Options for wiring into bed without drilling

I've searched around and found threads on running wires into the cab, but not specifically into the bed, without drilling.

I have an EcoFlow Delta "generator" and an EcoFlow alternator charger. Judging by the length of wires provided by EcoFlow, I'm going to need to put the entire charger into the bed so I need to run the power cables (6AWG x 2) into the bed.

My dream solution is to get the power cubby from the TrailHunter Tacoma, and run some extra wires up through/into there, but it's got an awkward crease in it because of the shape of the Tacoma bed. I would need it to sit flat to retrofit it into my truck.

Does anyone know a route to run the wires into the bed, under the rail (I have a tonneau cover) without drilling any holes in the bed?

 

Not sure if you the lights or 120 outlet. You could prob drill an opening in that. Or... I have been looking into the alternator charger as well, I have seen people install behind the rear seat or under the passenger seat. Not sure it needs to be in the bed at all.

 

Ideally I'd like the alternator charger to be inside the cab, too, but the cable from the charger to the Delta is short. Too short to go from cab to bed. Plus, the plug on it is huge, so you'd have a harder time feeding it through any existing opening in the bed. I was also thinking about an OEM-style passthrough, like the 120V plug, but I haven't found something suitable for just a wire passthrough. Maybe a 3D printed solution is in order.

 

I really don't know how you would get anything in the bed without a hole. There are small drain holes way up front, but I'd want those to stay open. Is there a specific reason to avoid drilling? If you look underneath, there are plenty of places you can safely drill and not have to worry about hitting anything. I added a 12v panel right below my 120v AC plug. There is a ton of space between the side of the bed and the outside of the truck. Plenty of wires already run underneath you can add your wires too. I followed the RealTruck youtube video for adding power to the bed. The bed is tough to, a few small holes don't compromise the strength.

 

I was thinking if there was enough gap between the side of the bed and the bedrail cap or something like that.

I drilled (and cut) plenty of holes in my 2nd gen Tacoma bed. The reasons I want to avoid it on my Tundra are 1) it's still new (haha) and 2) I want a clean oem-like solution. I've seen plenty of people just drill a hole in the side of the bed and put a grommet in there. Effective and "truck-y"...but I want a solution that looks like it belongs on a $60K truck.

 

Makes sense. I waited a while before drilling any holes.

The best OEM looking things I've seen are powerpole flush mounts. I even found a nice full sized Anderson as an option. I added a Blue Sea to mine. I noticed after I got it in that the gauge isn't centered in the hole from the factory. They have options with Powerpole and various other connector options. I ran 6 awg back to the bed. The Blue Sea has a 15a fuse, but I can add more to the distribution block when I get there.

I saw someone else posted how they mounted their compressor which looked very clean. Good luck in your research.

 

I had something similar in my Tacoma. Your panel install looks good. Guess there's really just no way to make a fat cable look "good" coming through the side of a truck bed. I'll keep thinking and looking. Maybe I can find some inspiration and pair that with a little 3D printing solution.