volt meter installed

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07cdnvibe
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volt meter installed

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I removed the inverter and flush mounted a volt meter behind a tinted lense.

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how it looks in the day time

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how it looks lit up at night
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Very nice, clean install! Great job! Did you relocate the outlet plug or remove it all together?
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07cdnvibe
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Re: volt meter installed

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thank you, i have removed it never used it dont think i ever will, i have a portable 300 watt if needed, i am planning on putting an amp meter in the socket for the power switch of the inverter when it comes in
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Post by Vulcancruiser »

sweet install and a great idea.......looks like a Datel........
danimal86
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you should see if a ScanGauge would fit there!
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Clean install, and a rather easy yet functional mod. Will the ammeter also have a red digital display? This way they'll match and look OEM. Keep up the good work ;)
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07cdnvibe
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Re: volt meter installed

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thank you, yes amp meter is going to be red display as well, as long as it fits I am going to put it in there, the simplest mods can sometimes make a big difference
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i was not able to get a amp meter for in the space beside my volt meter install so i decided to add a USB that connects to my pioneer head unit instead of hiding it in the glove box it is now easily accessible.

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Nice, i like the USB. Clever yet again lol
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Very cool place to put it. I had ordered one a while back, and I couldn't figure out where to mount it so it would look streamlined.
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07cdnvibe
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It took some work to get it that smooth looking, I used the housing for the plug that was there and epoxied the USB mount in and then lots of tedious sanding of filler to get it where it is in the pic then just sprayed it black with trim paint.
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