The charging through original NuCamp USB outlets connected to 12V system seems incredibly slow in the days of "fast charging". I have a 2018 T@B400 with always-on 12 volt USB outlets, two in the front under the table, two in the back bed "cubby:, and 1 always on cigarette lighter style outlet).
Has anyone suggestions or upgrades they have undertaken that provide faster USB charging using battery power (without using inverter and 120v outlets), or by using a cigarette-lighter style plug-in charger that the original wiring can handle the amperage?
I appreciate any knowledge you might share!
Pam and John
Champlin, Minnesota
2018 T@B400 and a 2025 Ridgeline Trailsport
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It took some finagling to get it installed in this location (e.g., drilling holes for the console components to fit into and running the wires through the speaker area of the cabinet). It works great! I use it for device charging and to run a CPAP machine using a 12V converter.
Here are some photos of the installed console.
2017 T@B S Max, Blue and Silver -- "The Blueb@rry"
And I haven't used my hole saw in a while so it may get some use.
[One] Powerwerx PanelPlateSW2 Blank Panel 2 Position with Circuit Breaker and Harness
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This is not intended to be critical of anything done here, just some advice. When we're wiring things in our campers, it's usually during the day when the LEDs are less noticeable. It's when you're out camping at night that you'll find out just how much light those little LEDs put out. Too much internal light can even render the stargazer window ineffective.
2017 T@B S Max, Blue and Silver -- "The Blueb@rry"
2025 KZ Sportsmen 130RD
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Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)
The original wiring for the 12volt plug is heavier wire then jumped across to the charge port with thin wire. We spliced into the heavy wire directly and removed the thin wire from the old charge port.
Now, we can charge a phone is less that a weekend. ; )
"Just Enough"
My mods/additions are listed here: https://teardropsandtinycampers.com/modifications.htm
2025 KZ Sportsmen 130RD
2023 Ford Maverick XLT
The Finger Lakes of New York
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