USB power needed up front to power sat nav

[unibar]

Is there a recommendation of a waterproof USB socket i can hard wire, or one with an sae connector that i could hook into the optimate tail?

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[Northern Monkey]

By its very nature you won't be able to get a waterproof usb socket - perhaps you may be better off with a wire that connects to 12v and outputs 5v with mini usb make end like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/391384459170



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[unibar]

It's a big USB.. I've seen one from the States that fits the bill but it's from the States!! May look around Marine shops

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[Northern Monkey]

It's a big USB.. I've seen one from the States that fits the bill but it's from the States!! May look around Marine shops

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You misunderstand me, if you are powering a satnav you need 5v and the correct 'end' to plug in your sat nav - usually USB mini or USB micro - using a lead to reduce the voltage means you don't need to USB socket to do it and reducing and removing the necessity for a virtually impossible task of waterproofing a socket that's designed as an open connection

 

[unibar]

I see, the flexibility to charge the phone would be nice though... Though that's what power banks do nowadays i guess

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[Northern Monkey]

Ah ! Got ya


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[B4ndit]

I have a couple of these on my bike. One for IPhone and one for a Memory Map gadget.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Motor...196436?hash=item4d3aee9694:g:wQYAAOSwI3RW9PX4

Been on for a few years now and absolutley no problem with water ingress.

 

[unibar]

I had something similar but it had an on off switch.. Which bothered me as it was lit.. Ideally a non switched affair with no lights on it is perfect

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[lagauk]

I have one of these on mine.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Water...872235?hash=item3abd876ceb:g:adIAAOSwDuJWwYhm

Had it just over a year now with no problems. Just cable tied to the front screen bar and wired into the canbus socket so switches off when the ignition is off.

 

[kevingambrell]

http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=6&Q=usb&x=0&y=0

I have the last one on that page fitted to both my BMW's. not 100% waterproof but the cover does a half decent job and at 5v im not that worried about water getting into
the socket.

 

[Mutl3y]

Hi you can buy the opimate Usb that you can charge sat nav phones etc this will also monitor battery power so if you are charging overnight it won't let your battery drop below 12.3 volts I've fitted mine in my top box. For Sat nav buy the lead from nippy Norman's and use the BMW connector buy the headlight

 

[GSAHippo]

Check out Windingroads.co.uk, they have multiple options. I bought a cable that plugged in under seat on my TC & ran it to the screen rail, it had grommets which kept the connections waterproof when plugged in.

 

[unibar]

Thanks all much appreciated

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[Delboy777]

Here you go this is what iv fitted to run my Go-pro http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycl...-Charger-IP-/381520523500?hash=item58d46530ec

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Is there a recommendation of a waterproof USB socket i can hard wire, or one with an sae connector that i could hook into the optimate tail?

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You should have power lead already fitted up by the headstock for the sat nav.