-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Where are my Trunk & Frunk power supplies? What is needed to add them?
- Thread starter NoTyme
- Start date
Snowbelt Spyder
Well-known member
You have it, you just need to find it. The 2023 has two places you can grab 12v power. One is on the right hand side where BRP got power for the factory installed GPS. Lamonster has a power cable that you can use to plug into that and I believe there is a video. Called Plug and Play I think. Lamonster’s cable is nice because the connector goes right into the factory connector holder. And Yes, the polarity issue got fixed.
The second is on the left side of the battery, in the battery compartment, behind the front storage compartment wall. Removal of the battery makes it easier. It’s designed to power up a standard auto type accessory plug that goes into that hole with the rubber plug in it. But, you can tap into those and add whatever you like.
In the top case is a USB outlet.
Pic 1 is the GPS power wire with the Lamonster cable, pic 2 is the front accessory connectors.
The second is on the left side of the battery, in the battery compartment, behind the front storage compartment wall. Removal of the battery makes it easier. It’s designed to power up a standard auto type accessory plug that goes into that hole with the rubber plug in it. But, you can tap into those and add whatever you like.
In the top case is a USB outlet.
Pic 1 is the GPS power wire with the Lamonster cable, pic 2 is the front accessory connectors.
Attachments
Last edited:
pedalyurassoff
New member
Do you mean you want to add a 12-volt supply? Such as to make your stock battery larger? Or are you wanting to put in a 115-volt inverter? Either way, you should be able to plug one in, in the trunk - if you have a 12-volt lighter socket in there like mine does. I have not seen anything in the frunk to allow this.
Last edited by a moderator:
NoTyme
Member
If I understand correctly, the top case as you call it, is that the small box in front of the handlebars? I have read that does NOT charge a phone.
As for the GPS power that is also something I want to do... just didn't see the power cable on the web page.
I really want to add the ability to charge my phone somewhere... Trunk or Frunk, it doesn't matter but there is nothing in my trunk just a plug where there is a hole for something like a cigarette lighter plug.
Last edited by a moderator:
NoTyme
Member
Yes, for a GPS and another for phone charger.
Last edited by a moderator:
Snowbelt Spyder
Well-known member
Hey NoTyme. Sorry about the terminology confusion. When I say top case, it was referring to that big, storage case that sits on the top rear, behind the passenger. As shown in my signature photo. What you are probably calling the trunk.
So, let’s start over. Opening your top case (trunk) lid, look all the way to the front and up under the top lip area. Right above the storage area for the case removal tool. (Bend down and look up) You should have a little protruding plastic area. On the right is a light and on the left is a rubber dust cover. Yes, this whole thing faces downwards, oddly. Lift the dust cover and there’s your USB charging ports. Turn on the key, and the light comes on and the ports turn on. To my knowledge, this was standard equipment in every top case. For charging only. No data. You don’t have this? You do have the BRP OEM case, right? You’re under warranty. See pics.
Up front, the most convenient place to grab 12v switched power is on the right side accessory harness. Here is a video from Rick on how to access it and remove that last panel. I prefer Lamonster’s harness over his, though, because it’s a little neater and that female connector clips into the fixture that I showed you up above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99AJzb10Kas
https://www.lamonstergarage.com/gps-plug-n-play-harness-2020-can-am-spyder-rt/
So, let’s start over. Opening your top case (trunk) lid, look all the way to the front and up under the top lip area. Right above the storage area for the case removal tool. (Bend down and look up) You should have a little protruding plastic area. On the right is a light and on the left is a rubber dust cover. Yes, this whole thing faces downwards, oddly. Lift the dust cover and there’s your USB charging ports. Turn on the key, and the light comes on and the ports turn on. To my knowledge, this was standard equipment in every top case. For charging only. No data. You don’t have this? You do have the BRP OEM case, right? You’re under warranty. See pics.
Up front, the most convenient place to grab 12v switched power is on the right side accessory harness. Here is a video from Rick on how to access it and remove that last panel. I prefer Lamonster’s harness over his, though, because it’s a little neater and that female connector clips into the fixture that I showed you up above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99AJzb10Kas
https://www.lamonstergarage.com/gps-plug-n-play-harness-2020-can-am-spyder-rt/
Attachments
Last edited:
WRCLVR
Member
So just to summarize the USB ports on the 2020+ - the rear trunk and the front frunk ports provide power charging only. The glove box unit USB port provides connectivity as well as some charging. According to the 2023 S2S manual (Oh yes, I know they are all the same crappy manuals. lol) if using the BRP Connect app (no comments here) you must pair the phone via Bluetooth AND with the USB port in the glove box...
Pretty sure that when the 2024 ACP finally gets fixed, it will require the BT/USB port glove box usage as well as the helmet pairing!
Pretty sure that when the 2024 ACP finally gets fixed, it will require the BT/USB port glove box usage as well as the helmet pairing!
Last edited by a moderator:
NoTyme
Member
Thank you, I would have never looked up in the trunk for this. Nice having a USB charger for the phone. Use the XM app, and plug in the phone to the USB charger and tunes that will never end... at least till I stop.
I will look again at LaMonster for the cable.
PJveetwin
Member
I installed a fuse panel under the left panel to power my GPS, 2 electric vest and a SAE plug for my battery charger. The GPS plug is tied off on the bars, with the other 3 stay under the seat till needed. I can still access the air filter and quick access to the fuse's if needed. My phone uses the USB port in the small glove box. All has been working fine for 20K miles
racoon
Well-known member
I have a Garmin Zumo XT mounted to the handle bars of my 2024 Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky using an Arkon MC25MMB handlebar mount.
I power it through the USB cable in the "glove box" in front of the handle bars.
I have the GPS paired via bluetooth with my iPhone and the Sena 3S Plus bluetooth headset installed in my helmet.
I put the iPhone in the top case and plug it into the USB port there for power.
The Arkon mount is the ring around the handlebars and the ball on top of it.
I power it through the USB cable in the "glove box" in front of the handle bars.
I have the GPS paired via bluetooth with my iPhone and the Sena 3S Plus bluetooth headset installed in my helmet.
I put the iPhone in the top case and plug it into the USB port there for power.
The Arkon mount is the ring around the handlebars and the ball on top of it.
This is a bit late, but I am a new/used 2022 Spyder RT Limited owner and came across this thread while researching the same problem. I also was unable to power my smart phone, a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, using the USB plug in the glove box and I also had to run a long cord from the trunk. Once I got home and after testing several different cords with no luck, I noticed something. The USB plug in my Spider's glove box is white, which means it is probably a generation 1 plug. It is known that there are occasional issues between the current generation 3 blue plugs and this original version, depending on the devices involved. I couldn't find any generation 1 cords to fit my phone, but when I tried a black generation 2 cord, it worked! Assuming you were using a newly purchased cord like I was, it is probably a generation 3 cord. I would suggest finding an older generation 2 or even generation 1 cord and giving it a try.
Similar threads
