How do I setup my '15 RDX to use / charge a laptop
#1
How do I setup my '15 RDX to use / charge a laptop
I do a lot of traveling in my 2015 RDX w/Tech and I would like to get a stand (any suggestions??) to hold my laptop and to also set up my RDX so that it charges my laptop. Is this feasible?
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OG60
#2
yes, feasible, easiest way is to buy a power converter...but I would also look online to see if there are laptop chargers with the cigarette lighter adaptor..mind you, it will be very challenging to find one with the same output spec (charging) specs as the 110 Volt charger for it as well as the plug that goes into the laptop....the specs need to be pretty close (volts and amps) as you dont want to overcharge the battery.
Last edited by Skidoor; 11-09-2017 at 04:55 PM.
#4
Just don't leave your laptop out in plain sight when you park the car.
#5
Just a thought... less expensive power inverters usually have a modified sine wave output, meaning that it's rough on batteries and fan motors that have been charged/run with one.
The more expensive pure sine wave output inverter is a friendlier option. Amazon.com has a few to choose from.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is my understanding.
The more expensive pure sine wave output inverter is a friendlier option. Amazon.com has a few to choose from.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is my understanding.
#6
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I would think that the sine wave purity,is not a great factor, since You are converting back to 12v dc,with the ac adaptor. Most computer ac adaptors will run 100-240v ac at 50 or 60HZ.They are switch mode power supplies that create a square wave duty cycle.So the 12 volts is clean and stable.
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