D4 in cabin constant 12v

[Fasn8n]

I pulled apart the centre trim today to have a hunt around for a constant 12v supply so that I could tap into it to take power to run my uhf. The only plug that I could find had 12v constant was the plug that goes into the hand brake lever.

Anyone know if any errors would be caused by by taking power from this source or would there be any other issues?

[Russrobe]

I pulled apart the centre trim today to have a hunt around for a constant 12v supply so that I could tap into it to take power to run my uhf. The only plug that I could find had 12v constant was the plug that goes into the hand brake lever.

Anyone know if any errors would be caused by by taking power from this source or would there be any other issues?


Quite easy to run a fuse and a new cable direct from the battery with a bit of conduit to the firewall, under the dash. And if you ever add a dual battery system you can incorporate it into that...

Highly recommend traxides dbs if you need constant feeds...

[LandyAndy]

Get a piggy back fuse and hook into the fuse box behind the glove box,you then get a choice of live all the time or ignition fed.You need the mini size.
About to order some myself.
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Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Get a piggy back fuse and hook into the fuse box behind the glove box,you then get a choice of live all the time or ignition fed.You need the mini size.
About to order some myself.
Narva ADD A Circuit Fuse TAP Piggy Back Standard Blade Fuse Style Twin Pack | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Narva-Add-a-Circuit-Fuse-Tap-Piggy-Back-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Style-TWIN-PACK-/151131648555?hash=item233025f22b:g:H6YAAOxynRRSRSg I)

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Andrew

I did see them in JCar today,didnt think they were as good a quality as the Narva version.Supercrapp and Repco didnt have them.
Andrew

[Grentarc]

Get a piggy back fuse and hook into the fuse box behind the glove box,you then get a choice of live all the time or ignition fed.You need the mini size.
About to order some myself.
Narva ADD A Circuit Fuse TAP Piggy Back Standard Blade Fuse Style Twin Pack | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Narva-Add-a-Circuit-Fuse-Tap-Piggy-Back-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Style-TWIN-PACK-/151131648555?hash=item233025f22b:g:H6YAAOxynRRSRSg I)

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Andrew

If you do that, just make sure you put the piggy back in the right way around, otherwise you end up running both circuits through 1 fuse

[Russrobe]

Get a piggy back fuse and hook into the fuse box behind the glove box,you then get a choice of live all the time or ignition fed.You need the mini size.
About to order some myself.
Narva ADD A Circuit Fuse TAP Piggy Back Standard Blade Fuse Style Twin Pack | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Narva-Add-a-Circuit-Fuse-Tap-Piggy-Back-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Style-TWIN-PACK-/151131648555?hash=item233025f22b:g:H6YAAOxynRRSRSg I)

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Andrew

Didn't even know there was a fuse box there!

[LandyAndy]

If you do that, just make sure you put the piggy back in the right way around, otherwise you end up running both circuits through 1 fuse

They can only go one way.The original circuit is protected by the main fuse,the tail that comes off the unit is protected by the additional fuse.I have mi Icom wired that way.
Im going to hardwire usb plugs and a ciggy lighter into the Kuda mount that has just left the good ole US of A:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Will be able to fit a tablet for nav,a TOMTOM and a Blackvue crash cam without a tangle of wires;););););)
Andrew

[Grentarc]

They can only go one way.

Ahh right, as in the tail won't fit round the other way? I haven't had to use any in the D4 yet, but I have used the larger ones before in a situation where the tail fit both directions, so if you put it in back to front, the tail runs through both fuses in series, therefore your original circuit fuse is on both circuits.

[LandyAndy]

Have a look at the link.They are bloody great,saves hacking into wiring.
I got a double usb and a cigy lighter with double usb so 4x2.5 amp USB plus the ACC outlet.I got 2 switches too.Thinking of wiring 1 bank to permanent live,1 to ACC with a switch on each circuit so I can simply switch them off when the vehicle isnt being used.That is to be decided yet,may just run the lot as permanet live with 1 switch.
Andrew

[laughto]

Get a piggy back fuse and hook into the fuse box behind the glove box,you then get a choice of live all the time or ignition fed.You need the mini size.
About to order some myself.
Narva ADD A Circuit Fuse TAP Piggy Back Standard Blade Fuse Style Twin Pack | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Narva-Add-a-Circuit-Fuse-Tap-Piggy-Back-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Style-TWIN-PACK-/151131648555?hash=item233025f22b:g:H6YAAOxynRRSRSg I)

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Andrew

Yep, this is the go. I plugged my Piggy Back fuse into fuse 48 in the lower glove box compartment. This is a constant supply (Trailer connector battery feed).

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[cjc_td5]

I have run a dedicated cable from my second battery to a fuse block kept under the dash near the pedals. I then use that I use to feed my UHF, one cigarette lighter plug and Tow Pro.

Chris

[Tombie]

Do it properly. Do it to the battery.
The battery is a huge RF filter so you'll get the best from it.

Also depending on your unit you may need to be wary of current draw.

My unit will pull 12a on transmit. (It's a little bit more commercial)

[Fasn8n]

Thanks for the suggestions. Definitely better than hacking into existing wiring.

[Meken]

Do it properly. Do it to the battery.

My unit will pull 12a on transmit. (It's a little bit more commercial)


Are you trying to talk to the space shuttle ?

[Tombie]

Are you trying to talk to the space shuttle ?



I have all the company frequencies for their communication network in the unit as well...

Was common to find my D4 on the mine site with the quick addition of some High Vis, a light bar and ID plate.

Most comfy Mine vehicle there [emoji41]

[BMKal]

I have all the company frequencies for their communication network in the unit as well...

Was common to find my D4 on the mine site with the quick addition of some High Vis, a light bar and ID plate.

Most comfy Mine vehicle there [emoji41]

A while back I was supposed to take mine up to a mine site near Nullagine. Had the required radio, high-viz flag on its own aerial (even with an illuminated red light on top), magnetic vehicle ID labels etc.

Then at the last moment, they told me that I would have to install an internal roll cage and a cargo barrier (even though everything in the back is securely bolted down or in the drawer system). :censored:

So I told them to shove it where the sun don't shine - and hire me a riceburner. :twisted: