Re: Packard Compass

Posted by BH On 2007/7/8 9:08:31

Joel -

Just get a 12V accessory power outlet. I got one from RadioShack for a little over $5 many years ago, but you'll find 'em in the automotive dept. at mass-market retailers or just about any parts stores - gotta be less than $10 these days.

Mount the outlet discreetly up under the dash (some even come with peel-n-stick foam tape), but wire it so the socket is only hot when the ignition is in the "run" position (should be a circuit tap like that available at the fuse block).

Even when you don't need GPS, this outlet will come in handy for recharging you cell phone, keeping your coffee warm, etc.