Power for dash mounted devices

[bigleonski]

Is there a cigar lighting thing up front to plug in the GPS?

Sort of - it’s in the centre console where it’s largely useless.

 

[Tazzieman]

Is there a cigar lighting thing up front to plug in the GPS?

Ah cigar lighters...the stuff of old Rovers and Jags!

 

[Shopkeep]

Is there a picture of the actual footwell plugs showing their exact location? Not the circulation diagram but a real picture? Are they Anderson plugs on the underside of the lower dashboard or mounted on the side of the footwell? Or are they behind the trim with access points in the trim for future use?

 

[Bushguide]

Ah cigar lighters...the stuff of old Rovers and Jags!

...the Puff of old Rovers and Jags!

 

[Tazzieman]

...the Puff of old Rovers and Jags!

The former , uphill as well!

 

[Nocrays]

Very good question about power supplies. No doubt we will find a source but shame it’s not built in. But then again that’s half of the fun.

I would think in the age of web cams that more vehicles would have considered thier installation.

The open area in front for the driver warning light panel could house your HEMA/IPad setup.

 

[Tazzieman]

I would think in the age of web cams that more vehicles would have considered thier installation.

As long as you can quickly delete the "I made a very bad decision offroad" clip, one that will void insurance

 

[AnD3rew]

Is there a cigar lighting thing up front to plug in the GPS?

Don’t think so. Closest is centre box

 

[bimmerteck]

I'm happy to have 12v on a separate switched circuit under the dash, with any luck there are circuits readily accessible for Ignition and Constant 12v under there somewhere too. I'm actually kinda glad they haven't put USB A or USB C ports everywhere as either could be quite dated in 20 years time. I still have to dig to find a USB B mini cable when I need to pair a PS3 controller or update/charge my garmin b/c of how fast USB micro replaced it on devices. Giving access to 12v power allows the owner to decide where and how many of any of these the want. I'll likely install a small panel that supports a few additional blue sea power points in the back of the center console and a small USB C hub behind the dash.

 

[DenisM]

Assuming the console switch segments are actually separate and individually fastened in place, AND, as someone else has already noted, the heated seats are not fitted, then their respective fascia plates are "begging" to be repurposed! Hopefully IA deliver on their promise of open access to wiring diagrams

 

[ADVAW8S]

Assuming the console switch segments are actually separate and individually fastened in place, AND, as someone else has already noted, the heated seats are not fitted, then their respective fascia plates are "begging" to be repurposed! Hopefully IA deliver on their promise of open access to wiring diagrams

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No heated seats?!!!!! Heathen.

 

[DenisM]

No heated seats?!!!!! Heathen.

Not necessary... SE Queensland near the coast is 'sub-tropical'.... Most of the year it's between 20 and 30 deg C +/- 10deg C for the extremes in summer and winter.
I used travel to LA and Seattle a lot in the long ago days when I had a real job . If I had the chance to live in the PNW I'd certainly order heated seats.

 

[DenisM]

Well if I decide this unit doesn't keep doing a fine job I'll work out something else

I have something similar based on a cheap first aid cabinet from Bunnings ("Big Box" hardware store chain in Australia) .. I built it for the Santa Fe diesel ...connected to a 100AH LiFePO4 deep cell. The red Anderson plug supplies (smart) alternator power, the yellow is for solar panel input. The blue Anderson plug on top is for Li battery connection (different colour Anderson plugs are not inter-compatible). Controlled by Victron BMV712 smart meter with shunt. Projecta 25Amp Lithium DC-DC charger with solar input. Connects to a smart charger-compatible Anderson plug in cargo section of the SantaFe. I use it for CB UHF, a Bushman car fridge etc on long trips

 

[DaveB]

People are going to want to mount a range of devices on the dash at various times: dashcams, phones, tablets with off-road navigation, head up displays etc. and there are no USB power outlets on the binnacle, the closest ones are in the centre cubby box. However there is power to a couple of places in the footwells, I think one each side standard and an additional one in the passenger footwell with electrical preparation and high load panel. So thinking about ways to solve that in a neat but convenient and interchangeable way. My mind is going to mounting something like this behind the touchscreen and wiring to one of those points behind the dash, but wondering what other ideas people have?
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Thanks, Good idea

 

[Krabby]

Assuming the console switch segments are actually separate and individually fastened in place, AND, as someone else has already noted, the heated seats are not fitted, then their respective fascia plates are "begging" to be repurposed! Hopefully IA deliver on their promise of open access to wiring diagrams

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I can’t recall where, but someone posted that the stuff on that control panel is not backlit. Has anyone seen any nighttime/dark interior photos?

 

[bimmerteck]

I can’t recall where, but someone posted that the stuff on that control panel is not backlit. Has anyone seen any nighttime/dark interior photos?

One of the reviews I saw mentioned it’s lit by ambient light though it didn’t mention the source. (possibly from overhead switch panel)

 

[WhiteBear]

Do you mean this? Someone posted it in the forum.

 

[ECrider]

Anyone know where the climate temp is displayed?

 

[bemax]

Anyone know where the climate temp is displayed?

I haven’t seen any extra display (for example within the knob) so it’s presumably on the main display

 

[Krabby]

Do you mean this? Someone posted it in the forum.

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Thanks. I must have missed that along the way. The symbols are plenty visible, so again, nothing to fret over.