QUICK TIP – New power outlet

[LaGrasta]

With the rear seats removed, I removed the two plastic interior panels on the drivers side of the van (no tools needed, just yank and pull). I then tapped into the rear power outlet and ran them toward the front just a few feet. I connected them to the newly mounted power outlet just below the drivers seat belt near the base of the seat.
Now the rear seat has a power source with arm's distance. No more power wires strung between the kids computer and the front dash. Sorry no pics.

[ihatemybike]

I dig this one. I've been thinking about hiding an inverter behind an interior panel and having a couple of 110v outlets for laptops. Last MTB road trip we had four laptops running, taking turns on the inverter as their batteries drained.

[T.Low]

Yeah, that is a good idea. I was just inside my side panels yesterday bringing the electrinic transfercase wiring up thru the existing wire route. Was thinking similar thoughts.

[GnarliSafari]

I dig this one. I've been thinking about hiding an inverter behind an interior panel and having a couple of 110v outlets for laptops. Last MTB road trip we had four laptops running, taking turns on the inverter as their batteries drained.

besides my cb radio, tapping in a power inverter and an additional 7 outlets was my first mod, i have it all mounted inside the little cubbies behind the drivers seat, i can easily reach it whilst driving. i dont use it as much as i used to but it still comes in handy.

[Rebel]

Here's an inverter I've been bidding on. These guys have had at least 5 or 6 each week on Ebay going anywhere from 36.00 to 70 bucks. Not really where I'd like their feedback to be but with that many sales guess it's not bad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 68313&rd=1

[TheHarv]

I dig this one. I've been thinking about hiding an inverter behind an interior panel and having a couple of 110v outlets for laptops. Last MTB road trip we had four laptops running, taking turns on the inverter as their batteries drained.

Be careful about mounting an inverter in an enclosed space. They need fresh air to circulate for cooling. I was going to mount one on the right side on the drivers seat pedestal but the recepticles are in the wrong direction so anything other than a straight plug will not fit. Could use a short extension I suppose.
Harv

[safariobsession]

Here's something I posted a while back, might have been on the other site actually. If you're interested in a hidden inverter install, check it out...

Driver's side of the van, I tapped off of the power wires I originally ran to my amp. Ran underneath the van from the battery and then through the factory hole (where cooler drain goes through the floor)


Inverter in compartment. I later surrounded the inverter with foam to keep it solid but didn't choke it off totally.


Close-up of outlet.


I like your idea Lagrasta. Ive been wanted to do a 12V setup also. Where's those pics?

I actually put my inverter to use and plugged in a hair dryer (heat off) to blow up my air matress while camping....so cool, haha.

[LaGrasta]

Nice tip! I love the look of a 110v outlet in there, it's sort of crazy looking. You almost do a double take when first spotting it.