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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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fxr wrote: |
I realise I didn't 'show' my outlets:
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Dang your covered. I did the same with my fresh water outlet. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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I am glad you posted this. I am ordering it today. I will run the wires today also while my fridge is still out. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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figborg Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: Northeast
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ragnarhairybreeks Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2009 Posts: 1890 Location: Sidney B.C. Canada
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Altoona wrote: |
ragnarhairybreeks wrote: |
I find this works for me. But I recently saw another that had the USB ports on the top which makes more sense with the table in place. I didn't see that when I was making it as we don't use the table much and often leave it at home. But I'll make a new one with USB up top.
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Couldn't you just flip it upside down? |
Yeah well, looks like you could. But I think I have an offset in the vertical location of screw holes , I don the think it's symmetrical about the horizontal axis.
I think...
Alistair _________________ '86 7 passenger syncro, converted to westy pop top, project still in progress
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94, now gone...
https://shufti.blog/
Old address still works...
http://shufti.wordpress.com |
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Gnarlodious Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2013 Posts: 2323 Location: Adobe Jungle USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Maybe I have Vanagon overkill disease. All 3 of these systems run off of auxiliary power.
I don’t think of it as USB but rather 5-volt power, as none of these systems I saw so far actually connect USB. I do have the USB hub that looks like this:
This Plugable USB hub is solid and charges an iPad quick. It supports any USB device and also connects to my MacBook. The really great thing about this one is that it powers external hard disks and supports the fast USB3 data transfer.
I also have this convenience unit in the dashboard:
http://powerwerx.com/panel-mount-dual-usb-device-charger
PowerWerx products are high quality and I strongly recommend them.
Thirdly, I have a dedicated 5-volt system for other devices that run on 5 volts, such as dashcams and Raspberry Pi:
This is a cheap 5 volt converter I bought off of eBay, but it has worked flawlessly for about 4 years. The voltage display was too bright blue so I stuck window tint on it. The back of the board is magnetized so it sticks to the sheet metal:
Outlets for this system are standard DC barrel jacks on all 4 sides for cameras, and a few others for other devices:
The size in case anyone wants to know is barrel connectors 1.35mm x 3.5mm. Ironically this size is standard on 5volt chargers and yet there is no such thing as a USB cable adapter. Thus I have to custom make a wire to powwr the dashcams from these outlets. But its worth it because I can turn on and off the cameras from a central location. _________________ Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit |
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WestleyTheWesty Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2015 Posts: 128 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Used a dremel to cut out the stock fridge vent and installed two Blue Sea lighter sockets. Works great, easy, and I can install any type of charger needed. I usually use an Anker 2 port USB quick charger plus our laptop charger (12v plug, less juice than an inverter). _________________ 1990 Westy, started stock, not anymore! |
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davevickery Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2005 Posts: 2887 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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I just bought a 2 port USB cigarette sized plug and it has a blue LED on it. So that is drawing constant power now (although I didn't check how much).
I thought it would light up when something was plugged in, not on all the time. It seems to be a pretty standard style USB port.
What are you guys doing? Leaving the led on all the time, adding a switch? Or did you find one that doesn't have a light?
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fxr Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2014 Posts: 2325 Location: Bay area CA
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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I added a couple of ON-OFF-ON (double throw with centre off) switches. They switch between main and aux battery, plus off when not required. These also switch the extra 12V outlets. _________________ Jim Crowther
1984 1.9l EJ22 Westy Wolfsburg Edition
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70coupyel Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 1657 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Has anyone had any problems with of the placement of these outlets? Interfere with the function of your Westy. Having to unplug a cord so you can open a cabinet door? Or kicking outlets plugs mounted on front face of the rear bench? Or if you have done the mod of your rear table can go straight up and you mount your USB's on the reefer vent?
Making sure things are idiot( or drunk) proof so nothing gets broken. _________________
TheAndante wrote: |
Saying that specs are different than dimensions doesn't make sense. Porsche specs/VW specs/engineering specs are nothing but a series of dimensions,sizes,percentages,measurements, etc. |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338946&highlight=
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Voltmeter on the left, Blue Seas double USB on the right, centrally-located so my kids can charge their devices. I have them wired into my house battery under the bench.
_________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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for the installs in the side of the stove, what are you guys using for a ground? _________________ .... |
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Here's an older very similar thread with lots of creative ideas:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...p;start=20
I really like McVanagon's USB installation from that thread:
_________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Stephenmarklay wrote: |
I am glad you posted this. I am ordering it today. I will run the wires today also while my fridge is still out. |
I just ordered this today. The pound is really down this weekend so it was like $57 shipped. Since it includes the plugs its actually a pretty darn good deal. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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figborg Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: Northeast
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Nice! Post a pic when you install it. They also have it brown but they only had one in stock last I ckecked. _________________ -- PF
Providence, RI
1986.5 Westy camper (G year code, grey interior), 2WD, manual transmission, Subaru conversion by Vanaru. Spoiled rotten.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662374 |
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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figborg wrote: |
Nice! Post a pic when you install it. They also have it brown but they only had one in stock last I ckecked. |
I did not even notice the brown. Really since is a grate the gray will look fine. If I don’t think so when I install it I will rattle can it. Gowesty has matching brown cans. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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WestleyTheWesty Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2015 Posts: 128 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Merian wrote: |
for the installs in the side of the stove, what are you guys using for a ground? |
I grounded to the ground screw on the top of the stock Dometic fridge. _________________ 1990 Westy, started stock, not anymore! |
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:05 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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WestleyTheWesty wrote: |
Merian wrote: |
for the installs in the side of the stove, what are you guys using for a ground? |
I grounded to the ground screw on the top of the stock Dometic fridge. |
I am running everything back to a fuse block with a ground pole. I have been using west marine 2 pair wiring so its neat and tidy. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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figborg Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: Northeast
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:14 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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Stephenmarklay wrote: |
figborg wrote: |
Nice! Post a pic when you install it. They also have it brown but they only had one in stock last I ckecked. |
I did not even notice the brown. Really since is a grate the gray will look fine. If I don’t think so when I install it I will rattle can it. Gowesty has matching brown cans. |
Contact them, you may still have time:
http://campervanculture.com/shop/westfalia-fridge-vent-plate-with-high-quality-power-points-brown/
Update: I see they have run out of this color now.[/b] _________________ -- PF
Providence, RI
1986.5 Westy camper (G year code, grey interior), 2WD, manual transmission, Subaru conversion by Vanaru. Spoiled rotten.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662374 |
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:20 am Post subject: Re: Show me your USB chargers |
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figborg wrote: |
Stephenmarklay wrote: |
figborg wrote: |
Nice! Post a pic when you install it. They also have it brown but they only had one in stock last I ckecked. |
I did not even notice the brown. Really since is a grate the gray will look fine. If I don’t think so when I install it I will rattle can it. Gowesty has matching brown cans. |
Contact them, you may still have time:
http://campervanculture.com/shop/westfalia-fridge-vent-plate-with-high-quality-power-points-brown/
Update: I see they have run out of this color now.[/b] |
Thank you. I did email anyway. It says it will be back in stock soon and my van is not moving until spring. Either way is fine really but if they get brown in I would take it. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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