Power Options for Accessories

tennisbum132 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2021, 12:57 PM

Curious what everyone is doing for power options for accessories. Cell phones, radar detectors, gps, dash cam etc. I've thought that a portable power bank would be good for shorter trips; however, for longer cruises/road trips, it would be nice to be able to have that permanent functionality.

cycleguy55 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisbum132

Curious what everyone is doing for power options for accessories. Cell phones, radar detectors, gps, dash cam etc. I've thought that a portable power bank would be good for shorter trips; however, for longer cruises/road trips, it would be nice to be able to have that permanent functionality.

If you don't want to put a 12V outlet in your dash, you could always hide one (or more) behind the dash and just reach up to plug things into it / them. You can also get USB ports that go in (or behind) the dash.

Boat / marine or RV outlets are a good source, as is Amazon. Available with single, dual or multiple outlets.

Some examples:

incoming · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2021, 02:58 PM

Well hidden cigarette lighter under the dash with triple head usb port.

IMLost · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2021, 06:38 AM

That is the same unit i installed, simple install.

Mattsvtcobra · #5 (**permalink**) 02-22-2021, 03:14 PM

This is much needed for me too. Thanks for the post... and the suggestions. Add it to the list, crap.

Quentin Z · #6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2021, 09:59 AM

I mounted a motorcycle USB under the dash; similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/MOTOPOWER-MP0...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

tennisbum132 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-25-2021, 10:02 PM

Thanks all, greatly appreciate the responses. These examples are exactly what I had in mind. Currently waiting for my Backdraft build to be completed and am brainstorming needs/wants to pass the time while I wait!