Date:         Sat, 2 Aug 2014 16:50:23 -0400
Reply-To:     mcr@SANDELMAN.CA
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Richardson <mcr@SANDELMAN.CA>
Subject:      Re: shore power vs batteries
Comments: To: Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CACrM94L9Fk4ZnJOpanP4kufP2HpTiMsEXBidZy1TYvbHG=-ViQ@mail.gmail.com>

Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com> wrote:
    > I know you mentioned usb plugs that are not in a cigarette socket
    > configuration but these Blue Sea ones tend to be the best ones out
    > there.  Marine grade sockets. Very easy to install since you just need
    > to drill the hole and drop in.

Yes, I like them very much... I will get a few for the dashboard, where the
12V is actually totally non-functional.

    > for the front dash ashtray. you could cut out a small flat plate to act
    > as a panel inside your ashtray. then drill the hole and mount and
    > socket.  These sockets may be too deep for the rear ashtrays.

yes, that's true.... Maybe I'll use a flat powered USB hub, if I can find one
that takes 12V.

    > For the rear, I installed some on my bench seat kick plate so I can
    > charge and whatnot while im sitting in my chair outside the van and
    > still reach my phone. For the front I mounted them on my center
    > console.

very nice... thanks for sharing.

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