Toyota Tacoma | Blue Sea Systems rear USB Charger Install | (2017 Tacoma)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Update 03/20/21--
It has come to my attention that measuring 3 inches down from the top of the removable panel might be too tight for newer model Tacomas, so I recommend measuring down to 3 1/2 inches from the top of the removable rear panel. This will ensure you clear the bottom of the cup holders. Thank you.
In todays video we are installing a Blue Sea Systems dual USB charger for the rear passengers. This way my kids can charge/use their devices on long trips without occupying the front USB port. The install took right around 45 minutes with no issues. Also, no need to remove the entire center console just the back piece for the charger and the front shifter trim. There are many options for a dual USB charger, I went with the Blue Sea Systems as they have a history of working with no issues. They are more expensive than the Amazon/Ebay ones. Overall the USB port looks factory and it works. I'm excited to free up my front USB port. Thanks for watching! Links to everything I used down below.
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My shop > www.amazon.com/shop/classytacos
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I think that should work. Thanks for watching.
How can i search in the Amazon app so you can get the commission
Great mod! I added this back in 2012 for the kids and they loved it. Glad to see this option came standard on my ‘19
For sure, super functional mod. Thanks for watching.
Thanks man! Just finished mine up today! Great how-to video!
Thanks!
Awesome video my good sir!! With your guidance it took about 15 minutes. Thank you perfect solution to having cables run from the front or armrest to the back.
I'm happy it helped. Thanks for watching.
Thanks man always wanted to have USB connections on the rear seat for my kids too, just got it done today thank you for that great video.
My pleasure, thanks for watching! It's always nice to keep the kids happy. I have a question for you. Did you go 3 inches down from the top of the rear panel? If so how did work out for you? Any issues? I'm curious to see if 3 inches works for everyone. Thanks!
Can't believe I never thought of this🤦♂️. Great Video boss!!
luis gabriel thank you and thanks for watching!
Just did this same thing. Man I swear I thought I was the only weirdo wanting to do this. I did a double for a camp fridge and 2 usb for the kiddo. Great video man, as usual.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
no you're not. i did it too, it totally makes sense so everyone in the back can charge thier phone etc... instead of dangling wire all the way to the front 😄
I was looking for this exact mod! Thank you! Very helpful!
Thanks for watching! Hope the install goes well.
Nicely done!
Thanks for posting.
Got my knobs delivered today from
Hondo Garage 🐙
I Love them !!
Be safe 👍
Thank you, and thanks for watching! The knobs are still one of my favorite mods.
Just did the exact same mod. Your video helped. Thanks!
Thank you for watching, glad I could help.
Very clean install, thank you for the video.
Thank you for the kind words.
Just did this install today thanks to you 🙌🏽
Awaome, thanks for letting me know. Appreciate it
This a great mod and well worth it. I did this mod a while back and your video was a lot better than my you tube video! HAHA
Thanks man. 👍
Hello everyone thanks for watching! I was asked a question on the forums and wanted to share the answer here as well. I was asked if the port comes into contact with the back seats when the back seats are folded down. The port it self will not come into contact with the back seats. It does appear very tight if you wanted to have the seats down and charge a device. It might be to tight without a 90 degree USB charger.
Awesome install🤙🤙
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Cool setup
Thanks brother, and thanks for watching!
Awesome video man. That install is CLEAN.
Thank you! I'm happy to see your channel doing well!
@@ClassyTacos dude the one viper cut video popped off and got me like 150 followers lol all it takes is one I guess
@@KnightWheelsMedia I'm a little jelly!
This is another awesome video!! 💪
I'm definitely doing this in my tacoma .
Thanks for watching.
Bad ass ! Need to do this for the kids
Thank you sir, and thanks for watching.
Thank you brother I just did it on my tacoma 👍🏼
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching.
Thanks for that mod. Been thinking about same thing .👍👊
No problem, thanks for watching. Hope your install goes smoothly.
Used a different brand USB charger & yes 3 inches down is quite tight. Also the 2021 SR5 wiring does not connect like you showed (different type connector) but 12V is still the yellow wire. I made the hole 1 1/8 inches and no trimming required.
Thanks for the heads up. Glad it worked out for you.
im going to do 2 of those. 1 in the back like you did and another in the bed of the truck somewhere.
Thats a great idea. Search the web, some people use the smaller cubby on the passenger side to mount an entire panel in there.
Blue Sea needs to make a USB C version.
