Accessory Socket Ideas

[Blokeman Member Find all posts View Profile Close Blokeman]

Hi everyone, I found I had a shortage of accessory sockets, so I sorted it and now have plenty of low power sockets. Yet to come is a higher capacity socket in the rear, but as I don't have a fridge in the Prado there is no rush. So here are the photo's, complete with beach sand. It's pretty self explanatory. Power is via a fused 50 amp wire to a relay under the console, tripped by the accessory plug wire. Any questions or suggestions feel free to weigh in. Over the next month or so I'm fitting the charging system for the camper and electric brakes, I may add to this post later.

12V Sutar Sockets HERE
Hella Type Plugs and Sockets HERE
Redarc Isolators HERE

The console top sitting on the kitchen bench.



The underside showing wiring. The 10amp circuit breaker is a $12 Dick Smith job.





The rear hella socket, tapped into existing socket wiring just to give a choice. Not for heavy use.

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The rear socket is good for 120 watts (or 10 amps) same as front. I think they are individually fused too.

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

nicely done!

i've been keen to do something to get more power in the front... with the GPS, phone and UHF i've already need a double adapter!!

was going to hard wire the UHF but would still be handy to have a few extras for ipod etc..

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Matt,

I believe you can get an extension cord with multiple 12 volt inlets vale/plugs.

yeah i've seen a few of them at supercheap and the like. i like what blokeman has done, looks neat and tidy! might have to give that a go one of these days!

[Blokeman Member Find all posts View Profile Close Blokeman]

I used the Sutar ordinary 12v sockets just for the convenience of being able to plug anything in, but the Hella type socket is much better quality and won't wiggle loose, if I do any more I'll be using those, and they would look ok on the centre console as well I think.

[maxh Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close maxh]

Nice job. But where did purchase the Sutar sockets from.

[Blokeman Member Find all posts View Profile Close Blokeman]

I bought them on ebay, just do a quick search. Good luck.

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

I picked up a couple of Sutar sockets from BCF - one for each side in the back.

I also picked up a three way extension socket from Supercheap - plugged it in at the front, ran the cable under the centre console and attached it to the back of the centre storage console - for the boys to run their toys.

Cheers
Chippy

[120GXV6 Member Find all posts View Profile Close 120GXV6]

Methinks hardwiring is the way to go for any fixed accessories

I have put four sockets in the very rear corners - 2 each side, 1 off the main battery and 1 off the aux battery. Very handy for the fridge, handheld UHF (that stays plugged into main battery so it's always charged) etc.

Also one in the back of the centre console at the bottom - great for the kids to plug their DVD player or games into.

Matthew

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Again Matthew - your advice is both wise and timely Gee that sounds corny, doesn't it ? :lol:

I do prefer the idea of hardwiring the power sockets in - and run them off the second battery - but I couldn't figure how to fit a couple of points into the back of that centre console. The extension unit is a cheap way of keeping the kids quiet while I suss out a better way.

Where did you put the one in the back of the console - and have you got a pic (sorry, I'm a visual sort of guy :lol: ) ??

Cheers
Chippy

[Byrnsie Member Find all posts View Profile Close Byrnsie]

Thought I would show a pic of my accessory socket instal. Power runs from auxillary battery and is split via fuse box which is hidden in rear panel. Fuse box puchased from Jaycar.


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[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Now that's a top job. Nice work Byrnsie.

Cheers
Chippy

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

nice install there Byrnsie, i like the fuse box hidden off on the side there!

[Snowy FNQ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Snowy FNQ]

Looks like the rear sockets has been deleted altogether now, I looked at a GX in the showroom in Mareeba the other day, and surprise, no rear 12v socket. The sales guy did not know either, he had just had a GXL leave the shop recently and did not notice, this seem to worry him too. My new GX should be here late November, update then.

Cheers

Snowy

GX TD Manual option Pk 1
(on a slow boat from Japan)

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

My GXL has the rear 12V acc socket on the drivers side at the back