HI,

Can anyone tell me if there was / is an option to get an additional powersocket (cigarette type) in the boot instead of the back row of seats? I do a bit of camping / touring, and it's a bit of a bain having my coolbox in the backseat where I usually stow it away in the boot out of sight. Problem is the lead is just that little bit too short to reach from the boot to the socket by the rear seats!

Any thoughts?

Even if it isn't available as option it would not be overly complicated to install or have one installed in the boot area.

However, the easiest solution and most cost effective by far is to buy an extension (see below link as example). If it is a normal cable (instead of coiled) you can route it under the carpet and into the boot from the socket in the back seat area to keep it tidy, or just plug it in when you need it and feed into the boot over the seats.......which will not look as clean but for the few occasions you'll need it and ease of installation it would be my choice.

http://www.cetsolar.com/cigplugs.htm

Alternatively you could just add some wire into the cool box cable to extend it.

Cool - never thought of that

Our local LR agent fitted one for us in our FL1 and it was really useful. It wasn't very expensive either,-yours will give you a quote. The trouble with leads everywhere is that they catch up in all the other equipment you carry when travelling. We have just taken delivery of a FL2 and will certainly get one fitted in the boot again

PowerPoint in the boot .... why .... would you want PowerPoint in the boot, I get enough of that at work

Mad fool!!!

avtur wrote:

PowerPoint in the boot .... why .... would you want PowerPoint in the boot, I get enough of that at work

So you can give presentations at the Freel2 meets!

I just got hold of the main parts (Including a LR Green glow-ring, so I can illuminate it too!) to add one into the rear of mine...Might have a go over this comming weekend. '57 FL2 GS
Sumatra Blk, Tints, Winterpack, Dodgylooking TowBar, roof rails, Front & Rear LED Indicators, Clear Side repeaters(Led), LED Rear Position/Brake lights, Additional Power-point in the boot & Brighter luggage Illumination fitted

Thought this thread might be of interest.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic1062.html?highlight=boot+power

Oooh...thanks! I'd just been out in the garage, wondering how the hell to take the side panel off without damaging it!... '57 FL2 GS
Sumatra Blk, Tints, Winterpack, Dodgylooking TowBar, roof rails, Front & Rear LED Indicators, Clear Side repeaters(Led), LED Rear Position/Brake lights, Additional Power-point in the boot & Brighter luggage Illumination fitted

Power point added to the boot today. Pic included in my Gallary.

The Pilot broke on the hole-cutter I was uing to go through the trim...managed to mnake some nasty looking gouge's which realy me off!.. But its done.

I also increased the brightness of the dull lamp in the boot, by replaceing it with a high-power white LED bulb. '57 FL2 GS
Sumatra Blk, Tints, Winterpack, Dodgylooking TowBar, roof rails, Front & Rear LED Indicators, Clear Side repeaters(Led), LED Rear Position/Brake lights, Additional Power-point in the boot & Brighter luggage Illumination fitted

Hi mburton2, I don't suppose you have any info on where you sourced your Power point from, and how / where you connected it back too? Also intrested in where you got the LED for the boot?

Shame about the bit snapping

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/u36w6-39mm-cool...-1384.html is the LED bulb I put in the back

I got power from the supply that the Tow-bar people added (3rd party Towbar), it was a huge perm +ve wire, with a 10A puse inline. I changed the "input" to the fuse, to a piggy-back style I had, added anther 10A fuse & Holder.

The Original whire had been Scotch-locked onto a wire from the fusebox, next to the spare wheel, but it had been re-taped up, so I dont know which one, Sorry

I also utilised the additional Earthing point Indespension (TowBar fitters) had made, when fitting the Towbar, as it was just in the right place, I just crimped on a eyelet, & I was done.

The Powerpoint is also illuminated (When the lights are one), and this was just a Scotchlock onto the green/purple wire from the rear light cluster. '57 FL2 GS
Sumatra Blk, Tints, Winterpack, Dodgylooking TowBar, roof rails, Front & Rear LED Indicators, Clear Side repeaters(Led), LED Rear Position/Brake lights, Additional Power-point in the boot & Brighter luggage Illumination fitted

Hi MB2,
ouch, that cutter certainly made some damage.
I'm planning to install a socket in the next few weeks. Before I start, is the position you installed yours the only place available due to what's behind the panel or can it be installed anywhere? I was thinking of putting mine on that sloping part below where you have yours or maybe closer to the tail-gate at the same height as yours. The sloping section might not be a good idea in case something moved in boot and hit the plug so the height you have installed at might be a safer option. Or being left handed, maybe on the right side. Some manufacturers install them on the right and some on the left so maybe it's something to do with keeping it away from the fuel nozzle side. Shouldn't be a problem with diesels.
Thanks... Out with the old (2007 SE)
In with the new (2012 Dynamic with everything). Now also gone.

mburton2 wrote:

Power point added to the boot today. Pic included in my Gallary.

The Pilot broke on the hole-cutter I was uing to go through the trim...managed to mnake some nasty looking gouge's which realy me off!.. But its done.

I also increased the brightness of the dull lamp in the boot, by replaceing it with a high-power white LED bulb.