Interesting gadgets indeed. It's nice to see they can do other things than just charge a smartphone.
I just wish the USB ports in my vehicles would power my GPSr's and some other devices. Several will work on 5V, but require more current than these ports provide.
For me anyway, not having the old style 12V outlets is a real inconvenience.
...I just wish the USB ports in my vehicles would power my GPSr's and some other devices. Several will work on 5V, but require more current than these ports provide...
I took delivery of these yesterday. I will give them a whirl and see if they provide enough power for my Garmins. I have a 2023 RAM 1500. I can't determine, yet, how much the USB-C ports provide.
For me anyway, not having the old style 12V outlets is a real inconvenience.
I could be wrong, but I thought most vehicles still come with one OEM 12-v "cigarette lighter" outlet. Sometimes out of sight in the console or hidden in the dash.
Each of our vehicles has 2 power outlets but none are newer than 2018. Many new cars have USB-C outlets that provide similar power capacity. I prefer the cigarette lighter outlet over the USB-C.
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Interesting gadgets indeed. It's nice to see they can do other things than just charge a smartphone.
I just wish the USB ports in my vehicles would power my GPSr's and some other devices. Several will work on 5V, but require more current than these ports provide.
For me anyway, not having the old style 12V outlets is a real inconvenience.
Some USB Gadgets That May Be Of Interest
...I just wish the USB ports in my vehicles would power my GPSr's and some other devices. Several will work on 5V, but require more current than these ports provide...
I took delivery of these yesterday. I will give them a whirl and see if they provide enough power for my Garmins. I have a 2023 RAM 1500. I can't determine, yet, how much the USB-C ports provide.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXMZ9Q4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ7C9KJ1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_...
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For me anyway, not having the old style 12V outlets is a real inconvenience.
I could be wrong, but I thought most vehicles still come with one OEM 12-v "cigarette lighter" outlet. Sometimes out of sight in the console or hidden in the dash.
Outlet
I have two12 volt outlets, one inside the centre console/armrest and the other in a cubby below the GPS radio on the dash.
Nuvi 2797LMT, 3790 LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.
Power Outlets
Each of our vehicles has 2 power outlets but none are newer than 2018. Many new cars have USB-C outlets that provide similar power capacity. I prefer the cigarette lighter outlet over the USB-C.