Freep
May 19, 2020Explorer
New 12V outlets
I don't have enough 12V outlets in my camper and I'm getting really tired of the huge cigarette lighter form factor for 12V power. I'm thinking about creating 5.5 X 2.1mm female power outlets in my...
STBRetired wrote:
Make sure you can get the male plugs with the same current ratings. I did a quick search and only found ones rated for 0.5A. Did not do an extensive search by any means so there are probably some highed current ones out there.
Only downsides I see are having a non-standard plug/receptacle configuration will keep you from using whatever the item is in some other vehicle or RV and normally the load side has the female connector and the power supply has the male. The female connector is much easier to short out.