Cigarette lighter.installation ?

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Hey folks. Im looking to install a cigarette lighter in my 68 for purely just my tyre inflator and maybe a charge point etc etc . I got one to install and wondered what you folks did to instal it if you have one.? Im thinking one or two ways but just seeing what you folks say. Cheers.
 

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I just ran a wire back to the fuse box with an inline fuse in it.

I'm not sure about the tyre inflator but if you want a power point, then Geek Shack sell some subtle ashtray mounted usb power outlet solutions.
 

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Cheers both. Which terminal did you use and what was you step by step ? Sorry im in one of those cant grasp modes ha 😕.
 

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Cheers both. Which terminal did you use and what was you step by step ? Sorry im in one of those cant grasp modes ha 😕.
I think I just used a test lead until I found a spare one that had a permanent live feed. It depends if you want it always available or just when the van is on/ the ignition is live.
Then it’s literally just a wire connection and an earth - some may be self earthing.
On a US covered dash you can ‘feel’ for spare switch spaces but you still may need to cut the dash , or mount it separately.
 

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I have the same sort of set up but installed it in the engine compartment. For the same reasons (non smoker).
You can see it on the left hand side, has two crocodile clips which I connect to the leisure battery if needed.

J & P
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Cheers @Clem il have to see on mine what i can do or try ha.

Wow @gas1man oh i would never thought of having it there but makes sense This has thrown me now ha. You engine bay looks good by the way 🤙
 

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Have 2 on mine, one on the dash for sat nag and one on the rear cupboard for tyre pump etc.
 

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Just a simple LED strip?
Power from the battery, earth to the body and a switch linked to the door hatch?
I have a similar set up, no pictures as I never actually finished it. I didn't want to have it permanently live so didn't use a switch instead was going down the route of an inline connector that I can just plug in when I want the light.

If you do use a switch you'd want an inline fuse as well.
 

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