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Subject:Re: Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:19:11 -0400

The previous owner of my parts syncro drilled out one of the circles
for the locking differential mechanisim and installed a lighter there.

Chris

On 7/17/06, Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@gmail.com> wrote:
> I agree that the best place for the three way outlet is on the front wall of
> the kitchenette.  Mine is mounted about 4 inches below the top so that my
> laptop will still fit under it (between the seat and the cabinet) and so
> that reclining the seat doesn't press against the socket.  There is also a
> screw there that can be used.  Mine is mounted with velcro across the back
> of the jack and then the screw on one side so that I didn't have to drill
> into the cabinet.  I also added a single socket on about ten inches of
> wire in between the front seats, that is good for any items that live in the
> center console area like a digital camera charger, and a socket that lives
> in the recess at the top left of the rear hatch opening for lighting, shower
> pump etc. when out back.
>
> Jonathan Poole
>