Hello, I just ordered the kenwood vhf/uhf v71a radio and I'm looking for some help to get power to it. I would greatly appreciate anyone that has some experience in this matter to point me to the right direction!
I am trying to avoid the process of connecting directly to the battery because I would like it to turn off and on with the ignition and I'm not thrilled with opening up firewalls to run cable through.
1) Is there an alternative method like for example tapping into the fuse box of the Rav4? How would I do that? Will that be ample power?
It is a 50 W radio I believe the suggested amps for the v71a are around 13.
2) If going directly to the battery ends up being the best method, What would the best cable run be for the Rav4 2010? (Firewall, also cable gauge)
I greatly appreciate anyone giving me a few pointers!
Thank you
I am trying to avoid the process of connecting directly to the battery because I would like it to turn off and on with the ignition and I'm not thrilled with opening up firewalls to run cable through.
1) Is there an alternative method like for example tapping into the fuse box of the Rav4? How would I do that? Will that be ample power?
It is a 50 W radio I believe the suggested amps for the v71a are around 13.
2) If going directly to the battery ends up being the best method, What would the best cable run be for the Rav4 2010? (Firewall, also cable gauge)
I greatly appreciate anyone giving me a few pointers!
Thank you