How to add another 12V Power Outlet - Page 4

Scott9000 · 05-17-2006, 09:56 AM

I just checked it's white with blue stripe. And no I tested it with the sub switch in the off position - lite up the tester.

bigbill25 · 05-17-2006, 10:18 AM

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Scott9000 previously said:

I just checked it's white with blue stripe. And no I tested it with the sub switch in the off position - lite up the tester.

Scott,

Great info! How big is that wire? 12ga? 18ga? 24ga? Wondering how much current it can handle. I wonder what fuse it goes through?

--Bill

ruebarb · 05-17-2006, 10:35 AM

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bigbill25 previously said:

Scott,

Great info! How big is that wire? 12ga? 18ga? 24ga? Wondering how much current it can handle. I wonder what fuse it goes through?

--Bill

There are 2 20A fuses for the stereo #17 & 27. So I'd assume one 20A was for the sub. Manual pages 321-322

Scott9000 · 05-17-2006, 11:33 AM

The wire is probably 18 gauge. It's pretty small. For now I am going to tap it but in the future I might run a larger wire to the battery direct. I will report back if I blow any fuses this weekend. The ARB fridge will be in the truck alot.

aubuc1 · 06-13-2006, 09:56 AM

Any updates on this? Any more locations? How is the sub power line working.

Blackstone_Cruiser · 06-13-2006, 10:22 AM

According to the Service Manual the Drivers Side Glove Box is prewired with a power connector for use with the Garmin GPS Kit.

I am planning on hardwiring my TomTom GPS to this location, will post photos soon.

Scott9000 · 06-14-2006, 07:22 AM

I used the outlet I installed in the rear (spliced into the sub constant power) for an entire week with my ARB fridge plugged in. No problems and no blown fuses.

ruebarb · 06-14-2006, 07:30 AM

Nice to hear, I've been think about putting an outlet back there, but I haven't had a need yet. I keep trying to think of a reason.

ruebarb · 06-14-2006, 07:32 AM

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Scott9000 previously said:

I used the outlet I installed in the rear (spliced into the sub constant power) for an entire week with my ARB fridge plugged in. No problems and no blown fuses.

Is their a ground point back there or did you use the ground on the harness or tap a screw into the abundant metal around the wheel well?

aubuc1 · 06-14-2006, 08:25 AM

Ruebarb, come on, do you really have to have a need to add a power point...just do it so that if you do need it- it is there. We don't need to drive through the wilderness, but that is completely beside the point.