12 Volt Accessory Plug Splitting Question

[RTX Meirda]

Just a thought?

For my vehicle, I bought a "splitter" that takes one jack and turns it into two.

Could I use that on my Apex? I want to run a GPS and a heated visor?

 

[Bradford]

Can't see why not. I did the same thing to power 2 heated shields on a skidoo 2-up

Brad

 

[RTX Meirda]

Ya, just concerned about overloading the system?

 

[Bradford]

Ya, just concerned about overloading the system?

Heated shields and GPS's use minimal power. A Google search shows that a GPS draws about 0.15 ~ 0.2 amps and heated shileds draw between 1.2 and 1.45 amps. Worse case, your setup will draw under 2 amps. I assume you have a 3 amp accessory fuse. You'll be fine.

Brad

 

[RX-1MAN]

I power a GPS, heated shield and C.S.S. light from mine. No issues after 300 miles of riding.

 

[apltx08]

You might have to use a larger size fuse but otherwise I wouldn't worry it should be fine...

 

[aVenture]

Anytime.....
25000 km with heated shield on accessory hardness with no prob & 15000 km of it with helmet cam on top....
Some shield draw 1.25 amp and the max i have seen does 1.65; your good to go if your setup is else than MicheyMouse. You should have a 4 amp protection from factory.... plenty. It is always a good practice to carry a spare in the toolbox. For the others, they use the hammer job with a extention cord to the battery.

 

[Yamadooed]

I direct wired my accessory plug to the battery so I could just drop up to a 10amp fuse into it... Just make sure to turn all the accesory equipt off at the trail stops...

 

[Blue Dave]

The problem with most "splitters" is the same problem that the average automotive application plug has. Specifically that they are not designed to fit tightly enough to not vibrate and move upwards which breaks the electrical connection.

I have the Yamaha socket adapter for my electric shield which fits very tight and has never come loose. Others however have tried to use automotive application plugs which have vibrated loose.