After several trips to london and having lost my charger that connects to the lighter, I now wonder if there is a way to connect a usb charger to the centre console? Looking at the centre console there are a couple of blanks where a usb module would fit. I have googled and found nothing for the range rover sport. I know that there is something [pre-historic ] in the fridge flap, yet I don't want to have to open this to have to get to a charger. Any help/suggestions much appreciated.
I have read about plugging in a usb adaptor to the lighter. this will work, however I was hoping for a more permanent solution that would leave the lighter slot free.
Thanks Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
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TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Not seen anything on here, or much on D3 forum, but you could fit something like this to the ciggy lighter socket? ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Tanoverluke, I did something similar to what Beancounter said however installed it in te rear lighter socket to maintain flexibility at the front.



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Guy 2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

Thanks chaps. That's an interesting twist Guy, I didn't realist that there was a lighter in the rear. The question beckons, do I want to drill a hole in one of the blanks by the heating control and install this adaptor, or plug in into the rear lighter.
Guy, the adaptor that you have, is it the same output for both USB ports, or it is similar to the one bean counter posted? My preference is for both of them to be the same output to charge a mobile device. Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Beancounter_74 wrote:

Not seen anything on here, or much on D3 forum, but you could fit something like this to the ciggy lighter socket?

Tanloverluke,

1A and 2.1A refer to the Ampage of the USB charger. Both runUSB sockets will run at 5VDC. 2.1A is for tablets and I think Apple products.

I think mine runs up to 3.1A total but can be split 2.1A and 1A, some are rated higher at 2.1A and 2.1A each, so total 4.2A at 5VDC.

You can't install in the blanks by the heater controls or stereo as there are PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) behind the fascias. The only option up front are as BC said to replace the existing lighter socket. Alternatively you could mount it in a completely random position like on the side of the center console pointing into the 'foot well'of the passenger seat.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Guy 2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

Both will charge an iphone for example, but the 2.1 will do it quicker, also would be the one you'd use for iPad's etc, though they would usually draw even more.

I'm sure there are variants on this model which would supply higher A output, just need to do a bit of investigation.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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This is what I did, fitted it in Glove box and connected to fuse box via a rocker switch so can switch in on and off as needed and phone can be left on charge out of site.

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Hi, not sure if this will help in anyway but thought I'd add it for you. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HitCar-Car-DC-12...1935055293

Hi,
there has been a recent thread on D3 fitting an "anker" 40w multi usb adaptor from memory onto the front 12v plug

many thanks for the input! I'm currently looking for a usb adaptor that can be hard wired into the front of the car, however for the rear I'll go for the cigarette lighter route as suggested. I hope to post some pics along the way. Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Here are two options for you:

Fixed install:
https://powerwerx.com/panel-mount-dual-usb...igh-output

This gives 2x 5VDC 2.1A

Cigarette lighter (can be made permanent if you're handy):
https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-USBC242M-Ch...B00E1UWA4O

This gives 2x 5VDC 2.4A

I'd go with the fixed install in the glove box like Col if I did it again.

Cheers

Guy 2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

Thanks chaps, much appreciated. I ordered a flush mounted USB charger from Powerful this morning:

http://www.powerfuluk.com/12v-usb-caravan-...l-usb.html

Should arrive early next week which will give me enough time to have it wired by the weekend. Just got to look for the soldering iron now  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Col wrote:

This is what I did, fitted it in Glove box and connected to fuse box via a rocker switch so can switch in on and off as needed and phone can be left on charge out of site.

Click image to enlarge

Cheers
Col

Hey Col, that looks a really nice job. Well done

Agreed, tastefully done  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass