GPS unit - Hey guys, I was thinking about running a hidden 12v plug for my GPS. Do you think it will be safe for me to just tap into ...

Raffi · by **Raffi** [OP] » Aug 19 2012, 2:57am

Hey guys, I was thinking about running a hidden 12v plug for my GPS. Do you think it will be safe for me to just tap into the existing cigaret lighter wires. This will only be for the GPS unit. What do you think.

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Machster69 · by **Machster69** » Aug 19 2012, 3:57am

Yes, ide be alittle hesitant on simultaneous usage. Especially if heating is involved in one of those...

Raffi · by **Raffi** [OP] » Aug 19 2012, 4:09am

I was just hoping to hide the GPS plug. Have the other one as a spare phone charger. I don't use it as lighter. Do you have a better suggestion

Machster69 · by **Machster69** » Aug 19 2012, 4:12am

Well, thing about a plug is its bulky...

I always like to wire it to a switch an fuse it. You could buy an add a circuit kit from the auto store and break it on a switch... Regardless make damn sure you fuse the line! Wires are easier to hide also...

Raffi · by **Raffi** [OP] » Aug 19 2012, 4:21am

I like the fuse Idea. I just wanted to hide the extra wires and that plug. I plan on just hiding it behind every thing and tucking the wires down. Thanks for the advice.

Machster69 · by **Machster69** » Aug 19 2012, 4:23am

The plug is kinda pointless... Especially if hiding it. Might as well just splice wires in on a fused circuit... I mentioned the add a circuit kit bc it jus makes things clean and easy!

hocman22 · by **hocman22** » Sep 02 2012, 10:30pm

just reading this post im trying to get 12v for leds, and i was planning on using an add a circuit, what fuse number would i plug it into and which fuse box as i believe i have two on the silverado.

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