Member Since: 03 Aug 2022
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 69
USB cigarette lighter sockets
Now that I've given up the dreaded fags - and taken up vaping instead - I'd like to convert my cigarette lighter and "12V power supply" to USB chargers.
There seem to be millions of them on eBay - any recommendations for particularly good ones.... in the comments, please!
1st Nov 2022 12:39 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
I've got 4 in my D4, 2 in SWMBO'S Antara, both the lads have them in their cars etc. etc., never had any problems..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
1st Nov 2022 7:11 am
Shealesy
Member Since: 09 May 2021
Location: Caithness
Posts: 221
Anything USB charging related, I buy Anker. Reasonably priced, solid build and just about every option for ins and outs going. All available on Amazon too.
Current list is various 12v to USB A/C in the insignia, plus one in the Disco (fully converted one front and middle socket to USB), a regular power bank, a wireless power bank, mains chargers either side of the bed and the spare bed, plus a 4 way in each of my work tools bag and travel bag. All Anker cables too.
They’ve had their fill out of me over the years, but I’ve only replaced two cables, and I can lay blame for one on the puppy.D3 HSE - MY05 - Java black
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
GAP IIDBT G3
2x Colliewobbles and a Kelpie
1st Nov 2022 8:38 pm
D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
Posts: 593
+1 for Anker. Quality kit.MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
2nd Nov 2022 1:51 pm
martinf5
Member Since: 30 Sep 2022
Location: Titisee-Neustadt
Posts: 28
Mine have the advantage of only protruding 5mm above the socket. What I now need is 90degree cables to keep it all low profile..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
2nd Nov 2022 3:07 pm
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
Get a tuffrock power kit and plate which replaces all the 12v sockets in the front with 4no usb charger points, 2no 12v cigarette lighter sockets and a voltage indicator.
all easy to wire up too.
2nd Nov 2022 5:41 pm
AndyPembs
Member Since: 03 Aug 2022
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 69
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