Try plugging your USB into your 120v outlet, won't work.
Try plugging your USB into your 12V. That won't work either. It uses 5V.
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Try plugging your USB into your 12V. That won't work either. It uses 5V.
I believe it will only draw what is needed, I have a half dozen 12v USB plugs that charge items, all work. If the item requires more than 12v then it may not work
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I believe it will only draw what is needed, I have a half dozen 12v USB plugs that charge items, all work. If the item requires more than 12v then it may not work
You are plugging a step down transformer into a 12V plug, just as with 120V it steps it down to the 5V DC needed. You cannot go directly from 12V to a USB charging device without stepping down the voltage. Feel free to try it sometime, with one of your own devices of course.
As a check, look at the info on the side of this USB charger you plug into 12V, it will say something like 14V DC in, and 5V DC out.
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When converting 120v to 12v one has to be sure that the output is adequate for the item, some Apple products require a higher 2.4 amp vs a 1.2 amp. See here for info https://www.extremetech.com/computin...our-smartphone
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When converting 120v to 12v one has to be sure that the output is adequate for the item, some Apple products require a higher 2.4 amp vs a 1.2 amp. See here for info https://www.extremetech.com/computin...our-smartphone
That would be 120V to 5V, Jim.
2.1A is a common charge amperage it seems, at least on most charging devices I have, though 2.4A is more prevalent now. I believe 1.2A is only on older or cheaper chargers.
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2.4 amp usb chargers are the way to go. I have two that have double 2.4 amp ports each, and there's no comparison in charging time. The "smart" charging circuit means it will only supply 2.4 amps to devices that either require it, or that support fast charging. Otherwise, they step down the output and work just like the lower amperage chargers.
My Galaxy S7 can charge from practically dead to a full charge in about 50 minutes using one of these. With a regular 1.2 to 1.4 amp charger, it takes alot longer.
For use in a 12v plug, I really like these Scosche REvolt 2 port chargers. They fit the socket almost flush when they're in use, the ports glow to show you there's power, and they are dual port, 2.4 amp each.
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What about the cord to plug it in? Actually wondering how you handled that. Is the cord simply routed down to an outlet on the face of the dinette or did you do something fancier?
Nothing fancy, I cabled it to one of the table supports and then to the dinette outlet. They now offer a flush mount set up vs the pull up with a removable power cord.
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Nothing fancy, I cabled it to one of the table supports and then to the dinette outlet. They now offer a flush mount set up vs the pull up with a removable power cord.
Does it not get banned by knees when not in use?
I put one in the gallery countertop.
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Thanks for the great responses. Over 60 owners provided insights. The Top Four options (in no particular order) include:
1. Storage Box
2. Solar plus Extra 6V Battery
3. Thermal Windows and Extra Insulation
4. Surge Protection and Extra Outlet
Hi folks, I'm reading a lot of posts about options. Many of the posts are a few years old and it seems like they aren't relevant anymore, but I want to make sure. For instance, I see references to "Extra Insulation" in the same lists as the under-body spray foam. So this makes me think that the extra insulation is a different thing from the spray foam, but I can't see it on the build sheet. Is it no longer relevant as an option?
Hi folks, I'm reading a lot of posts about options. Many of the posts are a few years old and it seems like they aren't relevant anymore, but I want to make sure. For instance, I see references to "Extra Insulation" in the same lists as the under-body spray foam. So this makes me think that the extra insulation is a different thing from the spray foam, but I can't see it on the build sheet. Is it no longer relevant as an option?
The "Extra Insulation" refers to an extra layer of insulation applied to the walls and ceiling underneath the vinyl wall covering. This layer is now standard and is included on all trailers.
The spray foam is insulation sprayed onto the bottom of the trailer and is still offered as an option.
The "Extra Insulation" refers to an extra layer of insulation applied to the walls and ceiling underneath the vinyl wall covering. This layer is now standard and is included on all trailers.
The spray foam is insulation sprayed onto the bottom of the trailer and is still offered as an option.
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