Trickle charger via 12v socket?
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Okay so this might be a dumb question, but my Google-fu is failing me.
I replaced my broken ashtray and cigarette lighter with the non smoker kit. The kit swaps out the cigarette lighter for a power socket, as seen in the link below.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X6SMPLUG.html
I've seen trickle chargers that use the cigarette lighter, but can the socket be used for this?
I bought a Battery Tender Jr and were using the hard wired connectors but those broke after just a few uses so now I have to use the alligator clips, which are kind of a pain. Being able to connect a plug into the socket would be fantastic.
I see they make this: http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...r-Adaptor.html
Anybody know?
I replaced my broken ashtray and cigarette lighter with the non smoker kit. The kit swaps out the cigarette lighter for a power socket, as seen in the link below.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X6SMPLUG.html
I've seen trickle chargers that use the cigarette lighter, but can the socket be used for this?
I bought a Battery Tender Jr and were using the hard wired connectors but those broke after just a few uses so now I have to use the alligator clips, which are kind of a pain. Being able to connect a plug into the socket would be fantastic.
I see they make this: http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...r-Adaptor.html
Anybody know?
#2
Pro
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I "should" work BUT the rate of chg will probably be lower than if you just hooked up a quick disconnect lead to your battery terminals and used that instead.
That's what I did but that doesn't mean a cigarette connector won't work, it'll probably just take longer to get to full chg but I don't know that for a fact because I've never used a cigarette plug to trickle charge any of my cars.
That's what I did but that doesn't mean a cigarette connector won't work, it'll probably just take longer to get to full chg but I don't know that for a fact because I've never used a cigarette plug to trickle charge any of my cars.
Last edited by sgt1372; 09-17-2019 at 11:06 PM.
#3
Drifting
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Okay so this might be a dumb question, but my Google-fu is failing me.
I replaced my broken ashtray and cigarette lighter with the non smoker kit. The kit swaps out the cigarette lighter for a power socket, as seen in the link below.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X6SMPLUG.html
I've seen trickle chargers that use the cigarette lighter, but can the socket be used for this?
I bought a Battery Tender Jr and were using the hard wired connectors but those broke after just a few uses so now I have to use the alligator clips, which are kind of a pain. Being able to connect a plug into the socket would be fantastic.
I see they make this: http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...r-Adaptor.html
Anybody know?
I replaced my broken ashtray and cigarette lighter with the non smoker kit. The kit swaps out the cigarette lighter for a power socket, as seen in the link below.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9X6SMPLUG.html
I've seen trickle chargers that use the cigarette lighter, but can the socket be used for this?
I bought a Battery Tender Jr and were using the hard wired connectors but those broke after just a few uses so now I have to use the alligator clips, which are kind of a pain. Being able to connect a plug into the socket would be fantastic.
I see they make this: http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...r-Adaptor.html
Anybody know?
#5
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Once I discovered the lighter plug could be used to charge battery, I use it all the time now. Super quick and convenient. Ahsai is correct, the current is so low, it works perfect. In fact the Porsche battery charger uses a lighter plug. I don't suggest trying to boost from this though
![nono](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/nono.gif)
#7
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hmmm...I did NOT know this. Now I'm gonna have to run out to the garage and verify this on my 2002 C2 Cab...cuz I use the trickle charger frequently...that would be so much more convenient.
Trending Topics
#8
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Ha! Me as well. I usually charge through the driver side though and crack the window to run the plug.
#9
Intermediate
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Source: 2002 C2 Cab owner