gobs Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hi all, I would like to install a standard "waterproof female cigarette-lighter plug" on the dashboard of my two bikes to be able to easily use GPS or Mobile Phone and plug a battery-tender if needed... Something like this, strong and with a rubber or plastic cap: But, after many searches, I can't find one in CNX... Only some cheap and plastic type female plug for cars... By the way, male plugs are easy to find... Does someone know where to find this female plug in BKK? In this case, may someone buy 2 pieces and send them to me in CNX. For sure I will pay them back with mailing cost... Is it a possible way? Or have you a better idea where and how to find this stuff? Thanks in advance, Gobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjke Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 In my chevy colorado is standard a plug installed like the one in the picture aside of the regular plug,don't know if it is waterproof tough.So I assume you can order them at every chevy dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Salut Gobs, I've also been looking for this item for my bike but have yet to find one that is sealed and waterproof... I will continue searching and if I find some I'll be happy to send a couple your way. Happy Trails! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 That look like the same as my auxiliary socket in my Toyota. Got a spring loaded lid on it quite strong. Try giving Toyota a buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Oh just remembered. Triumph sells them. Wanted one for my bike. I did not buy it........ Edited July 31, 2009 by Travelmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 It is the same as the auxilary socket on my toyota vigo You could try them for spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobs Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks to all for the inputs... Toyota, Chevy, Triumph... Mmmmmmh, many directions I was not aware... And thanks for the offer Tony... If I get one before you do, it's me that will send you one! I'll keep you posted. Cheers, Gobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 It is the same as the auxilary socket on my toyota vigo You could try them for spare parts. The aux socket on my Vigo has a cap, but it's not waterproof... Is yours waterproof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobs Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Inside cars, Tony, I think they are not... But I'm gonna have a jump in a Toy shop and look at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkc1976 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hello. try to look for a marine or boat shop,they maybe have or can get a waterproof cigarette plug! this one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Marine-Grad...essoriesQ5fGear regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hello. try to look for a marine or boat shop,they maybe have or can get a waterproof cigarette plug!this one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Marine-Grad...essoriesQ5fGear regards The ones for cars are not even splashproof. But can be installed in a dry place, and use extensioncord. Marinas/chandleries for splashproof. Never seen waterprof though. Hella has waterproof sockets in Europe, but its the new DIN standard so adapter on the lighterplug/cord is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobs Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks to all... I'm afraid you are right KBB: 1) it's a socket (not a plug), 2) it's rather splashproof than "waterproof" Sorry for my "not so accurate English" You give me a good idea too about a chandlery (but here in CNX we are a bit far away from the sea!..), as well as bkkc gave me a link to e-Bay... And I finally find this: A bit big, but marine-grade (alloy and O-ring). About 6 $ plug + socket... For other part, checking the DIN socket on my F650GS, I "discover" it was not at all even splashproof! Just has a average strong plastic cap, I guess to avoid dust or mud, but no O-ring or seal or whatever. At the rear, connectors and wires are not specially protected too... I just noticed the socket is mounted "head down": maybe to avoid water "filling" the socket... Furthermore, in a heavy pouring rain, all your bike is soaked... as well as all the connectors, switches, wires and the rest! So maybe I worry too much... Well, I'm going to check in a Toyota (or other) dealer what is available and how are these caped-sockets. After all, maybe it should be OK... I'll keep you informed... Cheers, Gobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobs Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Oh, I forget... Somewhere on the Net, a specialised marine items company says: "watertight"... I like the meaning of this word... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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