Power source under the seat??

[MikeP]

I found the power lead under the seat of my F3 and my question is:: Is it stout enough to handle a heated gear module or do I need to run to the battery??? It looks like it will work,, but I just want to make sure.. Thx

 

[cuznjohn]

i would hook the gear directly to the battery with a in line fuse

 

[Chupaca]

Not sure..!!

may hold but may not on extended use. The best is running it direct with its own inline fuse. Jmo and :agree:

 

[MikeP]

All heated gear comes with an in line fuse these days.. It doesn't say the load limit in the owners manual so I would assume it would hold or there would be an exception in the manual or on the tag.. I was Lookin for a definitive answer not a guess.. Thx guys..

 

[loisk]

fuse

Would the ampage of the fuse give a good clue? eg if 5 amp hmm if 20 amp should be good to go ?? just an idea - I think I read somewhere on this forum that the 3 "customer" power outlet places all go to the same fuse... not sure though

 

[pauly1]

I run my heated vest off of that outlet plus the GPS and J&M radio off the same circuit. No problems. The auxiliary circuit is fused 10 amps and is the same circuit for all the auxiliary power locations: the frunk, under the left access cover and under the rear seat cushion.

Wayne