Powerlet power outlets

12 Jul 2006 Powerlet power outlets

I ordered a couple of standard “cigar lighter” connections to provide power for cell phones, ipods, and other portable devices, but I recently found a better system called “powerlet”. http://www.powerletproducts.com/

These are used all over the motorcycle world, and are much better than the old cigar lighter connector.

Here is the connector installed in the right landing gear tower. This one is wired up to the left (standby) battery. It’s wired direct so that I can charge the battery from this without turning on any switches. It’s hooked up with a 5 amp fuse.

Here is the back of the connector, inside the gear tower.

Here is the connector for the passenger, installed on the right armrest, just under the headset jacks. I debated whether or not this is an ideal location, mainly since the hole is down, and crud could get in there. I decided this is a good place since it will be easy for the passenger to use and should not interfere with the arm. There may be better places, but I couldn’t think of one.

This connector is hooked up to the right (main) battery with a 5 amp fuse.