Dash USB Expansion (differences?)

[murrman]

I’m looking to purchase one of the usb expansion kits available on Amazon to add usb ports to my dash. It seems like there’s a handful of different brands selling them, but they all look pretty identical. IAG has one, but it’s about 3x the cost as others. It’s part of their I-Line which I know means they didn’t actually make the product. I’m wondering if there’s actually any difference between all of these options, or if they’re all rebranded copies of the same thing. I’m willing to pay more if it’s actually a better product, but not if I’m just paying for a name.

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[HeHateMe]

All the same... Go with @Mabett, awesome customer service if the need ever arises.

 

[murrman]

All the same... Go with @Mabett, awesome customer service if the need ever arises.

Thanks! Looks like Mabett’s version isn’t currently available on Amazon.

 

[HeHateMe]

Thanks! Looks like Mabett’s version isn’t currently available on Amazon.

Ah snap... Maybe they'll chime in to share availability updates..?

 

[Icetek]

I thought these would be the ticket but I just returned my 2nd unit today. I'll probably order another one for the price - maybe 3rd time lucky??? I really like the idea even though the Ford stock bit there is a lot sturdier - Still plastic but more solid. Not sure I would hang a tablet on an extended arm off the center post with this one but haven't tried so might work.

USB A worked on both but the USB C ports were dead. Another (of the only 8?) reviewers said the same thing: 2 bad 1 good. Not sure if the exact same part/source as someone else that sells something similar around here but these were a lot less... maybe that's why I am having the issue. But these have taught me how to get the center console off more confidently now...

 

[Jossman]

On my 2022 WT a 1/4 inch bolt seems to be a perfect fit for the dash accessory point. Anyone else have any info? Looking at mounting options for a GoPro 13.

 

[Mabett]

Thanks! Looks like Mabett’s version isn’t currently available on Amazon.

Sorry, ours is discontinued.

 

[Icetek]

On my 2022 WT a 1/4 inch bolt seems to be a perfect fit for the dash accessory point. Anyone else have any info? Looking at mounting options for a GoPro 13.

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Any 1/4-20 screws should work in the Ford Accessory Ready port there. I have a RAM 1/4-20 ball mount in the stock Ford one... I've mounted my GoPro to it teh Ford one and some of the expasion arms/brackets I've seen here and online should be able to mount a lot to it. The non-Ford mount I posted is not as robust as the Ford one and since I have not been able to get it to work have no Pros yet. I've ordered #3... maybe that one will work. But I don't have plans for a lot of items up there. I only wanted it for the cleaner cable free GoPro or similar. Not sure I will put my phone up there but might if I can get everything to work and like it.... TBD...

 

[Bronco1010]

I ordered one of these from amazon and plugged it in behind my console box in the 110 outlet. I have it attached to the side of my console box with heavy duty velcro. I can now charge everything and really fast.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZCR83BP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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