This is just a minor annoyance, but my '97 has the Euro standard Size B 12V receptacle, and like a lot of folks I like to plug in accessories which are the smaller US standard Size A. I used to have a plastic sleeve that was made to slide onto the Size A plugs to increase the diameter and take up the slack in the Size B receptacle, but that long since disappeared and people look at me sideways when I try to find a replacement. I am tired of shimming the receptacle with wads of paper to get a consistent connection, and was wondering if anybody had retrofitted a size A receptacle in their truck? Did it require modification? Where'd you get it? I was wondering if Rover may have abandoned the Size B standard in their 12V receptacles for one of their later models that might slip right into my Discovery?

 

Is it that no one has an answer or no one has any interest? I thought some of you guys might have an issue using your GPS. Satellite Radio, Phone Charger, etc. If there is any interest, I'll post the fix I come up with. If not, I'll take my ball and go home.

 

Its only been one day give it time.

 

2x on don't give up yet.....somebody out there has a solution fo us. I'm just wondering....because I dont know......what do the other european car manufacturers use for this outlet ?

 

i didn't even look at the page but does this help? http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SilverSocket.html

Edit: Nevermind I looked totally different.

 

Here is what I did. I bought a 3 outlet adapter from wal-mart. I took and clipped off the cigarette lighter end and cut the wires running to the cigarette lighter on the truck. I wired them together to give permanent power to the 3 lighter adapter. Voila. I now have three ports and they are the correct size. I then just mounted it on the side of my center console on the passenger side. It only sticks out about an inch. I would show you pics but I have no camera and I am in the middle of a move. But you get the idea. It is pretty straightforward. The trucks lighter is still there it is just non-functional so no hole there either. Hope this helps.

 

It's not Mc Donalds, we're not here 24/7 to serve you. Call 1-800-who-cares. Leave the ball, just go home.

 

My cell phone charger works fine. My GPS plugs in to my laptop, and my laptop adapter I just spread the ground clip a little so it's a snug fit.

 

If you can't modify it or wrap it with fine wire or something to build up the diameter. try someplace like Radio Shack. I would think they might be able to help you.

 

What's your problem? Who died and made you Queen? If you have nothing of value to contribute, do us all a favor and don't bother saying anything. My post was simply a way of saying I was surprised no one else had noticed this in their trucks in a tongue-in-cheek tone, but you felt compelled to make snide juvenile comments.

Thanks to those of you who contributed helpful responses.