Can you charge iPhones etc from USB without ignition on?

[Maxi-Mizer-T6]

Here's how I solved this one:


Just replaced the 12v socket with some USB-A and USB-C charger. I never used the 12v socket and have nothing to plug into it, yet I found myself charging my phone off the inverter socket every day. Problem solved and it even has an on/off switch to make sure it doesn't use any energy when off.

In case anyone is interested, I have put together a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do this, as I was not able to find one myself when I researched this option: https://medium.com/@maxi-mizer/replace-vw-california-kitchen-12v-outlet-with-usb-ports-f5f6394d7993

I hope it helps!

 

[ArunAlec]

Here's how I solved this one:
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Just replaced the 12v socket with some USB-A and USB-C charger. I never used the 12v socket and have nothing to plug into it, yet I found myself charging my phone off the inverter socket every day. Problem solved and it even has an on/off switch to make sure it doesn't use any energy when off.

In case anyone is interested, I have put together a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do this, as I was not able to find one myself when I researched this option: https://medium.com/@maxi-mizer/replace-vw-california-kitchen-12v-outlet-with-usb-ports-f5f6394d7993

I hope it helps!

Like it! Where did you get the switchable USB socket?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Like it! Where did you get the switchable USB socket?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08YN9812H/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Elly Swanson]

Are you on EHU to use your Remoska?

 

[Maxi-Mizer-T6]

Like it! Where did you get the switchable USB socket?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08YN9812H/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Careful, it's not exactly that one, as that doesn't have the voltmeter and instead has what seems to be an LED ring and lit-up ports, which I figured would be brighter and less useful than the voltmeter.

The one I used is this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08YN3T3CY/?tag=vwcalifornia-21