Electrical Plug Inside the pickup box

Towed the first 6 years with it in the bed. Last year it broke so I started using the bumper. I like the bumper better now and probably will not go back.

Had one installed inside the bed on my previous 01 Dodge and in my current truck. No big deal

Never had one other than the bed, that's the way my first one was wired and saw no reason to change out as it has always done the job. Mine have always been just in front of the wheel well on the driver's side. However, there's still time to change for me as I have only been doing it this way since 1993.

Inside the bed works for me. And I would probably go with this LINKY. Nice video to show you how to do it.

In the bed for me also.

There are all sorts of aftermarket ones available also.

Wiring options

In the ownership of 4 different Ram duallys, the 14 is the only one that has/had the plug in the bed. I have had no issues plugging into the bumper connection in over 10 years of doing so.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

labren wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

labren wrote:
When towing a 5th wheel is it advisable to install the electrical plug inside the box? I have a factory tailgate. The hitch installer said he has not installed a plug inside the box in the last 5 years?

Interested in your comments on this!

RAM actually has a plug and play kit for your truck. I personally would do it. I have towed for the last 10 years with the cord over the tailgate but the new 15 has it in the bed and it is a lot better that way.

Thank you, mine is a 2014..... so the part you speak of is a Ram accessory part that I can purchase?

yes

I second this. I wired my extra backup light into that harness and its plug and play. Buy it from the dealer and I it'll plug right in. Its about 18" long and connects by the truck frame directly under the in bed plug.

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labren wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

labren wrote:
When towing a 5th wheel is it advisable to install the electrical plug inside the box? I have a factory tailgate. The hitch installer said he has not installed a plug inside the box in the last 5 years?

Interested in your comments on this!

RAM actually has a plug and play kit for your truck. I personally would do it. I have towed for the last 10 years with the cord over the tailgate but the new 15 has it in the bed and it is a lot better that way.

Thank you, mine is a 2014..... so the part you speak of is a Ram accessory part that I can purchase?

yes

I have the bumper plug because it's easier for me to plug it into that. I have the notched tailgate so I don't have to lower it, and if I put the plug in the bed I'd have to do that very thing.

I'd considered it at one time then realized I'd have to lower the tailgate to reach the plug and lost interest in the project.

Towed the 5er with the previous truck with the bumper plug for 5 yrs. Have towed with the current truck with in bed plug last two years. I guess if I had to choose it would be the in bed plug. But not a big deal either way.