So I'm wanting to install a panel for usb-12v-volt meter in the boot and was wondering if pulling form the location that is there would be sufficient? Would there be any complications with this?

Also side note: how to replace the light ring around ignition tumbler? (completely off topic but...)

 

No input at all? were these stupid questions?

 

Can you define boot? Is that the rear?

if so, you can use the cig lighter back there, no problem.

 

LOL, yes sorry, the boot is the trunk, like the bonnet is the hood. So I could pull the power form the cig lighter to run another panel then.

 

What are you planning on powering? Need to make sure that circuit can handle it. Also it will be ignition on power source only.

 

Just odds and ends but i was unaware its ignition on only.

 

why do you need to replace light ring, if not working check the fuses etc or a trip to the wreckers

 

I have seen this done on many work rigs though I have yet to do it on the LR3 because I haven't needed to.If you need a significant power source in the rear you can either install a separate battery and run wire underneath the vehicle to charge it through the main, ensuring to disconnect when using it and ignition is off, or you can simply install a plug somewhere in the rear (I've been looking at the access panel for the tail lights) with regular #12 and run wire above the spare tire, mounting the male end probably next to your trailer electrical. That way for anything you have mounted in the truck that needs power, you can simply plug it in to an extension cord to run.

The latter is cheap, easy, and highly useful as long as there is a power source nearby. The former is far more labor intensive and risky.

 

Well there are two openings in the firewall on the driver side (for LHD). You can install a 'cable gland' which will secure a wire up to 2awg. Any bigger *might* require enlarging the hole. Then just run along the rocker. I just ran a large 0awg (1/0) last week. Although I drilled a hole because I have so much stuff ran though already. I myself prefer to never run power cables under a vehicle. They can get damage an in winter they can gather ice and pull down. If you mount them very professionally then you may be okay. But inside, its easy and quick to do. When doing electrical, alway weigh the risks and always fuse as close to the power supply as you can.

 

The ignition key ring light is dead, and is giving me a fault on my gap tool. Not a biggie just wondering.

As for the power, I have decided I want to run a ridge and some LED lights so it looks like a dual battery type deal is going to be in the works. I like the idea of running a outlet style plug out of the hitch area for plugging in things when close to power or at home. could this be tied into a panel in the rear? if so how would I do that safely?