How Do You Put an AC Outlet in a Truck Bed?

Installing an AC outlet in your truck bed can be a great way to power tools, lights, or other electronics for your worksite or tailgating party. With the right tools and supplies, you can easily put in an AC outlet in your truck bed. Here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
You will need a few basic supplies to install an AC outlet in your truck bed. These include a power converter, mounting bracket, and a weatherproof AC outlet. Make sure you have all the necessary parts before starting the installation process.

Step 2: Mount the Bracket
The next step is to mount the bracket on the truck bed. Start by finding a suitable location for the bracket and drilling four holes into the truck bed using a drill bit that is slightly larger than the screws you will use for mounting. Once drilled, insert the screws into each hole and then use a screwdriver to secure them into place.

Step 3: Connect Wiring
After mounting the bracket, it’s time to connect wiring from the power converter to the weatherproof AC outlet. Start by connecting one end of a three-prong electrical cable to the power converter and then plugging one end of an extension cord into it. Next, connect one end of another three-prong cable to the other end of the extension cord and plug it into one side of the weatherproof AC outlet.

Step 4: Test It Out
Once all of your wiring is connected correctly, take some time to test it out before putting everything back together. Plug something simple like a light bulb into your new AC outlet and make sure it turns on when flipped on at its switch.

Conclusion

Installing an AC outlet in your truck bed can be done easily with minimal effort when following these steps. All you need is some basic tools and supplies such as a power converter, mounting bracket, electrical cables and weatherproof AC outlets. With these items in hand, you can easily put in an AC outlet that will be perfect for powering tools or electronics at your worksite or tailgating party!

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James Gardner