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Dual USB Power Outlet in Dash
I'm wanting to put a USB Power Outlet in the dash of my RT. Can I just tap in to the Gas Gauge wires for power?
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Since USB devices draw very little power I don't why not .........Mike
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It is working for me, I replaced both gauges with dual USB ports and they charge my phones and gopro no problem, so far.
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Originally Posted by yamahog
It is working for me, I replaced both gauges with dual USB ports and they charge my phones and gopro no problem, so far.
I was not planning to remove my fuel gauge. I just wanted to tap in to the fuel gauge for power and ground with the above USB power port. I know smart phones do not draw more than 1 amp or a tad more.
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The draw for a USB port is never more than 1.8 amps (with an output of 500 milliamps), but your add-on USB port probably pulls less so you should have a little wiggle room. It is normally less than one amp for a cell phone or GPS.
Since many of the add-on USB chargers fit in place of one of the gauges and the gauges pull almost nothing, I think you'll be well within tolerance to add this on. Of course, if it melts your Spyder into a worthless pile of steel and plastic it's not my fault.
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Well first off do not quote incorrect USB specs. 1.8 amps is not true anymore!
And by the way 500 milliamps is .5 AMPs not 1.8.
For instance, the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple tablets, etc all require a minimum of 2.1 AMPs to charge!
USB plugs do NOT have current control in them. If you wire a USB plug to a 12V source the "device" you plug in will draw what it needs to. So do not think you are protected because it is a USB plug!!!! Also do not think that any device you plug in will limit it's AMP draw to 1.8 AMPs. Not true anymore folks! So be careful!
Now, in 2015 they changed the gauges on the RT. I would not tap into the wires on these new gauges as they run through the cluster and are not mean to power anything.
The new 2015 gauges no longer have a "light bulb". They are self powered with a LED inside now. The new gauges are a 3 wire system not a 4 wire like previous years.
The previous year RT's had a 4 wire system. 3 wires for the gauge signal to the cluster and a 4th single stab on connector wire to power the light bulb. This single wire did not run through the cluster so it was safe to use to power USB devices.
Basically the pre-2015 gauges had a triangular plug which had 3 wires in it. The middle wire on that plug was ground and can be used for 12V ground connection. The other two wires are gauge wires. Yes one is 12V to power the internal gauge and the other is a signal wire, which by the way if you use a volt meter on either you will get "about" 12v as a reading on both. THESE TWO run through the cluster!
Then there was the single "stab on" connector wire. This powers the light bulb in the gauge. This does not run through the cluster and is fused with other lights at the fuse box.
The new gauges have a single square connector plug and only 3 wires.
Now with that said, some may have used one of the 3 wires on the new gauges to power a USB port. But I personally would NOT do that based on what I said above about how a device can now easily demand higher currents from power source than 1.8 AMPs. You may be OK with older or smaller devices that will not draw more than say .5 AMPs but if you plug in something that demands more like a iPhone 6 Plus, you risk possible damage to your cluster!
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That is the kind of information I was looking for. I'll just keep my phone in the rear trunk and powered as it is now.
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Hmmmmm
so Bob what is the best way to wire In a USB hub safely, in the dash? I bought a hub.
Ill look around on SL to see if this has been discussed already. Apologize if it has.
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Originally Posted by Rawhide kid
Hmmmmm
so Bob what is the best way to wire In a USB hub safely, in the dash? I bought a hub.
Ill look around on SL to see if this has been discussed already. Apologize if it has.
In my opinion there is a fused and reasonable connection you can tap into.
That is the power wires that run to the front trunk to power the optional cig lighter plug you can get for the Frunk.
The wires are there on all models just the cig plug is not.
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Originally Posted by KJWEB
That is the kind of information I was looking for. I'll just keep my phone in the rear trunk and powered as it is now.
That's exactly where I keep mine; one less piece of junk to lug around when off the bike. I haven't even changed the fuse to make the socket always hot.
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Originally Posted by finless
In my opinion there is a fused and reasonable connection you can tap into.
That is the power wires that run to the front trunk to power the optional cig lighter plug you can get for the Frunk.
The wires are there on all models just the cig plug is not.
Bob
Bob didn't know there was power in the Fruck. Are the wires for this under the Fruck liner, and if so do you know what color they are? Also do these run to the back of bike somewhere? Would appreciate your input. I have 2012 RT Limited.
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Originally Posted by JayHawker
Bob didn't know there was power in the Fruck. Are the wires for this under the Fruck liner, and if so do you know what color they are? Also do these run to the back of bike somewhere? Would appreciate your input. I have 2012 RT Limited.
It's not in the front trunk it's behind it. Tie strapped to a left side frame member.
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If I could find the BRP install instructions for the frunk cig lighter plug, that would help him find the connector.
I just cannot find them and I know someone posted them here before as I remember seeing them.
If someone has a copy please post it.
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Frunk Power
I got a cigarette lighter power outlet on ebay much cheaper than BRP. I installed it in the frunk. There is a rubber cover over the hole for the power port on the right side as you are facing the frunk. Taking the battery out helps a lot but can be done without removing it. Just makes it hard to get the rubber boot over the wire connections. Once you remover the plug you can see the boot and the wires are tucked inside it I was able to pull them out. Take the battery cover off and you can get your hand behind to put the locking ring over the wires then plug them in. insert port into hole and thread the ring onto it and tighten. Once done slip the rubber boot over the back of it to help to keep the wires from corroding when getting wet. Took me all of about 15 minutes and it is powered all the time if you move the fuse so I am assuming it is tied into the one in the rear trunk! I hope this helps.
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Is the one in the trunk powered all the time? If so, how does the battery not die?
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Funny thing about electricty------- the electromotive force ( voltage ) can be in the wire, ready to go BUT if there is no current ( amperage ) draw---- NO electricty will flow, but it's ready to. A cig lighter, with nothing in it will not complete a circuit and not draw down a battery. You're safe.
I have cig plugs in both trunks and a USB cig plug adapter handy.
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I added the Dual USB/voltmeter combo so I can monitor the battery and alternator. plugged into the gas meter power and frame ground. you can get it on EBAY
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