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by paulkedz
Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

I was thinking the same - I doubt I will ever regret having more options than fewer.

I will ask them to install 2 BH Outside ( One towards the front of the load bin, and one towards the rear) in addition to a hella point and a BH point under the canopy
by paulkedz
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

That's a whole new level ..................
by paulkedz
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

Indeed - Power is for fridge ( when in transit ) and to power 12v Lighting when Camping. Therefore either corner by the tailgate makes sense as the Lighting cable can be passed out through the tail gate. I had considered outlets on the underside of the vehicle, but I think these are too exposed to w...
by paulkedz
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

Thanks Chris - Good to see what others have done before cutting and drilling :)
by paulkedz
Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

Hi all,

Thanks for the advice - any pointers on the best location for the outlets - I'm keen to avoid too much drilling / exposure to the outside elements
by paulkedz
Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Re: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

Hi Chris I'm looking at the Frontrunner dual battery system. They recommend to install the second battery in the engine bay (behind the headlight) and the battery management system there too. They us a dc-dc charger the display for which will be in the glovebox. As part of the install they will run ...
by paulkedz
Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy
Replies: 20
Views: 5309

Location of 12v Outlets in Canopy

Hi all, Sure this has been done to death before but struggling to find info / installations Considering dual battery installation for my V6 - The idea is to run power to the canopy (one each side) butI want to minimise drilling to the bodywork. Is there a way to do this ? I'd appreciate any pictures...

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