12volt socket

[Fireblade1]

I want to fit a 12volt socket in the boot of my 2010 gs450 is it ok to connect it direct to the Battery thanks.

[NemesisUK]

Would be better via a spare fuse in the fuse box but as long as you have an inline fuse shouldn't be a problem..

[sorcerer]

Like Peter said, if you're going straight to the Battery then you need an inline fuse. I prefer to use these piggyback fuse taps myself:

[Normski]

I just ran an extra long extension cable from the armrest cubby box under the trim all the way to the boot. I made sure the cable was decent width/quality to tuck around corners, etc.Use it to power a portable cooler on trips and all seems to work a treat.

[Upex]

In line fuse is a must, or circuit breaker button type. If using the letter, you can trip it to turn the socket off when not in use, and then reset it when wanting to use the socket.

Put the fuse, breaker, as close to Battery as possible and make sure all connections are tight and secure and covered. Do all that and it's perfectly fine to wire to Battery. This keeps cable length down, less voltage drop/current draw, so easier on the wire and less to put in car that could snag etc at later date.

You can get lots with different type of holder, so for less than a tenner, you can have a great set up.