120 Volt Outlet

[hawkmoon77]

For anyone considering it, I finished my 120 Volt outlet mod. It uses an 800 watt inverter that is directly connected to the accessory battery. The inverter is small and quiet (I had to try three different ones beofre I found one quiet enough). I then popped out the outlet, switch and indicator lights and installed in the area under the shift knob (by the 12 volt accessory outlet).

The switch turns it on and off. The green light indicates that it is on, and the red light indicates an overload. The unit is tucked behind this area.

See picture for finished look.

[FreakinToddles]

Very nice looking mod!

[jromer]

Originally Posted by hawkmoon77

For anyone considering it, I finished my 120 Volt outlet mod. It uses an 800 watt inverter that is directly connected to the accessory battery. The inverter is small and quiet (I had to try three different ones beofre I found one quiet enough). I then popped out the outlet, switch and indicator lights and installed in the area under the shift knob (by the 12 volt accessory outlet).

Which inverter did you use? I was worried about an inverter that size. The warning materials seemed to say keep inverter below 150 watts.

[jayvee]

Originally Posted by hawkmoon77

It uses an 800 watt inverter that is directly connected to the accessory battery.

Very nice!

Did you run a lead all the way back to the accessory battery, or tap in somewhere close to your install location?

[a priori]

Beautifully done!

I have a few questions:

1. What inverter did you use?
2. Where did you make the connection to the 12v battery?
3. Did you add a new fuse or is there a breaker built into the inverter (what triggers the light)?
4. How did you make the cuts into the panel (for installing the 120v plug, switch and lights?
5. Is everything set right behind the panel?
6. Do you have pictures of the installation or the original inverter?

[Airbalancer]

Nice!!!!

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by hawkmoon77

For anyone considering it, I finished my 120 Volt outlet mod. It uses an 800 watt inverter that is directly connected to the accessory battery. The inverter is small and quiet (I had to try three different ones beofre I found one quiet enough). I then popped out the outlet, switch and indicator lights and installed in the area under the shift knob (by the 12 volt accessory outlet).

The switch turns it on and off. The green light indicates that it is on, and the red light indicates an overload. The unit is tucked behind this area.

See picture for finished look.

I'll second everyone's opinions - very well done.

Now, adding to the questions:

Where did you get the meat outlet?
Can you kindly explain how you took that console apart?
Was there alot of room back there? Did you take any more pics?

Thanks!

[sciguy125]

Originally Posted by jromer

Which inverter did you use? I was worried about an inverter that size. The warning materials seemed to say keep inverter below 150 watts.

I think that limit applies to inverters that you plug into the lighter socket. There should be a 10A fuse in there, which would limit you to 120W.

[DeanFL]

That is one fine piece of work! I mean that in a very positive way. Beautiful and artistic job.

[hawkmoon77]

Huh, I didn't think there would be this much feedback about it. I'l post more detailed information about it when I get a chance.