Help in locating a 12v Power Outlet

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  1. benjammer

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    Guys, help me out. I've been to Tractor Supply Co, Radio Shack, Auto Zone, Wally World, O'Reily, & Napa, but I'm unable to locate a Dash Mount 12V Power Outlet. I'm looking for the kind that attaches with a lock nut from the back.
    I've already installed a Powerlet BMW type socket, but I want to install a 12v next to it.
    The kit that Powerlet sells is approx.$40.00. There has got to be something cheaper out there.

    Again, any mods/links or pictures of your install would be great.
     


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    Your best bet is California SPort Touring I think. http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=POWERL
    They have the powerlet kits, and some a mount anywhere 12v socket, like the one in your car. The powerlet one is nice, because it mount in your steering stem. Or purchase and adapter from the powerlet-to-12v socket. But I ran the 12v socket on my old bike for about a year, then sold the bike, but used it for charging the cell phone or any other acc. I think the main thing to do, is I wired in a relay with a Key "on" source. So if anything gets left hooked up, it won't kill your battery. But when I lookd before, there isn't much out there, and as you did, I couldn't find anyone locally that sold anything.
     


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    Thanks Wolf.

    Derstuka, where is the "Soul Glow" when I need it!?
     


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    Yeah, I looked at that one, but again, not sure where I would mount it since it's not flush/panel mount. But I do appreciate the "GLO"!
     


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    Derstuka, wow awsome price and product. Maybe I'll try one of these on my vfr. I havn't added any accessories yet. Making the list....
     


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    Wolf, this is what I have installed now, like you mentioned above. I just hate to spend another $30/$40 for something that you can make for around $10. If I could just find the type with a lock nut behind it, I can do the wiring and inline fuse with no problem.
     

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    I didn't know you wanted it on the instrutment cluster....I mounted mine underneath the seat. I guess it depends on what you are using it for where you what to locate it. GPS, heated vest, etc...
     


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    Wolf, Thanks for the link. I was about to order it, but I can't tell if it's the BMW type plug or "Cigar" (the one I need) type.
     

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    Wolf, that's what I was afraid of. I went to Powerlets website, and that model number is not the "cigar" type. Unless I'm missing something, I don't believe that will work with a regular accessory plug like that of a cell phone or GPS unit.
     

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    benjammer, sorry about that. I miss read what you had said you were looking for. I've never seen a 12v (cigarette) socket that went in the panel, like the powerlet. That would be nice. Why not just get an adapter, to go from the powerlet-to-cigarette style?
     


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    I always buy mine at a boating supply store. They generally sell water proof ones.
     


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