4th Gen 4Runner Rear Power Panel

Nice Accessory - But Could Improve a Bit More

I bought and installed this recently on my 2006 4Runner. The positives - easy installation following B3 Customs YouTube Video tutorial - took less than an hour and half and I'm SLOW. Works great. Looks nice. The negatives - the power panel does not fit the access panel hole as closely and as flush as the original OEM access panel cover - so the panel looks like what it is - an add-on piece with so-so fit. Also, you have to disable your existing OEM rear cargo area 12v power outlet in order to pirate its electrical connection to attach to this power panel. I knew that going in, but wish B3 Customs would figure out a way to keep the old outlet powered as well. Surely there must be a way? Lastly, once you replace the relay fuse with the jumper you'll notice that your other 12v power outlet in your center console is always hot - even when the engine is off and the key is out of the ignition. So, if you leave it plugged in all of the time you'll drain the battery. That sorta sucks, because now I have to unplug the radar detector every time I leave my vehicle. Not a fan of that "feature." But - again - this is low-dollar accessory and these small annoyances are not significant enough to cause me to want to remove the new power panel, but they do annoy me a bit.

Awesome

Its nice having a power source at the back of the 4runner. Easy install. Plug n play

Great packaging, new upgrade for connecting the to existing wire making it easy to plug and play. Great instructions and awesome sticker.