12 VDC tap in interior for temporary power. Where to look.

[Crusty old shellback]

So I took my race radio out of the truck. But now I'm going back to help for the Baja 400 and need to put it back in for the one race.
So I'm looking for some place inside the cab where I can get a constant 12VDC for the radio. At least 15 Amps. Don't need anything permanent. Will have a I line fuse fir it.
So where should I start looking?
Thanks.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

So I took my race radio out of the truck. But now I'm going back to help for the Baja 400 and need to put it back in for the one race.
So I'm looking for some place inside the cab where I can get a constant 12VDC for the radio. At least 15 Amps. Don't need anything permanent. Will have a I line fuse fir it.
So where should I start looking?
Thanks.

Why not the 12V port on the top of the dash just get a power adapter to wire on to the radio so you can just plug it in?

If your 12V port is set to ignition just move the fuse in 90/91 over so it is on at all times


You can get these at any auto parts store or hardware store for 2-3$

 

[Crusty old shellback]

I'm not sure of the amperage at that port. And I've been having a hard time finding one of those.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I'm not sure of the amperage at that port. And I've been having a hard time finding one of those.

20amp

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Why not the 12V port on the top of the dash just get a power adapter to wire on to the radio so you can just plug it in?

If your 12V port is set to ignition just move the fuse in 90/91 over so it is on at all times


You can get these at any auto parts store or hardware store for 2-3$

Found that autozone carries one. Will check for it next time I'm in town.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Got one from auto zone along with 25 amp fuses to replace the 5 amp that's in it.

 

[oppizzippo]

Got one from auto zone along with 25 amp fuses to replace the 5 amp that's in it.

You like to live dangerously, I see! I'm sure a 25amp fuse will be fine if you keep the wire size right, but at first glance, it sounds like a bad idea. But... I'd totally do it myself!

 

[Crusty old shellback]

This is just a temp for my race radio for 1 race. Then it all comes out. Trying to sell the radio.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

You like to live dangerously, I see! I'm sure a 25amp fuse will be fine if you keep the wire size right, but at first glance, it sounds like a bad idea. But... I'd totally do it myself!

The truck is fused at 20A so it wont hurt anything

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Got the radio hooked up. Transmit and receives just fine. No fuses blown. No smoke let out of the wires. Nothing melted.
Plug is hot all the time from the factory

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Radio worked pwrfect on my trip. No blown fused. No smoke let out of the wires.

 

[el_barto]

FWIW these are pretty nice way to tap the outlet.
RED WOLF 12 Volt Power Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V4XFP24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pull the center console (easy, two screws in the top shelf, then pry it forward); Plug in the t-harness to the outlet; then I drilled a small hole in the top shelf thing to pass the wires thru.

The outlet should be hot with ignition only from the factory, but you can move the fuse to make it hot all the time.

I used this to add some USB plugs to the top shelf to go with my Bulletpoint mount.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Mine was hot from the factory.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

FWIW these are pretty nice way to tap the outlet.
RED WOLF 12 Volt Power Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V4XFP24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pull the center console (easy, two screws in the top shelf, then pry it forward); Plug in the t-harness to the outlet; then I drilled a small hole in the top shelf thing to pass the wires thru.

The outlet should be hot with ignition only from the factory, but you can move the fuse to make it hot all the time.

I used this to add some USB plugs to the top shelf to go with my Bulletpoint mount.


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Thanks handy

 

[el_barto]

Mine was hot from the factory.

Huh interesting…does the like cap have a battery symbol or a key symbol?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Huh interesting…does the like cap have a battery symbol or a key symbol?

Mine was a key symbol but also the fuse was set to constant power

 

[Crusty old shellback]

 

[el_barto]

Hmm interesting…wonder if it’s different by year or trim level

 

[Crusty old shellback]

2021 75th PW. Only option I ordered was the bed package. Bed liner, bed lights, bed step.

 

[el_barto]

2021 75th PW. Only option I ordered was the bed package. Bed liner, bed lights, bed step.

maybe it’s the year… screen size? Mines 2019 PW and 8.4” screen…yours is 12”?