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Added Inverter with remote switch/socket

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4.3K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by  glamisdude  
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Spent the weekend crawling all over the truck, fitting a Inverter (also Kenwood DNX6690 and Backup camera). Now drinking a well-earned beer!

I thought I'd post details of the inverter installation, in case it was of interest to others (I spent a lot of time looking online at other installations)

It's a Peak PKC0CF1200 W with remote switch. Unfortunately the remote switch box (which also includes two 110v remote sockets) wouldn't fit anywhere sensible in dash or console). I've used this inverter in other trucks and like it - it can run my grinder or sawzall.

So, I made a replacement (pretty easy). The switch in the dashboard is momentary, and triggers the inverter (fitted under the seat) to toggle on/off.

The dash mounted power socket has a small bi-color LED fitted (green for power on, and red for overload/fault. The switch is illuminated with an amber led, and hooked into the dash lights.

I also included a photo of the GPS antenna for the Kenwood; I mounted it here with a self adhesive steel patch (included with the Kenwood) and P-clip. Signal strength seems a lot better than mounting on top of the unit

-Steve

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(oops - must get rid of the pencil marks where I marked out the hole for the power outlet!)
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#2 ·
love the dash located 120V socket, well done!!
 
#6 ·
That was my first choice, but the shifter mechanism (inside the console) was in the way up front, and if it was further back the passenger seat was going to be in the way. One thing that amazes me about modern vehicles is how little space there is behind all that plastic - every space seems to be filled!
 
#5 ·
Neat!
 
#9 ·
It's an Amico Panel Mount from Amazon. Note that the Peak Inverter includes two of these in the remote mount box; but I wanted to avoid taking that to pieces just in case I s***wed up. Note that the LED didn't come with it; I drilled the hole and fitted that, using the two status signals from the Inverter.

-Steve
 
#10 ·
that's odd. i was able to mount a 12v power outlet to the side of the lower console without problem. i found space towards the front of the console. Also mounted an outlet on the rear of the console for back seat passengers.


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