Power outlet in the console...?

[hitchhiker]

How much power is available in the console power outlet?

I have a 'tweaked' Ranger that swings to 200 watts with plenty of modulation that I may want to use in the car occasionaolly with my Wilson 5000 mobile antenna.

Is there enough power available in the console power outlet to handle 20-30 amps at 13.8 Volts?

Thanks,

David

[CRUZTAKER]

Hardly!!!.....

You'll want to hardwire that baby.

I'd be willing to guess that convienence plug is wired to 10-15 amp circuit, but with a radio like that, you need a peak value as high as possible. Otherwise you just rob power from the radio.

Hardwire a spare power cord and just tuck it away when not in use.
My old BC66 was modded to swing a good 40 watts, and it would take out a 10 amp fuse when plugged into a ciggarette lighter on occation.

[MERCMAN]

And be aware that the power point in the console is NOT part of the circuit that automatically shuts off after half an hour after the ignition shuts off. I know this from experience, I left my radar detector on and it drained my battery. Just FYI :)

[hitchhiker]

Hardly!!!.....

You'll want to hardwire that baby.

I'd be willing to guess that convienence plug is wired to 10-15 amp circuit, but with a radio like that, you need a peak value as high as possible. Otherwise you just rob power from the radio.

Hardwire a spare power cord and just tuck it away when not in use.
My old BC66 was modded to swing a good 40 watts, and it would take out a 10 amp fuse when plugged into a ciggarette lighter on occation.

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/503/627CB-RADIO.jpg

Thanks, I have always hardwired mine from the battery in the past.

I was hoping that maybe there was enough juice in the console.

Best Regards,

David