Help...want USB charging hub for dash tray area

[zgfiredude]

I have spent the better part of the day looking and I can't find what I'm looking for...
I would like a three or four port USB charging dock (pre-made ideally) to mount up in the dash tray. I want to eliminate a bunch of cords dangling off the dash. In my perfect world I could hardwire it IN the dash vs. power it from the cig lighter plug... is there any kind of clean solution to multiple ports for up there?

 

[GlennA]

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Multiple-Backseat-Passenger-BlackBerry/dp/B06XHJZL91/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?dchild=1&keywords=12v+usb+charger+multi+port&qid=1604884098&sr=8-33

Something like this? Looks like it would be easy to hardwire in.

 

[86scotty]

I drilled a half inch hole in the side of my dash tray and ran a couple of cords behind the dash. I'm pretty sure I hard wired in but it's possible I just ran them out to the plugs below. Either way, nice and clean. That little hole in the side of the tray is not really even visible from the seats.

 

[zgfiredude]

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Multiple-Backseat-Passenger-BlackBerry/dp/B06XHJZL91/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?dchild=1&keywords=12v+usb+charger+multi+port&qid=1604884098&sr=8-33

Something like this? Looks like it would be easy to hardwire in.

Ohhhh, this could work. Good find...I'm looking also at switch panels where I could use a USB port/switch replacement type set up......thanks for the input.

 

[zgfiredude]

I drilled a half inch hole in the side of my dash tray and ran a couple of cords behind the dash. I'm pretty sure I hard wired in but it's possible I just ran them out to the plugs below. Either way, nice and clean. That little hole in the side of the tray is not really even visible from the seats.

I'm looking at that as a possibility as well, thanks.

 

[mhm]

Another possible solution, but more expensive would be these from powerwerx

Panel Mounts | Powerwerx

We offer multiple panel USB device chargers, digital meters, lighted panel rocker switches and traditional cigarette lighter sockets. Multiple mounting plate and panel pod housing options are available to make installations simple.

powerwerx.com

Powerwerx Panel Mount Dual USB QC 3.0 with Blue LED Voltage Display

Dual USB device charger with support for multiple fast charging protocols including QC3.0. Blue LED Voltage display. Fits standard 1-1/8" diameter hole. Maximum output current of 2.6A per single USB device.

powerwerx.com

Two Hole Panel Mounting Pod

Two Hole Panel Pod is designed to hold two socket type connectors for easy mounting under the vehicle dash board. Compatible for models: PanelUSB, PanelCIG, PanelDVM & BS1016. Includes (2) mounting holes which allows for fast and easy installation.

powerwerx.com

Marc

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[Zeep]

I did a mod similar to the Powerwerx above. Installed where the cigarette lighter was. Very happy with it!

 

[akpostal]

I wired a 2 port USB where the cig lighter was and tapped off those wires to add 2 more ports to the left of the tray on the dash. Once you get the dash apart its pretty easy.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I'd hard wire in as many of these as you need. Water proof and you can decide if you want it always on or on-off with the key.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PNLMDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_NewQFbG0EX8TY

 

[zgfiredude]

Great info! Thanks.....I'll do some measuring, etc. But leaning towards powering one of the Powerwerx pods (filled with USB's of some sort) via a Mopar aux power harness from in the dash. I'm thinking about a 3 pod if it will fit, and I can use one port to switch the USBs....but that may be redundant if the acc harness is switched.

 

[Mc Jedi]

Unfortunately, the USB strips I used are no longer available, but here is something similar:

https://smile.amazon.com/Jelly-Comb-Multi-Port-Identification-Certified/dp/B0141Y4IRG/ref=psdc_2407761011_t1_B01LXJAR7I

For mine, I cut off the cigarette adaptor and hard wired it into my ignition switched power circuit.

 

[zgfiredude]

Decision made!

I'm going to power via an accessory harness up to the dash tray and use the Powerwerx 2 pod housing with two double USB ports. I have measured as best I can and feel like I'll clear the rest of what I have in mind with no issues. I "think" that I am going with a Vector Off Road Edock bar for mounting things...it will be the one with out the hoop as I have the Alpine Restyled head unit that changes some upper dash bits...I can't use the hooped model as a result.

Harness going in tomorrow and I will order the housing and ports as well.


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[ThePartyWagon]

We sell a lot of electrical components as well. Some are probably duplicates of what has already been posted.

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[harpersJK]

I have spent the better part of the day looking and I can't find what I'm looking for...
I would like a three or four port USB charging dock (pre-made ideally) to mount up in the dash tray. I want to eliminate a bunch of cords dangling off the dash. In my perfect world I could hardwire it IN the dash vs. power it from the cig lighter plug... is there any kind of clean solution to multiple ports for up there?

I ended up making some custom pods towards the front of the tray with some blue sea usb ports, worked out nicely.

Randy
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[zgfiredude]

Very nicely done!