USB adapter for Fiat cabs lighter sockets

[Richard Mason]

Hi, anyone know where to get adapters that fit the Fiats sockets properly please? Why Fiat make theirs different sized to the rest of the a world is anyones guess but it’s a problem that needs a solution
Any help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Mikeco]

Standard size in all the Fiats or Peugeots that I’ve had.

 

[namwaldog]

Doesn't answer your question directly...., but this is what I did.

Fiat Ducato - Convert Cigar lighter to twin USB Port.

I am wanting to convert the cigar lighter, on our Fiat Ducato based MH, to a twin USB port. There is a good video on YouTube explaining the process..... A couple of questions arise.... 1. There are three wires to the existing connector plug, black, yellow & yellow/blue. Which of these are...

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[poppycamper]

Hi, anyone know where to get adapters that fit the Fiats sockets properly please? Why Fiat make theirs different sized to the rest of the a world is anyones guess but it’s a problem that needs a solution
Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Every day is Indeed a school day.... did not realise there are different size cigarette (12v) sockets.!

 

[Richard n Ann]

Our peugeot sockets seem fine for the plug in adapters, not as firm as the Chinese marine ones but OK.

If you're going to fit a USB socket it needs to be high quality. I fitted this aluminium one in our van, I tested it for interference and overheating and it's ok.

Twin port Q3 fast charging with voltage read out. They are about £12 on ebay.

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[Lenny HB]

I take it you have an X250 as the ones in the X290's are OK. The ones in the X250 meet the DIN standard but they are right on the top tolerance.
You can either change the socket or get a plug/adaptor with the spring type earth connectors on the side that you can tweak a bit.

 

[Catpirate]

I hate those 12v cigar lighter sockets, much prefer solution by

Our peugeot sockets seem fine for the plug in adapters, not as firm as the Chinese marine ones but OK.

If you're going to fit a USB socket it needs to be high quality. I fitted this aluminium one in our van, I tested it for interference and overheating and it's ok.

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Twin port Q3 fast charging with voltage read out. They are about £12 on ebay.

or the hella sockets used in continental vans. I know sometimes our only option is to use the "as fitted" 12v sockets

 

[Diabalo]

I didn't know Fiats are non-standard, I have a x250 and not had any problems with them.

 

[Catpirate]

I have a fiat ducato and they are standard, just seem a little loose and the plug can disconnect itself, very annoying

 

[Ingwe]

I used one of these.

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[peterc10]

Standard size in all the Fiats or Peugeots that I’ve had.

Same here. We use USB adaptors that fit the Fiat sockets as well as all the other sockets in the motorhome, including those fitted by Hymer, the supplying dealer and me.

 

[dunnah01]

Our Fiat compressor doesn't even fit one of the Fiat dash 12v sockets. Luckily I butchered the other to use in the hab area where Rapido fit an ISO as standard so use the compressor from that 12v plug now.

 

[Burgo]

We just use the twin USB sockets on a cigarette lighter plug type (ie not Heller) sometimes. Nothing special about it - just one we got from a BP garage using their points. I think using the Fiat fitted USB socket next to it gives more power, though, as on the occasions we need to plug in a tablet or phone running Google maps using the BP plug the device runs down, whereas on the fiat socket it charges. The BP one is good enough to charge a phone in standby mode though.

 

[GirlyVanGirly]

We have an old usb adaptor thing. We got it on Amazon, and it usually lives in the Skoda Yeti, but it fits the new Ducato van we have too, no problems. It will charge our phones, all we need really.

 

[tomm]

Our peugeot sockets seem fine for the plug in adapters, not as firm as the Chinese marine ones but OK.

If you're going to fit a USB socket it needs to be high quality. I fitted this aluminium one in our van, I tested it for interference and overheating and it's ok.

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Twin port Q3 fast charging with voltage read out. They are about £12 on ebay.

Richard n Ann

Richard, can you help me by showing an e bay link for that QC 3 please , or any other of equal quality ? As I prefer not to rely on my unqualified electrical judgement of good quality devices.

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[Minxy]

When using USBs, either in the Fiat USB socket or via an adapter in the 12v socket, make sure you upgrade your leads too, we used our existing USB leads for yonks but recently hubby got some thicker/better ones off Ebay and the difference in how much charge they put in is fantastic, we used to be lucky to keep the tablet (which we use for sat nav) sufficiently powered for long journeys when in use as it always reduced regardless, but with the new leads it keeps it full all the time.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Richard n Ann

Richard, can you help me by showing an e bay link for that QC 3 please , or any other of equal quality ? As I prefer not to rely on my unqualified electrical judgement of good quality devices.

This is the one:

12 Volt Car Van RV Bus Truck Dual USB Charger Socket Adapter with LED Voltmeter | eBay

Specifications: Material: Aluminum alloy Dual USB interface, voltage detection, good compatibility QC3.0 Qucik Charge With waterproof cap Voltage LED Digital Display Built-in short-circuit protection of over-current and over-voltage, support trickle maintenance charging mode USB Port: 2 USB...

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There's a newer one now though with an on/off switch looks like the same aluminium quality :

12V Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Dual QC3.0 USB Ports Fast Charger Power Adapter | eBay

USB Output: DC 5V/3A;9V/2A;12V/1.5A. Fits for DC 12V-24V car, boat, marine, motorcycle etc. Due to the difference between the light and the screen, the chromatic aberration should be acceptable.

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[JockandRita]

Here are a few QC USB Chargers.

This is one I purchased recently, for use in a 12v double socket in the Habitation area.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[tomm]

This is the one:

12 Volt Car Van RV Bus Truck Dual USB Charger Socket Adapter with LED Voltmeter | eBay

Specifications: Material: Aluminum alloy Dual USB interface, voltage detection, good compatibility QC3.0 Qucik Charge With waterproof cap Voltage LED Digital Display Built-in short-circuit protection of over-current and over-voltage, support trickle maintenance charging mode USB Port: 2 USB...

www.ebay.co.uk

There's a newer one now though with an on/off switch looks like the same aluminium quality :

12V Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Dual QC3.0 USB Ports Fast Charger Power Adapter | eBay

USB Output: DC 5V/3A;9V/2A;12V/1.5A. Fits for DC 12V-24V car, boat, marine, motorcycle etc. Due to the difference between the light and the screen, the chromatic aberration should be acceptable.

www.ebay.co.uk

Many thanks Richard, appreciate your help.

 

[Bleau’s]

The cigarette sockets in our burstner are smaller than the standard ones but we managed to pick some usb adapter ones at one of the shows.

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[Lenny HB]

The cigarette sockets in our burstner are smaller than the standard ones but we managed to pick some usb adapter ones at one of the shows.

I think you are confusing the standard socket in the Fiat dash with the Hella sockets in the hab area.

 

[Richard Mason]

Every day is Indeed a school day.... did not realise there are different size cigarette (12v) sockets.!

I didn’t and some on here say there are not. My pair in a 2007 Fiat allow the plugs to lean and thus disconnect just at the wrong time.
Glue didn’t work!
yes, I know it’s being used but it’s meant to be. Perhaps hard wiring is the solution.

 

[Richard Mason]

I think you are confusing the standard socket in the Fiat dash with the Hella sockets in the hab area.

Thanks. No the Hella ones are being made useable with adapters when I get home. Thanks.