I have not installed my BD one...but I did install a 3 socket cigarette
lighter adapter direct wired to backup battery with an on and off switch
for total 10 bucks.

91 GL Auto "Gringo"
On Aug 19, 2013 12:14 AM, "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> Exactly what I have.  Drill an extra hole and all those switching issues
> are gone.
>
> Karl Wolz
> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
>
> On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Bill Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I like the dual USB outlet from West Marine. No more lost adapters
> > and charges all of my stuff though I heard that Blackberry don't work
> > with it.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Aug 19, 2013, at 12:39 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote:
> >
> >> Take a look at the lighters available from West Marine.  Way better
> quality than auto parts shops.
> >>
> >> Karl Wolz
> >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
> >>
> >> On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:27 PM, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:
> >>
> >>> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm
> wondering if this is just a straight forward swap for a replacement bought
> at my local parts store?
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Bob Anderson
> >>> '86 Vanagon GL
> >>> Wilmington, MA>>
> >>>
> >>> Bob:
> >>>
> >>> As I recall, it wasn't too bad of a job, but I think that was because
> I bought the kit from Go Westy, and it had  complete instructions. While I
> don't like their inflated prices, the instructions are invaluable to me, so
> I paid a little extra and had no problems. Go Westy had the illuminated
> version, and I've had no problems since installing it about seven years
> ago. If you have the option between solderless connectors and solder, go
> the latter route with heat shrink tube. I've never regretted soldering any
> wire connections, whereas I've regretted using solderless connectors plenty
> of times.
> >>>
> >>> Troy
>