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Old 06-04-2021, 07:39 AM   #1
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12 volt outlet splitters. Which is good?

Just wondering what brand 12v outlet splitters are good to use for GPS, radar, and dash cams. Amazon has a bunch but some of the ones they sell on there look like junk.
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Old 06-04-2021, 09:43 AM   #2
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Might want to check youtube to see if there are any teardowns.
If you are worried about quality with this kind of stuff, you can't really trust the amazon reviews.
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Old 06-04-2021, 01:52 PM   #3
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Might want to check youtube to see if there are any teardowns.
If you are worried about quality with this kind of stuff, you can't really trust the amazon reviews.

Just want one so I can run my radar detector, GPS and dash cam when I get one all at once.
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Old 06-04-2021, 02:18 PM   #4
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Just want one so I can run my radar detector, GPS and dash cam when I get one all at once.

Sorry I have to do it, Please post a picture of that dash when you are finished. All I can see in my head is this...
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And do you have the specs on each of the devices you are using in amps? I will find you one.
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Old 06-04-2021, 03:53 PM   #6
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Just wire them directly to the fuse box or to a wire that's hot with ignition on.

Saves you the fire and cleanup.
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Just wondering what brand 12v outlet splitters are good to use for GPS, radar, and dash cams. Amazon has a bunch but some of the ones they sell on there look like junk.
This one gets really good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Charger...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Old 06-04-2021, 04:29 PM   #8
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I have been out of the radar detector game for a long time, do they plug into USB now? Or still into the round 12v?
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Old 06-04-2021, 05:13 PM   #9
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I have been out of the radar detector game for a long time, do they plug into USB now? Or still into the round 12v?

Most use 12v still. granted there are a couple battery powered radar detectors but they're not very good.


My radar detector is the Uniden R3. Not a cheap device but I got it cheaper via wholesale since I sell phone accessories.


Best buy sells 12v splitters but only has two outlets. My Mustang had two outlets plus USB.


Gotta have a good radar detector when driving a muscle car.
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