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Old 08-01-2019, 09:12 AM   #1
Pulling Serenity
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7 Pin plug receptacle.

What location do most of you prefer to have your 7 pin receptacle, in front of the wheel well or behind? I have 9' so I have plenty of options for a location, just want to know where the most convenient location is.
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Old 08-01-2019, 04:26 PM   #2
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Near the tail gate.
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Old 08-01-2019, 05:31 PM   #3
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Yeah the more I look at it, even if I did want to put it up front, there is not much room up there. And it's a little too close to the fuel fill tube for me to go drilling right there.
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Old 08-01-2019, 06:23 PM   #4
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Another vote for near the tailgate.
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Old 08-03-2019, 12:55 AM   #5
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If placed near the front, will need some type of step to reach over and down to plug it in--unless you are 6'8" or more...works best near the tailgate. Assume you are going to install a bed plug? If so, be sure you have room between the inside bed and the fender to fit the wires that will have to be bent almost 90degrees.
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Old 08-03-2019, 01:17 PM   #6
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I installed it last night right behind the wheel well. Yeah I don't understand why anyone would want it towards the front?
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Old 08-12-2019, 04:55 PM   #7
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easy to reach from the back
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Old 08-13-2019, 08:21 AM   #8
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That's the factory location. I mounted fill for air bags right below it. Base of plug protects air fill.
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Old 08-14-2019, 05:09 PM   #9
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In my previous truck I had two receptacles: one in the bed near the tailgate and a second near the license plate. I used the interior one in that case.
In my new truck I only have one: near the license plate. This seems to work just fine too.
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