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BigWheels



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Accessory/lighter socket placement - a Ford "senior mom
The Puma socket is just where the lever goes for 5th gear! Banging Head

I don't smoke, but do use satnavs & other plug in accessories. Bought the shortest plugged extension cable I could find at Halfords, which means more spaghetti to get snared in. Has anyone done a neat "fix" on their Puma? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #32772 22nd May 2010 3:48pm
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pbob



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We mounted a "tri" set on the left hand side of the dash beside the passengers knee. It is well out of the way. Smile
I might even mount another two somewhere on the glovebox (at the back) for fridge, air pump etc.
The original I don't even use Rolling Eyes
Post #32791 23rd May 2010 1:38am
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Gav110



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Or just take the plunge and mount a set of flush or sunken 12V plugs on top of the dash where the GPS units go to keep cables away.

I am getting Daniel ('Mulgo') on AULRO.com to install some extras on my new Puma. Not sure if they will be surface mount or flush (former likely due to space issues in the cavities up there) but they can then be wired to the second battery so they stay on when the ignition is off (handy for quick stops) or just via normal accessories.

These guys make a great range in the UK - http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/12v-sockets.shtml

- I think RV Direct supplies do similar http://www.rvdirect.com.au/?Nav=Pdt&ca...8&wp=8 - or Jaycar http://jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?CA...UBMIT.y=10

in fact Jaycar have some excellent stuff... Gavster
2010 Puma 110
Post #32792 23rd May 2010 4:06am
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bpman



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i could do with an additional socket for the satnav, i noticed the 60th anniv. models have the satnat "built in" to the top of the dash, I wonder if there is some spare wires in there?? anyone taken the top off?

The mudstuff sockets are good, they can also be found at marine outlets.
Post #32793 23rd May 2010 6:17am
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
I have two sockets in the rear of the cubby box, as it is mss box it comes with them already fitted but this does not mean you cannot fit you own in the standard cubby. I also fitted under the front dash a Hella din plug socket but these are rated at a higher ampage so I can if needed run power hungry units. I used a fuse box under the seat to make sure all was fused and I did not overlaod anything.

If you read this from another forum I have posted some photos.

Boy

http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?topic=378055.0
Post #32794 23rd May 2010 6:57am
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kmac



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
bpman wrote:
i noticed the 60th anniv. models have the satnat "built in" to the top of the dash,.


What a Defender with built in Satnav? Surprised wow, what next, airbags?
Post #32877 24th May 2010 8:09pm
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MrFlips



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Wales 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Santorini Black
Don't get too excited kmac, it's "built in" in true Land Rover fashion - they've taken the suction mount off a Garmin, and fabricated a bracket that is bolted onto the top of the dash. Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab
1952 80" Soft top
Post #32883 24th May 2010 8:51pm
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leeds



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The multi sockets tend to be a bit pants in build quality and are really best avoided.

Storage boxes are a good place to mount extra sockets.. If mounting sockets on the sides with the opening upwards get one with a cover as they are magnets for dropped sweets etc Crying or Very sad

For fridges it is a good idea to chop off the standard 12v plug supplied and fit either a 50 amp Anderson plug, a DIN/Hella plug or a good vibration resistant plug. Standard plugs can vibrate out on rough roads and you will land up with gone off milk/warm beer.

HTH

Brendan
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
You can buy a double plug that pivots to 90 degrees so it lies flat against the dash. Buy it from Maplins I think.
Post #32899 25th May 2010 7:17am
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