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Adding USB in glove box
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billybovine
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USB power plug or a usb data plug extension from the front trunk?
carbonation
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This will get your usb signal back to the oven. Plug into the cable in the frunk, route accordingly.
This will get your usb signal back to the oven. Plug into the cable in the frunk, route accordingly.
Revalden
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Isn't there already a 12v plug in the frunk?
PMK
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Not quite sure I understand your reply. Billy Bovine asked if you were hoping to get simple power for charging devices at your to be installed USB port OR if the USB port you plan to install must supply charging capability AND data capability.
All the best with it, however you go forward.
PMK
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With that stated, you are only planning to use this new USB cord to keep the phones battery charged while the phone is in the glove box?
You have no plans to use the phone for music or other audio output into the Spyder.
As a suggestion for improved reliability and longevity, have you consider installing a USB powerport in the glovebox? That would allow more durable and heat resistant wiring to be utilized up to the glove box. Inside the glovebox a typical USB to device cord could be used and easily replaced if worn or damaged.
Just ideas, I am sure you know exactly what you are looking for.
Snakeyes
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bcraig - I also have a 2019 RTL. I recently installed a Tom Tom on top of the dash and fished the power cord through the slot that use to hold the safety card. I got the idea from posts here on installing GPS. I'll try to post a pic later. You are wanting to fish three wires and I'm not sure how this would work. I'm thinking drilling a hole doen through the glove box and fishing the wires from there would make for a cleaner install - I'm just not sure what is under the glove box - some tupperware removal should clear that up.
Good Luck and keep us posted - I might do the same thing:clap:
Good Luck and keep us posted - I might do the same thing:clap:
Snakeyes
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Could someone "please" fix my pics? The first one was taken regular (portrait) - I researched here on this site and learned that you need to have your iphone in the horizontal position with the home button to the right....... I did that ---- same result. So, plz fix my pix and give advice.
Thx
Thx
billybovine
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Does not need to be fixed. Anyone wishing to see the picture in the correct orientation. Click on the picture. New window will open and the picture will still be sideways. Click in the new window and the picture will go to full screen mode and the orientation will be correct.
Just a reminder. Take pictures with your phone in landscape mode. Just like a camera. So that the picture is wider than it is tall. When you crop a picture after it has been taken. Again make sure it is wider than tall.
Just a reminder. Take pictures with your phone in landscape mode. Just like a camera. So that the picture is wider than it is tall. When you crop a picture after it has been taken. Again make sure it is wider than tall.
Revalden
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The fuse blocks can be accessed without removing the whole frunk. 2 10mm bolts. There is a junction block from the battery( I attached a 10 gauge wire to it and up to a farkle fuse block under the left headlight area). And when the fuse block is loose there is a 1/2" x 3" slot that leads back to the area of the coolant reservoir that you can route wires up and thru the headlight area and to the handlebar area switches. To get the switches/ glove box off there are two 10mm bolts under there, way in, accessible one from each side, then the glove box can be pulled back and up. Remove the plastic rivet, and leave it out. I hope this helps. Have fun.
Revalden
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I don't know how hot it gets inside of the newer RTs but in the earlier RTs it gets HOT ENOUGH TO BOIL AN EGG. Are you sure you want to put an expensive phone in there to melt the circuit board? I fixed the problem on my RT-S by installing the Air Scoops that were originally designed for the 998 engines, it fits perfectly and now I can put a chocolate bar in there, except for on HOT Oklahoma Summer days with the sun shining directly on the Spydie, but cools down quickly once back on the road again.
bcraig
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Thanks for the info. I'll check the temp.
Flamewinger
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I routed a long Apple approved cable behind the headlight and up through the center windshield mount and I use a dash bracket with RAM mount to hold the phone. Keeps the phone in sight and cool with air flow. Much easier to get at than if it's in the frunk. Lamonster has a cable for this.
sgerksinwi
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Can you run it to the front of the dash.
Instead of bringing through the card slot.
Also did you hook it directly to the battery?
Thanks much for your time
Instead of bringing through the card slot.
Also did you hook it directly to the battery?
Thanks much for your time
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