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horse86



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United States 2014 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Causeway Grey

How do you like it? Does it get drinks COLD even in summer? Does it keep things cold with engine/ignition off or cut the power? 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

I got it Monday, so not really used it yet. Tried on 240v in the house and it's good. Not tried in the car yet, as 12v not always live. It's well made though, just fits under the parcel shelf and can also heat up, so ideal for picking up takeaways.... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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horse86



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Sounds like a nice option. Be sure to write back a review. Is it hefty enough that it won't tip over...or are you wedging it in place somehow? 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

I've got some bungee cords to strap it to the side net.... Just to be sure.


 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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rangie_mike



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Anyone know a way of making the boot socket live without re-wiring?

It seems the relay bridge trick doesn't work on the newer models.

2011 RR 5.0 SC Rear Fuse Box :



 Current : Range Rover 5.0 SC 2011 Orkney Grey
Previous : P38 4.6 Vogue 2000, Audi A4 Avant 2.5Tdi Quattro Sport, RR Classic 3.9 Vogue, BMW M535i, BMW 525e, BMW 2002tii, Austin Metro

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stick a multimeter on the fuses, theres a couple which are live and you can put a piggy back fuse on to get your feed.. ... - .- -.




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pembsRR



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Mine is 2010 and it seems to stay on for 5 mins before everything in the car shuts off. I also have a Waco - I use the freezer packs in it - these plus the power work all day no probs

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mjdronfield



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Thanks. I've ended up with freezer blocks too.... not my original idea...... Laughing 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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rangie_mike



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Installed a piggy back fuse into socket 11 to give me a permanent live boot socket - thanks stan.

Earth extension cable and new 12v feed from piggy back fuse :



Earth connected to existing plug :


Plugged into fuse socket 11 :


Cable tied in :


All working fine so far Very Happy Current : Range Rover 5.0 SC 2011 Orkney Grey
Previous : P38 4.6 Vogue 2000, Audi A4 Avant 2.5Tdi Quattro Sport, RR Classic 3.9 Vogue, BMW M535i, BMW 525e, BMW 2002tii, Austin Metro

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AlexTVR



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Santorini Black

Found the above pictures and info very useful today. Wanted to install a solar trickle charger, but my 2010 didn’t have any live sockets once the doors were locked. With a piggyback fuse from #11 (glovebox) all is working, solar panel showing it’s still working after doors are locked. (The panel has a charge controller).
Just to add, these ‘add-a-fuse’ should be installed correctly for them to work safely, orientation matters, and the above pics are correct.
?si=WZ9MPkVdPJseWFsK For addition info. 2010 Supercharged

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Hi,

I’ve decided I need to do something like this now, as my car is now outside and not sat on the CTEK to keep the battery topped up.

Is there an easy way to get the front socket always live? I imagine solar panel sitting on the dashboard?

Have privacy glass so rear might not work as well.

Thanks 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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AlexTVR



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Santorini Black

Solar panel came with enough cable to reach the rear socket from the dash. It’s not pretty, but it makes sure you unplug it before starting engine (instructions say must be disconnected before starting). I’ve also heard of people using them behind privacy, but not sure how much it reduces the panel’s effectiveness.
7.5w panel from Amazon (powoxi). 2010 Supercharged

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