Rear Cargo Outlet

DVLDOG

DVLDOG

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Mine did not come with a hot outlet in the back, but I am guessing it is wired for it. Anyone install an outlet back there and make it hot? Looking for guidance on the steps.

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jamesrw30

jamesrw30

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I think I have read that the wiring is there you just have get the outlet. From my understanding, every WJ has the wiring for options it didn't come with (i.e. fog lights and the like), you just have to get the parts to put the factory wiring onto.
 
WJCO

WJCO

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Also if you want, it's not as cheap, but you can run 4 AWG all the way back for a power source with higher amperage and be able to power anything back there. I use mine for a compressor and inverter.
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

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I have three 12 volt outlets in the back. One came with the Jeep, I direct wired the other two. It's very easy, especially if you want constant hot off of the battery.
 
JAGS

JAGS

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Sharkey said:
I have three 12 volt outlets in the back. One came with the Jeep, I direct wired the other two. It's very easy, especially if you want constant hot off of the battery.
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Did you use the ARB kit for either of the two additional outlets? I need to do this next.
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

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JAGS said:
Did you use the ARB kit for either of the two additional outlets? I need to do this next.
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No, I didn't but only because it seemed overpriced to me at the time. If I was doing it again though, I would probably only run one extra outlet and I would probably use the ARB kit because of the screw-in connection with the fridge. That said, the way I have my mounted is secure and I have never had it come unplugged from bouncing around on roads.
 
DVLDOG

DVLDOG

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WJCO said:
Also if you want, it's not as cheap, but you can run 4 AWG all the way back for a power source with higher amperage and be able to power anything back there. I use mine for a compressor and inverter.
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Cool, we will need to get together soon so I can see how you did it.
 
JAGS

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Sharkey said:
No, I didn't but only because it seemed overpriced to me at the time. If I was doing it again though, I would probably only run one extra outlet and I would probably use the ARB kit because of the screw-in connection with the fridge. That said, the way I have my mounted is secure and I have never had it come unplugged from bouncing around on roads.
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I agree it is pricey, but may just bite the bullet for reasons you stated. The other stock outlet is fully accessible so that'd give me two.
 
SDG

SDG

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JAGS said:
I agree it is pricey, but may just bite the bullet for reasons you stated. The other stock outlet is fully accessible so that'd give me two.
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The arb outlet is nice, zero complaints (other than it was a PITA to feed through the firewall). It has a lit of wire, I chose to mount mine behind the center console, but I'm pretty sure it would make it to the stock loacation.
 
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SDG said:
The arb outlet is nice, zero complaints (other than it was a PITA to feed through the firewall). It has a lit of wire, I chose to mount mine behind the center console, but I'm pretty sure it would make it to the stock loacation.
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I'm thinking somewhere near the rear seats should work whether I have the fridge on the deck or on the back seat.
 
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