{"id":14307,"date":"2021-07-27T12:33:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T12:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=14307"},"modified":"2025-10-10T17:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:12:10","slug":"maverickclass-the-all-electric-diys-for-your-new-ford-maverick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/maverickclass-the-all-electric-diys-for-your-new-ford-maverick\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I power my video game console through my Ford Maverick?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>MaverickClass: The all-electric DIYs for your new Ford Maverick<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a Ford Maverick and a knack for gaming? Then you might have thought of powering your gaming console through some sort of DIY method. Well, we are here to tell you that you can do that very easily with the provided eDIY 12V charging port standard across all Maverick trim levels. Read ahead to learn the all-electric MaverickClass DIYs for your new Ford Maverick. Check out our new vehicle inventory here at Akins Ford in Winder, GA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more Continue reading this entry-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MaverickClass: Electrical DIY\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/of4Be4_XhRk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ford Maverick\u2019s e-DIY Electrical Systems (\u201cMaverickClass\u201d Style)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Maverick isn\u2019t just a pickup\u2014you might say it\u2019s a \u201cpickup plus toolbox.\u201d One of its standout features is a factory-designed DIY electrical hookup system (sometimes called <strong>e-DIY<\/strong>) that lets owners add accessories like lighting, air pumps, or power ports <em>without<\/em> chopping up the wiring harness or voiding the warranty. <a href=\"https:\/\/pickuptrucktalk.com\/2021\/09\/hack-your-mavericks-electrical-system-ford-made-it-easy\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pickup Truck +SUV Talk+2Motor1.com+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works and why it\u2019s legit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Prewired 12-volt power feeds<\/strong>: The Maverick has two 12V, 20-amp connectors behind blanking\/removable plates, one on each side of the truck bed. These are ready to plug into with \u201cpigtail\u201d connectors supplied by Ford (or aftermarket), so you don\u2019t have to hack into core electrical wiring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/535208\/ford-maverick-prewired-truck-bed\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motor1.com+2Pickup Truck +SUV Talk+2<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Safety &amp; design<\/strong>: Because Ford saw people already messing with tail-lights etc., they preemptively engineered this in. The e-DIY setup is fused, accessible, and safer\u2014reducing risk of short circuits, damage, or warranty issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/pickuptrucktalk.com\/2021\/09\/hack-your-mavericks-electrical-system-ford-made-it-easy\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pickup Truck +SUV Talk+1<\/a><\/li><li><strong>What you can power<\/strong>: LED bed lighting, portable air compressors, small appliances (depending on the power draw), etc. There are also 110V\/400W outlets (bed and cabin) on some models, so you won\u2019t just be stuck with 12V for everything. <a href=\"https:\/\/maynardsgarage.com\/2021\/06\/17\/2022-ford-maverick\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maynards Garage+1<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Why It\u2019s a Big Deal (and Some Limits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Flexibility for owners<\/strong>: If you like customizing, camping, overlanding, or just want a work truck that does more, this system removes a lot of friction. Less wire-hunting, fewer special parts, more plug-and-play.<\/li><li><strong>Warranty-friendly<\/strong>: Because Ford built it in, using the connectors doesn\u2019t tend to conflict with warranty or cause you to void stuff, as long as you use the approved connectors and keep things safe.<\/li><li><strong>Power constraints<\/strong>: Don\u2019t expect to power a full compressor station or run heavy AC gear nonstop. The 12V circuits are limited (20A), so you\u2019ll need to pick your accessories wisely. Heavy loads or long runs will still tax the system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsautos.com\/global-incentives\/index.htm\">ongoing special offers here<\/a>! Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\">follow our blog<\/a> for more eDIY posts like this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>[Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-is-the-2022-ford-maverick-flexbed-and-what-does-it-do\/\">Innovative and Versatile Flexbed of the 2022 Ford Maverick<\/a>]<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MaverickClass: The all-electric DIYs for your new Ford Maverick Do you have a Ford Maverick and a knack for gaming? Then you might have thought of powering your gaming console through some sort of DIY method. 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