Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com> wrote:
    > I know you mentioned usb plugs that are not in a cigarette socket
    > configuration but these Blue Sea ones tend to be the best ones out
    > there.  Marine grade sockets. Very easy to install since you just need
    > to drill the hole and drop in.

Yes, I like them very much... I will get a few for the dashboard, where the
12V is actually totally non-functional.

    > for the front dash ashtray. you could cut out a small flat plate to act
    > as a panel inside your ashtray. then drill the hole and mount and
    > socket.  These sockets may be too deep for the rear ashtrays.

yes, that's true.... Maybe I'll use a flat powered USB hub, if I can find one
that takes 12V.

    > For the rear, I installed some on my bench seat kick plate so I can
    > charge and whatnot while im sitting in my chair outside the van and
    > still reach my phone. For the front I mounted them on my center
    > console.

very nice... thanks for sharing.

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