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A few more electrical modifications to my 2013 FTC. I added a 2nd 12V deep cycle solar battery. They weigh 72lbs each, so now more ice making capacity . I also added a small battery charger that charges from the rear power point to the solar batteries (12V dc to 12V dc), for when the sun isn't shining while driving and there is ice to be made later. Therefore I wanted the power point(s) to be ignition switched. I found one unused switched circuit (F144 for taxi block) that now powers the back power point. I put in a toggle switch to charge the batteries with either the solar panel or the power point. I also picked up a small 120V ac to 12V dc charger (for when parked/plugged in), neither take up much room or supply much current, couple of amps as I recall, but thinking enough for my purposes. I ran across ready-made jumpers, so no cutting of wires or making my own. http://www.kawal.net/poweroutlet.htm For the front power point (so far just my GPS/phone) I tapped into the fog lamp circuit (F147), also switched, but they do go off with the high beams. I did not find a 2nd unused switched circuit. Any suggestions for a different switched circuit to use for the front power port, please let me know. Next mod, a paper towel holder...