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jodpel
Explorer
Mar 09, 2015

No one makes a 12V light receptacle with a charging port?

We all have lights conveniently located by the bed for reading. I have a class C with an overhead bunk that has a light fixture but there is no power anywhere around it (other than the light). If so...
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APT
Explorer
Mar 09, 2015
I use this for 12VDC to 5VDC charging and this for 110VAC to 5V DC charging.

All my RV lights are are overhead. I don't want cords dangling over my face when I sleep.

I do not recommend using an inverter (12V Dc to 110AC) iin order to charge DC battery based devices. You lose a lot of power due to conversion inefficiencies. If your campsite has 110V already that is not metered, use a 110V AC to 5V DC charger. If you are relying on the 12V DC RV system, use DC-DC.

If there is no power otherwise, would a longer charge cable work? There are 15'+ mircoUSB and Apple cables available.

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