Ok all you with experience, I acquired a second 7 pin dodge connector for the inside of the bed for my 5er electrical plug. Where should or should I not mount it, anyone with some experiences here?

 

I've seen many of them mounted back near the rear tie down cleats.

 

Most folks mount it on the drivers side, about a foot in from the tailgate.
I know someone who mounted his near the front of the bed - on the drivers side. You know what? It is much easier to get to when the trailer is hooked up.
Wish I'd thought of that.
If the pigtail is long enough, you don't even have to mount one in the bed. No holes are always a better solution.

 

I mounted mine on the drivers side, just behind the stake pocket that is above the wheel well. It is easy to reach from outside the bed. It is somewhat protected from damage because I mounted it high and close to the stake pocket. I'm always looking to keep things like that out of harms way.

 

I am on driver's side, about a foot from the tailgate. Look under the truck and look for easy access. It was best for me there. Also shorter pigtails. Easy to reach from the back as I hook up with the gate down.

 

Just answered this on the "other" forum.

 

I put mine fairly high on the driver's side (so it wouldn't get smashed when I haul other things).

I'd suggest getting the socket with the factory connectors, so you can just plug it in. It saves time not splicing, and it leaves the factory harness untampererd with...

 

YES, I strongly suggest the one with cord and connector already attached. Just unplug the OEM connector underneath bumper, connect new one (put some dielectric silicone on it), and mount the plug. This is by fare the best way to connect it. I tried the splices, add on, etc and they all fail/corrode/rust after few months.

My plug is underneath center left stake pocket, but I also had on on rearmost stake pocket and it's easy to reach with tailgate down.

 

Ok I have to ask here why not use the plug by the bumper? This is all I use with no problum. Why go to the extra work to put it in the box?

 

Dry Creek,

That is where mine was located when I bought it and at first it seemed like a good location. I installed a toolbox that mounted on the floor of the bed and then could not get to the plug. I bought a section of cord to plug in before installing the toolbox and just leave it plugged in laying in the bed. If I need to haul something I just push the cord in between the toolbox and the bed.

 

Mine is mounted on the driver's side right up front, does double duty for my slide in camper.

 

Well if your still running the tailgate the cord rubs the crap out of the top. And on some 5er's the cord is to short (I've never had this on a newer or new one, but on a couple older ones I have).

 

You beat me to it.

The next owner may have a slide in even if you don't at this time.
Cord up front clears up the bed for you low junk storage, too.

 

Wire rubs the tailgate.
Wire can get caught in the crack when you swing 90 degrees.
More accessable to idiots who love to unplug you when you are not in your truck.
More movement of the wire which can cause disconnect if you have not secured the lid onto the plug with something like a bungy.

These are just a few reasons. As you might imagine, been there, done that - - was not fun one time.

Bob