TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car Mount

[ajc312]

Been waiting a while for this to be released, and they finally have one color in stock (gray)! Just ordered, will circle back with initial impressions once it arrives. I drive a Ford Focus ST and plan to hardwire it with an add-a-fuse kit.

TYLT • VU • Wireless Charger

 

[Dvs1j]

On it. Been waiting and waiting. Hell even sent emails back in July asking about this...

 

[D._Manley]

Do these require hardwiring or is it an option to a plug-in?

 

[macawmatt]

Next year, if they do their fiasco of a Black Friday sale again, I might pick one up. I'm too cheap otherwise.

 

[ajc312]

Do these require hardwiring or is it an option to a plug-in?

Tough to nail down the details based on Tylt's site, but I believe they'll come with a cigarette lighter plug that I'll have to modify to hardwire.

 

[D._Manley]

Tough to nail down the details based on Tylt's site, but I believe they'll come with a cigarette lighter plug that I'll have to modify to hardwire.

Same here, clear as mud. I'd actually prefer the mobility a near, well designed lighter/option plug would offer.

 

[ajc312]

Just got this by e-mail, in case anyone finds it helpful:

"We have received limited quantities of the gray color to be followed by the other colors over the next few weeks."

 

[ajc312]

Same here, clear as mud. I'd actually prefer the mobility a near, well designed lighter/option plug would offer.

My guess is the "Extra USB port for charging 2 devices simultaneously" they're touting will be located on the lighter/accessory plug rather than on the cradle itself.

 

[ajc312]

EDIT:

I just received mine in the mail. The power solution is indeed a cigarette lighter/accessory plug.

 

[ajc312]

I'll be looking into hardwiring this over the weekend; has anyone else done this with the Vu Car yet?

 

[dungoyle]

EDIT:

I just received mine in the mail. The power solution is indeed a cigarette lighter/accessory plug.
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Yeesh. Could they have made that any bulkier? That things going to stick way out of the power adapter in the car. I'm not even sure I could get it to install in my own car due to power residing inside a recessed compartment with a top sliding door. And odd design choice from a company that designs such slick looking products.

 

[ajc312]

Pretty happy with how it turned out. I'll have to fine-tune positioning after I've driven a bit.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Pretty happy with how it turned out. I'll have to fine-tune positioning after I've driven a bit.

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Is that a Focus ST? Sharp interior.

 

[KA1OTE]

Can the power cord be disconnected from the unit?
I'm looking for a similar setup including hardwiring into my Ram truck, but I need the ability to unplug the unit to store it in the center console while tucking the cord out of sight.
I travel frequently and my truck is parked in long term parking for extended periods. It'd be best if I didn't have a flashy device holder openly announcing itself to possible thieves. I followed this exact procedure with my TomTom unit (hardwired) in my old Tahoe and it worked beautifully. Would love that for a Qi charger for my Turbo now.

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[ajc312]

Yes, see the picture of the charging cable earlier in this thread. Plugs into the bottom of the cradle, left-hand side.

 

[KA1OTE]

Yes, see the picture of the charging cable earlier in this thread. Plugs into the bottom of the cradle, left-hand side.

Aha. Yes I see that now. My apologies for being a doofus, lol
Thank you for the info and pictures! Now to figure out if this will work on my Ram truck windshield..

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