Usb socket

[Jewellbags]

I need to replace a circular twin 12v usb socket that’s been damaged . Pretty sure I can wire it up myself but looking for recommendations on makes as I’ve heard some stories of them over heating etc . Comments appreciated

 

[Landy Andy]

In the hab area or on the dash?

 

[Jewellbags]

In the hab area , through some the plastic trim - which I’ve worked out how to get access to

 

[Dorwyn]

Check the hab fuse box. Mine works if I take the fuse out and push it back again! I must get a new fuse!

 

[Jewellbags]

Sorry the original one is working but damaged and I want to avoid any potential issues hence the replacement

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[ToGoldlyBo]

I've just been putting a few of these in. They are QC3 so probably better than the one you are taking out
QC3 USB socket

 

[rod_vw]

Maybe worth considering if you need both USB A and USB C to future proof with many modern devices that have 'C' type. There are replacements with one of each.

My new van has the C type on the dash as standard.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Maybe worth considering if you need both USB A and USB C to future proof with many modern devices that have 'C' type. There are replacements with one of each.

My new van has the C type on the dash as standard.

I've found the similar C type ones to be plastic though. The great thing about the aluminium ones is they don't overheat, the casing just gets warm. I'm not saying the plastic ones would.. But where does the heat go?

 

[MichaelT]

This one looks good, Best of both worlds

 

[Richard n Ann]

This one looks good, Best of both worlds

It's plastic... Or ABS as it says in the listing

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[MichaelT]

It's plastic... Or ABS as it says in the listing

We have one with the 2 normal USB sockets and run 2 fans off it in summer and not had issues.

 

[Jewellbags]

Thanks for these I’ve first got to contend with removing the panel to get the old one out ,

 

[Oldrat]

Following the EU directive for single type connectors, more and more products are using the USB C connector.

It’d be wise to have a socket with both types.

 

[jonasw19]

A supplementary question, has anyone found a qc3 socket that does not have led lights? They annoy Mrs asw19 and dont seemto add functionality.

 

[ToGoldlyBo]

A supplementary question, has anyone found a qc3 socket that does not have led lights? They annoy Mrs asw19 and dont seemto add functionality.

ha! LED lights! At night I am going around the vehicle covering lights - Fridge, TV signal amplifier, Inverter, solar management, USB, TV itself - everything wants to glow in the night! It's like Christmas everynight. And so many of them are BLUE as well - you can get red USB (though I never found red QC3) which is better for sleeping but it's still intrusive! My latest attempt is to paint the LEDs on the USB with black hammerite (carefully and artistically) except for the switch so I can see if it is on or off. I haven't found QC3 without LEDs at a sensible price.

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[Oldrat]

A supplementary question, has anyone found a qc3 socket that does not have led lights? They annoy Mrs asw19 and dont seemto add functionality.

We have the same issue, sockets, CCTV camera, carbon monoxide detectors etc all have bloomin’ LEDs

So we put a small blob of Blu Tac over the offending lights

 

[Trevor Wbm]

As an aside, check the output power on both sockets, sometimes the stated amperage is split between them or not equal on both sockets which makes charging slower.

Here's an example of a 1 amp / 2.1 amp, here's a more useful one, and this can fast charge two devices.