Question about adding outlet to bed

[BajaDrifter]

Think I would have just jumped the outlet at the rear console backseat area and ran it to the bed. It's a shared 400 watt inverter anyway right?

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[Cowboy43]

Think I would have just jumped the outlet at the rear console backseat area and ran it to the bed. It's a shared 400 watt inverter anyway right?

Yes it is, I just wanted the factory set up.

 

[Cowboy43]

So I went to the dealer and they said because the sales code isn't listed as an option on my Vin list they can't activate it. The place that sold me the parts says that it has to be built into the computer then flashed but he has to figure out what needs to be done. Starting to sound like I may have wasted my time and money. I'll update when I hear back.

 

[Papalecki]

Someone did it, it’s posted here someplace.

 

[Cowboy43]

Someone did it, it’s posted here someplace.

I bought the parts and installed them, have lights on the dash switch, but until they can figure out how to flash it the computer doesn't recognize it. I posted pics in this feed of the install. All Mopar parts, makes no sense to me.

 

[Cowboy43]

I've hit a brick wall, Chrysler said they can't add it, Jeep techs can't add it. Just letting everyone know so no one else wastes their money.

 

[msujedi]

I've hit a brick wall, Chrysler said they can't add it, Jeep techs can't add it. Just letting everyone know so no one else wastes their money.

Bummer! Sorry to hear that. But thanks for letting the rest of us know!

 

[BajaDrifter]

I've hit a brick wall, Chrysler said they can't add it, Jeep techs can't add it. Just letting everyone know so no one else wastes their money.

I know many wanted the factory set-up, but honestly it's a shared 400w inverted and you could jump the existing plug to another in the bed. However, I don't even see the point in that, I would put a higher wattage plug out there. 400w doesn't run much. Plus all this is running off your starter battery, not good.

 

[MMMII]

I've hit a brick wall, Chrysler said they can't add it, Jeep techs can't add it. Just letting everyone know so no one else wastes their money.

That sucks. I guess the plus side is the receptacle in the bed looks better than the plastic block off plate.

Thanks for making the attempt!

 

[BajaDrifter]

That sucks. I guess the plus side is the receptacle in the bed looks better than the plastic block off plate.

Thanks for making the attempt!

Put in one of these. All kind of 12v options

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

Can you use what you have to activate a bigger better inverter and it only appears to be factory?

 

[Cowboy43]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[JTpoor]

I may get roasted for this and I appreciate the effort and tenacity to do something that Jeep dealers or FCA says can’t be done, but isn’t it so much easier just to spend $150-200 on a Sportsman inverter/ generator or $400 for a really good Wen 2k watt inverter/generator? You can have it in your Gladiator when you want it or pop it out for camping or tailgating when you want it for those applications.

 

[Cowboy43]

I may get roasted for this and I appreciate the effort and tenacity to do something that Jeep dealers or FCA says can’t be done, but isn’t it so much easier just to spend $150-200 on a Sportsman inverter/ generator or $400 for a really good Wen 2k watt inverter/generator? You can have it in your Gladiator when you want it or pop it out for camping or tailgating when you want it for those applications.

I have two generators, just wanted the outlet because the spot was there, easy to use for quick things. Just baffles me that the wiring was there yet they say it can't be added. Plus I'm stubborn.

 

[BajaDrifter]

Can you use what you have to activate a bigger better inverter and it only appears to be factory?

You can. Wouldn't be hard to wire in a larger inverter and use a factory plug so it all looks OEM. I happen to think AC outlets are a bad idea off starter batteries. I just know someone is going to run their starter battery down using that outlet. Starter batteries are not meant to be run down beyond a certain point or it affects the longevity of them. A second AGM/deep cell/lithium would be a better option. Now we're talking money though, might be best just to go with a solar generator/inverter as mentioned.

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