# Where can I install my 12v dc2dc charger in my truck

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-can-i-install-my-12v-dc2dc-charger-in-my-truck/37957>\
**Category:** DESS\
**Tags:** dc-dc\_charger, vehicles, beginner\
**Created:** [1 July 2025 18:12 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-can-i-install-my-12v-dc2dc-charger-in-my-truck/37957 "2025-07-01T18:12:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![ht4cae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f1d935/32.png) [@ht4cae](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ht4cae)\
**Post date:** [1 July 2025 18:12 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-can-i-install-my-12v-dc2dc-charger-in-my-truck/37957/1 "2025-07-01T18:12:05Z")

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Can I install it under the hood near the firewall or under the driver seat?

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**Author:** ![water\_rat](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/water_rat/32/45_2.png) [@water\_rat](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/water_rat)\
**Post date:** [1 July 2025 23:00 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-can-i-install-my-12v-dc2dc-charger-in-my-truck/37957/2 "2025-07-01T23:00:27Z")

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As close to the battery being charged as practical is always good practice.