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Old 10-12-12, 17:51
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Originally Posted by wide View Post
See this is where I get confused this is a smaller one with a bigger wired in ... right ???Why not just wire in a bigger one ???
...mainly because the bigger type is much harder to locate neatly and as I mentioned they just aren't as waterproof or robust - the DIN type is simply a better solution.

Most of my 12v accessories I have cut off the cigarette lighter plug and changed to DIN type, for my phone (for which I couldn't remove the original plug) I use something like this...



You can also get the above with multiple outlet too.

I have a made a longer lead so the plug end can reach into my tank bag (it also has a more substantial compact water proof plug)