Hi Bruce, I also have that set up and like it. It doesn’t seem to have a lot of juice though, or my phone is just in need of more. The Uniwerks site has a crazy number of creative USB options for the vanagon as well. Eric Caron
> On Nov 1, 2021, at 9:19 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I recently installed this usb charger where the map light once lived but > never really was used much... > https://www.gowesty.com/product/12-volt-accessories/24949/usb-charging-port-conversion-for-map-light > > Happy so far - has 2 charge ports - one that is hidden in the glove box and > the other which fits where the map light once fit. > > Bruce > > > On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 9:35 AM Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I have an 1988 Vanagon GL. I use the cigarette lighter socket for charging >> my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does >> well. Recently I had to replace the fuse, which was a 25 amp. A few days >> later it blew again and this time I heard it snap, exactly at the moment >> when I plugged in the USB adapter. I’m guessing the wires are shorting >> behind the lighter socket but I don’t know what’s the best place to start >> on this. I am _not_ good at electrical stuff! >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Steve Edwards, ’88 Titian Red Vanaru in Chicago. |
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