Fastfwd75 wrote:
hedge wrote:
You have a USB plug in the dash, use that to power the ipad.
In the back of the console you have a built in 150w inverter, use that for the laptop.
2 problems with that.
- The Sync USB plug is standard USB and limited to 0.5-0.9 amp. The apple stuff does some electronic handshaking and will draw almost 2 amp. My phone actually discharges when using navigation while plugged into the sync USB.
- I have the 6 seats so no 150w built-in inverter. I added an inverter anyway so 120v in the truck is taken care of. I want things to work from the trailer too.
Interesting, I only have the basic sync system without nav on my trucks since 2009 and never had a problem charging iphones (3G, 4S, 5). I can see how it may not charge an ipad very fast as they pull 2 amps if they can get it.
I just recently added a bunch of 12v plugs and usb plugs inside my truck camper. It doesn't directly help you but may be another option.
USB and 12V plugs
