Vanagon powerpod install in rear ashtray

[CMcIntosh]

So I'm installing a USB/ cigarette lighter power pod in the rear ashtray spot of my Vanagon. I'm working it to an aux battery, but I'm wondering if I should cut out the insulation behind it or leave it?

[bertobarb]

I'd be inclined to want to leave the insulation. But, will all that even fit inside even if you removed the insulation? And if you did remove it, is there a possibility of shorting it out if it touched the body? Or is it so close it could arc to the body? And would that leave a blemish on the outside? You do you. But I say put a folding cupholder there and mount the power pod on the side of the stove, above the bins, replacing the fridge grill with a GoWesty grill already made for that. Just my 2 cents.

[4Gears4Tires]

Leave it. Fiberglass doesn't conduct electricity, in fact, it's one of the best insulators around.
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