3rd Gen - AC Outlet in Cab and 400w Anytime

As somebody who installed one of the rectangular surface installs (with 2 outlets and 2 USBs), you are correct on all points.

Here is how I think about it, I was installing (2) outlets (my design requirement), so I could add (2) USBs without any significant additional real-estate used up by installing a surface mount unit. I just figured it was a couple extra USBs at no significant area or effort. I also added some 12V cigarette outlets that are powered from secondary battery (that are always hot) in the same area. I haven't measured the parasitic power used by the USB in the 120v outlet, but I THINK it is very very small when nothing is plugged in.

So yes,

for several reasons, ​

it would be 'better' to make the USBs separate from the 120V... But maybe you want both...?

A very important thing to consider: I think it is likely that newer USBs are going to come out in the future, so maybe its not the best usage to install USB outlets, instead install extra 12V cigarette outlets, so you can plug in the best/latest super duper USB outlets into the cigarette outlets, rather than being stuck with outdated technology.
(If you had permanently installed 500mA USB outlets in your truck, those would seem pretty worthless now compared to the quickcharge USB chargers of today.)

 

yes, i agree that look with the grommet is nice. i considered it, one issue for me is i need the high speed good usb charge for higher end devices. those that i looked at were standard charging. Qualcomm 3.0 is the way to go. overall, using the 2 devices took up more room, in the end might be a little better though. time will tell. Why cant they just do it from the factory -- ugh...

 

These will do the job

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30W-Fast-C...uick-Charger-QC-4-0-USB-A-QC-3-0/192721470472

 

I know this is an old post, but do you happen to remember on the MT, what wire you had to ground? If any.

 

Edit: Cut pink, Ground the Inverter side. Insulate (tape up) and secure the remaining side.

 

Thank you, by remove: cut and cap, or depin?

 

If you fancy, de-pin and insulate (tape up) and secure.

 

@lapoltba is still on the wall for the Y harness on this...

 

Yes, listen to caribe. It's been almost two years since I did the mod. Good thing it's all still working.

 

Thank you, Again! I should have done this earlier this year when I added my meso panel, my lights, my usbs in the dash, my anytime rear cam, my aux panel... but I didn't think I needed it! HA

 

Oh yeah and 2WD lo mod!!!! It was all too much at once

 

Hey, Folks.

I saw that this recommended Power Grommet has a 20% off coupon on Amazon:

PD 45W USB C Desktop Power Grommet 3",Flush Mount Power Strip,Recessed Table Outlet,2 Outlets 3 USB Ports,Desk Hole Power Grommet,Flat Plug Power Strip 6Ft Extension Cord (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F16LH8X/

I ordered it up, but also saw that there were a couple that were less expensive.


Just gathering up parts to finally make this happen.

 

What's the long term report for this mod? I got the desk grommet outlet, 3in hole saw, and plan on doing these mods this weekend. Gonna be flipping back and forth between these two threads.

 

Working great, haven't driven the truck a whole lot but everything works.

 

Thanks!

My daughters will appreciate the USB outlets and 3A should be enough for battery charging. Just gotta get the wire colors right.

 

Do you have the plug and play adapter or are you doing it yourself?

I went with the toyota plug (from the 4-runner I think) and I'm planning to put it in the center console... some day.

 

I'm going to dance with the angry pixies all by myself. I got the power grommet from Amazon. The first one in the Products box below.

I just want to stop pulling the center console. A couple of the molded-in clips are not very happy. This should be the last mod for it.

 

I'm pretty much done, I can't take me dash and doors off anymore.