12v Multi Socket Charger With Usb That Supports Higher Current Charging

[Bill_OR]

Hi,
I have a cheap 3 socket 12v extension lead with USB that I plug into the 12v TV socket to charge my smartphone and tablet overnight. The trouble is that these devices really need more current than the extension sockets provide and hence take a long, long time to recharge.
Has anyone found a multi-socket extension with USB and standard 12v socket that delivers the higher current that modern tech devices need?
Thanks,
Bill
P.S. Just to be clear, I have a double socket splitter that plugs into the TV socket. One of these sockets is used for the TV and the other is used for the lead to the multi socket extension that is used to charge the tech devices. The existing multi-socket extension has a max load of 0.5A and it's this limit that is the problem.

 

[DavidG58]

we bought one of these and have had good success with it, although some Apple products don't seem to like it, but they seem unhappy with anything that doesn't have an apple logo on it, too clever for their own good or very clever manufacturing maybe

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[mitzimad]

we found all the adapter types slow to charge and unreliable for staying in
weve changed on of our lighter sockets for one of these
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and im going to fit another in the rear of the leisure battery

 

[Techno]

http://www.motorhomestuff.com/electrical/151-waeco-pocketpower-lc-9102500022.html

 

[DBK]

I suggest just fitting USB sockets as suggested above. Much easier, once installed than faffing about with splitters and extensions.

But for a really quick charge don't forget something like this.

Just keep it charged up and when something needs a quick blast just connect it - works brilliantly.

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[Techno]

For Apple devices seek out the appropriate portapow lead to overcome slow charging from third party USB's
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[dna]

How about

We have a slightly different model which is no longer available but are very pleased with it.

 

[Stroppy Bird]

I suggest just fitting USB sockets as suggested above. Much easier, once installed than faffing about with splitters and extensions.

But for a really quick charge don't forget something like this.

Just keep it charged up and when something needs a quick blast just connect it - works brilliantly.

+1 for this

One of the most useful gadgets that Ive bought.

 

[gus-lopez]

Just plug mine in the usb slot ,or the mains , on the inverters.

 

[dna]

How about

We have a slightly different model which is no longer available but are very pleased with it.

Sorry! Should have added something like this to split the power for your TV

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[Bill_OR]

Thanks for your suggestions. I think I need to re-evaluate what I'm doing and choose one of these better approaches.

 

[Dogsense]

Alfi have now is the shop multi 3 sigaret sockets and 2 USB one 1A the second 2.1A that will do for older IPad.

 

[Dogsense]

£3.99

 

[CandC]

A lot of the cheaper plug in usb chargers, as you've probably found, only pump out 1A at 5v which is half of what most wall chargers give so twice as long to charge up.

Whilst searching online tonight for bits for the upcoming 12v upgrade of "Charlotte", I came across this... http://www.simplysplitcharge.co.uk/shop/viewitem.cgi?PSUSB010

2A from each usb socket and a lighter socket too

 

[Polly Put The Kettle On]

Hia

Just jumped onto this thread as it is something I am thinking of having fitted in the living area of my motorhome
As I am apple user was looking at the

TWIN USB POWER SOCKETS + STANDARD 20A POWER SOCKET PANEL
From Simply Split Charge £13-99
Or


Anker 40W 5-Port USB Car Charger with PowerIQ Technology for iPhone 6 5; iPad Air 2, mini 3; Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge S5; Note 4 3; Nexus 6 9 and More (Black)

Amazon £11-99

Any ideas


Sorry don't know why it's gone bold

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[Johnnyb]

I've got a Garmin high speed charger that seems to do the job for me, it feels like a quality item too as some chargers can feel pretty flimsy and light.

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[sdc77]

We changed one of our front cigar lighters to a twin use socket and it was so good that we fitted another twin usb socket in our bedroom for overnight phone charging. .. Going to fit one more somewhere near the dining table for passengers to charge on the move.

 

[ES Cumbrian]

I am thinking of fitting one of these.

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[ES Cumbrian]

Found this one at a better price with free delivery so have ordered one.

 

[gibbon]

We have two of the already mentioned units from Aldi with 3 12v sockets & 2 usb's.
One in the cab & one in the lounge, we use them a lot & found them to be very good.
We charge our iPad & iPhone overnight but with experimentation have found it only works if you do the following:
Plug the lead into the iPad/iPhone before switching off, if switched off before plugging in,the apple stuff switches itself back on & won't charge.
So, after your all plugged in turn the iPad/iPhone COMPLETELY off.
It will be fully charged overnight

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[Polly Put The Kettle On]

Hia

So is it a
CARCHET® Dual Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 12V Charger USB Power Adapter

And a

PortaPow Fast Charge 30cm Apple Lightning USB Cable iPhone iPad Air High Speed

Will that sort me

 

[Polly Put The Kettle On]

Hia

Sorry not shouting but when I copy and paste it comes up bold

 

[ES Cumbrian]

T hats the socket I went for but not fitted yet so can not give any feedback on it yet. As far as the cable goes do you not already have an Iphone usb cable? if not that one looks OK but I am an Android user and do not have an I phone maybe someone who does can tell you.

 

[ES Cumbrian]

To avoid the big bold letters its better to copy the link and paste that rather than copying the text.

 

[Bill_OR]

@mitzimad & @sdc77 - I think I'm going to change one of the front 12v sockets for a double USB connector and probably add one in the rear as well. How did you gain access to the existing sockets? I tried getting at them by removing some of the star bolts holding the central glove compartment in place but I don't think that is going to get me access from below. I also tried pulling one of the sockets out from the top but it only came half way and I am loathe to use too much force!
Thanks,
Bill

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[Bill_OR]

@mitzimad & @sdc77 - found the answer for myself. Remove the rubber mat in the drinks holder and there's a star screw. Remove the screw and the section of fascia that holds the 12v sockets and the bank of switches can be removed. Isn't Mr Google clever!

 

[John.]

Agree with mitzimad we fitted this

 

[sdc77]

@bill orr .. I'm glad you discovered how to do this and how surprisingly simple it is. Just a point here. I did this some time ago after doing a forum search and found techno 's in depth instructions .. It's always worth doing a search on here when you have a need to do something or alter something when we have such people eager to pass on their tips and tricks

 

[Bill_OR]

Thanks @sdc77 - I'll go searching for Techno's thread - no point reinventing the wheel when someone's left instructions as to how to do it!