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I like this!! Yes, way better idea.
I'm going to look into this idea a little more.
Any issues with snow and ice freezing the door shut or getting into the plug?
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Never had an issue although I’m in NC so can’t speak to climates with a lot of snow. I’ve had it like this for a few years now and no issues through any of the few snow and ice events we get here.
I tabbed a little rubber cap for the extension cord to keep rain out, but even without it it’s never been an issue
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11-21-2020, 06:19 PM
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And the noco charger itself I mounted on the plastic lid for the fuse box, it’s been there for years with no issue.
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11-21-2020, 09:34 PM
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Well.. It's done. I still have to zip tie some wires and put a wire loom on to protect the positive and ground cable, but it is operational.
After some consideration, I choose the removable panel on the cowl. The plug gives me confidence that water won't be an issue, the location worked great for mounting the charger within reach and it looks clean and stealth when not in use.
If I ever choose to sell the vehicle, or just remove the charger, I can change that panel in the cowl in about 60 seconds and it'll look stock again.
Thanks to everyone for the awesome feedback and ideas.   
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11-22-2020, 11:12 AM
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Nice, looks good  Ah I see you picked up one of the new models. That things is tiny compared to mine! Maybe time to look into an upgrade 
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11-22-2020, 12:22 PM
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Nice, looks good Ah I see you picked up one of the new models. That things is tiny compared to mine! Maybe time to look into an upgrade |
Thanks man. Yeah, I got the Noco Genius 2D on sale for $50 Cdn, normally $69. They are on sale direct from Noco for $39 USD right now. Its super small and took about 2 minutes to mount. Time will tell how well it works.
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11-22-2020, 12:45 PM
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Thanks man. Yeah, I got the Noco Genius 2D on sale for $50 Cdn, normally $69. They are on sale direct from Noco for $39 USD right now. Its super small and took about 2 minutes to mount. Time will tell how well it works.
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Good job on the install. I have the NOCO 5 Amp but just use it occasionally on the bench. As long as you’re tending to your battery, take a look at the water level in each cell. My 3 year old original Panasonic needed a little water (distilled) in the cells closest to the pos and neg terminals.
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11-22-2020, 12:57 PM
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Good job on the install. I have the NOCO 5 Amp but just use it occasionally on the bench. As long as you’re tending to your battery, take a look at the water level in each cell. My 3 year old original Panasonic needed a little water (distilled) in the cells closest to the pos and neg terminals.
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Thank you for your input on the process.
I've got an Odessey AGM battery on order, just getting the charger installed in advance before the weather turns nasty cold. I'll be using this Costco battery for other purposes down the road. It hasn't been maintaining its voltage overly well since I bought the 4Runner, so I decided to make the jump to an AGM before winter.
I also keep a NOCO GB40 jump pack in my daily back pack just in case.
Until a month ago I'd never owned a NOCO product, now I've got 3, so I guess I'll get to field test some products.
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11-22-2020, 04:15 PM
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Looks like you got it figured out, but I went this route for my 4A battery tender (page 3 shows it):
Battery Tender for 4Runner?
I 3D printed a power port that mounts directly in my grille, with no cutting needed. The port also allows me to plug my little Viair compressor in directly to power, rather than popping the hood and using clamps.
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11-22-2020, 05:03 PM
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Looks like you got it figured out, but I went this route for my 4A battery tender (page 3 shows it):
Battery Tender for 4Runner?
I 3D printed a power port that mounts directly in my grille, with no cutting needed. The port also allows me to plug my little Viair compressor in directly to power, rather than popping the hood and using clamps. |
Gotta admit, that's a pretty smooth solution to your battery charger issue.
The charger that I bought has a 2 prong 110 outlet plug on. I tested my front grill and wasn't convinced it could withstand being pushed and pulled on in the cold winter temps here.
Also, I have zero 3d printer skills...... so there's that. lol
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11-22-2020, 07:03 PM
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Gotta admit, that's a pretty smooth solution to your battery charger issue.
The charger that I bought has a 2 prong 110 outlet plug on. I tested my front grill and wasn't convinced it could withstand being pushed and pulled on in the cold winter temps here.
Also, I have zero 3d printer skills...... so there's that. lol
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Thanks! I like your solution too - blends in nicely and doesn’t look out of place. One other great thing about yours is that you can use it anywhere you have a 120V outlet. My charger gets left at home so I’m out of luck if I want to charge somewhere else.
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Originally Posted by T4R_Canuck
Well.. It's done. I still have to zip tie some wires and put a wire loom on to protect the positive and ground cable, but it is operational.
After some consideration, I choose the removable panel on the cowl. The plug gives me confidence that water won't be an issue, the location worked great for mounting the charger within reach and it looks clean and stealth when not in use.
If I ever choose to sell the vehicle, or just remove the charger, I can change that panel in the cowl in about 60 seconds and it'll look stock again.
Thanks to everyone for the awesome feedback and ideas.
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Any chance you could post a picture of the underside of the cowl seal? I’m thinking about doing the same, but I had to relocate the relay block into that corner for another project. I’m curious what your install looks like under the cowl and going down into the engine bay.
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07-04-2021, 03:29 AM
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@ T4R_Canuck
Any chance you could post a picture of the underside of the cowl seal? I’m thinking about doing the same, but I had to relocate the relay block into that corner for another project. I’m curious what your install looks like under the cowl and going down into the engine bay. |
Will do. I'll try to grab a picture sometime tomorrow when I get a chance.
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07-04-2021, 05:22 PM
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@ T4R_Canuck
Any chance you could post a picture of the underside of the cowl seal? I’m thinking about doing the same, but I had to relocate the relay block into that corner for another project. I’m curious what your install looks like under the cowl and going down into the engine bay. |
Not sure if this is exactly what you wanted, so let me know. I've circled an area where the hood hinge was rubbing on the cable at first but I just had to bend the cable a little more to avoid contact.
Excuse the dirt in the engine bay.... I like puddles.  
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07-07-2021, 10:04 AM
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Not sure if this is exactly what you wanted, so let me know. I've circled an area where the hood hinge was rubbing on the cable at first but I just had to bend the cable a little more to avoid contact.
Excuse the dirt in the engine bay.... I like puddles.
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Thanks so much - this is a big help!!!
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Got mine installed today. Thanks to
@ T4R_Canuck
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@ jhguth
for the idea and help. I'm going to install an SAE input port on the passenger side cowl seal for plugging portable solar panels into my redarc bcdc charger next.
Question for anyone that's used the cowl seal - did you use the NOCO provided screws or did you use a machine screw and nut to secure this? Second, did you apply any silicone or sealant between the NOCO and the cover gasket and the cowl?
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