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| pbob Member Since: 10 Jul 2009 Location: Mudgee NSW Posts: 20  
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We mounted a "tri" set on the left hand side of the dash beside the passengers knee. It is well out of the way.
I might even mount another two somewhere on the glovebox (at the back) for fridge, air pump etc. The original I don't even use  |
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23rd May 2010 2:38am |
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| Gav110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 16
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Or just take the plunge and mount a set of flush or sunken 12V plugs on top of the dash where the GPS units go to keep cables away.
I am getting Daniel ('Mulgo') on AULRO.com to install some extras on my new Puma. Not sure if they will be surface mount or flush (former likely due to space issues in the cavities up there) but they can then be wired to the second battery so they stay on when the ignition is off (handy for quick stops) or just via normal accessories. These guys make a great range in the UK - http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/12v-sockets.shtml - I think RV Direct supplies do similar http://www.rvdirect.com.au/?Nav=Pdt&ca...8&wp=8 - or Jaycar http://jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?CA...UBMIT.y=10 in fact Jaycar have some excellent stuff... Gavster 2010 Puma 110 |
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23rd May 2010 5:06am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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i could do with an additional socket for the satnav, i noticed the 60th anniv. models have the satnat "built in" to the top of the dash, I wonder if there is some spare wires in there?? anyone taken the top off?
The mudstuff sockets are good, they can also be found at marine outlets. |
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23rd May 2010 7:17am |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459  
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I have two sockets in the rear of the cubby box, as it is mss box it comes with them already fitted but this does not mean you cannot fit you own in the standard cubby. I also fitted under the front dash a Hella din plug socket but these are rated at a higher ampage so I can if needed run power hungry units. I used a fuse box under the seat to make sure all was fused and I did not overlaod anything.
If you read this from another forum I have posted some photos. Boy http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?topic=378055.0 |
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23rd May 2010 7:57am |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1294 
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What a Defender with built in Satnav?  wow, what next, airbags? |
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24th May 2010 9:09pm |
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| MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682  
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Don't get too excited kmac, it's "built in" in true Land Rover fashion - they've taken the suction mount off a Garmin, and fabricated a bracket that is bolted onto the top of the dash. Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab 1952 80" Soft top |
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24th May 2010 9:51pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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The multi sockets tend to be a bit pants in build quality and are really best avoided.
Storage boxes are a good place to mount extra sockets.. If mounting sockets on the sides with the opening upwards get one with a cover as they are magnets for dropped sweets etc 
For fridges it is a good idea to chop off the standard 12v plug supplied and fit either a 50 amp Anderson plug, a DIN/Hella plug or a good vibration resistant plug. Standard plugs can vibrate out on rough roads and you will land up with gone off milk/warm beer. HTH Brendan |
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25th May 2010 8:09am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2004 
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You can buy a double plug that pivots to 90 degrees so it lies flat against the dash. Buy it from Maplins I think.
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25th May 2010 8:17am |
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