[T2] Silver Socket Adapter

[c.dreike at verizon.net]

Kevin,The power socket/receptacle system is known as Powerlet. Used in BMW motorcycles. If you do a search on Powerlet DIN plug or receptacle, much information is available.
My 71 Sunroof bus is coming along. Fired up the engine yesterday. Still tweaking it on the engine stand. Maybe we will install it tomorrow. Can't wait to get it on the road.
Cheers,Chris64 DD Kamper Kit71 Sunroof

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
To: type2 at type2.com <type2 at type2.com>
Sent: Thu, Nov 8, 2018 4:01 am
Subject: [T2] Silver Socket Adapter

I was just reading about these adaptors, and wondering about a USB charger that could plug into it.

Has anyone ever tried this or something like it for their bus?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076D9RLPL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076D9RLPL&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f0dedbe2-13c8-4136-a746-4398ed93cf0f&pd_rd_wg=vDDbJ&pf_rd_r=K0509N6CD61VEJVXYZKG&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=PQ00C&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=9f666f02-e34c-11e8-b0d8-57846f192c39

It is essentially a USB adaptor - but instead of plugging into a normal American cigarette lighter sort of outlet, it plugs into the "silver socket" located just below the glove compartment?

I like that this one has a Voltmeter built in. The PO of my bus installed a little cigarette 12v outlet in the glove compartment, which I currently use to connect my cell phone charger. The charger works intermittently, and I can't quite tell if it is a voltage issue, or an issue with the charger just having worn out. With a volt meter built in - when the thing isn't working properly, I should be able to see if I am getting proper voltage to the adaptor.

-Kevin Guarnotta
Jamaica Plain, MA

'78 Westy
'69 Singlecab
'65 Ez-camper


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