178 Mod to Add 12v and USB and Meter
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Topic: 178 Mod to Add 12v and USB and Meter
Posted By: Podster
Subject: 178 Mod to Add 12v and USB and Meter
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 1:37pm
Has anyone added this device to the control and switching area on a 2015 178? Any opinions on where to tap 12 power in this location is appreciated. To the left is the porch light and slide switches. Thanks! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 4:11pm
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I pulled power for my voltage monitor from the bathroom light.. Should be no issue stealing from the porch light. It was at least a 12g wire on mine.
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Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 7:20pm
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I installed the same equipment on my 178 a couple of weeks ago. I used the area next to the fuse box and mounted the 12v in the panel next to the door. I'm unable to post photos from my iPhone sorry. The 12v works great and like that we can charge our phones! ------------- Dave |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 7:35pm
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When I installed a volt-meter next to stereo head, I just dropped a wired down the inside of wall to panel.
Fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 10:43pm
Thanks for the tip Mark. I just checked and it looks like I have the same. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 10:44pm
I can picture it, but sure don't understand how you got in there to wire it up. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 10:45pm
I just looked up your install Fred, very nice...love the fit and finish. What panel did you connect the meter to? The power panel? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2015 at 1:59pm
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Hi podster, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I took hot to empty position on fuse block w/5 amp fuse. Took ground to 12v. grounding block on floor behind WFCO. Hope that helps. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2015 at 7:58pm
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No problem Fred, I just ordered the plastic abs plate to match what I have. A real booger to find...I had to order on Ebay from the UK http://www.ebay.com/itm/291176343038?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT - 2mm Carbon Fibre Effect ABS Sheet A4 297 x 210 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Thanks for the follow-up. Cliff ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |