800GS power socket - TomTom Rider

[ukoilerfan]

Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere...

I want to charge my tomtom rider using the GS power socket. Was thinking of going to an electronics shop to see if I can buy the right cord/plug. Anyone know the specs to ask for? Thanks in advance...

 

[Koopz]

There is a spare socket beneath the ignition/tank cover, Nippy N do a lead for this to a Garmin connection, a bit pricy but worth it IMO.

This is very good although I do not know if the end connection it fits the Tom Tom, I suppose you can always cut and solder the right one on?

It took me about 5 minutes to connect up and power on for the Zumo,all powered by the ignition!

S

 

[twisticles]

Yo don't need the Nippy Norman's lead, you can buy and connect the CANbus plug and connect it to any cable you like.

However, its only useful if you want to semi-permanently wire in your GPS, as you have to remove the tank to remove from that CANbus socket. You could use a waterproof in-line connector but IMHE its another potential point of failure.

If you just want to make a cable to plug into your socket on the tank, you need a "DIN" plug, sometimes referred to (in the US) as Powerlet. It is smaller than a cigar lighter plug used in cars. Can get from Nippy Norman, or even your local car electrical accessories shop for about £3.

Lots more electrical information here

 

[ren]

All you need is here
http://www.locatis.pt

They have DIN plug, cabling, etc is not expensive and can send everywhere

Renato