12v Power Outlets- Any Suggestions?

[docv]

Hey, thanks for all the great info, the photos *really* help too. I'm glad I asked because it hadn't occurred to me about the covers when not in use. I suppose I'll have to wait until I get my bike to figure out just which spot works best for me. At least now I've got an idea.

As far as water proofing, I hadn't thought about that. Are there any issues with using the outlets while it's raining?

What do you guys do about keeping your GPS or phones/mp3 players etc. dry, but useable while riding in the rain? I never really consider wether or not my GPS could handle it. Since it's made for use with a car, I don't know if it'd be up to the task.

Do they make some sort of all purpose, see-through water-tight pouch that can be used in a pinch? I've seen stuff like that for cameras before, but never looked into it for a bike. ...Or do I have to suck it up and buy some sort of all-weather GPS? ...That sounds expensive. ::)

[petenomad]

Here's an option. It may be more than you are looking to pay.
http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Aq...5/Default.aspx

[minst7877]

Just keep some zip lock bags handy and you can slide one over the unit and zip it on to keep the unit dry. The shield will do a really good job of protecting a outlet mounted directly behind it by blocking the rain from getting to it. My GPS resides in a ram mount when on the bike.

DC

[moloprintz]

I also use the Wally World Marine type.
But I tie wrap it to my handle bars between the risers.
I like to remove my windshield for clean up.

[Bull Durham]

Printz,

You know what, never thought of that when I mounted them on my windshield. Even though I don't remove my shield very often, I might need to think about moving them, or putting in a disconnect.

[coot]

Mine is a Wally world wired into accessory plug in headlight bucket. Stuff it inside fork covers when not in use and plastic tie to handle bars when needed.

[ponch]

This is the bomb as the kids say: http://www.powerlet.com/