Hey guys n gals I’m looking for some advice from someone with a more technial brain than me
I was gonna buy a 12v dropper as both my power outlets in the cab are 24v. But whilst been nosey when in the workshop I noticed that under the dash is a mercedes factory fitted 10amp dropper. I got the mechanic to test it and it is live with 2 sets of wires coming off it giving out 12v.
Now, my questions are…
1; What are these 12v wires powering?
2; Can I splice into 1 of these wires so I can have my own 12v supply in the cab?
I did ask the mechanic to do it but as we use an independant garage he didnt wanna touch it even tho he was offered several beers
So what are your thoughts on this cos it could save me handing over loads of wonga to Mr Maplins
Yeah yeah yeah that was before I found out about the dropper under the dash smart arse. If u aint got owt constructive to add, the go back to scratching ur nads fella
I had a simular problem in a new premium,only a 24v socket fitted,i bought a new ciggy socket fitting in a truck suppliers and the mechanic put an inline dropper in from the 24v supply and fitted the 2nd socket nearby neatly to give me 12v,now i have both and working well,what you could do is leave 1x24v supply alone and wire your 12v wiring into the 2nd supply to leave you with 1 of each also,should be easy enough to do as 12v wiring and a socket is there,unless the socket themselves are specifically for a certian supply,then you will need a 12v socket to take your 12v supply,but i would imagine the 12v supply will run through the socket currently powering 24v ok,rather than the other way round if anything.
I also recently bought a plug into ciggy socket 12v 150w inverter(£25) in Maplin,they also have a 24v 300w one(£45),apparantly this is the biggest you can run through a ciggy lighter any bigger must go direct to the battery,handy for running the laptop and small divices,i was going to go bigger,(alot more expensive)but i havent got a big cab and ive always manages with the facilites i have for 1 or 2 nights away a week.
kirky7:
Hey guys n gals I’m looking for some advice from someone with a more technial brain than me
I was gonna buy a 12v dropper as both my power outlets in the cab are 24v. But whilst been nosey when in the workshop I noticed that under the dash is a mercedes factory fitted 10amp dropper. I got the mechanic to test it and it is live with 2 sets of wires coming off it giving out 12v.
Now, my questions are…
1; What are these 12v wires powering?
2; Can I splice into 1 of these wires so I can have my own 12v supply in the cab?
I did ask the mechanic to do it but as we use an independant garage he didnt wanna touch it even tho he was offered several beers
So what are your thoughts on this cos it could save me handing over loads of wonga to Mr Maplins
Cheers
Jase
Just a point, did you actually check the voltage on the two plugs, in the Actros one is 12v, the other 24v, if its not a new truck one of yours may have a wrongly labelled cover on. Another explanation if its a used truck is it may be a dropper for a non original radio.
