Powerlet Outlet and Left-side Passenger Hand Grip Removal

[iSpyder]

I have been on the search in the forums for anyone who has installed a Powerlet outlet in the spot that is under the left passenger hand grip (where the 3/4" covered hole is). I wanted to start a thread to see if folks have any input. Here are a couple of my questions:

1. Is the hole the correct size to accommodate the Powerlet outlet? The Powerlet instructions say the hole needs to be 11/16 inch. The hole under the hand grip is 3/4 inch. Are the nuts that come with the Powerlet large enough to cover the slightly larger hole without a problem?

2. Is the left passenger handle grip pretty easy to take off and does doing so allow a person to get tools in there to fasten the Powerlet? Thought I would ask for any veteran advice before I started experimenting .

Thanks in advance for any input...

 

[metman]

I have a '12 RT and put a standard 12 vdc cigarette lighter receptacle in that spot on the left side and a Powerlet receptacle in the same area over on the right side.

Been too long ago to remember details, but it can be done. The rear side panel has to be removed to get that plastic panel that holds the receptacle out, but the actual grip stays in place. In my case, both receptacles in the rear and the same two styles in the front speaker grills are wired through separate 15 amp fuses.

Mike in KY

 

[PW2013STL]

I have been on the search in the forums for anyone who has installed a Powerlet outlet in the spot that is under the left passenger hand grip (where the 3/4" covered hole is). I wanted to start a thread to see if folks have any input. Here are a couple of my questions:

1. Is the hole the correct size to accommodate the Powerlet outlet? The Powerlet instructions say the hole needs to be 11/16 inch. The hole under the hand grip is 3/4 inch. Are the nuts that come with the Powerlet large enough to cover the slightly larger hole without a problem?

2. Is the left passenger handle grip pretty easy to take off and does doing so allow a person to get tools in there to fasten the Powerlet? Thought I would ask for any veteran advice before I started experimenting .

Thanks in advance for any input...

I have and yes it fits without a problem and covers the hole nicely. The removal of the handgrip was very easy with plenty of room to work. I ran the power lines directly to the battery so I can plug in the battery tender when needed. I also added one to the center console. This is much harder to install, but I like not having to drill holes in the body panels.

 

[iSpyder]

Very helpful information! Thank you both! :thumbup:

 

[iSpyder]

Powerlet port install video

When I installed the port, I shot a quick video showing the great fit. Great place for the Powerlet port! Thanks again to the above poster's pictures and advice!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/media.php?do=details&mid=533

 

[finless]

You do not have to remove the grip, just the covers.

Bob