can this be used while it is cahrging i.e., in a car while being used as a GPS device - do you need a 2 amp in car charger?
166963
Yes, you can use it. 2A charger would be good, but you can use a phone charger too. I, prsonally, use my Samsung phone in car charger and thst is rated only 1A.
593865
The cord is very kong, you leave it on your dash as it does not appear to be weather proof. As for the amp hour rating, who cares, its just enough to keep your battery from going dead when parked for a long period of time, unless of course you park indoors.
1998856
Do not buy it....will put your GPS in sync mode and you will not be able to drive while it is charging.
1047691
I honestly wouldn't. It would take a lot of the battery from the car. And/or not get enough to run the system properly which I'll cause shortages soon after or start to run hot because it's pushing itself harder. To go on the safe route go to a truck stop and get a car port that is a wall adapter. I would think you would be ok for the simple fact that it's a portable gaming device but at the same time. If I was meant for a car it would of came with a car charger. Good luck
1655798
thanks for your response.you are correct in "..that the only time your Garmin is able to operate normally is while unplugged from..".i can't operate the unit when it's plugged in.that's where my frustration came from.i doubt that i have a bad 12v adapter. but you might be right. let me replace the car's adapter with another one and i'll update this discussion.
95821
Barb,I use my Motorola Cellphone's AC adaptor to charge the GPS when I am at home. My booklet says 4 hours on Charging time.
533998
No. The charger would be damaged if your device needed 2 amps and the charger only provided 1 amp. The 2 amp rating means it could charge 2, 1 amp devices at the same time. I've used it many times without issue on a variety of devices.
242455
Only if you leave the device (GPS) connected. As long as you unplug the element you are charging when the bike will be shut off for more than a few minutes, you should be fine. I left my GPS plugged in overnight after a ride and murdered an otherwise good dry cell battery. I think some folks wire in an/off switch to save on plugging/ unplugging routine. Either way, you have to remember to disconnect the charger from the device when the motor is off for any extended period of time or it will drain the battery dry.
1866323
My GPS came with a cigarette lighter charger.I also bought a usb cable to attach to my computer for map updates and it will also charge it.
1043707
I don't have a gps unit, but it charges an iPad via the USB port and simultaneously charges my iphone in a charging cradle that's connected to the lighter adapter port. I would think it would charge your gps just fine. Hope this helps...
1387919
I have not had a chance to use the charger while riding with the GPS yet so cannot comment on the charger. In order to answer this we need more information. Are you calling the charger the GPS unit? Is the iphone 5s plugged into the same location as the gps for power? If both of these are trueand the iphone has no problems than it looks like the GPS or its charger are a problem. Is everything plugged into the unit properly? When it was wired in is it a good ground location?
937253
The power supply is not included with the charger, and it can use anything that can supply the necessary current via a USB port. Therefore, yes, you can purchase any USB power adapter that plugs into the car's cigarette lighter receptacle. I can imagine that you would want one that can output 2A of current.And as other people have mentioned, the device is likely to slide off the surface of the charging pad, as your car accelerates or brakes, so a car is probably not a very appropriate place to use a wireless charging pad that does not have a way to hold the device in position.
801122
There are many inexpensive chargers for USB devices available. All you need is the charging cable which should have come with the GPS. My GPS came with the charger. Generally the chargers are 5 volts with different current ratings. I would suggest one with at least a 1 amp output capacity.
972399
Yes you can, that's the purpose. I have an Mercedes Benz car and it only has 1 car plug so with this charger when travelling I can plug my Garmin and charge both iphones (me and my husband) at the same time, so it's 3 in one. How about that. Love it.
2072056
I have used it to charge my i5phone that's all I don't know about a GPS unit ok sorry
504158
I would guess that it depends on the vehicle. Some leave the power to those adapters active all the time. If your device stops charging once you have shut off your vehicle then it should be fine to leave it plugged in.
1655797
Rocky, yes, if your Garmin will not operate while plugged into the cars 12V port, then something is really haywire! No wonder you are frustrated. Hope everything works out well for you.