Since I don't smoke, and the lighter is pretty much useless, I went ahead and purchased an aluminum hard wired USB charger/digital voltmeter. The voltmeter is what sold me on it. Besides some minor wiring and making the lighter plate cover larger at the base with a Dremel little by little until the unit fits. Took me about 45 minutes to complete. Pics are large. But for those with vison issues like me, you're welcome.


The product

Off with cover closed

Off with cover open

Car off voltage

Car on voltage

 

how many amps is the usb? how long does it take to charge a phone?

 

Here are the specs from the Amazon product description. I plugged in my Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra with no ill effects, and it was at 98% charged so can't really say how long for full charge.

Product Detail
1.42in X 1.73in X 1.18in

LED Color: Blue
Input Voltage: DC 12V-24V
Working Temperature: -℃40 to +℃60
Dual PD USB-C+ QC3.0
QC3.0 Port Output: 5V/3A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A (18W Max)
USB-C PD Output: 5V=3A, 9V=2A-3A,12V=1.5-2.5A, 15V(20V)=1A-1.5A

 

The lighter circuit is hot all the time. That will drain the battery. You'll need to connect the USB port to a switched 12v...

 

The device has an on/off switch.

 

I basically have the same one. When i plug my phone in it displays "turbo charging". I never see that when i use my other chargers.

 

Oh nice. You put yours flush with the faceplate. Mine doesn't say turbo charging.

 

Yeah, i dont have a defroster, so that spot was unused. I think the "turbo charging" is a feature on the phone. I guess when its being fast charged or sommit.

 

Is that a drop-in fit? That would be nice in our B4C, since neither of us smoke either. NOT willing to modify the dash for it, though.

Our motorhome has a shelf that sits on the dog house that had two ash trays in it. I got a couple of two-port USB chargers to put there so we have a place to power/charge our phones/tablets when on the road. Nice addition.