RICHARDS AUTO: REAR 12v DC POWER OUTLETS 

Step-By Step Installation

RICHARDS AUTO:

REAR 12v DC POWER OUTLETS

Step-By Step Installation

The LandCruiser 300 includes a 220-volt power outlet in the cargo area, however there are no low voltage outlets provided, other than USB-C connections.

In the past, Toyota included 12v outlets in the cargo area, which were ideal for powering fridges, battery chargers etc. Unfortunately, they have omitted any such outlets in the 300 series LandCruiser.

Richards Auto have come to the rescue again, with a dual 12-volt DC power outlet kits for the cargo area of the LandCruiser 300. I've installed the regular kit for VX and above grades, however there is an alternative available for GX and GXL grades, adding a rear fusebox and then operating in essentially the same way.

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LANDCRUISER 300 12-VOLT POWER OUTLETS

If you have a VX, Sahara (inc ZX) or GR-S 300, then installing 12v DC power outlets into the rear of the LandCruiser 300 is a simple task, thanks to the prefabricated DC Power Outlet kit from Richards Auto. This is the kit installed in the video above. It taps in to the factory rear fusebox, to provide an Anderson plug type outlet rated at 30A, plus a cigarette lighter style outlet rated at 20A, housed together in a neat faceplate on the left side of the vehicle between the light and the factory 220v power outlet.

The DC outlets are powered full time (ie, not only on accessory or ignition settings) and can be used to power fridges, battery chargers etc. To protect the start battery from being flattened by accessories, I have also installed the Low Voltage Disconnect kit...

LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT KIT

An optional addition to the regular DC Power Outlet kit is the Low Voltage Disconnect kit. This uses a Victron Battery Protect module to automatically disable the outlets if the start battery voltage gets too low, to save from getting a flat battery and being unable to start the car.

I strongly recommend this option, especially if you only have a single start battery in your 300-series LandCruiser. The installation video above covers both the DC outlet kit and the low voltage disconnect kit.

12V OUTLETS FOR GX AND GXL MODELS

Because the GX and GXL 300s lack the factory rear fusebox of the other grades, there are some differences in requirements.

First, you need to install the Fusebox + Low Voltage Disconnect kit to provide a power source for the outlets.

Add to this the GX/GXL version of the DC power outlet kit to complete the installation. Installation of the kids is similar, but you'll need to follow the printed instructions that come with the kits to allow for the differences from the VX kit installed in the video.

IMPORTANT

The "Installation" section should not be taken as instructions. It is simply a documenting of the procedure I followed for my own installation. No warranty is provided as to the accuracy of the information, and/or whether it applies in your situation or to your vehicle. If you're not qualified and/or don't have the correct equipment, have the kits fitted professionally. Check the latest version of installation instructions at Richards Auto.

  • There is the potential for vehicle damage if the products are not installed correctly;
  • There are potential injuries if appropriate safety procedures are not followed.

If you undertake your own installation, you do so entirely at your own risk.


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CONCLUSION

Another very handy kit, which greatly enhances the 300's usability. If you carry a fridge in the back of your 300, or want to charge batteries etc, then having the DC outlets in the cargo area is a great addition to the car.

The kits are easy to install, with no soldering or complex wiring required.

Grab the kits direct from Richards Auto Electrical.

LandCruiser 300 12v power outlet installation

I won't be adding a step by step written/photo guide for this install.

Please refer to the comprehensive step-by-step video and stop/start it as required to follow the installation, and refer to the printed instructions from Richards if required.

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