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06-25-2017, 03:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 9
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Hi Cosmo - I'm interested in what you've done here. What year Axis do you have?
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07-14-2017, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Hello,
Just joined the many who have blown a fuse using the factory provided 12V Cig styled power port. Since this tread kind of died out last month I would like to give a shout out to anyone who found a way to replace the Cig sytle power port with a couple of USB charging ports. Advice as to what was used and where it was obtained would be great and a picture or two would be outstanding.
I have an early 2016 Vegas built in May 2015 on the E350 so I am pretty sure the blown fuse is under the hood. Once temps drop below 95 outside I'll check.
Any leads to a better "mini mod" would be appreciated.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-14-2017, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Travato
State: Florida
Posts: 2,475
THOR #1765
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Here are three diagrams that I have saved over the past several years for fuzzes for the dash 12v power outlets.
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07-14-2017, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Oneil,
Thanks. Since I have the dash apart and I have 10 days before next RV trip I am looking for a "mini-mod" to make that 12V access more useful. Maybe get a couple of USG charging ports for my GPS and Dash Cam.
Did you see the post (this Forum) where the owner took a solid metal electrical cover plate (62 cents at Lowes) attached it to the dash (where the black rubber mat sits in the little removable plastic cover) and now can suction cup his GPS in place? I'll be using this idea for both GPS and Dash Cam as soon as I can get power available to the area.
This Forum is full of good ideas.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-14-2017, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Travato
State: Florida
Posts: 2,475
THOR #1765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMike
Oneil,
Thanks. Since I have the dash apart and I have 10 days before next RV trip I am looking for a "mini-mod" to make that 12V access more useful. Maybe get a couple of USG charging ports for my GPS and Dash Cam.
Did you see the post (this Forum) where the owner took a solid metal electrical cover plate (62 cents at Lowes) attached it to the dash (where the black rubber mat sits in the little removable plastic cover) and now can suction cup his GPS in place? I'll be using this idea for both GPS and Dash Cam as soon as I can get power available to the area.
This Forum is full of good ideas.
Doc
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I did see that suction cup mod. I used the round plastic disk that came with the GPS unit and mounted it in the same place. It works great. I have to do the same for the mount of my TPMS which I mount to the left of the steering wheel. It is on a vertical surface and keeps falling off every couple of days.
I installed a small inverter on the floor under the dash and it has 4 USB ports, so I don't need any more up front.
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07-14-2017, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Thor Vegas 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 301
THOR #7993
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Our 2017 Vegas has no cigarette type outlets, they went to all USB.
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07-14-2017, 10:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
THOR #2271
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Wow - that would be terrible for me. I use one of the two 12V outlets with a 1-3 that I have mounted on the engine cowl. One of those powers my Garmin RV760 GPS.The other 12V outlet holds the display for my RViBrake2 remote display. If I only had USB, I wouldn't be able to use either devices.
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07-14-2017, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Seems like a bit of an electrial smorgasbord in regards to what was put in the dash access ports. Nice to know there are options  .
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-14-2017, 11:06 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMike
Seems like a bit of an electrial smorgasbord in regards to what was put in the dash access ports. Nice to know there are options .
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Yeah they just put in whatever was within reach of the assembler 
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07-14-2017, 11:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
THOR #2271
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What I would like to know is what people do when they have the USB ports and want to plug in a 12V device such as a GPS?
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07-14-2017, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Yep,
That's a head scratcher. My Garmin requires 12V connect. Searching the internet for various combo 12V and USB splitter right now, sure are a bunch of them.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-14-2017, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrown
What I would like to know is what people do when they have the USB ports and want to plug in a 12V device such as a GPS?
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Run your own 12v wire and outlet... or for low draw use a step up adapter to bring the 5v USB up to 12... A USB outlet rated at 2A would provide less than 1A at 12v (5V * 2A = 10Watts... 10 Watts/12V = 0.83A.)
I'd opt for running my own 12v outlet...
They have been selling a bunch of the 5v to 12 step up adapters for use with the AT&T Mobley - to power it outside of the OBD2 connector. Low current draw and convenient...
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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07-15-2017, 05:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 315
THOR #7607
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If you search for 12 volt usb charger at Ebay or Amazon etc. you will find lots of interesting combo units with USB/Power Port/Meters and so on. Many of them are for boats and other outdoor locations so they have covers on them.
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07-15-2017, 06:10 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Texas
Posts: 97
THOR #6162
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Just a thought but my Garmin RV770LMT had two cables with it. One USB only to connect with computer for updates and the one with cig adapter. The cable to connect to the computer USB also powers the unit. The output of the cig adapter may well be 5v. Will have to try my other cable next time I'm at the RV.
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2015 Ford Explorer Ltd for towed.
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07-15-2017, 11:10 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Chips,
You are correct, lots of options. I am thinking of going with a hardwire to the existing cig 12V and adding one of the units that has the options of USB Ports, another cig 12V and the voltage meter.
I took a look behind the panel and the little cubby hole is only glued in place, should be fairly easy to remove and there is lots of (wasted) space behind it. Thinking about removing the cubby hole making a flush plate then mounting the unit where the cubby hole is.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-15-2017, 12:50 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 12,731
THOR #7035
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I have bought 2 of these from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can either use them in the provided faceplate or remove them and install each one directly in a hole. I used the faceplate near the bed for 12V for my CPAP and USB phone charging. I put the individual ports directly into new holes in my dash for GPS and dashcam power. Thor's engineers put the existing 12 Volt socket inline with the cup holder so if you used the socket, you couldn't put a tall cup in the holder.
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07-15-2017, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 315
THOR #7607
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Yes there are some pretty cool power readouts etc. Just keep in mind that the power meters and even unused usb ports will have some little bit of drain on the battery. Not a problem if you're hooked up, underway or on genny but when boondocking its just something else to feed continuously.
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07-15-2017, 07:21 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Chips,
I was thinking of hardwiring to the leads on the existing cig 12V port (it has a 30 Amp fuse). Since it only works when the key is in the ignition (at least that is the way mine is wired) there should not be any parasitic drainage on the engine battery...right?
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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07-15-2017, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 315
THOR #7607
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Yes that would be right.
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07-17-2017, 01:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Okay,
I got behind the center console and tightend all nuts and bolts and attachements. The 12V cig plug was very loose as was the combo plug above it. I replaced the 30Amp fuse (thanks for the picture Petew) and nothing blew out. I checked and 13.1 Volts were flowing freely.
I had planned a real "Tim the Toolman" upgrade and was on line looking for options when the DW returned from shopping with the device below...a pink plug in that uses the 12V slot and gives two more USB ports.
For now, I will put my upgrade on the back burner.
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1500255607.
Sorry, the picture fell over again.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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