New RV USB plugs, what amperage are they?
Many new(ish) devices require the higher powered, 2.1-amp USB plugs. On the flip side, most of the plugs I've seen in RVs I believe are under an amp. Anybody knowledgeable on this subject? Is the R...
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TechWriter wrote:Bobbo wrote:
The only problem with those is you have to have 120v power or you have no 5v power. For people who boondock, it is not an answer.
OP didn't mention anything about boondocking.
OP may not have mentioned boondocking but if one has a 5V USB charger, one would like it to work anytime and anywhere.. 120V outlets with USB chargers would be a real letdown if you happen to be anywhere there is no commercial power and you have to break out a gen to charge your 5V device.. Think of like this, pull over at a rest stop cor a couple hr nap and you want to charge a device.. 120V outlet with USB charger isn't going to work in this case..
120V outlets with USB chargers would be sort of nice in your sticks and bricks provided you had them everywhere in the home..
To me, they are an expensive built in option and when the charger dies or is no longer sufficient for the newer devices, you must replace the entire outlet..
Dedicated USB chargers which pull directly from 12V battery would seem to be a much better way to go in a RV..
At home, I bought several USB chargers which have 12 USB plugins which have up to 3.5A on three ports.. So far, have only needed 4 of those ports at one time.
In a RV, just use plug in 12V cig lighter styles, have one that has four charging ports which handles all of our stuff. May not look as pretty as a built in, but it is portable and can be used in any 12V power port.
