USB options

kpjax · October 22, 2020

So I got my 2020 2500 HD Custom on Monday. I guess I didn't realize some of the things in the one I drove LT didn't come in the custom alone. So I'm wondering if there's any way to add more USB ports for charging things. Not data linke to the radio. I would love something modular I could just plug in and piggy back off another power source vs cutting wires. My last alteration to a minivan cost me $400 because apparently that van monitors resistance and the brake light registered different resistance and killed the computer and it wouldn't run. so looking to avoid that.

kpjax · June 6, 2021

Wow, so nobody has thought about doing this. I still haven't done it. I've bought a couple of USB options on amazon and am getting ready to add them to the truck

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F9X56SH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

kpjax · June 6, 2021

Alright! 30 min and a T-Tap later. So the plan is to use the 110 outlet that my Custom 2500 doesn't have. (note the wires are there if you do want it) You just need to add an invert to the batter and wire it in. This is only for Power, not connecting a 2nd USB to your radio system.

So I pulled out the cigarette lighter & the panel for the 110 outlet.

I don't have a soldering iron, so I opted for a T-Tap

My plan was just to replace the spacer with the USB port I bought. However, the USB adapter I bought is wide enough but not tall enough. So I opted to use the spacer as a backplate. I used a hole saw just bigger in diameter than the USB port and drilled through it.

Shoved everything back inside to hide the wires.... err um cable management

And voila... USB ports for the copilot and I can still use my dash camera with the cigarette lighter. (that will be the next wiring project.

Koos du Preez · August 9, 2021

I also want to add 12V power to the rear center console.. Have you been able to do that yet?

JS202137 · January 2, 2023

Need two harnesses and the usb block. Very similar to what is needed for the console swap just less the console. I have been looking to do the same thing since I got my truck last spring. I hate the cables dangling from the front dash. I have a thread with what I’m 99% sure are the correct part numbers. I have yet to put it together.

Sonders · January 4, 2023

I've been itching to get power to the rear of console as well for my kids in the backseat. I'd be fine with either a 12v plug or usb; just want to get something back there.