9 volt connector for satnav?

[chris8886]

I've been bought a car satnav for my birthday and I would like to be able to charge it on the bike for use on it too as and when needed. I'm sure you can get and fit the 9 volt connector thing as I'm sure I've seen them on bikes. so can anyone recommend exactly what I would need, where I would get it from and approximately how much it'd all be please? and give me an idea of the best way to fit it. all useful/sensible ideas gratefully accepted!

[maviczap]

9 volt? Surely you mean 12volt?

Does it have a cigarette lighter lead?

[Nutsinatin]

If you are indeed after a 12v socket this is what I'm using (instead of the inline fuse I'm using one of Bibio's fantastic gizmos). The bracket can be cable tied to front fork or frame under rear seat, or you can Velcro the bracket to the bike somewhere. Mine's survived the winter so seems to be pretty waterproof.

Need to see the info label on the back of the unit and the connector, what brand and model?

[PyroUK]

I got a lighter socket off eBay, designed for use on bikes so the unit it's self is waterproof and with the cover on, won't short etc. has an in line fuse and quick release connectors.

Haven't actually fitted to the bike yet though, if I can find it and all the cabling, we can sort something out for it?

[shiftin_gear98]

I have one of these fitted, been on 2 years now no issues.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Angled-Direc...C+XL+%26+START


You can even get different ends for different devices. I wired it in so it's only live when key is on, plus I also like that I can switch it off when not used for awhile.


Have cable routed so it comes out the hole at the front of my frame with the rest of the loom - pointy - so when not plugged in I can just poke it inside the frame, nice and tidy.

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by maviczap

9 volt? Surely you mean 12volt?

Does it have a cigarette lighter lead?

ok quite probably you are right mav, tis just me being my usual muppet self on that one! lol. thanks for the correction.


yes, it does have the cigarette lighter lead.

Originally Posted by Specialone

Need to see the info label on the back of the unit and the connector, what brand and model?

it is a garmin nuvi 2567 LM, why should this make a difference?

Originally Posted by PyroUK

I got a lighter socket off eBay, designed for use on bikes so the unit it's self is waterproof and with the cover on, won't short etc. has an in line fuse and quick release connectors.

Haven't actually fitted to the bike yet though, if I can find it and all the cabling, we can sort something out for it?

sounds very interesting and may quite possibly be the thing for me.

Originally Posted by shiftin_gear98

I have one of these fitted, been on 2 years now no issues.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Angled-Direc...C+XL+%26+START


You can even get different ends for different devices. I wired it in so it's only live when key is on, plus I also like that I can switch it off when not used for awhile.


Have cable routed so it comes out the hole at the front of my frame with the rest of the loom - pointy - so when not plugged in I can just poke it inside the frame, nice and tidy.

that also looks good, but as mine is a garmin I shall be having to look for a different end bit for it so that it'll fit my sat nav. thanks.

[PyroUK]

Cool, I'll take a look a look for it when I get home from work mate. If I can find it and all the bits I will post a photo and if you are interested you an PM me?

[chris8886]

sounds good to me, thanks.

Chris, the reason I asked about the model etc because you were asking about 9v, tomtom for instance runs at 5v, I didn't realise you meant a standard 12v plug.