Adding an additional lower dash power point?

[Potatomafia]

Has anyone added another 12v socket to the lower dash? I need another socket to plug in my dash cam and it seems like there is a lot of wasted space around the existing 12v socket. Adding another socket means I can have a plain 12v socket and the stock one which has my USB-A/USB-C phone charger in it.

How does the lower dash panel come out?

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[Johnkn]

You can add a splitter into that 12v port or do it the correct way and not run wires visible in the cabin.


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[bgn]

Look at other installation threads on here for dash cams. They've tapped into the cabin fuse box in the passenger footwell. Much cleaner, imo.

 

[OXHB619]

I use the USB A for wireless Carplay, and the USB C to USB A for my Dashcam. Charging is slow from those ports anyway, I recommend a better charger for the 12v port to dedicate to charging.

Ainope 12v Charger https://a.co/d/eYyc0tH
90* USB A Adapter 2 pack https://a.co/d/1P32fa5
90* USB C to A Adapter is no longer available, you will have to search for one
Wireless Carplay ( out of stock but worked well in my XL and now Lariat) https://a.co/d/8tkoyzn

 

[Braderick]

Plenty of room to install a new port. You can tap or add a fuse, as others have mentioned.
Pull front of panel downward, then pull towards you. Recommend a panel tool. It makes a lot of noise, but do what you're comfortable with.

 

[Potatomafia]

Plenty of room to install a new port. You can tap or add a fuse, as others have mentioned.
Pull front of panel downward, then pull towards you. Recommend a panel tool. It makes a lot of noise, but do what you're comfortable with.

This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll wire it to a ignition switched fuse in the cabin fuse box. Thanks!

 

[Braderick]

I changed it up a little...needed a few more ports. The ON/OFF switch is nice to have.

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