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Best source for hardwired 12V in Hybrid 22 Tundra?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by JUTower, Sep 24, 2022.

  1. Sep 24, 2022 at 5:01 PM
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    JUTower

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    Hi all -
    I'm planning to install a ham radio in my 22 CrewMax Hybrid. I think I've figured out the cable routing using the existing grommet/hole in the firewall. Given the "traditional" 12V battery is under the rear seat, and all, what is the best/safest source for me to power the radio's head unit? Typically will be pulling under 3A as I'm mostly listening, but if I transmit could be more like 10A.
    Thanks!
     
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    You’ll want to pull straight from the battery if possible to minimize potential signal interference. Hook it straight to the 12v battery under the seat assuming it has an inline fuse.
     
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    Always make sure the fuse is as close as possible to the + on battery...
     
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    Thanks all! I found some Youtube videos that should help me do the cable routing, and having the battery in the back seat makes this pretty straightforward (hopefully!).
     
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    I’m curious what others are doing for winches and compressors. Are they running through into the cab then to battery?
     
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    Yep, LOOONGG heavy gauge winch cables from the front to the driver seat grommets, then routed to the battery. Wondering if I should run a fuse/ some sort of switch to keep it from frying incase something goes wrong.
     
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    Any fuse won’t handle the power draw from a winch. IIRC the peak power output from a winch is around 500A and around 300A continuous. I ran a Blue Sea battery override switch (rated for the amperage load) on my last truck as a safety. I have a close buddy who had a runaway winch- solenoid shorted out while winching and wouldn’t stop until someone hacked the battery cables to stop it. Definitely a freak incident and not a normal occurance but it’s the reason why I only buy 100% water sealed and made in US winches
     

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