Two USB ports in center console!

I’m sure this has been covered already, but I added two USB ports in my center console under the arm rest where a 12V originally was. Install took 5 minutes and was plug and play.

Not the best picture but you get the idea. These ports charge faster than the audio input one and the wireless charger.

There’s already a cut out to run a cord out with the lid closed, so works perfectly. Plus, I didn’t have to cut a hole in anything as it was already there.

 

Amazon 4.8 amp

 

2 port usb charger but with voltage readout as well. 6 bucks. works fine but the red numbers are a little bright being the only red led in the truck. not as low profile as previous post though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pack-Car-Charger-5V-3-1A-Quick-Charge-Dual-USB-Port-Lighter-Adapter-Voltage/273338877925?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=572699656683&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

Ah, google translate Chinese->English never works out so well . Cracks me up reading some of those product descriptions (and bogus reviews) on Amazon. That said I like this one and I am buying

 

I used the Blue Sea one but theres cheaper chinese options as well. Pull out the 12V and put this in its place using the same wires.

$45 Blue Sea Systems 1045 Fast Charge 4.8A Dual USB Charger Socket Mount, 12V/24V

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV1MTAA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$10 Ginsco Dual USB Charger Socket Power Outlet 2.1A & 2.1A（4.2A） for Car Boat Marine RV Mobile with Wire Fuse DIY Kit Blue LED

https://www.amazon.com/Ginsco-Charg...TF8&qid=1534416575&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+socket

 

.....Ha I just noticed that theres one in there!!
That looks like it'l just charge and not play any audio?
I'd definitely like to do this and like the look of the second one but it probably charges half as much as the blue sea (2x the amperage).

I was looking to leave an old iPod in the console since it can hold more music than my phone....and the corded music connection sounds better than BT.

 

The one that plays audio is below my HVAC controls. The blue sea one definitely charges really fast. Im sure you could run the input from below the HVAC into the center console if you wanted audio capability

 

Yeah that's what I'm trying to figure out...I guess the best thing to do would be to look at the one in the dash and see if I can solder wires to it. But I think might need an actual use hub to work.