Recent content by lomax

LOL: gee never even thought of that. Just kidding. It is a pain to open the console, take out the tray, fish down to find the plug and pull it out. Then have to do the reverse to turn it back on. Where the holder is mounted it is about the same pain to unplug it. So a simple switch solves all...

i would never just leave the phone on the charger all the time ??? But the holder does draw power while it is plugged in and has an LED on it. As I don't drive it for months i don't want any parasitic draw. I thought this was a simple yes/no question as to if the power outlet could be set to...

Correct, That way I can just push a button and turn it off. I don't have to mess with cords and unplugging either end. You are absolutely correct.

NOTE, The battery has never gone dead and it has never had a starting issue. I just did not want to cause a parasitic drain. I am just going to put in a switched USB cable and have done with it.

Tried one of those on my truck and it did not work. Too low of amperage for a large battery. They work OK for a ATV or motorcycle battery.

It has been into the dealer 4 times and three independent shops. Yes it does have a amp draw but all specs say it is normal as it does never go completely asleep. Batty and charging system are fine. I have other friends with electrified Fords that have the same issues. The Lighter to USB...

i just ordered up a switched USB A to USB C cable so I can turn it on and off. Another thread suggested that I jumper the F14 and F15 terminals to which ever one is switched and then it will turn off with the key. I am a bit gun shy as my 2016 F150 will kill the battery if i don't drive it...

I have a 2013 2dr JK and an putting in a powered Phone holder like in my other vehicles. I have it plugged into the USB port inside the center console. The problem is that port is hot and has power all of the time. I don't want to run the battery down and need help figuring out how to make the...