Wiring 12 Volt Power to Leer Camper Shell on a 2013 Chevy Silverado  

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You have a couple of options to get 12 volt power to the camper on your 2013 Chevy Silverado. First, if the truck has a functioning 7-Way trailer connector you can tap into the 12 volt power wire behind the 7-Way. The 12 volt circuit is in the 11 oclock position if looking at the back of the 7-Way.

The other option is to get the power direct from the battery. I have included a link to a help article that explains where the 12 volt connection is made to the battery for the trailer connector. You can use this same location to run a power wire directly to the camper.

There is possibly a missing fuse. You can check the power distribution box lid for the legend of the location of 12 volt power fuse. You will need a 40 amp fuse in that location. If the wire you have found is under the dash of the truck then that is the brake controller power wire and you will need to put a fuse in its location.

Routing the wires through the firewall can be tricky. Look for any other wiring harness that goes through the firewall and you may be able to shove it through the same hole. Otherwise you will need to drill and be careful because you don't want to accidently drill through anything on the other side of the firewall.

expert reply by: Michael H

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