Pathfinder I
I am trying to find a way to run my ARB fridge in the back seat of my Tacoma. I plugged it into the 12V receptacle but it doesn't work. Does anyone out there know of a way to get this done? I am electrically challenged. :)
Tacoma in cab power
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Does your receptacle only work when the car is on or not at all? The 12v dc plug actually comes apart in two pieces and you'll notice it has a plug on the wired end. ARB sells a DC outlet to use with this plug for about 8 bucks...ish. just replace the original outlet with the ARB one and you will be able to plug in your fridge which has a screw down for tightness and no movement. Of course if it's an outlet that is only on when the vehicle is on, then you may want to consider running a line directly off the battery into an auxiliary fuse box and then run the outlet to the fuse box. This is what I did for my 4Runner so I could have additional outlets that were always on and power to other items like my Ham radio.
You can take a look at my setup if you want to run by my place above Verdi.
You can take a look at my setup if you want to run by my place above Verdi.
Explorer I
Get the ARB plug and harness. Run it from the battery through the firewall. You'll have constant power and should only take an hour max for the entire run and mounting.
Pathfinder I
Thanks for the video! I'm going to have to look into that. It looks a little overwhelming for my level with all the smoke and stuff going on, but I'd probably learn a lot doing it myself.
Pathfinder I
Checking out your 4Runner would be cool. Either at your place or at the next meet in Reno. You do the HAM thing? I'm interested about getting into that. I'll have to bend your ear about it when I check your rig out. Thanks for the response.
Member III
Sounds good....and yes, I do the ham thing but mostly for travel. happy to talk about it.
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This and my radio's were the first mods into my 2019 Tacoma. Separate fuse block in the engine compartment and a Blue sea port on the back of the console for the fridge. Being "electrically" challenged, I would go with what @diabetiktaco posted. Premade harness. Spend some time looking carefully at videos regarding how to take apart your console without breaking things.
Explorer I
You can run the wires through the firewall or from the plug under the driver seat. The wire will connect to the battery and you can drop it down through the engine bay and zip tie is along the frame to the seat plug. Run it through there and under the carpet along the trim on the doors. The only thing you have to remove is POSSIBLY the seat (four bolts and 4 harness plugs) and the trim along the front driver seat (prys right off).
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I ran my feed through the pass-through boot, across to the center then under the console. It feeds my radios as well. My 2m is a remote mount under the driver seat. I pull the feed from the console side. I kept the wiring central to make it easier to access.
Pathfinder I
You'd figure after many years of zapping myself with electricity I would have learned by now. :) Thanks for the input. Ill have to post pics when I am done.
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There is a way to add 120V outlets and override the switch that limits output when put into Drive with simple plugin that member has come up with. Lots of info on tacomaworld.com site.
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/t-harness-for-incab-120vac-tap-interest-list.604652/
This is for 3rd Gen. but there may be a way for others...not sure.
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/t-harness-for-incab-120vac-tap-interest-list.604652/
This is for 3rd Gen. but there may be a way for others...not sure.
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