Installing an Auxiliary 12v Outlet

1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ Pioneer Renix 4.6L I6 AW4 NP231 6" RE Lift 35"x12.5" KM2s
150W 12V Outlet: shop.advanceaut...

[@Macks1913]

6 years since its upload and this video is still helping people, including myself, thank you

[@JeepSheepTV]

I love the use of extension cord! I am always telling people how extension cord is a cheap way to get thicker gauge wire. Also if you need 3 conductors, they are already packaged nice, neat, and protected in the outer sleeve!

[@foosblood24]

This all day! ^^^

[@gavdawwg]

"If you hook it up right, it should start smoking" 🤣

[@gordonh2223]

We have found the king of redneck engineering

[@mazen92iq]

🤣🤣

[@szurc1963]

clean, uncluttered car, nice confusing job, a "master at work"

[@cingle0866]

"Put it right in hmn-ah" Didnt know Cartman from South Park knew how to install 12v outlets. This is the best LOL.

[@luissonoma6255]

😂

[@cameronclark2307]

his wiring is terrifying

[@chittybump]

That's some chitsey job on the socket .

[@A.nasierkhan]

Lol true

[@markpayne4432]

@@chittybump be.

[@Ciana_Baby]

So are you

[@whodatmichael6028]

@@Ciana_Baby you are a horror story 👉🙃...his narration is horrendous. 🙄WHODAT

You could plant some grass near the fuse box :D

[@caseychop1]

Love the cussing and how you get straight to the point. Also Hilarious. "If you hook it all up right it should start smoking." lol

[@rw9495]

Funny, i was wanting to install another outlet so I could have a mini fridge in the car and that's the same thing you were doing lol right on

[@jkimbal1]

Thx bro, looked and looked, couldn’t find a video until i found yours.

[@ConalRF]

I'm considering having one in the boot/trunk, of all places, because I think there's automotive outlet powered fridges.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

The main reason I installed this one was for a 12v cooler and it works great!

[@NiNjaTurtLe697]

AYYYY who's that guy in the background!? WE WANT HIS 15 SECONDS OF FAME!

[@NickInTimeFilms]

You can find him in the moab series 🤣

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

hope you're doing good, RealOne

[@carlos52321]

“We got a cooler baby! And that’s cooler than you!” 😎

[@cameronclark2307]

"right heeaww"

[@bucky5869]

Always, always install an inline fuse. You don't want your device to be the weak link that fries when a surge happens.

[@Dan0rioN]

What is the simplest way to rig these outlets to only work while the car is on?

[@carlos52321]

⁠@@Dan0rioNconnect to ignition side. There’s a KZbin video on it I haven’t learned it myself yet.

[@modifiedgarage1006]

finally a decent video on how to do this

[@Syrith]

Thank you for cutting to the point my dude, Awesome!

[@igotcha1345]

Thank you.

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

7:00 ZENNER DIODE AUTO TURN OFF TRUCK NO FLAT DOPE

[@joshp2424]

love the video plus cb location.

[@bossmanboss3087]

I was just looking in the comments to see if there was anybody to put you down about how you installed this I figured there would be that one person say it's going to burn your car up but you know how people are

[@user-yo1pk4ky4k]

"If you're drunk off your ass" and forget to turn off the cooler your truck would be dead anyway by the time you got out of jail.

[@joshhuoabski3278]

in this guys house, there is a recepticle and a box stapled into the doorway of one of the bedrooms. Guess he couldnt bear the thought of cutting a little drywall, or in this case, drilling a hole

[@TotalDissolvedSalamanders]

I've been needing to do this in my TJ for a while.

[@krisk1547]

I need to do it so it's always on for my fridge.

[@straightlines7432]

I like your humour. If you do it right it should start smoking ...lol

[@camerontolentino7638]

First, I never comment on any video so this is my first! But dude you use all the same slang and voices I do and it tripped me out lol definitely subscribing right meow

[@vickikgibson9470]

Ummm, heavier wires etc, which are for INSIDE a house, not a car, is never a good idea, especially spliced like that. Heavier wire can also mean less current run...which may not be what is needed. Run a correct wire gauge and put the wire covers around it. make sure too, you don't get pinched anywhere...so run it up into the dash rather than across the floor where you get a lot of carpet rubbing. Just an FYI...car fires are not fun...I have seem many crunch stuff and regret it later. Cheers!

