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Non-illuminated dash dual USB charger?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by crpngdth2001, Aug 13, 2018.

  1. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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    crpngdth2001

    crpngdth2001 [OP] New Member

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    I want to add a un-switched dual USB charger to the dash switch panel in my 2018 Tacoma. I looked at the ones from CH4x4 which looked good, however they are all illuminated. Is there a quality dual USB without illumination that fits in one of the blank switch areas on the 2018 Tacoma (DCLB Offroad if it matters)? Thanks.
     
  2. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:59 AM
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    mutely

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    Be careful, with non switched. All USB chargers will use voltage weather or not you are actually charging anything.p, so you’ll have a parasidic drain on your battery. As for the ch4x4, just don’t connect the illumination power wires.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:03 AM
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    crpngdth2001

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    Yea, I am aware of the minor draw - I'm not too concerned with that. I didn't realize there was a separate power wire for the illumination in the little harness they give you, I assumed it was just a single +12v that did illumination and power. Thanks!
     

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