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« on: March 07, 2009, 04:40:26 PM »
Does anyone know of any store that would stock these? Or do I have to order them over the 'net? I'm looking for the two connector similar to the battery tender.
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2009, 04:46:43 PM »
I got them at http://www.wiringproducts.com/.  

If you really want to look local, maybe a good marina.  I think that kind of plug is most likely to show up on boat trailers.  Just a guess, though.
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2009, 05:14:51 PM »
Hardware and auto parts stores sell them 2-pin trailer hookups. They are usually not hard to find.
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2009, 05:19:50 PM »
Quote from: kurtw on March 07, 2009, 05:14:51 PM

Hardware and auto parts stores sell them 2-pin trailer hookups. They are usually not hard to find.


Yep. Radio Shack has 'em too.
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2009, 08:00:10 PM »
Quote from: Frantik1 on March 07, 2009, 05:19:50 PM



Yep. Radio Shack has 'em too.


Not AutoZone or my local Radio Shack. Looked/asked for them today. All I got from the sales help was a  Headscratch look. Sad
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2009, 09:18:04 PM »
Quote from: Max Wedge on March 07, 2009, 08:00:10 PM



Not AutoZone or my local Radio Shack. Looked/asked for them today. All I got from the sales help was a  Headscratch look. Sad


Here's the radio shack link to the quick connect (2-Conductor Automotive DC Accessory Cable)  connectors: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062212



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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2009, 04:18:55 AM »
Bass Pro Shops (or some other boating/fishing store) sometimes have a lot of electrical connectors and sockets (for boats). For my old bike, I got a couple of waterproof 12v sockets there. If there's one near you...
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2009, 09:11:37 AM »
Quote from: Max Wedge on March 07, 2009, 04:40:26 PM
I'm looking for the two connector similar to the battery tender.


Just go out and buy one that connects to the battery with the ring terminals at the other end. They're available at your local motorcycle dealer for well under $10.

I've never seen SAE connectors (the actual connector by itself) that you wire up yourself; they're usually molded and part of a wiring harness.

This is what I always buy...unplug the module and you have an SAE connector...
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2009, 10:58:18 AM »
Also check out RV stores.  I use the fused one like Global Rider shows for on the bike.  The ones that are just the plug and a foot of wire run $1-2 each.

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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2009, 01:19:49 PM »
Quote from: Max Wedge on March 07, 2009, 08:00:10 PM



Not AutoZone or my local Radio Shack. Looked/asked for them today. All I got from the sales help was a  Headscratch look. Sad



 Headscratch Hmmm, I have bought them at Radio Shack, and Advance Auto.  Advance is half the price of Radio Shack. Hard to believe AutoZone doesn't have them. Its a pretty common connector.
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2009, 03:01:49 PM »
Pep Boys, too.

Last time the kid behind the counter didn't know what I was talking about.  I found with the trailer wiring stuff.  Didn't have single pieces, so I just bought the package of two trailer light links, and cut one in half.  Soldered the wires to where I wanted them for my GPS.
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2009, 10:36:44 PM »
Couple bucks in the auto-electric / trailer hook-up area of your hardware store.

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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2009, 12:58:13 AM »
How about this type of connector with a cigarette lighter outlet on the other end, for an accesory in a tank bag, GPS, mp3 etc.....?

Anyone ?  Anyone?
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« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2009, 08:58:18 AM »
Quote from: Cookie1960 on March 09, 2009, 12:58:13 AM

How about this type of connector with a cigarette lighter outlet on the other end, for an accesory in a tank bag, GPS, mp3 etc.....?

Anyone ?  Anyone?


That is one of the things I was going make, as well as a harness for my GPS, and 12v air pump.
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2009, 02:36:29 PM »
  I've bought them at Wal Mart, Iron pony has them with the battery tender stuff with the loops, and fuse. I think they are 5 or six bucks.
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« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2009, 05:28:33 AM »
Quote from: Cookie1960 on March 09, 2009, 12:58:13 AM

How about this type of connector with a cigarette lighter outlet on the other end, for an accesory in a tank bag, GPS, mp3 etc.....?

Anyone ?  Anyone?


Wal-Mart, Autozone, Pep Boys, Advance Auto....you get the idea.

Bought a bunch of the SAE connectors at RS as well.
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« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2009, 03:56:35 PM »
Still no joy! Crazy Sad Trailer place- will order them. West Marine-never heard of them, why not cut down a 4 pin? Autozone- Headscratch Radio Shack, maybe on Thursday, but call first. NAPA -  Headscratch

Do they not sell these in the midwest!?!  Crazy WTF-this shouldn't be that hard.
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« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2009, 08:46:26 AM »
Found them! Finally! At Terminal Supply Company, which is right down the street from me. Six for $6.00. This place has everything, supplier for OEMs, and more. They sell online too, I believe.  Bigok
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« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2012, 07:17:38 AM »
Quote from: Max Wedge on March 07, 2009, 04:40:26 PM

Does anyone know of any store that would stock these? Or do I have to order them over the 'net? I'm looking for the two connector similar to the battery tender.


I got my battery and splitter connectors at: http://www.americancrossroaders.com



They have a really unique cell phone/GPS Adapter as well.
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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2012, 08:01:29 AM »
I had an exceptionally hard time finding any two-pin SAE connectors here in San DIego.  None of the big chain auto places had them (Pep Boys, Kragen/O'Reilly, Autozone, NAPA).  If they had SAE connectors at all they were the four or six pin versions.
None of the marine places I went to stocked them either (WEST Marine, Boat/US).

Not even Radio Shack carried them!  I was getting quite frustrated, so I figured I should ask somebody who might know.  The parts counter guy at the local BMW dealer asked "You mean like these?" and pointed to a display that had tons of the damned things...
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