The new cover looks awesome!
Thanks man! I like it a lot!
Thanks again!Right on!!
On another note, got my socket in. I didn't take any pics of the install
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The new cover looks awesome!
Thanks again!Right on!!
Thanks man! I like it a lot!
Thanks again!
On another note, got my socket in. I didn't take any pics of the install. I fought back and forth with where to install. I ended up installing in the center console. The main reason for that, I have a hard enough time seeing at night. This socket I ordered has a volt meter, which anytime the truck is on it's bright as shit. Popped up the center console, slide out the oem socket. I tried like hell to use the oem connector, but the connecter was at 90 degrees. The socket I got the terminals run parallel. Ended up chopping the oem connector off, using the supplied terminals. Also had to dremel out the socket hole just a little bit. I debated on running a cord up to my phone, but that would have required me to drill a hole for the cord to pass through. Buttoned it up after that. Simple install, although I'll probably order a Blue sea one for the lower console as I thought this one was a fast charge. Pro tip...it's not. I'm disappointed, but I hate returning stuff. Emailing a wheel vendor today to see if the wheels I am wanting are in stock
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I didn’t, maybe I read the listing wrongIt should be. Did you use a quick charging charger in that outlet before?
The listing of the item was right. With the green on the inside that indicates quick charging.I didn’t, maybe I read the listing wrong![]()
Wiring was a breeze, just positive and negative. I may try my oem apple cable on the drive home, and see if that yields me better results. Charging is lack luster, and the same it was before. Except now I don't have a charger plugged into the 12v socket, as it's just a usb socket now.The listing of the item was right. With the green on the inside that indicates quick charging.
So it was a 12v plug outlet? Wondering if the wiring to that spot is capable of QC. Might need to run a line. Now I just need to know. I'm pretty sure the USB ports in my center console don't have enough oomf to QC my phone.
Not the outlet or how it's wired itself. I meant if the care provides enough power to that spot to make QC work. Why I mentioned just running something directly off the battery or aux panel.Wiring was a breeze, just positive and negative. I may try my oem apple cable on the drive home, and see if that yields me better results. Charging is lack luster, and the same it was before. Except now I don't have a charger plugged into the 12v socket, as it's just a usb socket now.
Ohhh I see what you mean. The volt meter shows ~13.8 when running.Not the outlet or how it's wired itself. I meant if the care provides enough power to that spot to make QC work. Why I mentioned just running something directly off the battery or aux panel.
That's a plus. I hate having that big-ass charger plug sticking out over the cup holder.Wiring was a breeze, just positive and negative. I may try my oem apple cable on the drive home, and see if that yields me better results. Charging is lack luster, and the same it was before. Except now I don't have a charger plugged into the 12v socket, as it's just a usb socket now.
Same here, that was more or less the reasoning for swapping it out. The charger I had was massive, luckily I had it hidden in the center console. I decided to swap it out, as that charger kept working itself out of the socket. At least we have a way to charge our stuff while on the road in a few weeks.That's a plus. I hate having that big-ass charger plug sticking out over the cup holder.
Thanks Brian! It was a great trip!Great pics! Thanks for sharing those!
Thanks David, we had a great time. I do wish I would have taken more pics.Great pictures Justin!
Thanks Scott! And you are most welcome!Awesome photos Justin, and thank you for your service.
You can order a OBD scanner, ELM327 and it will work with this unit.I've been considering doing something similar. I really want Android Auto for navigation but I'm torn between a new HU and just using some cheap tablet on a separate mount. Does this unit give you new functionality beyond connecting your phone? Read sensor values or anything like that?