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    Default Anyone found a usb with switch to fit 2021 dash hole?

    has anyone found a switch with usb for the blank spot that fits the hole

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    Quote Originally Posted by fatboy View Post
    has anyone found a switch with usb for the blank spot that fits the hole
    Not yet, but I refuse to give up. If you find something please post results.
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    You can hunt for months or just mod the blank cover to accept a switch. That's what I did.
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    I'm looking at using a 'surface mount' USB port, but I'll be mounting it in the LH woofer speaker cavity. The speaker grill pops out easily for access and your charging cables can be routed up thru the steering column. I will post some pics when I get it completed.


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    Great idea, but this one is kinda big at 2" x 2.63" for that area. That speaker cover has vent slots in it to allow for ventilation. Probably better off finding a different area on the Spyder. Maybe under the dash, drilling a small hole for the wires and also will help waterproofing where it's facing down. Just saying. Thank you for the info on this. I think I will order one to run my GoPro camera from.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fatboy View Post
    has anyone found a switch with usb for the blank spot that fits the hole
    Call Frank at https://www.foxtrot4x4.com/ He can probably help you. He was able to get me a few things I needed.
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    If I was going to install one today I would go with one of these two as they are both fast charge.

    https://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Charge...2H39Y00MPJDTAM

    https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Alumi...J9A51FD2RECYA7
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    Quote Originally Posted by K80Shooter View Post
    If I was going to install one today I would go with one of these two as they are both fast charge.

    https://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Charge...2H39Y00MPJDTAM

    https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Alumi...J9A51FD2RECYA7
    Agree. There is plenty of room below the radio control array for one of these AND a powerlet port too (if desired). If I had to do mine again, this is what I would do.

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    I found a number of these USB port connectors on Amazon and they (sort of) fit into the 'blank' space on the dash. It wasn't exactly easy, but it came out looking OK.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RZ326Y1...v_ov_lig_dp_it2021SpyderRTL-10.jpg2021SpyderRTL-09.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by K80Shooter View Post
    If I was going to install one today I would go with one of these two as they are both fast charge.

    https://www.amazon.com/Outlet-Charge...2H39Y00MPJDTAM
    I bought 3 sets of these and they are great EXCEPT that the soft-touch power switch on 2 of them didn't work; one failed in the 'on' position and the other in the 'off position.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donbmw View Post
    That's a nice product but has no on/off switch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    That's a nice product but has no on/off switch.
    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

    Dual USB Charger for RT 2010-2019 and ST 2013-2016 (Blue LED)

    This is a nice alternative to getting all your electronics charged while riding. It's a perfect fit in one of those available slots just beneath the steering wheel. Install in about 45 minutes if you take your time, you can actually just use the wiring behind the dashboard. Not recommended for a direct battery hook up because with the LED light always on it will bring down the battery. You're better off with the power coming on with a key activate power source.

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    I tied into the adjacent heated seat 12V circuit (which is a switched circuit). But the 2021 RTL spare slot must be somewhat larger then earlier models because this 'rocker switch' unit will not simply snap into place.
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    The cutout size on the 20-21 RT is 22mm wide X 45mm long.

    Most of those USB ports are 21mm wide x 36.5mm long (which might be the size of the cutouts on the pre 2020s?).

    The width will work but the length (which is where the clips are located) will not.

    Like a few others here, I took a Dremel to the blank filler piece but Carling does make an adapter that you can buy but you may have a hard time finding it.

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    This is my solution, I put some velcro under the gauges, and I stick a 30000mah lithiumbatterypack on that, then I can charge anything during the day, I have 2 of those, one is being charged in the frunk, while the other is in use.
    No cable clutter, no holes to drill, and heck even if you use it alot, 10000mah, would also be sufficient.
    and when the cardo's need to to be ravamped, I just put it in my jacket, or to the hotelroom, or where ever I am at that moment.
    They are cheap nowadays, and for me they work
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    I was going to install a USB port in the spare switch spot too for a clean (none cluttered look) but discovered the slingmods garage door opener and installed that instead, and went with the slingmods plug and play ram mount USB/power port set up.
    If you have the blank switch cover plate you can buy one of the basic USB ports block and modify it to hold something like this.

    https://www.amazon.com/MOTOPOWER-MP0...cycle-Charger/

    or get something like this and just mount to the bars.

    https://www.amazon.com/Tingrua-Motor...ike-Handlebar/

    sorry links don't work but if you type in the name it will come up.
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    If I was going to use that I would wire a relay into it triggered by the accessory port that on the right side. The relay needs minimal power to trigger and you can run the power to the relay directly from the battery. Then you have a keyed USB port.
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