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11-22-2022, 12:34 PM
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Adding 12V USB charging port. Which kind?
We just got a 2013 Keystone Hideout 31 BHS. It will be permanently setup at our dry camp. It will have a couple solar panels for the batteries. I want to add a few 12V USB ports for charging.
Can you recommend a good quality 12V USB that does not have a light on it? Everyone I find has some type of light. I don’t want a light shining in my face when I’m trying to sleep plus the unnecessary current draw on the batteries.
I can get some nice quality ones through work but they have the bright blue light on them. Maybe I can smash that light out?
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11-22-2022, 01:34 PM
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I doubt that tiny LED draws any appreciable current to worry about power draw. I didn’t like the light, so I drilled out the blue light on the one I added. Amazing how much it illuminates the bedroom at night. I tried a dab of black caulking first, but the light “leaked” out from the USB ports, so I drilled it instead.
Not to go off on a tangent, but there are studies that show blue spectrum light can delay sleep in many cases. Aside from blue LED’s like the USB ports, smart phones, tablets, etc are a source of blue light. Keystone loves to use blue LED’s all over the interior; under the dinette, floor accent lighting, on the Furrion ranges……they are everywhere!
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11-22-2022, 01:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NH_Bulldog
I doubt that tiny LED draws any appreciable current to worry about power draw. I didn’t like the light, so I drilled out the blue light on the one I added. Amazing how much it illuminates the bedroom at night. I tried a dab of black caulking first, but the light “leaked” out from the USB ports, so I drilled it instead.
Not to go off on a tangent, but there are studies that show blue spectrum light can delay sleep in many cases. Aside from blue LED’s like the USB ports, smart phones, tablets, etc are a source of blue light. Keystone loves to use blue LED’s all over the interior; under the dinette, floor accent lighting, on the Furrion ranges……they are everywhere!
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Thanks.
I could live with a red light. Much easier on the night vision. That bright blue is no good.
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11-22-2022, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stangfire
Can you recommend a good quality 12V USB that does not have a light on it? Everyone I find has some type of light. I don’t want a light shining in my face when I’m trying to sleep plus the unnecessary current draw on the batteries.
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I have had goo luck with Powerwerx products. They have a couple of panel mount USB charge ports that don't have lights.
https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts
Gary
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11-23-2022, 03:18 AM
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I installed 2 different ones. The first was a replacement. Second was a new USB by the kids' bunks. Been over a year for both...no issues or complaints. Lights are barely visible.
RecPro RV USB Charging Port | Dual Charger Socket | Black Recessed Mount | RV | Camper | Trailer https://a.co/d/bDdyhIY
Valterra Diamond Group DG61030VP... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P6SPTZ2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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11-23-2022, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by GaryUT
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Thanks, I've used that brand in the past with good results. However, it had that bright blue annoying light.
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11-23-2022, 11:02 AM
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I think this red one would be okay. Shouldn't blind you at night or loose your night vision.
https://powerwerx.com/backlit-red-panel-mount-usb
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11-23-2022, 03:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stangfire
Thanks, I've used that brand in the past with good results. However, it had that bright blue annoying light.
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This one has no lights:
https://powerwerx.com/panel-dual-usb-qc30-charger
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11-24-2022, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GaryUT
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Thanks! I'll have to see what qc 3.0 is. Says it's good with smart phones so I like it.
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11-24-2022, 11:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stangfire
Thanks! I'll have to see what qc 3.0 is. Says it's good with smart phones so I like it.
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It made me curious so I looked. QC is Quick Charge, and if I read it right it can detect what’s plugged into it and choose the optimal amps for rapid charging.
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11-24-2022, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
It made me curious so I looked. QC is Quick Charge, and if I read it right it can detect what’s plugged into it and choose the optimal amps for rapid charging.
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Yeah it seems like a nice product and no annoying light.
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11-27-2022, 02:35 PM
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Put a mini switch inline at the usb to cut power to the port snd light. Left to burn the LED is parasitic power draw and over time draws the power doen.
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