12v socket in boot?

[glynh]

I think this is quit e acommon ask, has anyone fitted a 12v into the boot of a 2013 V60?

I know there is the 'official' install but that seems to need removal of 3/4 of the boot trim and all sorts, but recall seeing someone fitting one with a lot less effort?

The wiring should be there, but wondering if there is anything extra needed elsewhere or can it just be plugged in and go?

[Rocinante]

Try this:

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ghlight=socket

[Easington]

If you use the Volvo wiring it will be live all the time.

I fitted a second 12v socket to my boot to plug my cool box into. I earthed it to the towbar earth and ran a cable to the fuse box below the glovebox and used a tap connector into the same fuse that supplies the 12v socket next to the cupholder. This one is only live with the ignition

[The Thong]

You can do it without dismantling most of the rest of the car. I used a hole cutter and only popped open the little hatch in the side panel. Make sure you follow the wiring instructions and buy a J fuse to the correct rating otherwise it won’t work. The link above is very helpful. Good luck

TT

[ideford]

I did this on my XC60 - a relatively easy process using the 'through flap' method. The wiring was already in place & live, so no need for the j fuse.

[The Thong]

Originally Posted by ideford

I did this on my XC60 - a relatively easy process using the 'through flap' method. The wiring was already in place & live, so no need for the j fuse.

What’s the betting the dealer uses that method and charges for the full strip down? I’m cynical

TT

[ideford]

As this socket is permanently live, can I use it for charging the battery? I am going away for 5 weeks and want to leave a trickle charger plugged in

[Clan]

Originally Posted by ideford

As this socket is permanently live, can I use it for charging the battery? I am going away for 5 weeks and want to leave a trickle charger plugged in

A battery cant charge itself , or am I missing something ?

A new volvo parked up with a fully charged battery should be charged every 3 months... you should get through 5 weeks ok, there is less than 50 ma draw when parked up.

[Simmy]

get a dedicated battery maintaining charger ctek or similar dont rely on spurious wiring .

[RDesign4Life]

Originally Posted by Clan

A battery cant charge itself , or am I missing something ?

A new volvo parked up with a fully charged battery should be charged every 3 months... you should get through 5 weeks ok, there is less than 50 ma draw when parked up.

I think the OP means a mains powered trickle charger connected via the 12v socket (as opposed to the positive terminal of the battery and the chassis).