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Paddington

Member Since: 15 May 2020
Location: Oxford
Posts: 43

USB Charger for a Puma - recommendations please

Dear all,

In recent times, I installed a Blue Sea USB charger as part of a double din fascia/ stereo installation on my Td5 (all from Mud). I found the installation easy and I have been very pleased with the results.

I now have a Puma and I want to keep the original fascia in place (with the original stereo) and am looking at installing a USB charger where the cigarette lighter is.

Can anyone recommend a USB socket to go into the cigarette lighter position on a Puma please?

I don't want to rely upon using one of the USB chargers that can be used in a cigarette lighter socket.

Any suggestions gratefully received.
Kind Regards

Neil

23rd Aug 2023 4:35pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2244

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

A blue sea double usb from mud uk.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

23rd Aug 2023 4:47pm

Shafski

Member Since: 19 Jun 2023
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 110

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

Hi.

Why would you want to lose the cigarette lighter and restrict future options, who knows when you may need that compressor/whatever? And with no easy way to the battery…?

I added a MUD usb into a spare placement in the main dash, plus 2 more.. subtle ones.

One into the MUD glove box, and a further one on the left of the dash on the shelf for passengers to use..

So you really want all those wires hanging around also when driving?

Food for thought..

Ali express also.. cheap as chips for the side 2…

Good luck

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/u..._1635.jpeg Shafski
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2015 110 Montalcino Red Utility "Harriet" along with Puma on I.C.E

23rd Aug 2023 5:13pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3421

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

I recently got one of these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003406...0PAO82JRZC

Quite happy with it and can keep the original radio. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

23rd Aug 2023 5:50pm

Marks Landy

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 299

Just fitted the below to my Puma, looks factory.

https://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/defender-dual-usb-a-c-socket

23rd Aug 2023 7:37pm

Shafski

Member Since: 19 Jun 2023
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 110

I have to admit.. that does look super neat

Shafski
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2015 110 Montalcino Red Utility "Harriet" along with Puma on I.C.E

24th Aug 2023 6:02am

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 625

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

I have fitted numerous Blue Sea USB sockets to all the Pumas I’ve had, however they don’t fit properly and always need approx 1mm turned off the outer diameter on a lathe to achieve the perfect factory fit in the Puma dash cutout. I can do this for you if you like, it only takes a minute or so on my Myford.

The Mobile Centre one does actually look pretty good, but I’ve had that many Blue sea ones fitted to all the vehicles and also boats I’ve owned in the past ten years I think I’ll stick to them!

24th Aug 2023 6:07am

Paddington

Member Since: 15 May 2020
Location: Oxford
Posts: 43

Dear all,

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. It is much appreciated.

Whilst I have undertaken a number of modifications in the past on series vehicles and various Defenders, I am finding the Puma is a slightly different beast and i am keen to learn from the experience of others (as always).

I'll have a ponder on what to do next.

Thanks again.
Kind Regards

Neil

24th Aug 2023 5:18pm

andy2111

Member Since: 17 Oct 2021
Location: Kent
Posts: 365

If you want to charge a newish smartphone then you will want a fast charging usb adapter so check the specifications before you buy.

I fitted one of these to my truck a couple of weeks ago. It supports both of the latest fast charge standards, is also compatible with older usb standards, and with the plastic cap on it blends into the background so doesn't look out of place.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/your-orders/pop?r...B0BHN4HF62 TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread

2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop

25th Aug 2023 7:06am

Marks Landy

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 299

It’s a bit of a pig to remove the old cigar lighter. Mine really didn’t want to move so things got a little gash…

25th Aug 2023 7:41am

glpinxit

Member Since: 31 Jul 2010
Location: rural Somerset
Posts: 156

For the last 2 years I've had one of these via ebay "Baseus 65W Car Charger USB Type-C QC 4.0 Fast Charging Cigaretter Adapter Kit" (item number eBay Item No. 392824357824). Two types uf USB catered for and tells you the battery voltage too. I need to buy another fur the wife's car. It works well. Cheers, Guy.

11th Dec 2023 7:17pm

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