Tapping into 12v on 7 Pin?

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odins_rule

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I ordered a SnugTop campershell for my 2012 Ram 2500 a few weeks back. I'm currently in the process of making a drawer platform like the Decked systems for my camping trips. I'd like to run power to the bed for a few accessories like 12v power outlets (for charging electronics and even possibly a 200w power inverter), a few led light pods/strips to light up the inside and outside of the shell.

Would the 12v+ on my 7 Pin trailer connector be able to handle the load if i spliced into it with a matching gauge wire? Or would it be better to run a fused larger gauge like 6 to 10 from the battery to the back?
 

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I ordered a SnugTop campershell for my 2012 Ram 2500 a few weeks back. I'm currently in the process of making a drawer platform like the Decked systems for my camping trips. I'd like to run power to the bed for a few accessories like 12v power outlets (for charging electronics and even possibly a 200w power inverter), a few led light pods/strips to light up the inside and outside of the shell.

Would the 12v+ on my 7 Pin trailer connector be able to handle the load if i spliced into it with a matching gauge wire? Or would it be better to run a fused larger gauge like 6 to 10 from the battery to the back?

It’s a 40amp circuit, it will be fine. Mine runs a fuel pump, and bed lights and a compressor. Just don’t run it all at the same time.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L 4x4
Amsoil SS 0W-40
 

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Order you a curt brand 7 way T harness. Smooth easy and clean way to get power and fully reversible if desired. Plugs into back or your connector at tailgate and gives you wires to use
 

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