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Upfitter switch wiring

2023 Ford F-150 Tremor · 5.0L V8

This decision is still open. 3 options are being compared, nothing has been ordered, and no manufacturer has been committed to. Where one option is marked as currently leaning, that's a preference at this stage — not a decision.

Upfitter harness extensions, 6-wire

Currently leaning

Open Trail Creations

Researching

Current preference — no decision made

Why this option

Extends the factory upfitter switch wiring so accessory lighting can be run off the OEM switches rather than spliced into a separate aftermarket controller. 6-wire version for 2021–2023 F-150. Keeping accessories on factory circuits is the same principle driving the rest of the build: use what Ford already engineered before adding a parallel system.

Photography

Bench photo once it arrives

As delivered

Added after fitting

Installed

Added once it's been lived with

In use

What it actually cost

Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.

Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.

Switch panel systems

sPOD

Researching

Why this option

Complete switch and power distribution system with its own control panel and fusing — far more capability than a harness extension.

Where it currently stands

Replaces the factory upfitter switches rather than using them. The truck already came with upfitter switches, and the goal is to use what Ford engineered rather than running a parallel control system.

What it actually cost

Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.

Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.

Power control systems

Switch-Pros

Researching

Why this option

Similar full-system approach with a well-regarded touch panel and solid-state relays.

Where it currently stands

Same reasoning — impressive hardware, but it duplicates a factory feature this truck already has.

What it actually cost

Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.

Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.

Vehicle this applies to

Fitment notes here are specific to this truck's configuration. Check yours before ordering.

Vehicle: 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor
Engine: 5.0L V8
Cab: SuperCrew
Bed: 5.5 ft
Rear axle: 3.73
Factory options: Adaptive cruise, moonroof
Target tire size: 35 in
Tow load: 6,500 lb Airstream
Front end: Gen 3 Raptor-spec conversion — FiberwerX carbon panels, OEM Raptor grille, ADD bumpers
Parts fitment: Gen 3 Raptor spec
Title: Salvage — front-end impact (both front corners), rear impact, both headlights, rear leaf springs