Where to plug in portable fridge?

[Muskrat]

Just picked up a a new to me Adventurewagen, that had the original galley removed, and a westy galley, sans fridge, installed.
Looking to get a chest fridge/freezer and wondering how people are powering it?
Not the battery setup, but where are you actually plugging in?
Was thinking of wiring a 12v outlet to the passenger pedestal, but would love to see what others have come up with
Cheers!
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83.5 westy w/2.1 wbx...RIP

[Red Ryder]

Several options to consider:
1. If you have an aux/house battery, you can simply add a fused 12v receptacle to connect the fridge power cord.
2. You can add a fused 12v receptacle to the primary battery — similar to what you suggest. Recommended while traveling only to avoid draining battery.
3. Purchase a rechargeable power station with adequate amp/hr rating to power the fridge directly. We use a 100w folding solar panel to recharge our power station.
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[Muskrat]

Thanks, I have an aux bat setup, I'm more interested in where people are plugging in...surface mounted cigarette lighter outlet? Quick disconect plug, flush mounted outlet in the pedastal, cord run across the floor to the dash?
Wanna see what people have come up with.
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83.5 westy w/2.1 wbx...RIP

[MsTaboo]

Very common to install a receptacle on the B pillar near the sliding door.

When camped with power available we use the 120v receptacle on the Westy kitchen and place a small rug over the cord to keep from tripping.
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[Red Ryder]

A portable fridge should come with two power cords. One will have a male plug for a cigarette lighter-type receptacle, and the other will have a standard 120v plug (with transformer). Locate and wire a single or dual socket 12v receptacle (shown in MsTaboo’s post) where it works best for you. Your Adventurewagen likely already has a 120v interior receptacle if equipped with an external shoreline plug.
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“Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition (Tornado Red)
“Nigel” — 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible (Alpine Green Metallic)

[tdivan82]

Consider using an Anderson Powerpole or other similar connector that does not wiggle loose with the bumps and vibration. I've found cigarette lighter plugs to not engage very well and often bump loose while driving.
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'96 Passat TDI

[snuf]

I have been using an ARB Twist lock system-that plugs and locks securely into socket.
https://americanadventurelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ARB-Threaded-Socket-5-247x296.jpg
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1OTDGWEVBT1YF?ref=dp_vse_ibvc_sml
Blue seas, https://www.bluesea.com/products/1010/12_Volt_Plug , Dometic https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/coolers/accessories/hwk-dc-223505?v=9600024894 and others have Twist lock system to choose from.
Can be mounted wherever you choose and keeps the connector secure.

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AKA: Poptop with rear corner cabinet, fold down side table, rear-facing jump seat and a 12v fridge/cooler.

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[shagginwagon83]

I hardwired my fridge to my fuse panel. Wire is coming out from under the OG fridge location (Westy interior), under the rug, to the fridge. I plan to add an outlet one day.

I will probably add an SAE port when I do so - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNMPZZG
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