Installing 12 volt plug
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Topic: Installing 12 volt plug
Posted By: pnwcamper
Subject: Installing 12 volt plug
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 2:07pm
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Having trouble taking the back cover off the electrical junction box to get to an empty 12v slot so I can install the hot wire for the plug. Taken the seat off and plywood cover (see photo) but the box almost seams sealed. There are only two screws on top which does not loosen the box. The photo is looking straight down onto the floor. Does the front panel snap off somehow and reveal screws? Did not want to break anything. What I'm I missing? Thanks,  ------------- 2014 R-Pod 177 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4.0 V6 |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 2:38pm
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The power panel comes out from the front. several screws hold it in.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: pnwcamper
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:03pm
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Charlie, thanks so much. Couldn't see the screws in the front as they were covered with white sticker description labels. Pulled the stickers aside and the screws were right there. Much appreciated! Don ------------- 2014 R-Pod 177 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4.0 V6 |
Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:15pm
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Noob Question: how similar are the output specs I can expect, compared to a car battery? If I install a car lighter type socket, will it run anything that has a specific car adapter plug available? I am the Mechanical Engineer who understands nothing electrical...yup, that guy...
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Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:15pm
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dupe
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:42pm
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If you wire it "properly", i.e. into an empty power panel slot, the fuse and socket you use and will determine the maximum amperage draw. You should base the fuse amp rating on the socket amp rating unless you're wiring other things on the same circuit.
That said, anything that has a cigarette lighter plug and pulls fewer amps than the socket/fuse rating can be used. |
Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:53pm
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Got it, thanks! I assumed something like that. I have a few items I want to use on battery power if possible, and I want to avoid inverters for the moment. Even one well located socket would be a huge help for the short term. ------------- |
Posted By: JandL
Date Posted: 09 May 2016 at 8:41pm
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If you look at this mod you can see what the panel looks like and where I picked up 12 volts from. You will have to install a fuse in one of the 2 empty spaces.
Volt meter and TV sound bar http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7630 ------------- JandL 2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
Posted By: pnwcamper
Date Posted: 10 May 2016 at 9:52am
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Thanks everybody, 12v plug installed and I'm set. JandL, nice job on the new TV set up with sound bar. My early 2014 still has the small TV with very poor sound. I guess I know what my next project is going to be... Don ------------- 2014 R-Pod 177 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4.0 V6 |