Ya that would be awesome. Thanks for watching.
I got a expedition essentials one when I got a remote start kit and I was looking for a install video
Thanks for watching, I hope it helps.
wow i need to do this too!
Its easy bubs, swing by I'll hook you up.
Those wires look pretty thin. The phones these days need more power for a faster charge. I wish car makers would think about that and use a larger gauge wire. I think I'll run new wire and add a port on each side instead of the middle. 1 12v connector and 1 multi usb A usb C.
Sounds good
Done the same mod and I had the USB in the storage compartment.
Awesome, thanks for the heads up!
Great video. I like the the idea and I'm going to give this a shot on my 2020 TRD sport. kids will love it. Quick question about USB ports...the one you use is $47 from amazon...the others are around $10-15. What is the difference?
The Blue Sea name brand is well trusted in the Marine/ RV Camper/ Overlanding worlds with a long history of working with no isses. Parts are guaranted for as long as you own them. That is directly from thier website. The cheaper ones have no history. Thanks for watching.
Great informative video as always! Was the wiring you used purchased separate?
Yes, I had the wiring left over from a past install on a different vehicle. Its similar to this wiring-- amzn.to/3syz1O6
@@ClassyTacos Thanks again for the quick reply! Always appreciated
This was just what I needed, thank you... any idea what gauge of wire I'd need if I wanted to run it to the back cab panel instead of the center console?
I used 18 I think. Any where around that should be fine. You can try to match the factory size as bedt you can for peace of mind.
@@ClassyTacos Thank you, yeah was wondering because the provided wiring/fuse harness seems to be a thicker gauge than what it connects to in the center console, wasn't sure if it would be a problem on an extra run of wire tacked on
Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing. How would the process of tapping into the existing differ if I wanted to out 2 ports in the back instead of the 1?
The tapping would be the same with just 2 different taps. Now, you would have to make sure the wiring is capable of the full draw from what you plan to charge.
@@ClassyTacos Ok, thanks! How would I do that? (I have zero wiring experience.)
@@willmtaylor start doing online research interns of wire gauge, look up the draw from what you plan to plug in. You just want to make sure you are not over pulling on the wire or connections. Bad things happen, roasted interior. If you are not very familiar with electrical, please talk to a professional before you start adding anything.
My truck had the wires that you taped, but I did the mod and it’s not working. I suck with electric anything, but I added a tailgate locker and that worked among a few other electrical mods . Idk
Make sure the cig lighter is getting power, then make sure power is getting to your USB charger. Sometimes the splice connectors don't lock into the wire just right. Also, test it with the vehicle on. It would be easy to test it with a test light. Your looking to find where the power has stoped flowing.
This is a great setup and really appreciate your step by step instructions! What do you think about using the cigarette lighter inside the center console and attaching a USB charger and 2 USB cables? Then, I could cut a hole through the back of the console like you did and run the USBs through a black grommet for a clean look? I would love your thoughts on if this would work? Its not as good of a setup as yours, but I think it would work?
Kevin Robinson if you plan on using a USB plug in type charger for the cigarette lighter with cables plugged into it. You could just close the lid and have the cables come out the back of the lid. Using the lighter the way you are trying would require you to cut a whole in the inner council and then another one out the back. If I am understanding you correctly. The cup holder will get in the way. Hope that helps.
@@ClassyTacos Thanks for the quick reply! I really like your setup, but not sure if Im ready to tackle the install (tapping into the cigarette lighter wires specifically). You are correct, my thought was to use the existing lighter, plug a dual cig lighter USB charger into it, connect 2 USB cables, then drill holes in the inner console and the outer console using a grommet for a cleaner look. The USB cables wold pass through both holes through the grommet . The grommet would be in the same spot you installed the USB charger, 3" below the top.
Kevin Robinson that sounds like it would work. I think the tap in is better/ cleaner and you get to leave the inner console alone. I understand you have to do what you feel comfortable with. Once you drill the inner section of the console theres no going back. Good luck with the install and thanks for watching.
Hi classy tacos just a question, could this be more convenient to connected the cable straight to the battery so anybody could still use the usb charger without having to turn the ignition on? Just wondering , dont know if this idea could have malfunction electrical issues ! thanks for your awesome video 👍
Thank you for the kind words. I'm no expert in electrical wiring. I would have to say no. Not a good idea with a straight hard wire to the battery. Maybe with the proper connections. You would want the connection to at least have an in line fuse for safety, and then to a usb charger. It would be a more difficult install to make it all look clean.