[@NickInTimeFilms]

I'm.... I'm not even sure where to start here. There are 2 main differences in copper wire, the Gauge of wire which most are familiar with, and the Strand of wire, whether it be fine, thick, or solid. There's also differences in insulator material, but that's usually not an issue. I also would not recommend solid wire that is meant for house electrical as it is too stiff for moving applications, but Extension Cord wire that I used is fine strand 14 - 12 gauge which is just as good as any other copper wire and plenty for my application. As for as wire thickness is concerned, it is ALWAYS better to go with a larger thickness if size permits. More conductive material means more surface area for current to flow since there is less resistance. When wires are too small for the intended current they will heat up and in extreme cases the insulation will catch fire so bigger is better. So yes, proper wire gauge is important as is heat shrink to keep wires protected. No carpet in this jeep so no worries, but again proper location and insulation will take care of that, factory runs wires under the carpet all the time. Just make sure it's properly protected, secured, and not in high traffic areas. I've also got a fuse on this setup so in a worst case scenario if this shorts out it will pop a fuse and all will be good.

[@jondrohr]

1989 Mercruiser 40hp Bigfoot gear issues

[@maxbloom218]

So many people are giving you crap for the wiring but I don’t see why. It’s wheelin rig. It’s never perfect no matter what you do. As long as positive terminals and wires are insulated I don’t care!

[@MyGuxim]

Hi. Can I connenct straight to the positives and the vegative of my car 12v battery ? Will it work or will it kill my device I plug in ?

[@krishensingh803]

Nice

[@unforgiven5591]

Hi just watch this vid.. Can it be done by just conecting it directly to a car batery

[@NickInTimeFilms]

You could, just remember to include a fuse. The socket will be on all the time so don't forget to unplug it when the car is off.

[@timo9355]

Why does it smoke like that? Mine did the same thing and it freaked me out. The wire has an inline fuse.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Lol, you should NOT see that. My buddy was smoking when I started recording, no wiring issues here. You better check for a short or wire gauge that is too small. Don't use cheap fuses either, ones from harbor frieght don't pop.

[@timo9355]

NickInTimeFilms Thanks for the quick reply, I guess I'll have to run my own heavier wires and a better fuse. The ones that came with mine are probably 16 gauge and a tiny little fuse...

[@Xtra.MED1A]

So helpful and so funny

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

u no wanna fuse it?

[@briancherry940]

Cool video You need a relay to turn it off

[@NickInTimeFilms]

If you want it to work on ignition only then yes. I prefer this one to be hot as all times for charging or running the cooler while the vehicle is off for short periods

[@grayanderson6840]

Why didn't you just get the socket without the fixing plate and just drilled a large enough hole into the centre console for the barrel to fit. Then you could have hidden the wires too.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Not enough room, I'd have to drill into the inside compartment and I think that would be worse. I like my storage

[@MrAqq147]

Lmfao that's literally why I'm rigging one up my truck automatically cuts off the cigarette port

[@robertboydston3787]

Why didn't you just take the rear ashtray out, make a plate with a hole for your adapter and viola, there ya go

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

2:55 hnyeh

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

2:30 o lol hey hai hei

[@johnricci4511]

Anyone know if the XJ has burned yet?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Thanks to fuses and properly wrapped wires, no it has not :)

[@pxndxlunx5821]

Rats nest 😣 but it gets the job done.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

The under dash stuff eventually got cleaned up more, I just like to test out setups before I commit to final install.

[@bobbing5788]

The truck looks like 80s haha

[@godwinbaladad2174]

XJ!

[@randalld9798]

You don’t need to cuss. Children around.

[@BearKwonDo]

The generic Red Green....

[@mrdarkhalo666]

Noice❗👍😎

[@cu119]

Is this outlet providing constant power? How about installing a switch on it? What type of switch is more suitable?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

My setup runs straight from battery power so it is on all the time. There are a few ways to turn it off. Easiest would be to run the positive wire to one of the ignition slots in the fuse block as I believe one is open so it will only turn on with the key. Second best is to run it off a relay and switch the coil side on or off for manual control. Running power directly through the switch isn't recommended becuase it will get hot and not last very long.

[@GD-sc5se]

6ro how did you get so much mud on your engine lmao.. you must 6e a REALLL off roade rida

[@lorenasosa8557]

Buena noche saludes para todos.yo quisiera k me ayudaran hacer un cable para router 24 volts k tengo con inverter 400 pero consume mucha energia.router con salida car plug socket el modem ya le tengo su cargador de carro.porfavor alguien me auda.???muchas gracias

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Not exactly sure what you're asking, but does this router have a 12v outlet plug that you can use? I'd assume no if it uses a 24v power supply.

[@matt_wiggs47]

nice

[@peterpowers4851]

Hahahahaha, Mad Max style!

[@imampuryatinimam8724]

Oke mantep jon

[@BPoweredLove]

Huh?

[@H20Spy]

Is there anything you have that isn't dirty?

[@emil2580]

can u show where u got the wires from?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

I'm pretty sure I just got these from an old extension cord since they were a nice sized wire gauge.

