Installing a USB port

[CrawfishKiller]

Hey yall, 

 

I'm looking to install a usb port on my bass tracker.  Has anyone ever done this or maybe hardwired something? 

 

Thanks!

[Wayne P.]

USB for what----supporting/battery charging a portable device?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/12V-Dual-USB-Under-Dash-Mount-18003W/29029303?action=product_interest&action_type=title&item_id=29029303&placement_id=irs-106-t1&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id&category=&client_guid=595783b8-27dc-4dec-84ba-c6407db42fd7&customer_id_enc&config_id=106&parent_item_id=29029301&parent_anchor_item_id=29029301&guid=4b601f68-072b-4cae-a38c-777a58816f4b&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

[A-Jay]

If you have a 12v DC accessories outlet, something like this might work

 

https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-110V-Ports/dp/B003Q54V88/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486679042&sr=8-5&keywords=dc+plug+to+usb

 

A-Jay

 

[Mjmj]

I bought 2 usb/DC outlets off of Amazon. They are waterproof and easy to install. I ran them right to my fuse panel. That was about 2 years ago and have not had any issues. 

[CrawfishKiller]

2 hours ago, Mjmj said:

I bought 2 usb/DC outlets off of Amazon. They are waterproof and easy to install. I ran them right to my fuse panel. That was about 2 years ago and have not had any issues. 

Do you remember which one you got? Could you post a link. I would like it to be waterproof. 

 

[Mjmj]

Here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Grade-Socket-Cigarette-Lighter/dp/B0112KJ09S/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486758803&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=us+solid+marine+grade+dual

 

I used 12 AWG marine grade wire

http://www.bestboatwire.com/marine-wire/marine-primary-wire/12-awg-primary-wire

 

Not sure how many feet you have to run the wire, but I used 12awg because of the amp draw of the DC outlet. You will also need 2

12-10 AWG HEAT SHRINK QUICK DISCONNECT WIRE TERMINAL FEMALE

Like I said it was fairly easy to install. I used a hole saw for the outlets and the rest was pretty simple.

 

Sorry I tend to ramble on. I'll be happy to help if you have any more questions 

 

[CrawfishKiller]

Just an update. Installed a dual USB port. One port at 1 amp for my gopro. One port at 2.1 for smartphones. The charging speed is pretty good. Glad I did this. 

[Mjmj]

Nice job. Is that the one from amazon?  If it is, my buddy just ordered one too.

He asked me to borrow a hole saw for it and I forgot what size the saw needed to be. 

[A-Jay]

Nice Work ~

And for those who already have an 'accessories' outlet and are looking for a similar GoPro USB fitment ~

GoPro Offers this - http://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/auto-charger/ACARC-001.html

 

Be testing mine out here in a few weeks - hopefully.

A-Jay

 

[CrawfishKiller]

On 2/19/2017 at 4:55 AM, Mjmj said:

Nice job. Is that the one from amazon?  If it is, my buddy just ordered one too.

He asked me to borrow a hole saw for it and I forgot what size the saw needed to be. 

Mine is from Amazon. The hole was just over an inch. I used an inch and filed it down to fit. 

On 2/19/2017 at 7:12 AM, A-Jay said:

Nice Work ~

And for those who already have an 'accessories' outlet and are looking for a similar GoPro USB fitment ~

GoPro Offers this - http://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/auto-charger/ACARC-001.html

 

Be testing mine out here in a few weeks - hopefully.

A-Jay

 

Yes but be sure if you decide to go with a non go pro alternative that you charge the go pro with a 1 amp outlet. I've read that the 2.1 amp will damage the batteries. 

[WIGuide]

On 2/19/2017 at 7:12 AM, A-Jay said:

Nice Work ~

And for those who already have an 'accessories' outlet and are looking for a similar GoPro USB fitment ~

GoPro Offers this - http://shop.gopro.com/accessories-2/auto-charger/ACARC-001.html

 

Be testing mine out here in a few weeks - hopefully.

A-Jay

 

I've got the generic version for mine and a 6' USB extension cable so I don't have to worry about battery life anymore. I can just plug it in and let it run off my boat battery. It works really well. 

[A-Jay]

5 minutes ago, WIGuide said:

I've got the generic version for mine and a 6' USB extension cable so I don't have to worry about battery life anymore. I can just plug it in and let it run off my boat battery. It works really well. 

I have a similar set up for the Old Town (accessory outlet on both battery boxes) & the Lund.  

A-Jay