Cig lighter replacement with power plug
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Cig lighter replacement with power plug
Hi All - my first post, so hopefully I get it right. I'm enjoying my new 2014 Expedition Limited. This is my first Ford, and so far I'm loving it. Had a Nissan Armada before this, and always GM trucks before.
Anyway, I'm one of those guys that flips through the owners manual to see if there's any cool things I might have not otherwise known about. I read a note about not using the cig lighter plug for any 12v accessories, only a cig lighter. I read a lot of posts here after searching, and see it's mostly due to a lower rating on the outlet, and a more shallow cavity.
I'm kind of surprised there is even a cig lighter int he first place. I'll certainly never use it. Can it easily be replaced with a regular power outlet? Or can I safely use it as a 12v accessory plug, as long as I'm not overloading it (would be just for cell phone charging, as the truck has Navigation).
I couldn't find much on later model Expy's on removing the plug and swapping out.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks!
Anyway, I'm one of those guys that flips through the owners manual to see if there's any cool things I might have not otherwise known about. I read a note about not using the cig lighter plug for any 12v accessories, only a cig lighter. I read a lot of posts here after searching, and see it's mostly due to a lower rating on the outlet, and a more shallow cavity.
I'm kind of surprised there is even a cig lighter int he first place. I'll certainly never use it. Can it easily be replaced with a regular power outlet? Or can I safely use it as a 12v accessory plug, as long as I'm not overloading it (would be just for cell phone charging, as the truck has Navigation).
I couldn't find much on later model Expy's on removing the plug and swapping out.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks!
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If you're just using it for a charger, then don't worry about it. If you were to use it for something that draws more, like an inverter, then you might want to change it. All of that aside, I think they put that in the manual just to cover their asses. The lighter is made from metals due to the lighter heat, while a power outlet is only plastic.
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