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roversii
11-12-2021, 08:18 PM
Hello all - I have a 1960 Series 2 SWB LHD and find it is about time to add a 12V socket and 1 or 2 USB ports. Any suggestions/best practices on where to put them, parts (e.g., 3A vs 10A socket) and wiring?

nicsrover
11-22-2021, 11:00 PM
I put in a cigarette lighter type outlet and wired in to the inspection light wires (which is now disconnected as it was shorting out). I plug in a USB adapter when needed. Just bolted thru an existing hole in dash.13780

AP22
11-27-2021, 10:38 AM
there is a handy little setup on eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282278861670

roversii
11-29-2021, 10:37 AM
Thanks for the eBay link AP22. I had also seen that and wondered if I should opt for a 10A socket instead of 3A?

roversii
11-29-2021, 10:38 AM
I put in a cigarette lighter type outlet and wired in to the inspection light wires (which is now disconnected as it was shorting out). I plug in a USB adapter when needed. Just bolted thru an existing hole in dash.13780

Thanks for the description and the photo @nicsrover.