Everything I do is switchable. I like managing my power. I have an
ammeter mounted in the cabin and I'm not afraid to use it.

--
Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott

On 09/06/2011 03:12 PM, Marius Strom wrote:
> If you go down this path, make sure it's either switchable or that
> you install a switch. 12V->5V convertors destroy a lot of power while
> sitting there idle.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List
> [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rocket J Squirrel
> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 2:36 PM To:
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: USB power?
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion for a two or three outlet USB power
> "strip" that can be mounted to a surface, such as behind the driver's
> seat, and which operates off 12 VDC?
>
> I have a couple cigarette lighter sockets mounted there for your 12V
> appliances, but it's an annoyance to find the stupid 12VDC>  5 VDC
> USB converter to plug into the socket.
>
> Just looking for power for operating and charging USB devices.
>
> -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia. A poor
> but proud people. 1971 "Ladybug"-brand utility trailer ca. 1972 from
> a defunct company in San Clemente, Calif., now repurposed as The
> Westrailia.
>
> Sent from my kitchen.
>