by "The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
Published 04/21/2017 at 01:00
by "The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
Published 04/21/2017 at 01:00
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Nissan put ONE 12V socket in the Juke. I have 3 things that require it (dash cam, phone charger, GPS). I could wire the dash cam to ignition, but still.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
04/21/2017 at 01:10, STARS: 0
Meanwhile my Lexus has 4!!!
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 01:12, STARS: 0
Shut up.
"CodyVella" (codyvella)
04/21/2017 at 01:18, STARS: 0
Same with my Xterra because camping and adventure or some shit.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
04/21/2017 at 01:18, STARS: 0
This is what I did for my dash cam.
Plus
For like $15 and it’s super easy.
Here’s the link for the hardwire kit. You can buy the add a circuit at any part store.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
04/21/2017 at 01:30, STARS: 0
Even my base Taco has two...
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 01:35, STARS: 0
My old base Sonic has 3.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
04/21/2017 at 01:45, STARS: 1
B-b-b-b-BASE
"facw" (facw)
04/21/2017 at 01:47, STARS: 0
I’m always a bit put off by how terrible those 12V to USB adapters are. Like there are a bunch of good, small, cheap, 12V to USB cigarette lighter adapters that support dual ports, quick charge (or just higher charging Amps), while ever built in one I see is limited to 1.5A (total, not per port). Sure you could cut open a cigarette lighter one and solder some stuff, but feels very hackish when the whole point is a clean install. I’m thinking the best option may be to attach a new cigarette lighter port to the new circuit and then plug an adapter into that.
"facw" (facw)
04/21/2017 at 01:50, STARS: 0
Best advice:
Get 12V -> Dual USB adapter
Plug in dash cam and phone
Throw GPS in trash, it is worse than your phone
Alternatively, get a triple USB port charger (or even a quad). Unlike a dual port one, it won’t be flush, but you can at least plug in all your stuff (unless it is dumb enough to use a proprietary charger instead of USB)
All that said, I wish cars had more ports. I’d like a couple USB charging ports behind the mirror, and a couple more by the driver side A pillar. Having some modern USB type C ports built in would be significantly more elegant just throwing 12V ports everywhere.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
04/21/2017 at 01:51, STARS: 0
So you’re saying you’re Nissan is as advanced as my 31 year-old GM parts bin car. Got it.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
04/21/2017 at 01:54, STARS: 0
One in the center console, one in cigarette tray, and then one each rear passenger seat ashtray. Super #luxury
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
04/21/2017 at 02:14, STARS: 0
My Twingo only had 1 but it was super easy to add another. Run wire from original socket and install.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
04/21/2017 at 02:40, STARS: 0
My Blazer had 3, my Legacy has 2. However, it doesn’t have an aux jack
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
04/21/2017 at 04:52, STARS: 0
one is better than none
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
04/21/2017 at 05:03, STARS: 0
My F30 is supposed to have 3 (behind cupholder, under passenger dash and in trunk), Canadian versions have only one. Even the opening under dash is still there, and I heard BMW charges a “custom order fee” to get it filled, since it’s not an official option in Canada.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
04/21/2017 at 05:07, STARS: 0
I used those mini USB adapters from China in my Solstice, and that one is up to 3A, and every other adapter I see is the same. Your seller must have some really old stock.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
04/21/2017 at 05:09, STARS: 0
If they give you all those ports, who’s going to pay for their $5000 navigation / Bluetooth that costs $200 in parts?
"beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard" (beardsbynelly-Rikerbeard)
04/21/2017 at 05:20, STARS: 0
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 06:44, STARS: 0
The GPS is surprisingly better then my phone.
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
04/21/2017 at 06:51, STARS: 0
My RAV4 has a real power outlet. Like, the ones people have in their houses. I plug my phone charger into it, since it’s right behind the center console.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 06:58, STARS: 0
My Vibe had one too, if only more cars had them.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
04/21/2017 at 07:05, STARS: 1
Hardwire all the things.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 07:22, STARS: 0
I want to hard wire the dash cam, as it’s always running. My phone charger have it in my center console, & use it as an as need basis. I only use the GPS a few times a month. I don’t see the point hard wiring the latter of the 3.
"Chuckles" (chucklesw37)
04/21/2017 at 07:24, STARS: 0
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0155WFFE8/
3 outlets and 2 USB ports.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
04/21/2017 at 07:30, STARS: 0
I hate wires. I went from car stereo installer, to home theater installer, to IT. So if you hand me a 3 foot phone charger (or really any other wire) I will wrap it up so nice that it looks like it just came out of the package lol.
What I normally do is hard wire in a 2/3 port usb charger, in a hidden but somewhat accessible location. That way I can have a few things hard wired that are “semi-permanent”. So when apple decides to change their plug again, I can just reach behind the glove box, yank the old one and quickly run a new one.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 08:06, STARS: 1
I tucked it under front of the head liner, under the passenger side a-pillar trim, & under the dash. So only a tiny part of the wire is visible.
"facw" (facw)
04/21/2017 at 09:01, STARS: 0
Just what I was seeing on Amazon (also the one you pictured is a 1.5A model).
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
04/21/2017 at 09:25, STARS: 0
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Power-Adapter-DC-12V-to-5V-3A-15W-Waterproof-DC-Converter-Mini-USB-/271284258951?hash=item3f29cd4887:g:ui8AAOxyXHpSQqM6
Yeah, FleaBay is better for these Chinesium things.
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
04/21/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 0
I’m surprised at how few cars have real power outlets, even nicer ones. Same with smart key; those two features have become basic conveniences in my RAV4.