New RV USB plugs, what amperage are they?

The ones in our Solitude fifth wheel appear to be 2.4A:

USB charging port

Rob

Given the variety of USB standards it seems unlikely that there can be any RV standard. If for example you are asking about a USB-C 3.0A power source you could install the USB connectors needed for your devices powered from 12V DC or 120V AC adapters as desired.

Like everything else.... test it and plan to upgrade if needed.

CA Traveler wrote:
Given the variety of USB standards it seems unlikely that there can be any RV standard. If for example you are asking about a USB-C 3.0A power source you could install the USB connectors needed for your devices powered from 12V DC or 120V AC adapters as desired.

I have only seen USB type A female ports in the RVs I can afford to look at. USB-C ports would answer my questions right up front. Aside from that, I don't care what standard they choose, if they would just share what it is. I don't see that info mentioned anywhere. I'm currently shopping Cougars, Imagines, and Outdoors RVs. But I haven't seen that info anywhere yet, not even on the motorhomes I've looked at. Yes, I could install the ones I want, but then I would need to know if their wiring is up to snuff. This is just regular info that should be available, right?

Cigarette plug to USB C adapters are available.

There are new standards evolving that a device could use. Right now there are USB C PD (Power Density) ones that use 20V or 48V for more power.

You could also use a inverter for 120V AC and adapters that come with the devices.

I appreciate the suggestions and am pretty versed on what's available in the aftermarket. I was just wondering if anybody was knowledgeable about what's typically installed these days.

Hope everybody's new year is off to a better start than the last couple!

Happy Camping!

great question. I am watchful waiting.

Personally on my last trailer I just tapped a 2 way cigarette adapter off the slide cabling before the switch, biggest 12V lines in the rig and right near the biggest flat surface not taken by other uses. On my new rig I'm planning to put in a couple cigarette adapters directly off of unpopulated 12V slots in the distribution center and installing them in the tv alcove above. I'm thinking a single high amp one to run an inverter for the tv and anything else I want to run on 120V off-grid and a 2 way or 3 way for chargers.

BTW to answer you question for my rig it's probably 2.4A, I'm running a USB powered wifi router and my home automation system off it, each calls for ~1A steady state, peaks can be higher so I put a $10 USB power pack inline.

No idea the specs of our USB ports in the FW but they are awful. Takes forever to charge my phone so we just don't use them. I'd replace them if I thought it was worth it but we either use the truck or just use the AC wall adapter.

2017 Heartland, the OE USB plug got hot and shorted out charging an Iphone. It's obviously cheap. Haven't tore apart or replaced yet. Suppose a bad connection could be culprit, but something about it is junk.