QUESTION FOR THE ELECTRICAL - GENIUS'S

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

This is what I want to do - eliminate the HUGH 12v plug ( and the necessary socket ) on my Sirius receiver .... I think I can put a Male RCA plug in place of the HUGH 12v plug and then put a Female RCA chassis socket in place of the 12v socket ..... I have the Male RCA and stripped it down to a center wire which is insulated ( I think + ) and bare copper wire ( I think - ) ..... I found this on e-bay ...item 252963605318 ( the chassis socket ) ......if you think this will work , how would I wire the Female if my assumption on the RCA male is correct ....... Thanks in advance ...... Mike

[UtahPete]

This is what I want to do - eliminate the HUGH 12v plug ( and the necessary socket ) on my Sirius receiver .... I think I can put a Male RCA plug in place of the HUGH 12v plug and then put a Female RCA chassis socket in place of the 12v socket ..... I have the Male RCA and stripped it down to a center wire which is insulated ( I think + ) and bare copper wire ( I think - ) ..... I found this on e-bay ...item 252963605318 ( the chassis socket ) ......if you think this will work , how would I wire the Female if my assumption on the RCA male is correct ....... Thanks in advance ...... Mike

A picture or a link would help.

[pitzerwm]

Any matching plugs will work, just keep the + and - correct.

[Chupaca]

I like the heated gear plugs or the tender plugs. As stated keep your polarity straight...��

[UtahPete]

Any matching plugs will work, just keep the + and - correct.

Somewhat true. As long as they are rated for the current you will be pulling. I like the battery-tender type plugs for this sort of thing.

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[UtahPete]

Somewhat true. As long as they are rated for the current you will be pulling. I like the battery-tender type plugs for this sort of thing.

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There is also these, which are the kind used by Can-Am on your Spyder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A1K0O9XEM4PWVI

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

A picture or a link would help.

I sooooooooooooooooooo wish I could do one or both ...............Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Somewhat true. As long as they are rated for the current you will be pulling. I like the battery-tender type plugs for this sort of thing.

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like both of your idea's ...... but the RCA female is a CHASSIS type fitting so I can just drill a hole and fasten it on neatly .... no flopping around .................. the reason for this is ..... I actually managed to SHORT my Sirius out while plugging the HUGH 12v plug into the socket ...... I didn't even think that was possible ..... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Any matching plugs will work, just keep the + and - correct.

I think I have the polarity correct for the Male RCA ...... it's the female I'm not sure about ???? .... It's not apparent to me where to make the connections from the pic on e-bay ......... Mike

[Bfromla]

I like both of your idea's ...... but the RCA female is a CHASSIS type fitting so I can just drill a hole and fasten it on neatly .... no flopping around .................. the reason for this is ..... I actually managed to SHORT my Sirius out while plugging the HUGH 12v plug into the socket ...... I didn't even think that was possible ..... Mike

Ok with yhat said look into these:http://m.ebay.ie/itm/DC12V-3A-2pin-P...EARCH:thumbup: still gotta watch polarity & amprage but does allow for a clean stable mount. Can even find some weather covers that are quit handy when installed properly. Here:
https://m.banggood.com/Waterproof-3A...p-1053675.html
(Ive had good luck scraping them from old boom box radios, after ive located the matching male end power supply & would wire up however i needed. + to the inside on male end has less chance of shorting out if you miss the hole)

[Brentc]

Sirius also offers a USB style power plug for many of their docks and radios. Don't know if that would be of benefit, but that's the route I went. Much more secure, I was having issue with the 12 v plug end working its way out of the socket during rides.

[armyspydervet]

Here is what I use. May or may not meet your intent. This plugs into the PowerConnect dock and uses USB power.

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Sport...usb+power+cord

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Here is what I use. May or may not meet your intent. This plugs into the PowerConnect dock and uses USB power.

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Sport...usb+power+cord

Joel the Biker let me know that inside the HUGH 12v plug was a voltage reducer ( 12v to 5v ) ..... I read the specs on the one from Amazon and it also reduces the Voltage so this looks the one to use .... I have to make sure the plug will work in my model Sirius ........ Thanks much ...... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Sirius also offers a USB style power plug for many of their docks and radios. Don't know if that would be of benefit, but that's the route I went. Much more secure, I was having issue with the 12 v plug end working its way out of the socket during rides.

SEE POST # 13 & 14 .......MIKE

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Ok with yhat said look into these:http://m.ebay.ie/itm/DC12V-3A-2pin-P...EARCH:thumbup: still gotta watch polarity & amprage but does allow for a clean stable mount. Can even find some weather covers that are quit handy when installed properly. Here:
https://m.banggood.com/Waterproof-3A...p-1053675.html
(Ive had good luck scraping them from old boom box radios, after ive located the matching male end power supply & would wire up however i needed. + to the inside on male end has less chance of shorting out if you miss the hole)

SEE POST # 13 & 14 ...... MIKE

[Bob Denman]

Mike,
You said that you shorted out the receiver; do you need one?
I've got an Onyx sitting here in my desk that's hooked up to nothing...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=Bob Denman;1273298]Mike,
You said that you shorted out the receiver; do you need one?
I've got an Onyx sitting here in my desk that's hooked up to nothing... [ I should have worded that better .... I Shorted out the 12v socket ( which powered the Sirius receiver ) ...... it was fused, so no harm done ....... but Thanks for the generous offer your ............. Mike

[Bob Denman]

I'm glad to hear that!

[Trailboss]

I think I have the polarity correct for the Male RCA ...... it's the female I'm not sure about ???? .... It's not apparent to me where to make the connections from the pic on e-bay ......... Mike

No explanation necessary

[SteveLaoyster]

I'm sorry for not understanding but what is a HUGH 12v plug? Is it made by a company named HUGH? I'm not familiar with it.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm sorry for not understanding but what is a HUGH 12v plug? Is it made by a company named HUGH? I'm not familiar with it.

.... It's OK, not everyone here understands me. Some ****** *** me and others even **** ******** !!!! me ...... But " HUGH " is a descriptive word that really doesn't need an explanation ..... Bob D. didn't even request a Pic , which really surprised me ........ There was a company named after Howard Hugh's .... I don't remember if they made 12 v plugs ... end of story .... I'm going for a ride now ...... Thanks for your response ....... Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks for all the responses ( especially yours Steve ) ...... I have made the purchase that will solve my issue ....Thanks " armyspydervet " ......... Mike

[SteveLaoyster]

Good Luck then Mike. Hope you don't have issues the new plug.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Good Luck then Mike. Hope you don't have issues the new plug.

I don't know if you went up to His post to see what the link connected to ????? ... but it was designed specifically for what I want to do ..... Mike

[Machinegunner]

Mike, I didn't think it was even possible to rewire anything FEMALE.