Chromebook charging

[Figaro]

I`ve recently bought a Chromebook and I`m now thinking about how to charge it in the van.
It has what they call a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C port that the charger plugs into.
The 230 volt charger has an output of 20 volts 2.25 A or 15 volts 3 A or 9 volts 3 A or 5 volts 3 A.
What`s going on there ?
I was hoping to get a charger to connect to 12 volts and up it to whatever was needed.
Am I going to be stuck using the supplied charger and will it be ok in the inverter ?
TIA

 

[Langtoftlad]

Just charge via USB
Don't complicate it

 

[Lenny HB]

Most of the USB outlets for vans are 5v 2.1 amp they should charge it but it will take a lot longer than the mains charger.
Mains charger will be OK on a pure sine wave invertor and should be OK on a modified sine inverter.

 

[DBK]

If you Google "Chromebook car charger" you should find something suitable. Amazon has some but so must other suppliers. You want one with a high power rating.

Amazon product ASIN B077ZRBPNB
www.amazon.co.uk/LinkOn-Charger-Delivery-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B077ZRBPNB/

 

[Figaro]

Just charge via USB
Don't complicate it

It`s not an ordinary USB, smaller than standard and larger than a mini USB
DBK link has it nailed

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[Lenny HB]

It`s not an ordinary USB, smaller than standard and larger than a mini USB
DBK link has it nailed

It's a standard C type USB most phones and tablets use them now.

 

[tonka]

It`s not an ordinary USB, smaller than standard and larger than a mini USB
DBK link has it nailed

I think that's meant as the other end NOT the Chromebook socket

Agree a standard 2.1 amp cigarette or fitted USB socket plus a C type lead will do the job, just going to be a little slower than the mains charger. Grandkids have 2 Chromebooks they bring with them in the motorhome and no issues to charge as above.

 

[monzer]

What make is your chromebook? I have Googles Pixelbook and had a thread about trying to find a better way of charging in the van. Standard USB charging wasn't supplying it enough power. I bought the thing linked by DBK and although it charges it fine it puts my hab battery voltage warning light on after a while.

With your inverter you may have more luck than me.

I thought about getting an inverter but thought it was a bit heavy handed given it's only for my chromebook that I am wanting it.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I get the socket confusion but it's absolutely pointless to convert 12v to 240v back to 12v to 5v (ie USB).

I have a Chromebook, the charging socket is USB-C

 

[Figaro]

What make is your chromebook?

It's an Asus Chromebook

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[Figaro]

I get the socket confusion but it's absolutely pointless to convert 12v to 240v back to 12v to 5v (ie USB).

I have a Chromebook, the charging socket is USB-C

Agreed, that's why I was hoping to plug it into the 12 volt but was confused by the multiple volt output from the 230 v charger.
What do you plug yours into, just the standard 5volt usb ?

 

[TheBig1]

any USB C charger will work, but you need 3amps to charge properly. Plenty about but avoid the really cheap Chinese ones as they overheat

 

[Googlebot]

Just got an Anker one for MacBook Air. Works a treat and was only £18.

 

[Figaro]

I think I`ll just try getting a type 3 USB cable and see how it performs plugged into the 2.1 amp usb phone charger socket (former cig lighter socket)
Thanks tonka

 

[Langtoftlad]

I have usb sockets on the hab side of my van... both standard & fast 2.1amp

But if your 12v is cigar style then you'll need something like this;

Fast USB or not... Chromebook is charged via USB, so inverters are a costly waste of energy.

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