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Best USB adapter installation?

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I went with a similar one on the boat.

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It's held up okay and will likely add the same to the Scrambler. Not sure I'd consider it marine grade quality, but it does the trick.
 
xatu40 said:
I went with a similar one on the boat.

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It's held up okay and will likely add the same to the Scrambler. Not sure I'd consider it marine grade quality, but it does the trick.
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I’ve used a similar port in several vehicles. I used just the USB and the rest is in a box somewhere. But they have all worked well.
 
I was thinking installing the new USP port somewhere in my Tuffy center console (https://tuffyproducts.com/products/universal-deluxe-stereo-center-security-console/). I already have battery power inside the console for the locked up stereo. I utilized a 8 gauge wire set from the battery to the console so I am not concerned about capacity limitations. If no one has done this install, I dream up my a plan and will post a picture of the final install.
 
Here’s what we put in our Sheriff’s cars so I bought one for the Jeep. It has served me well with no issues. Made in the USA.948CF97B-3885-4BAB-A615-4CCFADBA10B0.jpeg
 
I assume the three power ports are used for 12V DC equipment and the four USBs are for 5V DC equipment. Don't see a brand name? Thanks.
 
martycj8 said:
I assume the three power ports are used for 12V DC equipment and the four USBs are for 5V DC equipment. Don't see a brand name? Thanks.
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My apologies, that would be helpful. The brand is Able 2. Here is a link I'm pretty sure I bought it from SWPS.com out of Texas.

It has a 15A circuit breaker and the USB ports are backlit. It's not the most fashionable but works the way it's supposed to.
 
I used one of the newer Blue Sea USB outlets. Should fast charge most recent model devices. Not cheap however.
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Here it is in the dash to the left of the 6-Switch S-Pod system
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And in the back, I'm going to install this to power my Dometic refrigerator using their twist lock outlet, a cigarette lighter socket and another one of the dual USB outlets:
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Love your Blue Dash layout! I assume the item to the right side of your 6-Switch S-Pod system is a 12V power port or cigarette lighter.
 
martycj8 said:
Love your Blue Dash layout! I assume the item to the right side of your 6-Switch S-Pod system is a 12V power port or cigarette lighter.
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Yes. That is a power port/cigarette lighter. Both are wired with a 12 awg wire to my auxiliary battery. The 3-plug assembly for the back will also be off the auxiliary battery.
 
I installed this little guy in the original cigarette lighter holder. Works great and it doubles as a back-up volt meter. Has its own on/off button as well!!
 

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My 1983 Laredo Scrambler never came with a power port/cigarette lighter. I do not see one on the electrical diagram. Time to add one and a USB port.
 
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