Block Heater - Connecting to AC Power

[BossHogg]

Well, seems RAM thought the best place for the block heater power cord was on top of the passenger wheel well requiring the need to open the hood for access. I'm thinking about installing a waterproof power inlet socket like the Noco unit.

What I'm looking for is a creative place to install it, I can't find any place that wouldn't look like a hack. Has anyone found a creative but useful way to get AC power to the block heater?

 

[retired]

On my 2020 the plug was coiled inside the bumper and can be easily pulled out the tow hook opening

 

[BossHogg]

On my 2020 the plug was coiled inside the bumper and can be easily pulled out the tow hook opening

That is where the block heater cord is located on my 3500 Cummins but on the 2022 ED, it is tucked in on the passenger wheel well around the cold air intake. I guess I'll look and see if that is an easy run to get the cord near the tow hook.

 

[zrock]

usually on all veh the cord is long enough to exit the veh. If for some reason yours is not just purchase a longer cord they are cheap

 

[stevenP]

On my new 2022..... 2500, its actually mounted on the front bumper, just above the tow hook. On my Gen4 truck, I simply pulled the cord thru the grill area, and it was hanging near the lower inter-cooler opening.

 

[Dean2]

Run an extension cord into wherever you can get to the block heater cord and leave it attached permanently. I have the in car warmer and the block heater both plugged in so all I have to do is unwrap the extension and plug it into an AC outlet. You can easily put 35' of extension cord on that holder. Also means I never have to go hunting for an extension and the plug end isn't flapping around in the wind. The holders can be mounted to the bumper, the grill etc.



Same setup on my 96 Ram

No drilling needed. it is a clamp arrangement. Called a Zerostart Extension Cord Holder. Zerostart makkes a lot of block heater cords, replacement block heaters etc.

 

[Scottly]

Yankee problems...

 

[star_deceiver]

Untangle the cord. Cut the zip ties. Reroute through the grill.

 

[Kenobi]

Untangle the cord. Cut the zip ties. Reroute through the grill.View attachment 509507

Are you concerned about that cord whipping around on the highway, scuffing things up?

 

[star_deceiver]

The new routing of the cord is zip tied in place. It’s also zip tied to the grill and doesn’t move.

 

[combatgrunt]

I just put a block heater on my truck tonight got it from Genos garage for $56.00 took me a half hour to install my truck already had the element installed. I can post a picture tommorow

Block Heater Bumper Plug 2019-2026 Cummins 6.7L

Get easy access to the block heater cable and keep the plug clean by putting a Block Heater Bumper Plug in the front bumper of your 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the 6.7L Cummins engine.

www.genosgarage.com

 

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