Powerlet to power Roady XM radio?

[Deek]

I know there are adapters to use a male cigarette plug in a female BMW Powerlet socket. However, I'd like to install a Powerlet male plug onto the power cord on my Roady's power cable to make the installation a little neater. In other words, I'd like to cut off the male cigarette plug and substitute a Powerlet male plug. I think it would look a lot better and cost less than using a Powerlet-to-cigarette adaptor.

 

The Powerlet plug with screw terminals is HERE. Cost is $7.95.

 

The problem is I do not know if the CM Roady's male cigarette plug does anything to the 12vdc from the Powerlet. Anyone know? If that is the case, I will have to use a Powelet-to-cigarette socket adapt like the fourth one down for $19.95.

[Firefight911]

It won't work. Inside that cigarette plug is a step down transformer.

 

I opened mine up, transferred the guts to a Radio Shack job box and then hard wired it in to the fuse block.

 

 

 

[Deek]

Thanks. I was afraid of that! Guess I'll go with the Powerlet to cigarette adapter to start. Later I will use your excellent solution or one of the commercial ones to permanently wire it. Maybe over the winter.........................

[beemerFROG]

Hey Phil, thanks for the photos. Do you have a closeup of what wire connects where for the hardwire? It looks like yours is covered up with tape and I plan on doing the same thing. I am also hoping it will reduce some engine noise I'm getting. Thanks.

[bobbybob]

I know there are adapters to use a male cigarette plug in a female BMW Powerlet socket. However, I'd like to install a Powerlet male plug onto the power cord on my Roady's power cable to make the installation a little neater. In other words, I'd like to cut off the male cigarette plug and substitute a Powerlet male plug. I think it would look a lot better and cost less than using a Powerlet-to-cigarette adaptor.

 

The Powerlet plug with screw terminals is HERE. Cost is $7.95.

 

The problem is I do not know if the CM Roady's male cigarette plug does anything to the 12vdc from the Powerlet. Anyone know? If that is the case, I will have to use a Powelet-to-cigarette socket adapt like the fourth one down for $19.95.

 

If you are going to run the Roady directly off the accessory socket, without benefit of a relay, then read my other post re. this--->> http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=33222&Number=357014#Post357014

 

You may not have the same issues but if you do, at least you'll know whats happening.

[DavidEBSmith]

Don't know which Roady you have (original, 2 or XT, it makes a difference), but www.myradiostore.com has hardwired power adapters for the Roady for under $20. Attach one of those to a Powerlet plug and you don't have to mess around with a cigarette lighter adapter coming loose or trying to remove the guts from the stock adapter.

[Deek]

Thanks for that suggestion if I have problems. I'd never in a million years think the small draw would cause any problems. Sometimes I think BMW does the ODDEST things...........

[Deek]

.......www.myradiostore.com has hardwired power adapters for the Roady for under $20. .........

 

Thanks I ended up getting a two cigarette outlet from one PowerLet socket adaptor. I figured there will be other things I want to power, like a phone charger, maybe a second GPS, etc, etc. Not the neatest install plan, but it ought to work okay. I go the adapter today and plan to get the XM installed this coming week.

[bobbybob]

Deek, if by any chance you DO experience the same Canbus issues that I did with the Roady power supply, pls. post it. I am curious if its in the Roady or if my canbus is overly sensitive