12v power in boot

[bigfella_V5]

Am I right in saying that some Toledo's had a power socket in the boot? If so, where is it located?

 

[JamesF]

If the factory line making the Toledo's in Belgium was anything like the one making the Golfs, they were a bit hit and miss. Some Golfs had them, some didnt. In my Golf, Its to the right on the wall of the boot (I think). Cant miss it.

 

[TllEWL]

Between the bulge for the strut tower and the plastic boot surround trim on the n/s in the Toledo.

 

[Nathanio]

Yup tis very useful. Not sure if you can retrofit it

 

[JamesF]

Surely you could just tap into a live and earth wire from the rear lights? Its not like youd use it when you were driving... Then just cut through the plastic/carpetted board?

 

[TllEWL]

Don't even have to do that - there's a distribution block directly behind it, with all the plugs for the lights and towbar wiring


I'll get a picture later cos I just so happen to have a couple of sockets lying around

 

[JamesF]

Ha excellent! Can you tell Im not used to dealing with sophisticated cars?!

 

[bigfella_V5]

Haha, good plan! Pics pics pics?

 

[GrayT]

I've got one but I never use it

Seems like a few bits of kit were lost after you guys got sat nav.

 

[bigfella_V5]

I don't have either!

 

[GrayT]

What year is yours again Bigfella?

 

[bigfella_V5]

2001

 

[bigfella_V5]

Anyone got any pics then?

 

[TllEWL]

Finally (sorry, damn battery ran out last time)

Pics of the electrics to follow ...... next week

 

[bigfella_V5]

Cheers, mate! Mine will have to go on the other side as my basslink is on that side. Along with the socket I have been thinking about mounting a fridge on the other side.

Cool eh.

 

[healy6660]

Mines a 2004 and is in the same place as T11EWL's
dont forget to unplug the fridge though as I flattened the fuggin battery the other day cos I left my fridge plugged in
Cans were cold the following day though

 

[bigfella_V5]

Haha! Well my plan is to fit it into the boot and run it off the power distribution point in the boot with a relay and have a switch at the front that only can be turned on when the ignition is turned on.

 

[healy6660]

smart *ss
seriously good idea about the relay except if you go shopping on a warm day and leave stuff in the fridge
surprising how hot a tolly boot get in a short space of time, can defeat the object
learn from a grade "A" pillock and just unplug it when you've finished with it
try getting a jump start at 5:30 am (no making up your own jokes either)

 

[bigfella_V5]

Haha! I don't know if I will bother, unless I can find a fridge that would look "factory".