12V Charging Center just stops working?

Cfkingfish · November 2017

So I have been living in my 2017 T@B CSS more or less for a month and a half now, and regularly use the USB outlets in the charging center to charge up my phone and tablet, and last night I go to plug in and - nothing. I tried both outlets with two different plugs and no power. I tried pulling the fuse and checking to no avail, it was fine. Has anyone else had this problem? I can use 110V just fine but the charging center is very convenient.

rkj__ · November 2017

My USB charger failed. The round 12V plug in the charging centre still worked though. The part needed to be replaced to get the USB power back. When I inquired about it at the time, the responses I got suggested it was not an uncommon failure.

Until we got it fixed, we used a round 12V to USB adapter.

Cfkingfish · November 2017

Thanks! I checked everything, Im just glad Im not going crazy looking for a fuse or wire issue.

ericnliz · November 2017

@Cfkingfish, Mine didn't work right from the get-go....had it replaced under warranty. Has worked great ever since. I wonder if the factory didn't end up with a batch of poor USB outlets. Seems there was a rash of them for a short while. Check with nuCamp & see if it's covered under your 1 year warranty for replacement.

Verna · November 2017

@Cfkingfish, if you are the first owner, you do have a one year warranty on your T@B, which does include the USB ports. Your dealer is your first point of contact and they should replace it under warranty.

I use my USB’s a lot and I think I’m averaging 6 months lifespan on the USB ports. I’ve purchased some marine USB port replacements and time will tell if these last longer. If not, I’ll just go back to 12V accessory plugs with the plug in USB ports. I actually have a defective USB port in my truck right now, too. It doesn’t look like it’s made to be owner replaced without a lot of difficulty.

dsatwork · November 2017

With the 12v USB smart chargers available now (like the one linked below), I don't know why we are still messing around with these dedicated 12v USB charging plugs that continue to fail. How many 12v appliances are we using anyhow? If you need to use a 12v appliance and charge USB devices at the same time then do what I'm going to do the next time one of mine fails, is replace the USB plugs with a more reliable 12v power outlet. The 12v power outlets are a lot more functional anyhow. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KJ57Q1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sharon_is_SAM · November 2017

We eliminated a USB and had the power disconnected on another one to prevent phantom draw. We use the same type of adapter that dsatwork attached. We use it in the van too.

Michigan_Mike · November 2017

I have purchased the USB adapters for use with iPhones, etc. and they too have failed. I don't have a good answer other than to note that hardwired USB ports are prone to failure and it is quite common. I agree with the other members, a dedicated 12 volt DC style cigarette plug in port provides more versatile use and that the USB plug-in style adapters seem to be more robust than a hard wired USB port.

TabberJohn · November 2017

dsatwork said:

With the 12v USB smart chargers available now (like the one linked below), I don't know why we are still messing around with these dedicated 12v USB charging plugs that continue to fail. How many 12v appliances are we using anyhow? If you need to use a 12v appliance and charge USB devices at the same time then do what I'm going to do the next time one of mine fails, is replace the USB plugs with a more reliable 12v power outlet. The 12v power outlets are a lot more functional anyhow. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KJ57Q1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Agree with your assessment but a heads up on that Amazon link. That's a good example of a product with fake reviews. All 38 entries are 5 stars and the reviewers are suspect. Click on their names and you'll notice a pattern (numerous reviews, wide range of products, many on the same date).
Unfortunately Amazon is rife with bogus ratings nowadays. That is a discussion topic of its own.

I'd suggest selecting from the list of similar items. One that includes a LOT more reviews with a range of stars.
Your linked item might be fine but the company stooped to bogus tactics to raise their product listing in Amazon search results.

Sharon_is_SAM · November 2017

Thanks TabberJohn!

ChanW · November 2017

Well @TabberJohn, that's interesting to hear. Drat! I depend on those reviews.
Thanks for the heads up.

dsatwork · November 2017

TabberJohn said:

dsatwork said:

With the 12v USB smart chargers available now (like the one linked below), I don't know why we are still messing around with these dedicated 12v USB charging plugs that continue to fail. How many 12v appliances are we using anyhow? If you need to use a 12v appliance and charge USB devices at the same time then do what I'm going to do the next time one of mine fails, is replace the USB plugs with a more reliable 12v power outlet. The 12v power outlets are a lot more functional anyhow. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KJ57Q1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Agree with your assessment but a heads up on that Amazon link. That's a good example of a product with fake reviews. All 38 entries are 5 stars and the reviewers are suspect. Click on their names and you'll notice a pattern (numerous reviews, wide range of products, many on the same date).
Unfortunately Amazon is rife with bogus ratings nowadays. That is a discussion topic of its own.
I'd suggest selecting from the list of similar items. One that includes a LOT more reviews with a range of stars.
Your linked item might be fine but the company stooped to bogus tactics to raise their product listing in Amazon search results.

I have two and will tell you how they work. If people start buying them and they are junk it will get sorted out. I can afford a $9.99 mistake. The ones on the T@b don't last at all and people keep putting those back in.

Sharon_is_SAM · November 2017

Good point dsatwork.

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