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    #2 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    I've had this for my IPod for about 6 mo's now, works well. I'm *assuming* you are looking for music playback on your iPhone. If not Griffn has some strictly charging stuff for like $14.00. One has a dual USB outlet off one 12V outlet
     
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    #3 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    the link
    [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-9559-AUTOPLTB-AutoPilot-iPod/dp/B000WKW6HS/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271689185&sr=1-27]Amazon.com: Griffin AutoPilot for iPod: Electronics[/ame]
     
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    #4 Nathan, Apr 19, 2010
    Not looking for music playback from the iPhone. The car already has the OEM iPod adapter and an 80GB iPod that lives in the glove box. This current need is only to charge the iPhone.
     
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    #5 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    that case their dual USB Charger should be the ticket
     
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    #6 Nathan, Apr 19, 2010
    I think there is a lack of understanding of my needs here.

    1. A unit that has the ability to plug two chargers into it. Something like this.

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    1 socket for the GPS and the other for the iPhone charger.

    2. Low profile iPhone charger.

    It took me forever to find the unit in #1 above. now that I found that I guess this is a moot thread now.
     
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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 19, 2010
    They have those (or a cable that does the same thing) at every local auto parts store and and Radio Shack and WallyWorld.

    I prefer the two-headed cable - much less obtrusive, can be stuffed into a smaller space.
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    You can also get nifty "power strips" that you can mount in the parcel shelf with multiple outlets

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    #8 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    maybe I am missing something. Single 12V to Dual 12V seems much bulkier than a single 12V to a dual USB.

    Oh well
     
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    #9 Nathan, Apr 19, 2010
    The Garmin is not USB where the iPhone is. Take the iPod out of the equation, it lives in the glovebox and is charged by the OEM iPod adapter.

    The iPhone lives in a Craven Speed mount to the left of the steering wheel, the Garmin is on a Craven Speed mount to the right of the steering wheel. Power source for both will be a 12v Cig lighter type thingie that is mounted in the Euro Parcel shelf.
     
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    #10 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    I'd be surprised if you could not charge your Garmin with a USB. Most i've seen have that small mini usb connection at the back of the unit and then there are options on how to feed (12V DC, USB, AC converter)

    Either way will work
     
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    #11 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 19, 2010
    Good point, Tim. Depends on the model of Garmin - some are mini USB right into the mount - others have a separate mini USB port that can be used for charging. You don't *have* to use the OEM garmin cord. I use a cheapo plug-in phone charger with mini USB on mine sometimes.
     
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    #12 Nathan, Apr 19, 2010
    You are correct. I had forgotten that one can use USB on the Garmin. Thanks for the reminder.

    At this stage of the game thats not gonna happen, everything is nicely tucked away behind the dash and there is time for that this week.
     
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    #13 TGS91, Apr 19, 2010
    What not going to pull the dash apart to change out the 12V for the USB? :cornut:

    (I did not catch that you had your Garmin basically hardwired)
     
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    #14 Nathan, Apr 19, 2010
    Mostly because it has been apart so many time that the next time will need to a be a serious operation to put in all new clips. Some are just barely there now. Something to do at the dealership with a parts counter handy, or the next MetroplexMINI DIY day.
     
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    #15 galoki, Apr 20, 2010
    My Tom Tom works that way...I routinely charge it off my computer at work with just a standard usb cable. no reason the Garmin will not. Assuming they are following USB standards for power.
     
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    #16 ScottinBend, Apr 20, 2010
    Nathan,

    I did the same thing for my car, the dual cig plug route from Radio Shack. They had one that had a long enough pigtail to get to the area under the steering wheel.