Looking for hot wire

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BILL PEBLEY
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I recently installed a new camper shell on my 2003 F-150 and I need to install lights inside it. Is there a always hot 12volt wire that I can connect to in the rear cab or under the truck in the bed area.
Im sure that Ford would have a factory installed wire just for this purpose but I don't know were to find it or what color wire to be looking for?

Thank you for your time as any answers will be greatly appreaciated.
Bill
2003 F-150 xtra cab short bed with V-6 engine, 72,000 miles
Jan 27, 2007 at 4:17 AM
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JEFTFIELDS
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if your truck has the tow package,it might have a hot wire in the trailer harness,for charging a battery,runninglights,ect,in trailers.and if so you will be able to tap into that wire.
Jan 27, 2007 at 7:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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No factory hook-up, make your on from the battery with no.12 stranded wire thru a toogle switch and to the camper

It'll be perfect if your electrical system is a dual battery type.
Jan 27, 2007 at 7:20 AM
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