Are the connectors required when removing third row seats? Or only if one wants to tap power from them.
I think I remember some error on the dash or a "beep" or something when removing the seats.
I went a different route. I used 1/0 AWG (about the diameter of your pinky finger) and ran that all the way from the "house" second battery along and tucked up into the rock sliders and then up under a port under the third row seat back into the rear cabin, which I connected the 3k inverter and...
I use my power ports in the back ALL the time, especially when using the fridge. I just plug it into the 12 VDC cig lighter and turn on the power switch.
If you need another reference I did a very similar power port on mine, except I added a 3000 watt pure sine inverter in the back also.
Start at powt #40, or further up if want to know about the inverter: Builds - R2M 2013 Lexus GX460 Overland Build -...
I'd suggest finding the fridge you want and look at the manufacturers specs. They will have what the power will be.
Remember that a refrigerator is ONLY on when it reaches a preset high temperature (which you set). It is not on ALL the time, so don't worry about whatever you see for power usage...
Absolutely agree about the lack of power ports throughout the entire vehicle. Hence I've added two USB port socket in the middle rear of the front seat arm rest for passengers in the second row and a power panel with one 12 VDC socket and two more USB ports along with a volt meter in the very...