Tapping into cig lighter

Wanting to wire up a simple dual usb outlet. My understanding is most guys tap into the 12v cig lighter. I have attached a pic for reference. My plan is to splice the wires where I made the green circles in the pic and wire in my usb wires to that.

is there an easier or better method I’m missing here?

THANKS

 

You should be good that way. Just remember that there is only power when the ignition is on.

 

This is the route I went

 

The usb, usb-c socket replacements I purchased just so happened to use pretty standard (male) spade connectors.



I actually cut the factory cig lighter harness in half and plugged them straight on the spade connectors on the new sockets.

 

This I like. Can you link the USB ports you bought please?

 

You can find them all over Amazon/ eBay etc.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+socket+for+car&crid=2MGOQ5XAJ5NOO&sprefix=usb+sock%2Caps%2C118&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_8

You will need to make the hole larger to accommodate the usb source.

also might not be able to use the existing cig connector as some of the usb pos/neg prongs are larger

 

$20 DAMAVO USB Type C Charger, 5V 3A, Compatible with iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/XR/Xs/Max/X/11/10/9/8/7/6/Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2/Mini, Galaxy, LG, HTC and More

DAMAVO YM1218 USB C & USB A Dual Port Car Charger Socket Power Outlet Adapter Type C USB Car Charger Socket Female with Cap 12V/24V Marine, Golf Cart, Bus, RV, Automotive Marine ATV Truck (2 PCS)

Exactly what I bought.

Actually hate blue LEDs for the interior, but they are very low in the console and have covers that actually work thus far (several months).

Only one of the holes needed to be enlarged in my truck. Step bit made easy work of the one which needed to be larger.

 

Appreciate the info Trey! I may look for some in amber to match the interior lights better.

 

You're welcome.

Post up what you find in amber!