How to power up GPS unit on my scooter

windrider · 05-29-2008, 02:32 PM

Does anybody have any insider tips on powering up a GPS unit on a Nomad? I have a Garmin Nuvii 360 model, with a power cord and mount but the wire is very small gauged and the extra power cables in the headlight seem large...different gauge of wire all together.

I appreciate any tips,
Thanks
Windrider

05-29-2008, 03:32 PM

It would be the opposite situation that should worry you. Roughly speaking (in other words not to get too technical here) you can plug lots of skinny wires into one fat wire, but you never want to plug a fat wire into a skinny wire.

That fat wire can provide 10 amps, while the Garman probably only needs 1 amp or less.

**ringadingh** · 05-29-2008, 05:10 PM

I mounted a cigarette lighter on the bike and use it to charge stuff and power accessories.

radco · 05-29-2008, 05:32 PM

The BIGGER wire is NO PROBLEM,, it just can DRAW MORE AMPs,,,So hooking up the GPS there is FINE,, AS LONG as you have a IN LINE fuse the right size for your GPS.... TO HOOK up to the BIGGER connector, just get a matching size connector, YOU will have to make you GPS wire Fatter by stripping off EXTRA insulation and fold it over a few times,,, Then Crimp or solder the connector to your wire,,,,,,,, Hope I didnt confuse you ::) Rich

lonewolf · 05-29-2008, 05:56 PM

I mounted a windsheild bag , then ran the wires from my headlight bucket to a cigarette socket that i mounted in the bag. keeps whatever im charging out of the elements.

nomad1600 · 05-29-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

I mounted a windsheild bag , then ran the wires from my headlight bucket to a cigarette socket that i mounted in the bag. keeps whatever im charging out of the elements.

Thats a good idea you could charge your phone or GPS and even run a light or another accessory from that plug and its all hidden.

refugio · 05-30-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonewolf

I mounted a windsheild bag , then ran the wires from my headlight bucket to a cigarette socket that i mounted in the bag. keeps whatever im charging out of the elements.

That's exactly what I did......I didn't think anybody was as smart as me....LOL

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windrider Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 4	How to power up GPS unit on my scooter Does anybody have any insider tips on powering up a GPS unit on a Nomad? I have a Garmin Nuvii 360 model, with a power cord and mount but the wire is very small gauged and the extra power cables in the headlight seem large...different gauge of wire all together. I appreciate any tips, Thanks Windrider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Guest Posts: n/a	How to power up GPS unit on my scooter It would be the opposite situation that should worry you. Roughly speaking (in other words not to get too technical here) you can plug lots of skinny wires into one fat wire, but you never want to plug a fat wire into a skinny wire. That fat wire can provide 10 amps, while the Garman probably only needs 1 amp or less.
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	How to power up GPS unit on my scooter I mounted a cigarette lighter on the bike and use it to charge stuff and power accessories. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	How to power up GPS unit on my scooter The BIGGER wire is NO PROBLEM,, it just can DRAW MORE AMPs,,,So hooking up the GPS there is FINE,, AS LONG as you have a IN LINE fuse the right size for your GPS.... TO HOOK up to the BIGGER connector, just get a matching size connector, YOU will have to make you GPS wire Fatter by stripping off EXTRA insulation and fold it over a few times,,, Then Crimp or solder the connector to your wire,,,,,,,, Hope I didnt confuse you ::) Rich __________________
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lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	How to power up GPS unit on my scooter I mounted a windsheild bag , then ran the wires from my headlight bucket to a cigarette socket that i mounted in the bag. keeps whatever im charging out of the elements. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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