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Tips on 12V direct wiring a 20W Apple MagSafe charging puck on 2014 DC?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by UBYBC, Apr 26, 2024.

  1. Apr 26, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    UBYBC

    UBYBC [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have an iPhone with wireless charging and the Ram Mount version thats hold an Apple MagSafe charging disc. The charging disc usually connects via USB-C to the Apple 20W power supply plug. My goal is to direct wire to the trucks 12V system running a new wire to the battery, or using and empty fuse slot or tap into an accessory wire. I figured I could send 12V+ to (Something - need help insert here) ground the -wire and use a pigtail USB-C female receiver to connect the MagSafe charger. I want it to be safe and clean. Looking for guidance. Thanks for any help.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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    soundman98

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    connect to the wires behind the cigarette lighter port. it's already fused at 10A, and comes on/off with the ignition.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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    CraigF

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    are you sure it will take the 12V
    unless it is DP (Power Delivery) USB is 5V
     
  4. Apr 26, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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    I just did this same thing last weekend. Get this and an add-a-circuit fuse. I got the DMM with two 1” balls
     
  5. Apr 26, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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    1. Taco Garage's Dash Mount Hidden Plate (Single or Multi-mount)
    2. TG's 1" Ball
    3. TG's Aluminum Mounting Arm
    4. TG's Stealth Charger for USB-C (includes mount)
    5. Peak Design's Magsafe Charger/Mount Combo (1" ball included)
    6. Generic Amazon Flat + 90 degree USB-C Cable
    All in cost: $200

    ($85 of this is the Peak Design charger, which is definitely one of the pricier options out there compared to alternatives, but you can tell right away it is a high quality product)

    I wanted the same things it sounds like you may be after: wireless Magsafe charging, minimal visible cables, minimal driving obstruction, minimal "arms" holding the phone, and most of all, easy and quicker than anything else to mount to when getting in/out of the truck.

    I landed on the following and to me, is the cleanest all-in-one solution I could possibly put together and could not be happier. It holds my iPhone 15 Pro perfectly fine even on forest trails and rough terrain with very little visible vibration. Yes, I am using a Magsafe phone case too, and it works identically in terms of holding strength with or without the case as far as I can tell.

    Also worth mentioning, it is very easy to position your phone in a spot here that does NOT block your AC vent NOR does it block any of your road view whatsoever.

    The Magsafe compatible case I am using is the Mous Limitless 5.0
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFR4DPDK

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