12v power outlet at the tailgate???

[ajdata]

On more than one occasion I have had a need to have a 12v power source located in the bed of the truck. It could be either or AC or DC or both. My father-in-laws 2006 Tacoma I believe has an outlet with both at the tailgate.

 

Any ideas out there on how to accomplish this? Anyone already done it?

 

This is for a 2014 CC LTZ.

[Rawyzf]

Extension Cord?

[crewl1]

How about one of these and nothing to install?

http://www.amazon.com/Pollak-11-896-7-Way-Outlet-Adapter/dp/B002UC8U7G

[Britt Lifsey]

How about one of these and nothing to install?

http://www.amazon.com/Pollak-11-896-7-Way-Outlet-Adapter/dp/B002UC8U7G

 

Neat product. I have not seen one of those before.

[crewl1]

Here is a cheaper source.

http://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/pollak-epo-adapter-packaged-11-896p-p-13714.html?gclid=CLKxtsehmsgCFQNqfgodDiQCNw#tab1

 

Actually this place has cheapest shipping option.

http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK11896.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7r-rBRDE_dXtgLz9-e4BEiQATeKG7NQq4yX0Mm-zTbL3Gu9mnGijiDyW_uD680AF9HHeMVgaAln78P8HAQ

[Rawyzf]

Here is a cheaper source.

http://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/pollak-epo-adapter-packaged-11-896p-p-13714.html?gclid=CLKxtsehmsgCFQNqfgodDiQCNw#tab1

Amazon was cheaper after shipping. This place says $10.95 for shipping for me.

[TxTruckMan]

I bought this dual plug one for $12 a few months back - and it has a power indication LED. It supposedly locks into the socket, but I don't know how well it would stay after a few bumps.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016KH24U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

[Darth_Vader]

Think I've seen these at Autozone for a decent price too if you're in a pickle and need one soon.

[muddkatt]

I bought this dual plug one for $12 a few months back - and it has a power indication LED. It supposedly locks into the socket, but I don't know how well it would stay after a few bumps.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016KH24U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

It will stay in just like any trailer connector would. It has a locking tab that the cover for the female receptacle holds onto. I see now reason to leave it in place when not in use.

[crewl1]

I received the Pollak unit this week and it feels solid and works great.

The receiver outlet is always on so no need to have a key in the ignition.

It will come in handy for powering accessories on camping trips for our family.