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    Posted: 11 Dec 2013 at 8:23pm
Ok, I must be spoiled with charger cords...   I was wondering if the 12 volt adapter was for something specific. Ipods, phones and such can be plugged into any of the numerous outlets. Does the 12 volt offer an advantage to current draw? I am looking for a benefit of installing the outlet compared to the standard outlets. Thanks!
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One of the first mods I made to my 172 was to add four 12V sockets. If shore power is available the advantage of 12V is minimal. A slight advantage is conversion efficiency fo devices the esseentiall run of low voltage like 12V or 5V for USB devices, but on shore power it is not significant. However, if you are off the grid with no 120VAC everything must run on 12V. IPones/Pod/Tablets, radios, TVs, lights and even CPAP machines for those that need them. The only reason FR doesn't include the interior 12V outlets is cost.

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for me the advantage is when at a campsite with no power connection.(no 120 volt to outlets)
I can still charge my cell phone or other device via the 12 volt power socket.
Use also a plugin usb car charger which plugs into the 12 volt power port which has 2 usb ports.
Or plug in my small inverter. 
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Scosche USBC202M Dual 10 Watt (2.1A) USB Car Charger works with iPhone 5, 5S and 5C
plug in usb charger 
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Dec 2013 at 9:14pm
jj, please respond to the discussion earlier in this thread. 
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Posts: 231 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Dec 2013 at 10:30pm
Thanks guys! That's what I was looking for. I do have one factory installed, but the plug in usb charger is a good idea.
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rpodders helping rpodders. 
I tried to upload my own pictures, but after several atempt I stopped trying. 
I gave up.
Then it I realized I could use pictures from older post to enhance the write up and converter power panel pictures from the web.
I am sorry I caused such a controversy, my apologies.
Hope the write up will help fellow podders with the step by step installation of the 12 volt power socket.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 10:13am
JJ,

There is at least one tutorial here on how to post pictures. But the jist of it is:

You can either upload your pictures to a hosting site such as photobucket, and then link them in the body of your post, which is what I usually do,

or

you can use the advanced settings here, and upload from your computer straight to your post, by clicking on the little "insert image" icon in the post tool bar. "Browse" to the picture on your computer/device, make sure it meets the size requirements, "open" and done. It will upload straight from your computer. Often, depending on your camera/phone settings the file size will be to large, I use a resizing site on the web.. http://www.shrinkpictures.com, there are others.

1 advantage to photobucket is it does any resizing needed for you...
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