Anyone Add 12v Outlet(s) For Rear Seat?

[Blue2500CC]

Has anyone installed a 12v outlet (or 2) in the rear of the center jump seat (by or in the cupholder) for the rear seat? I would like to add at least 2 outlets so it is easier for our boys to plug in their Nintendo DSI's while travelling.

 

If so, what power outlets did you use? Factory outlet or an aftermarket kit like this one? If the factory unit from the dash, how much did each one run? I just don't want a splitter laying around if possible.

 

And pictures if possible of your install please where you mounted them! I can't decide between to the side o fthe cupholder, or "inside the cupholder area".

 

Thank you!

Chris

[mfennema]

I would suggest staying away from the "in the cupholder" idea. If you have any drinks that you put in that cupholder and they sweat, you will blow the fuse every time and then, depending on how you hook it up, all of your outlets could be dead til you replace the fuse.

 

Sorry, I don't have any suggestions on what to do, just wanted to give my opinion about the cupholder idea.

[Blue2500CC]

By "In the cup holder area" I mean the vertical "wall" (inside the cave) that is towards the front of the truck when the cup holder is "open" for use. The wiring for the new outlets would end up being "inside" the center seat just like the factory plug wiring is.

 

Thank you for the tip just in case I hadn't thought of that!

 

Chris

[mfennema]

Ah I've got ya now. That should work just fine. All you'd have to do really is get a cigarette outlet like the one you posted and then tap the wires of that into the wires on one of the other outlets in the dash. Should be very straightforward and easy to do. Only issue will be using the outlets if there are cups in the cupholder. Post up some pics of the progress if you decide to do this!