[@glenwilson3098]

What if your not a hillbilly and want to do it properly ?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

I don't think that's even possible with a universal kit 🤣

[@SF0614R18]

will a cigarette lighter actually heat up with this setup?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

I don't see why not. As long as its rated to take the amps it should be fine.

[@SF0614R18]

thanks for response @@NickInTimeFilms

[@dangerline95]

Hey nick what cheap bud decent CB set up would you recommend, and what do you run?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

+JeeplovinAEMT I rock the Uniden Pro 520XL and would definitely recommend it because it's cheap and small, but has just enough features to be very adjustable. I was one of my first mod videos actually. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfWm6moZ7xpqLs

[@dangerline95]

+NickInTimeFilms Thanks for the quick reply! What else do I need to buy with this? Just a whip and cable? Also, what kind of range do these have? Do you have a video on how to set a system up properly?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

+JeeplovinAEMT Along with the radio you'll need an antenna, a coax cable, and a mount. most mount kits come with the coax (pl-259) to antenna adapter needed to hook them together. The link in my first comment shows you how i set mine up

[@griffincorey3305]

So Jank looking

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Well it's jeep. Utilitarian, serves the purpose of running the cooler. Style points not included

[@Courtney1992]

Your car is a electrical nightmare.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

I went through all the dash wiring at some point and cleaned it all up. Most of this was thrown together before a wheeling trip on a time crunch. And besides, fuse all your shit and it's not a big deal.

[@_JEBUS]

I put 2 of them on the bottom trim piece on the dash. Just drilled 2 1 inch holes and used the socket type. Looks factory. Get a little creative with your jeep man.

[@NickInTimeFilms]

The important part here was having a rear socket. This was also hastely thrown together a day before a wheeling trip to run the cooler.

[@_JEBUS]

@@NickInTimeFilms True. How's the stroker treating you?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Tough call. It was great for about 12k miles, then started making a hell of tap 1 day. Hasn't come back in the little I've tested it again. Besides that, just needs some good tuning to really open up

[@98101537344]

how the fuck is your car still running

[@kimmadsen4893]

5:10 those nails tho

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing, never enough power outlets. If thats wire for 120 volts the electron charge wont want to move at 12v....He He :-D. . You would need a massive zenna and it would lose power, nope :-) If its ignition switched then you would have to leave the jeep on to flattern the battery, i dont think that is likely. If you want it ignition switched but more power than the ignition could handle, use a relay and seperate fuse to the battery. Gotta love relays, unless they play up, then its Grrrrrrr :-D

[@NickInTimeFilms]

+zx8401ztv I've got it running to constant hot because I ran out of ignition ports, but some kind of low voltage cut off would be a nice backup. After using it on the trails, it's nice having the cooler running even when the truck is off.

[@zx8401ztv]

+NickInTimeFilms Hmm perhaps a small op-amp chip with a preset voltag trigger level could drive a relay coil, so it only works if the voltage is above a certain level. I dont think the cooler is such a good idea while the truck is off, i cant see any advantage really, just a flatter battery. But im a boring old sod so what do i know Ha Ha :-D

[@zx8401ztv]

+NickInTimeFilms Reply 2, i love the discription of those horrible blue connectors, vampire :-D

[@gummybearstreet8642]

Rocket surgery? Joke?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Rocket Surgery is no laughing matter! The most serious of importance.

[@gummybearstreet8642]

NickInTimeFilms ...help! I need to have a 12 volt port thing in my truck....can I do this myself you think?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Lol, yeah this is fairly straight forward. Make sure to add an inline fuse and run to ignition if you want it to shut off with the key

[@gummybearstreet8642]

NickInTimeFilms ...I want it to be constant! I'm just a female..I can do this?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

This is a really simple mod so as long as you're not color blind I think you can handle it. You could run it directly to the battery if you needed. But the fuse box might have some open hot terminals. Voltmeter or test light could pick those out easy enough

[@simorebuths7301]

You could’ve done a better job

[@fitodaking16]

The install doesn't look clean. I wouldn't this to any car

[@NickInTimeFilms]

That's why it's done to a jeep. Functionality over looks for this Turd. If you want clean, cut a circle into a panel and flush mount it, but wiring is still that same

[@Voltrondefenderoftheuniverse]

Jesus Christ ., your vehicle looks like you pulled it out swampy water ., and threw plates on it , then became yours

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Ehh, you're pretty close. Look up drowning an XJ for science and you'll see why.

[@davidbray6515]

What a mess

[@huntercarr1246]

first lol

[@timo9355]

Why does it smoke like that? Mine did the same thing and it freaked me out. The wire has an inline fuse.

[@JUNKTV420]

Dummy. It was a job.