Adding 12v plug/USB charger/Voltage display to 176
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Topic: Adding 12v plug/USB charger/Voltage display to 176
Posted By: Wen
Subject: Adding 12v plug/USB charger/Voltage display to 176
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 7:09pm
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I purchased this from Ali Express, think I paid $18 for it. Installation is not hard but need little patience. Find my desired location is the side of kitchen cabinet, where I can have access to a nearby light circuit wire ( 15 amp total fused), I think light is the one I like to tackle, even if something go wrong it is least trouble device. The tool I used to cut hole on the cabinet is sharp knife, pretty shin compressed board. I bought 16AWG low voltage wires black and read from home depot, electric tape, totally $12. The rest thing is install the 12v plug/usb charger/voltage meter assembly onto the cabinet, wire them up and connected with the light wires, I soldered those connections to be safe, then carefully wrap up many layers with the tape. Below is the final look from outside:  |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 7:56pm
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Looks good! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 10:02pm
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Looks great! I'm just got one in the mail today. I'm going to install in the 178 tomorrow. I like the 12v as well as the readout. ------------- Dave |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2015 at 12:29pm
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Looks good. I like the looks of the integrated panel. ------------- |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2015 at 12:39pm
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Think I will put one in the 178 on the service panel, but I must add a momentary switch on the meter...I don't want it in my face 24/7... ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 8:40am
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Just ordered one of these on Ebay for $13.88 w/free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281526771674?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT - USB_12V_Meter_Ebay ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 1:33pm
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Nice job. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 2:01pm
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Looks great! Is there a way to post photos from an IPhone? Would like to share my install photo ------------- Dave |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 2:19pm
Dunno, but I think Missybuck does... ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |