Wagan Twin USB and 12V DC Cup Holder Power Adapter

by Wagan

Product Features

• Input voltage: DC 12V
• Two 12V DC outlets
• Two USB ports
• Fits most cup holders
• Battery level indicator light

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 8 inches ; 8.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00198GE8Y
• Item model number: EL2537
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,094 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The Wagan Twin USB and 12V DC Cup Holder Power Adapter expands your vehicle's accessory power options. It comes equipped with two 12V DC power outlets and two USB power ports. Simply connect it to your vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter and you'll be ready to power and charge a wide variety of electronic devices.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wagan Twin USB / DC Car Adapter - Great Value and Functionality, October 6, 2009

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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wagan Twin USB and 12V DC Cup Holder Power Adapter (Misc.)

The Wagan Twin USB/DC Cup Holder Adapter is a very good value. Considering that I paid the same price for a single USB car lighter adapter, this is a great value. It's conveniently shaped like a cup-holder, with the added benefits of 2 included DC adapters and 2 USB adapters. So far all 4 adapters work perfectly.

This adapter definitely sits lower in my cupholder than what I was expecting. It looks taller in the product picture, but expect it to be just above flush with your cup-holder. If your car has two different sized cupholders, one larger than the other, this unit is designed to fit in the smaller standard size. For me that is the cupholder further from the control panel and closer to my center arm-rest.

The unit has four LED indicator lights so you can judge how many devices can be charged with it. This "Battery Level Indicator" feature is a nice extra, with "HIGH," "MID," "12V" and "LOW" indicators.

The product package indicates this unit works with standard 12V and 24VDC accessories. Apparently there's a fuse inside the unit in the event you over-use it, though I haven't yet had the fuze go on me.

CONSIDERATIONS

There are a few shortcomings to the product, all of which I would consider minor. First of all, the lighter cable is relatively short. That's ok if you are plugging it into the DC outlet on your control panel. Many newer cars also have DC outlets within the arm-rest console storage area. I found that the cord was just barely long enough to reach down into my car's storage compartment and be plugged in. That means for some vehicles, like larger cars and SUVs, it might be too short. The deeper the storage compartment, the more likely you are to have trouble using that DC outlet to power this adapter.

The two DC adapters are very deep within the unit, almost too deep. For many DC powered car accessories with shorter plugs, it seems like it might be possible to push them in too far and lose electrical contact.

The other minor negative was that the USB adapters are not perfectly parallel. They are separated by metal but the USB pins are embedded in tabs made of some kind of composite material. You have to carefully insert USB cables because if you don't you risk damaging your connector or the adapter.

CONCLUSION

This is a good unit even if it isn't perfect. Considering the price and the fact that the product performs as advertised, I still recommend this over most others I have tried. It's worth it to have a few extra adapter plugs available to charge your accessories and electronics in your car.

Enjoy.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy way to get extra jacks in the car, January 21, 2009

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Vickie (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagan Twin USB and 12V DC Cup Holder Power Adapter (Misc.)

Our new Subaru Tribeca amazingly had no DC outlets anywhere on the dashboard, instead hiding them in the console. We needed access to the jacks for the handsfree cellphone speaker and occasionally the GPS. This device fits in one of the cupholders next to the console and the power wire with the plug slips inside the console. We've been using it every day for 3 months now with no problems.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great device, January 12, 2009

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Sais (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagan Twin USB and 12V DC Cup Holder Power Adapter (Misc.)

I really like this device. I have Sirius and a GPS so it gives me 2 sockets. The USB power sockets are good for powering or charging my cell phone.
Easy to use - stays where you put it in a cupholder - highly recommended.