2003 V6 Prado accessary power socket wiring

Bazza, if you are happy with the wiring inside the vehicle then trace the loom at the front and find where the loom comes from the rear to the fuse panel etc. You can cut the rear outlet wiring and run a 'hot' wire from the battery and connect it to the factory wiring to the rear , just be sure to install a fuse within a few inches of the battery. Its a fairly easy job - about 2 weekend beers worth at least.....Life is short- but there's always time for a yarda.

If you are going to go to the trouble rewiring the existing socket it would probably be worth while to add an additional dedicated socket for the fridge.

I never had a great deal of success with cigarette lighter sockets and my Waeco. the plug always worked loose on bumpy roads. Thats when I changed to a socket that actualty locks the plug in. If you take the red plastic tip of the Waeco plug it will fit this type of socket. Cant remeber the name but no doubt someone here will.

Also I fitted a socket that allows the plug to be inserted vertically instead of horizontally, this made the plug and cable less prone to being bumped or accidentally removed by lugage in the back of the car.

Cheers

Bazza,
If the wiring in the new model is anything like the old it is probably better to renew the wiring to the socket/s with a heavier one!
Glenn B.

If you are going to wire this socket to be active then maybe consider a low voltage cutout, cheap insurance against a flat battery....