Garmin Quest Power

[steve18]

Just curious how others are providing power to the Quest from their ST's. I had the Garmin GPS V and was able to use a BMW type power cord, which I connected to my Powerlet, but it doesn't look like the Quest has this type of hookup.

Thanks for any info...

Steve

[altexst1300]

Be careful the input to the Quest is 5V@1A not 12V like the GPS V.

You can order the RAM Mount: http://www.gpscity.com/item-npi-garmin-quest-cradle/ramholga15.htm

Then unscrew the connector from the stock auto cradle and attach it to the RAM Mount

[George Radominski]

I mounted my Quest on the front brake master cylinder reservoir cover and connect it to the 12V “ignition on” from the Honda’s accessories harness. I used Garmin’s motorcycle mount for Quest with home machined aluminum bracket. Works great.

[crazykz]

Rammount now makes a powered mount for the Quest.

It's a little pricey but a clean solution:
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/qpac.htm

Don't know if you have to supply 12V or 5V to it. It doesn't say but they have good support so I would just call.

Curt

[Ken]

On the last trip I took, the Quest's internal battery kept it going for over 7 hours which was plenty for me. I'm worn out before it is...

[steve18]

Curt,
That setup is exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks!

Steve

Rammount now makes a powered mount for the Quest.

It's a little pricey but a clean solution:
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/qpac.htm

Don't know if you have to supply 12V or 5V to it. It doesn't say but they have good support so I would just call.

Curt

[steve18]

Will this Powerlet plug work with this Garmin Cradle? The Garmin Motorcycle cradle comes with bare wires and hopefully I can hook it up to the powerlet plug.

Thanks,
Steve

[crazykz]

Will this Powerlet plug work with this Garmin Cradle? The Garmin Motorcycle cradle comes with bare wires and hopefully I can hook it up to the powerlet plug.

Thanks,
Steve

I don't see why not. You might need some cable to run out of the powerlet instead of just the bare wires from the Garmin harness. If you're considering making the cable a permanent thing you could run those wires right off the quartet harness constant or switched power and skip the powerlet plug.

Curt

[steve18]

Thanks Curt for the info.
I am pretty bad when it comes to pretty involved wiring, so I was just trying to find the easiest way of connecting it to my Powerlet outlets.

Steve

[steve18]

Oh mighty wiring gurus...I received the cradle and Powerlet plug. I am sure it matters which one I attach the black wire and which one I attach the red wire. Only problem is no diagrams or instructions came with the Powerlet plug. I am attaching a picture, so if anyone could give me advice, it may help me from catching on fire...or at least blowing the fuse :D

Thanks,
Steve

[steve18]

I will do that tomorrow. I need to borrow one from my brother.

Thanks,
Steve

[Blrfl]

And, my commercially purchased powerlet-plug-to-Garmin 2610 power cable expects +12V to be on that center contact.

I don't know if this is a standard or not.

Yep, it is. Negative always goes on the ring and positive on the tip.

--Mark

[steve18]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it!

Steve

[ccryder]

FWIW:
http://www.gpscity.com/item-npi-quest-power-and-audio-cable/ramqpac1.htm
Has the QPAC for $54. I think I see one in my future.

Later
neil S.

[Andy Kirby]

It does, mine failed to work until I realised that the cables were the wrong way round :eek: and put them right.

It wasn't obvious, to me anyway which was the right way but it all came right in the end :rolleyes:

Andy