How Do You Wire The Meyer Tailgate Spreader To A Truck Battery?
Published 10/16/2025
Question:
How do you wire the Meyer Base Line 240 to my truck’s battery? Does it need any extra wiring or fuses?
asked by: Dave
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Expert Reply:
Dave, the Meyer tailgate spreader # ME86FR comes with its own harness and in-cab controller. Just run the included leads to your truck’s battery positive and ground, route the wire to the back socket, and plug in the spreader. It’s protected by a 20-amp fuse and draws under that at full load.
No extra wiring kits are needed - just keep the cable clear of hot exhaust.
Do you plan to mount the controller on the dash or center console?
expert reply by:
Andrew N
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Meyer Base Line 240 Motorized Salt and Sand Spreader - Tailgate - 3.7 Cu Ft
- Salt Spreaders
- Tailgate Mounted
- Salt
- Salt and Sand Mix
- 25 Foot Spread
- Vibrator Included
- 5 cu ft or Less
- Meyer
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