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Why do I have fuses in the bed of my truck?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Paco the Taco, Mar 1, 2017.

  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    Paco the Taco

    Paco the Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Took off the plastic bed liner the previous owner installed and saw these fuse boxes. I originally thaught they were for a trailer but there way to far from the trailer hitch. So what are they for?IMG_2739.jpgIMG_2739.jpg
     
  2. Mar 1, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    IPNPULZ

    IPNPULZ Well-Known Member

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    Deeper in the South…….
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    going to be fun!
    Topper shell hook up for brake lights....
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    nudavinci64

    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Camper shell. I have them in mine with my shell.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    buyobuyo

    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    That's my guess as well. Trace the wires and see where they go. One was probably the 3rd brake light, so it will mostly be tapped into the tail light and the other I would guess goes to the battery for lights in the shell. That's how my shell is wired.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    IPNPULZ

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    Im thinking one goes to the brake wire and the other goes to the parking lights for the interior light thats the way most of them are wired....
     
  6. Mar 1, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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    nudavinci64

    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Pretty much. Ill check mind. My interior light is battery operated but it my harness was put in for my break light etc.
     

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