12V in cargo area - always on?

[redone17]

Well that’s conflicting/disappointing!

Agreed. It seems like it just stays on for the 30 minutes.

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[redone17]

Only hot with key on. Could you wire it to make it on all the time? Yes. You risk running the battery down depending on how much current you are drawing and for how long.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but being an AGM battery would suggest that it would take a LONG time for that to be an issue, no?

 

[flip]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but being an AGM battery would suggest that it would take a LONG time for that to be an issue, no?

Only thing I can say is, a draw is a draw. Is a gel cell/glass mat/deep cycle going to hold up better than a standard duty lead acid? Possibly. What I can say for sure is the several that have gone dead on the lot are nearly impossible to bring back to where they pass a test on Ford's equipment. Either they were defective from the jump or they don't like it after being discharged.

Not an expert but the biggest killer to batteries is short trips that don't allow them to top back off, heat, cold, vibration and a lot of constant deep discharge cycles.

 

[dgorsett]

Can someone who has taken delivery put this to bed. I need an always hot 12V in the center console, or I'll have to wire something in. This thread has conflicting info and the Owners manual alludes to both possibilities.

 

[604Bronco]

Can someone who has taken delivery put this to bed. I need an always hot 12V in the center console, or I'll have to wire something in. This thread has conflicting info and the Owners manual alludes to both possibilities.

I’m starting to think the only way I’ll get a definitive answer is when I get my Bronco (one day…).

We need someone to park overnight, and then first thing in the morning test this out. That should give us a definitive, safe answer.

 

[dgorsett]

I’m starting to think the only way I’ll get a definitive answer is when I get my Bronco (one day…).

We need someone to park overnight, and then first thing in the morning test this out. That should give us a definitive, safe answer.

...and approach the Bronco without the FOB, peer in window to check, in case FOB proximity or door unlock turns things on.

 

[604Bronco]

...and approach the Bronco without the FOB, peer in window to check, in case FOB proximity or door unlock turns things on.

You make it sound like we’re stalking this vehicle LOL

 

[MayhemMike]

If there isn’t a load on the circuit it makes no difference if power is there. The connection can be live but without something drawing current, it matters none.

 

[dgorsett]

You make it sound like we’re stalking this vehicle LOL

...and avert your eyes, keep walking and make a quick glance...lest it senses your presence.

 

[ChrisD]

ARB has a portable fridge/freezer power pack that will run the fridge for up to 18 hours. Charge it when the vehicle is running, then let it run off the battery when the vehicle is not running... I mean, yeah, it's an extra cost, but it's probably the best solution... I'm sure other MFG make the same types of batteries, I just know I saw the ARB one at an overland expo here this spring.

 

[redone17]

ARB has a portable fridge/freezer power pack that will run the fridge for up to 18 hours. Charge it when the vehicle is running, then let it run off the battery when the vehicle is not running... I mean, yeah, it's an extra cost, but it's probably the best solution... I'm sure other MFG make the same types of batteries, I just know I saw the ARB one at an overland expo here this spring.

Yeah, but it's over $300. Might as well just get an 110ah AGM Battery and it will last 5 days for that price.

 

[redone17]

Can someone who has taken delivery put this to bed. I need an always hot 12V in the center console, or I'll have to wire something in. This thread has conflicting info and the Owners manual alludes to both possibilities.

I am running a test now. I'll report back in 30 minutes.

 

[redone17]

Confirmed: Console AND Cargo 12v both turn off after 30 minutes.

 

[604Bronco]

Confirmed: Console AND Cargo 12v both turn off after 30 minutes.

Thanks for testing that out. That’s really too bad. The simple solution would have been to follow Jeep’s lead on this, allowing the owner to swap a simple fuse and keep it ”live” even when the vehicles off. Heck, it’s even explained in the owners manual how to do it.

 

[redone17]

Thanks for testing that out. That’s really too bad. The simple solution would have been to follow Jeep’s lead on this, allowing the owner to swap a simple fuse and keep it ”live” even when the vehicles off. Heck, it’s even explained in the owners manual how to do it.

I didn't expect this situation either. In my 2016 Transit - both are hot 24/7.

What are the options here? There has to be some way of modifying this.

Any ideas @flip ?

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