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OEM Bed Inverter Installation

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by foxmotox7, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    foxmotox7

    foxmotox7 [OP] We'll see said the zen master

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    Apologies if this has been discussed in a previous post. I searched and couldn't find it. Feel free to redirect me and delete thread if it has.

    I currently own a 2005 SW TRD OR AC. I am trading up for a 2009 MGM SR5 DCLB. My question is can the OEM bed outlet be installed on an SR5. I can remove the inverter from my TRD prior to trading it in. I know alot of times our trucks are pre-wired for different options and it's just a matter of the manufacturer including it. Has anyone else looked into this? I can't imagine I'm the only one who has ever thought of doing this. I know it's only 400 watt and I can install a larger one inside the truck with minimal effort, but I do find it very convenient for camping, dirt bike riding, and such. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks mates
     
  2. Apr 13, 2012 at 2:04 AM
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    If you're going to go through the hassle of this project, it would be better to install a more powerful aftermarket inverter, preferably one that produces a pure sine wave. In the long run I think it would be less involved.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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    That's precisely my question. Will it be a hassle or are the SR5's pre-wired? I have all the parts, so it would be $0 out of pocket.
     
  6. Apr 13, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    We'll have to wait for someone with a little more experience to comment on whether the SR5s are pre-wired for the inverter or not. Even if it was, I would still rather put in a better, higher quality inverter, wires, and plugs.
     

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