Hard wiring a phone charger

[Bulvine]

Hello All,

I bought a windshield phone mount with a charger and now I have to figure out how to power it. I don't want cords hanging on the steering column and the cord that can reach the center console for power are to think and the console door wont close. I saw some people have hardwired a female cigarette lighter type socket. But i'm not sure were to connect it. I have seen some fuse adapters used but which fuse would be best to add it to. I have a 2011 4.6 loaded Genesis Sedan.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[QuantumRift]

Did you resolve your problem? My suggestion is to look around for a dash USB charger...that is, you don't SPECIFICALLY need at 12V power receptacle to charge a phone or other device (Garmin, etc). I have a 1996 38' Safari Serengeti motorhome that needed a 'tech update' and I was able to find a suitable place on the dash, and installed a dual USB charging port, and it looks like a factory install. That's my suggestion. You will need to find a sutable place and DRILL a hole for the socket if you decide to go that way.

Another way to do it would be to run a charging cable up under the trim to over the rear view mirror and just have a pigtail hanging down only when you need it.

Quant