Want to add power outlet

rtbrick · May 31, 2003

Has anyone added a power outlet in the center console? There is extra circular space beside the coin holder that has been mentioned in other posts. I would like to know exactly how it is done, in particular how it is wired. How safe is this mod?

MountaineerTom · May 31, 2003

I think Jason Pendlum has done it, and others too I'm sure. I would think you could just splice it into the existing outlets in the dash after running the wires up there. Maybe some others that are better with wiring info can help you more.

cyclejerk · June 1, 2003

I would like to install one as well rtbrick, I also want to install one in the back seat behind the driver's seat for my kids DVD player. I ran the video wire todat. Th evideo wire is run up the pillar and over to the overhead console. I open the sunglass's holder and hook the monitor up their, it works nice. But now I want to have the power outlet back there so I dont have wires dangling all over the truck.

rtbrick · June 1, 2003

Where would you mount that backseat outlet? Maybe inside the cupholder area or just to the side of it in the console itself? I'm not much of a wiring-smart guy, so that part concerns me. I really don't have time to research it right now. I have two boys that play little league baseball and I coach one team. I have games to attend Tues-Sun this week and day-on, day-off next week! I did send an email to Jason Pendulum (?) asking if he ever did this mod. I'll let you know if he responds.

cyclejerk · June 2, 2003

The rear outlet could be one of those loose ones that would just lay on the floor back by the seat bracket. (I know, not to profetional) Or yes, in the lower part of that side piece, below the cup holder. The wiring is easy, (1) hot 12 volt & (1) ground, that's it. I just do not know if someone makes an outlet that would look good mounted in there.

I will look around alocal auto stores this week and also on-line and let you know what I find.

Also, there must be a OEM part# for the one that mounts in the center console, I hope anyway.

Mike

rtbrick · June 2, 2003

An outlet is an outlet so it shouldn't matter where it comes from (unless the wiring is goofy for some reason). I had a '99 Dodge Caravan Sport that had a power outlet in the rear cargo area. It was just a simple outlet that had a black cap cover that snapped over the opening when not in use. Mounted in the plastic side mouldings. I expect that piece would work well if you wanted to mount it in the plastic.