Hondo Garage's New Thing

I just did this. The original spot holder will email GFC and CC the buyer. The email will state that the seller wants to give up his spot to the buyer. The buyer will reply that he is willing to take over the spot. After the $ changes hands the buyer will let GFC know then you will see your name move up the list. I hope this makes sense. PM me if not
I also have a spot available if your interested .

 

How have folks wired up the tail light on their GFC? One of these?: Curt Manufacturing 55384 Trailer Connector

$31 CURT 55384 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009FJ38Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_abAyCbQTFJK27

I don’t want to tap or cut any factory wires.

Also, any way to connect the two without drilling the bed?

Thanks!

 

i did my own. it took two seconds once you got the tail light out. and the taps they give you are about as easy as it gets with this stuff. doesnt really do any damage to factory wires, can just remove the gfc end and leave the taps in place. i can also show how i routed my wiring when i get out to my truck later. no drilling necessary

 

Thanks. I'd love to see how you routed it.

 

Mine is tapped into the left taillight harness. The wires run down the tube frame and between the edge of the light and truck body inside the bed. Quick, simple and unobtrusive.

 

+1 would love to see your wiring setup. @bgraboyes

 

I’m trying to bug the GFC guys as little as possible, I’m also planning on driving to them to pickup/install and want to minimize the chance of any gotchas. Any installation snafu’s outside having to trim the larger 2g sharkfin antenna?

 

I think that the shark fin trim is only required if you are running lower profile bed rails like KB Voodoo.

 

Nope, it went smooth and easy with mine and we had to lift it on, no hoist back then.

 

Just wanted to post a quick timeline shot of the GFC process so far with my order. I still haven't picked it up but have schedule the days off work to make the journey to Bozeman.

*Ordered on 7/30/2018.

*Order confirmed on 8/6/2018 with an ETA of 2/18/2019 for build start date.

*Notified of "Ready for Production" status on 12/10/2018.

*Received the "In Production" email on 2/7/2019.

So even after everything that has gone on with GFC and all the talk in the last 6 months they still are ahead of schedule by 11 day (for my build that is). Couldn't be more excited to pick it up now!

 

* Ordered 08/10/2018

* Order confirmed on 08/21/2018 with an ETA of 03/11/2019 for build start date.

* Notified of "Ready for Production" status on 01/28/2019

* Notified of 3 week delay to add improvements on 02/04/2019

I'm not yet " In Production" so as far as I can tell they are on schedule

 

I am in the same boat. I've followed it VERY closely since I put my deposit down and they are on time or ahead as far as I can tell. Looking for completion by end of March!

 

*Order confirmed on 07/13/2018 with an ETA of 01/28/2019 for build start date.

*Received the "In Production" email on 1/14/2019.

*Received the "Components Produced" email on 2/1/2019.

*I did NOT receive the email of 3 week delay to add improvements...hoping my camper gets those!

 

Interesting, got the same timeline email you did & no improvement delay email either. Hmm . . .

 

the braided loom is the gfc tail light, after you remove the drivers tail light you can snake it through the little opening. i didn't take pictures of the tap into the wires (forgot to get them when i originally installed) but it is super straight forward. no drilling necessary.

 

Is there anyway to pass wiring out the back top near the 3rd brake light or anywhere else for a LED reverse pod mounted in the tracks?

 

Since I was out taking pictures.... thought I'd share a few more things. knock off brand max trax (maxsa escaper buddy) fit up front using the original tie downs that came with the truck on each side (super secure). was able to attach the quick fist to the gfc mounts. the last 2 pics show how i mounted some of those led string lights, the adhesive wouldn't stay on the panted tubes so I used an old plastic folder to make those little tabs to hold the string light. not super elegant but it works.

 

i hope you carry a fire extinguisher with you

 

I sent them a message through the online chat feature, I'll see what they say and report back.

 

Honest question: Is there something especially unsafe about his setup? Looks okay to me. I want to do something similar, which is why I ask.