Need 12 volt 15 AMP power 2013 Ram....

[gk3613]

Hi All,

New to the forum. I have a question about tapping into 12 volt power on my 2013 RAM 1500. I am installing a Aif Lift Compressor WirelessOne system. I am having trouble finding 15 amp ignition power to tap into that isn't assocaited with some critical computer component.

The two 12 v sockets in the cab are Power On, but are 20 Amps. I am installing in the cab and thought about tapping into the power with a 15 AMP protected line.

My concern is tapping into something that is critical just to power the compressor.

Anyone have any experience with the 2013 and any suggestions? Thanks, George

 

[baum]

use the cif lighter. but i would relay it so it doesnt put any current draw on the vehicles circuit. you use the cig lighter as the trigger to turn on the relay.

 

[charonblk07]

You don't want to tap directly into any of the vehicle's circuits, it's too easy to overload and blow fuses that way. Installing a relay with just the trigger wire running off the cigarette lighter is your best option then you can run up to a 30A circuit regardless of what circuit you're tapped into on the vehicle.