12V Socket - anyone find a lo-pro model?

[goinoregon]

I don't like how the socket extends back into cabinet or whatever you are mounting it to - and then the +/- terminals also extend outwards, so when you attach wires the whole thing is protruding a couple inches into your cabinet. i went to a lot of trouble building some shelves/cabinets, and they i have to worry about sliding in tray or duffel, and have to worry about bumping the socket/wires !!

at the very least, it would be nice if the terminals were turned 90 degrees

i am not too keen on the cigarette style, as i dont trust that the USB charger will stay, or will get bumped, etc.

anyway, i have done some looking, but not having any luck. bought a couple blue sea usb socket mount, but it extends inward as far as other types.

any suggestions would be appreciated.
thx
greg

 

[todgru]

I use a cigarette lighter plug with a pigtail: https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Pigtail-Charger-Connector/dp/B083S57WY4. Depending on the quality of the socket and plug, the friction fit might be good enough to stay connected. Products vary so much it's hard to tell what will work.

I also use variations of "12 v to USB pigtails" similar to: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Female-Charging-Direct-Converter/dp/B07H6W1BZG/ and https://www.amazon.com/Vemote-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Voltmeter-Handlebar/dp/B08RYJ8QK2/


In both cases, the pigtail setup only needs a small hole in a cabinet to run the wire through. Variations on this theme might get you closer to what you want.

 

[goinoregon]

I use a cigarette lighter plug with a pigtail: https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Pigtail-Charger-Connector/dp/B083S57WY4. Depending on the quality of the socket and plug, the friction fit might be good enough to stay connected. Products vary so much it's hard to tell what will work.

I also use variations of "12 v to USB pigtails" similar to: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Female-Charging-Direct-Converter/dp/B07H6W1BZG/ and https://www.amazon.com/Vemote-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Voltmeter-Handlebar/dp/B08RYJ8QK2/


In both cases, the pigtail setup only needs a small hole in a cabinet to run the wire through. Variations on this theme might get you closer to what you want.

thx todd - this is closer to what i am interested in. i can fit those types of wires right in the couple 30mm holes i have drilled !! that said, i only put 2 usb chargers in, and want to add more. go

 

[smlobx]

How about something like this…

https://www.amazon.com/DAMAVO-YM1236-Charger-Automotive-Installation/dp/B08K8QQJTT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=surface+mount+usb+port&qid=1671969671&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGTk9TQTFSNlVFVVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzYyNjY0QVBINkMxWEFNUkQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYyNTQxMkFIVEs1SEZVRkVTWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[goinoregon]

How about something like this…

https://www.amazon.com/DAMAVO-YM1236-Charger-Automotive-Installation/dp/B08K8QQJTT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=surface+mount+usb+port&qid=1671969671&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGTk9TQTFSNlVFVVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzYyNjY0QVBINkMxWEFNUkQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYyNTQxMkFIVEs1SEZVRkVTWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

thx Eddie ! appreciate you taking a moment.