i just purchased the factory tow wiring harness for my 2008, 3500, 144''
biggest issue is that the instructions are all universal language pictures.
from what i can make out, most of the pictures are for getting access to the factory battery under the floor.
since i have a 144'' the loom is designed for the 170'' too. (extra length) can i easily run and connect to the factory contractor battery under the hood for my power and ground? this will keep me from having to pull up the floor panels. plus i can easily access the 20 amp fuse it comes with under the hood.
there is cutting and splicing at the rear lights. they include some shrink tubing and brass clips. it shows cutting the factory harness in half to slide the shrink tubing, crimping the new to the 2 halfs and soldering.
i would like to just strip the insulation and solder without cutting it in half and then properly tape and insulate the connection.
so to sum it up, can i connect to the secondary battery and can i splice without cutting the wires?
yes or no and why or why not.
thanks,
rick.
biggest issue is that the instructions are all universal language pictures.
from what i can make out, most of the pictures are for getting access to the factory battery under the floor.
since i have a 144'' the loom is designed for the 170'' too. (extra length) can i easily run and connect to the factory contractor battery under the hood for my power and ground? this will keep me from having to pull up the floor panels. plus i can easily access the 20 amp fuse it comes with under the hood.
there is cutting and splicing at the rear lights. they include some shrink tubing and brass clips. it shows cutting the factory harness in half to slide the shrink tubing, crimping the new to the 2 halfs and soldering.
i would like to just strip the insulation and solder without cutting it in half and then properly tape and insulate the connection.
so to sum it up, can i connect to the secondary battery and can i splice without cutting the wires?
yes or no and why or why not.
thanks,
rick.