why is that .. ?
OEM Center Console Refrigerator/Freezer
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why is that .. ?
I've never seen one here in Uganda that works properly, and none of our customers have ever been interested in repairing theirs. If it could make ice cubes, I'd install one in my HZJ80.
How hard is installation and wiring for a 0
Also how prudent is it to wire it directly to the battery without a 2nd battery
mdandashly - Wiring took me about 30 minutes, just ran a wire directly from 2nd battery. Installing it was fairly simple. Piece of plywood as the base, with 1X2 sides that hold the fridge in place. Velcro on the bottom of the fridge, and on the top of the plywood. It won't move. Then just bolt the plywood using existing holes. Total, about 1 hour.
Liability
Because we as Americans live in a sue happy society, that's why
Some drunkard would use the ice maker to put a couple cubes in his Scotch, then take to the streets and kill someone
It's not too far fetched to think the family of those who died would go after Toyota for practically putting a minibar in the center console
The same reason we don't get OEM snorkels or center diff lock switches on vehicles equipped with ABS or hand throttles
Toyota knows some idiot would see the snorkel and automatically think they can go deep sea diving or someone will sue because their ABS didn't work after pushing the magic button and of course some moron would use the hand throttle as some kinda hillbilly cruise control
It's our own damn fault that we don't get all the cool stuff
Liability
Because we as Americans live in a sue happy society, that's why
Some drunkard would use the ice maker to put a couple cubes in his Scotch, then take to the streets and kill someone
You do realize that the 200 series has a center console frig
No ice maker like the 80
It's not really an ice maker, it just comes with two little ice cube trays that fit into slots with a plastic door separating them from the main fridge portion.
That would probably be a better option than trying to install an OEM unit. While I love mine and it works great (makes ice cubes in about 60 minutes or so) the one drawback is the truck has to be running for it work as it runs off the AC system. Once drinks are cooled down in it, they will stay chilled for about a day, roughly, when the vehicle is turned off.
I would be interested!
Apparently the retrofit is extremely difficult, and phenomenally expensive if you don't have all the parts.
Liability
Because we as Americans live in a sue happy society, that's why
Some drunkard would use the ice maker to put a couple cubes in his Scotch, then take to the streets and kill someone
It's not too far fetched to think the family of those who died would go after Toyota for practically putting a minibar in the center console
The same reason we don't get OEM snorkels or center diff lock switches on vehicles equipped with ABS or hand throttles
Toyota knows some idiot would see the snorkel and automatically think they can go deep sea diving or someone will sue because their ABS didn't work after pushing the magic button and of course some moron would use the hand throttle as some kinda hillbilly cruise control
It's our own damn fault that we don't get all the cool stuff
On the Lexus LS460 it is an option and it runs of Rear AC.
The Waeco cooler is the way to go. It's $300 and works like a champ.
If you want that OEM look I would get the bare console and adapt the Dometic's system to cool that enclosure. The Dometic is actually a superior system as it can run with the engine off and does not require 20 feet of extra refrigerant lines!
Correct Statement. It's not even a cooler but a chiller and they say it does not make drinks cold.I've never seen an ice maker in the LS, only a beverage cooler
Waeco is the way to go.
I've got one...I have yet to test it out. I drive 4 miles to work one way, so I really don't need to use it. I am going to test it out one of these days.
I have no idea how it works. I can try to see what it would take to install one if anyone was interested.
I have no idea how it works. I can try to see what it would take to install one if anyone was interested.
I am very interested. I want one