One pet peeve.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/21/2017 at 01:00 • Filed to: None

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.

DISCUSSION (29)

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:10

Meanwhile my Lexus has 4!!!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/21/2017 at 01:12

Shut up.

CodyVella > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/21/2017 at 01:18

Same with my Xterra because camping and adventure or some shit.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:18

This is what I did for my dash cam.

Kinja'd!!!

Plus

Kinja'd!!!

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:30

Even my base Taco has two...

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/21/2017 at 01:35

My old base Sonic has 3.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:45

B-b-b-b-BASE

facw > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
04/21/2017 at 01:47

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:50

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:51

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 01:54

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. > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 02:14

My Twingo only had 1 but it was super easy to add another. Run wire from original socket and install.

gmctavish needs more space > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 02:40

My Blazer had 3, my Legacy has 2. However, it doesn’t have an aux jack

pip bip - choose Corrour > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 04:52

one is better than none

404 - User No Longer Available > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 05:03

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 > facw
04/21/2017 at 05:07

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 > facw
04/21/2017 at 05:09

If they give you all those ports, who’s going to pay for their $5000 navigation / Bluetooth that costs $200 in parts?

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 05:20

Kinja'd!!!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > facw
04/21/2017 at 06:44

The GPS is surprisingly better then my phone.

Under_Score > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 06:51

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 > Under_Score
04/21/2017 at 06:58

My Vibe had one too, if only more cars had them.

Tripper > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 07:05

Hardwire all the things.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Tripper
04/21/2017 at 07:22

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 07:24

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0155WFFE8/

3 outlets and 2 USB ports.

Tripper > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 07:30

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 > Tripper
04/21/2017 at 08:06

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 > 404 - User No Longer Available
04/21/2017 at 09:01

Just what I was seeing on Amazon (also the one you pictured is a 1.5A model).

404 - User No Longer Available > facw
04/21/2017 at 09:25

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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/21/2017 at 14:10

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.