

Clarryhill wrote:
Brad, the bad part about that is you got to remember to STOP both loading and unloading. Very easy to destroy that receptacle and plug!! Especially the older and seniler you get. :):)

I have vast experience in that area having "dynamically disconnected" the coax to our TC roof-mounted CB antennas on at least two different occasions. :) :) :)

Bradw

Brad, the bad part about that is you got to remember to STOP both loading and unloading. Very easy to destroy that receptacle and plug!! Especially the older and seniler you get. :):)

jaycocreek wrote:
Why won't the same place you had on your old Lance work?

The bed plug on our three older trucks was low on the side of the bed. This was because we fully loaded the camper and then opened an access hatch and reached into the bed and plugged it in.

On the new camper, there is no access hatch. You particially load the camper and then reach into the bed while standing outside to plug it in. The truck is tall. It needs to be mounted higher in the bed.

Why won't the same place you had on your old Lance work?

Dang, I need to retire sooner; I already posted this question 2 wks ago.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29721168.cfm

I'm getting more seniler faster than I thought. :) :) :)

Brad

Dome wrote:
If you need an extra plugin for towing, the easy way is to buy a "Y" adaptor that plugs in to the rear bumper plugin. No wiring needed.

Lance uses a completely different wiring set up than your 7 pin connector on the hitch.


Brad I can't see the plug being in a different spot from previous year models with a steel bed. on both my 03 and 11 F350s the plug in is half way up the drivers side stake pocket bulge, about even with the drivers front bed tie down