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Tripp Lite USB Car Charger, 3 Port USB Car Charger, 36W Max
U280-C03-36W-1B

Tripp Lite USB Car Charger, 3 Port USB Car Charger, 36W Max

A vehicle accessory outlet has to feed phones, handhelds and tablets without cluttering the console. We built this car charger to seat firmly in the dash socket and draw power for USB-A and USB-C lines at the same time. It stays put over rough roads.

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$8.99

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  • USB charger connects to your vehicle's power outlet
  • Prevents overheating and overcharging to shield devices from damage
  • Maximum charging output of 36W:18W USB-C/18W USB-A or 36W USB-A
  • Ideal for charging smartphones, tablets, e-readers and notebooks while traveling
What it does

How this one is built

Dash socket fit

Spring contacts on the sides grip the interior of the auxiliary power port. The barrel stays seated when you pull a cord free, so you are not resetting the plug at every stop.

Dual USB connections

Both USB-A and USB-C ports sit flush on the face. You can run a navigation phone off one side while a passenger charges a tablet on the other.

Heat and load regulation

Internal circuitry monitors current draw and temperature as devices fill their batteries. It backs off power delivery before heat builds up inside the small casing.

Console clearance

The body sits low against the power port. Cords angle out without blocking the cup holders or catching on the gear selector.

On the nameplate

These are the figures published for this unit. Where a number is missing here it was not printed on the listing, and we would rather leave the row out than fill it with a guess.

Specifications
Watts36 W
Amps3 A
Connectorusb
ColorBlack
Warranty2-year limited warranty
U280-C03-36W-1B$8.99