Powerlet socket size?

Having done a search, it appears that the Powerlet steering head oulet does not accept a standard automotive cigarette lighter style connector.
Correct?
So, I guess that means I can't use my Garmin supplied power cord with the Powerlet without some type of adaptor.
I like the idea of the steering head mount, but I don't like it enough to have a bunch of adaptors to use it.
An automotive style socket may be a better solution for me.

Correct me if I'm wrong about the Powerlet.
Or.....
Steer me toward a mount for the automotive cigarette lighter/power socket.

Check out wire my bike.com. I seem to remember a compact adaptor that my be the solution

Check out wire my bike.com. I seem to remember a compact adaptor that my be the solution

Thanks.
I did see that, but it doesn't appear to be very compact.

Right now, a standard lighter socket in a separate mount looks more like what I'm going to be looking at.
In fact,I may just use the GPS battery power since I really don't take long trips.

I've been looking at the same steering head socket, and I thought it was the same as an auto cig lighter. It says it will charge phones, GPS etc. Am I wrong?

The very advantage to the powerlet plugs (and many other smaller plug formats) is that they are NOT the kludgy old cigarette lighter plugs, which are an awkward hold over from the old days. Your best bet is to stay with the powerlet in the steering head and replace any and all cigarette lighter plugs with the proper powerlet plug. The powerlet plug has screw connectors inside so it's quite easy. Why these horrible cigarette lighter plugs and sockets are still in existence is beyond me.

The very advantage to the powerlet plugs (and many other smaller plug formats) is that they are NOT the kludgy old cigarette lighter plugs, which are an awkward hold over from the old days. Your best bet is to stay with the powerlet in the steering head and replace any and all cigarette lighter plugs with the proper powerlet plug. The powerlet plug has screw connectors inside so it's quite easy. Why these horrible cigarette lighter plugs and sockets are still in existence is beyond me.

My GPS lighter plug is also the transformer to reduce the 12 volts to the 5 volts needed by the GPS.
Your suggestion sounds like a good way to fry my GPS.
Same thing is true for my cell phone.
What am I missing here?

you have a few options...



the Powerlet to cigarette lighter socket (12v to 12V)


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so you can use your cable that came with the unit.
disadvantage is that the cable will be way too long



or the specific Powerlet to Garmin cable (12v to 5v, comes with an extension that had the 90 degree angled mini USB

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:fing02:

It's easy enough to pick up a 12V Cig Lighter style that has a fused connection you can hook up directly to the battery. You can either mount it in the plastics near the dash, or, simply use two zip ties to secure it snug up close to the tank where it is almost invisible. They are sold with a cover that keeps out the weather, and it's a simple, inexpensive solution.

If you go the powerlet route you will either need to pick up powerlet specific cords for your electronics or an adapter to step it to a 12V cig style plug. Your choice.

It's easy enough to pick up a 12V Cig Lighter style that has a fused connection you can hook up directly to the battery. You can either mount it in the plastics near the dash, or, simply use two zip ties to secure it snug up close to the tank where it is almost invisible. They are sold with a cover that keeps out the weather, and it's a simple, inexpensive solution.

If you go the powerlet route you will either need to pick up powerlet specific cords for your electronics or an adapter to step it to a 12V cig style plug. Your choice.

Substitute cheap for inexpensive and you have me pegged.
The Powerlet looked like a great idea, (Still does), but it seems like I will spend a lot more for the system with the outlet and the various cords whereas the cig. lighter socket will be very inexpensive. (Cheap)

Thanks to all for the suggestions. :fing02:

A follow-up with my cheap and easy solution.

Custom Accessories - Power Port (Short pigtail connector which I cut off)
Part Number: 10722
$3.99
Intended for use at a trailer hitch and has a cover.

Littelfuse - Fuse Holder/Less fuse ( And yes, the company does spell it Littelfuse.)
Part Number: FHAC2BP
$3.29
With a weather tight cover.

Had fuses, had wire, had connectors, had zip ties.

Zip tied to upper triple clamp next to the ignition switch.

Pretty easy and definitelycheap.