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Old 03-06-2013, 01:57 PM
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I don't like seeing the little smoking logo, but I hate the gaping hole more. Anyone know of anything I could put in there?
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Originally Posted by schizbomb
I don't like seeing the little smoking logo, but I hate the gaping hole more. Anyone know of anything I could put in there?
It actually fits inside, unlike most car chargers.

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http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...-led-light/73/

Look at that. it would be a good thing to have.
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Now when I got the truck I was specifically told by the service department that the cigarette lighter was not suited for electrical chargers or the like. That's why the truck has 3 12V ports, specifically for that.

Were they just jerking my chain?
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Put a switch in its place.
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The cig ltr does have a 20A fuse, which is prob high for charges and stuff, but most chargers dont draw that much power .. relative to the cig lighter.
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Originally Posted by schizbomb
Now when I got the truck I was specifically told by the service department that the cigarette lighter was not suited for electrical chargers or the like. That's why the truck has 3 12V ports, specifically for that.

Were they just jerking my chain?
They were jerking your chain. The charger I showed above consumes only 10.5 watts (2.1A * 5V), far less than the rated fuse amperage of the cigarette lighter.
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Dang I like that switch idea. Need something to switch now.
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I have the 12v Spotlight in mine as shown by Yellowfinii. I highty recommend it.
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