Arkon GPS-NHWC Mini-USB Hard-Wire GPS Cable (Black)

by Arkon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002GU60CE
• Item model number: GPS-NHWC
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

Semi-permanent connection for your Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, or Mio (with MiniUSB connector) to your car, boat, airplane, RV, or ATV's power source or battery.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard Wire GPS Cable, November 27, 2011

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CvK - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arkon GPS-NHWC Mini-USB Hard-Wire GPS Cable (Black) (Electronics)

I hard wired several of these cables to my street and dirt bikes (BMW 800 GS, KTM 530, Husqvarna 310) for use with a Garmin Nuvi 550 and Oregon 450 T. They work well but prior units have failed. I traced the failure to breakage of the small internal wires due to shock and vibration. Riding aggressively off road creates quite a bit of shock and vibration. I suggest that if you use any of these small usb cable units on a motorcycle that prior to use, remove the box cover (2 small screws) and apply clear silicone sealant to the tiny wires and other internal pieces to secure them. Let dry, then reinstall the cover and you are ready to go. An added benefit to the silicone treatment is that it resists water which can also cause failure. Since going to this bit of extra effort i have had no problems and my GPS units work well. I would have rated 5 stars if the usb came pre-sealed and treated but then it probably would cost more. Overall these work great and the price is very reasonable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive hard wire charger, June 27, 2010

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Spaceteach - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Arkon GPS-NHWC Mini-USB Hard-Wire GPS Cable (Black) (Electronics)

Good solution for those who want to hard wire a charger (without using an accessory/cigarette lighter plug). I would have rated it 5 stars if the box that contains the circuitry had been a little smaller.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Garmin, October 28, 2011

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Angela Johnson (Klamath Falls, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arkon GPS-NHWC Mini-USB Hard-Wire GPS Cable (Black) (Electronics)

Requires a little bit of wire stripping and soldering, as should be expected with a hardwire install. Works great with a Garmin Nüvi 1490T. Unlike some vehicle power solutions, it doesn't send the Nüvi into USB mode. The toroid makes it a little difficult to snake the cable through your vehicle, but it's not too bad. It would be nice if the plug was a right-angle.