@@ClassyTacos thank you for your prompt reply I just happen to be looking at in line fuse right but I’m not sure what’s the right fuse would have to use for that double usb charger? Maybe 12 I’m leaning towards installing it the way you did, thanks again 👍
@@Ramonperez590 The USB charger says it has a parasitic draw which means that if you wired direct to battery it would be draining your battery when your vehicle is not on. Not recommended.
Stupid question but will this take some power in meaning will it make it a slower charge for people up front if it is being used in the rear?
I don't think so, this install runs off the cig lighter in the cubby, the front charger is on a different circuit. Almost positive on that one.
I don’t comment much but great video. Quick question why get the t and the splice and not just use a t splice?
Thank you for the kind words. I went with the T and the splice in case I needed to take things apart in the future. It makes it easier to remove and put back together. With just a splice it would be more work to remove and put back the wiring. Hope that makes sense.
@@ClassyTacos yeah that makes sense. I think it would be just as easy to just pull the plug and maybe tape the ends from the USB port side but easier to remove the whole cable if needed for sure.
@@robcannella That works too.
Did you use quick splice kit or just the T tap kit?
I used the quick splice for this one. Thanks for watching.
Awesome mod. My Tacoma doesn’t have a cigarette lighter in the glove box 😩
You could pull from the lighter in the front lower dash area if you rely wanted too. Thanks for watching
@@ClassyTacos Yeah I could do that. Thanks for the reply.
Is that an inline fuse in the wiring? It so, how many amps is it, 20? I have bad luck with anything electric, so…thx.
Did the new outlet interfere with the seat bottom when pulling it down for storage....................?
Nope, not in the closed position. It will if you have the seat down and are trying charge a device.
Would there be any problems using both the console and back 12 v at the same time. I wanting to install a 12 volt cig lighter not just the USB ports. On overlanding trips, I want to charge my power generator using a 12 v port and run my 12 v fridge. Would that be too much draw off of a piggyback single circuit?
It depends on how you run the wiring and from where you are drawing power. Look into the Guild Outfitters 12V in cab kit. Here is the install for that. -- th-cam.com/video/AzOr_FG7ZT4/w-d-xo.html
This kit goes directly into the inverter for 120v in the cab separating the power for the USBs and the 120. This is a safer route than pulling all the power from one wire. I'm not an electrician, I just always go the safer route. Thanks for watching.
whats that TRD thing near the center cup holder ?
It’s a box that fits in the slot from Meso Customs. Thanks for watching.
What's that tool you bused to get panel off and where can I get one?
Thanks for watching. This is the kit I use. Ares Interior Trim Kit-- amzn.to/3getqqU
Did the usb outlet come with wiring?
The Blue Sea does not come with wiring. Some of the cheaper ones do come with wiring.
Where did you get your wiring?
It was from a past project that never happened. The wiring can be created easily with wire and clips. Also, the cheaper USB linked under the video comes with the wiring set up. Thanks for watching.
Ran into a hiccup. My Tacoma has two charging ports inside the console, I have a console vault so I can’t use them. Can I still tap into them to power the out let I installed into the back of the console?
Ya that should work. Since you have the charging ports already you have a couple options. You could use USB extensions or extend the wiring to use those USBs in the rear or just tap into the existing wires. Thanks for watching.
You da man I just tapped into the existing outlet for power it 😢works great!
I just subscribed few months ago, and was on here looking for something to upgrade front cigarette lighter ports would some of this help my 2nd gen
From what I understand the 2nd gens are similar to the 3rds, I don't see how it could not help. Proper install and parts should work just fine. Thanks for watching.
Would you be able to put cigaret light there with those wires?
Not an electrical expert here, but I can't see why not. It would be using the same power from the cig lighter in the arm rest you already have. Thanks for watching.
Do you have a link for your wire stripper?
Here is a link to a decent one-- amzn.to/3jR8DtP The one I have is from the 70s and still going strong. I don't have the brand anymore. The ones I like are a bit old school. Thanks for watching.
@@ClassyTacos .....Thanks for the link, I will definitely check it out.
What gauge wire are you using?
I really don't remember, anything from 16-22 should be good. It's a short run.
Still working ok?
@@HM-vu9zw ya no issues at all yet.
Wouldn't it have made more sense to put one on either side instead of on the face?
It's really tight on the sides. If anyone slides the front seats back enough while in use, there is a good chance you are going to break at least the charger.