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Dash Rail with USB C ports

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In the attached Video the small detail I learned and wanted was power near a mount for a radar detector, go pro or Dashcam.

it looks as though there are at least two outboard usb C ports in the Dash accessory rail groove just under the rail at the 10:14 mark in the video.


its Mach e vlog at CES looking at Scout if that link doesn’t work.

I was hoping usb C ports would be up high at the rearview mirror housing for dashcams and radar, etc.

Hopefully, Scout Dashcams will be better than aftermarket with front dual Telephoto / wide angle views, sound on/ off, HDR with night vision, etc but aftermarket is more nimble up to now.

Cheers!
 
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Yes, if you are going to put the rail then access to the power should be obvious. My 23 Bronco Big Bend was a Mid package so it had some nice stuff but not the power outlet on top the dash. But Ford did make the Bronco easily modifiable and a third party designed a replace for the center dash mount that included power, sure I had to fool around with the dash and placed to plug it in, but it was all plug and play. Now I can rest my Pixel 10XL Pros in the mag holders to let them charge. I also agree that today just stick with usb c, if you have an usb A you can easily get an adapter from Amazon, etc.
 
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notmanrv said:
Yes, if you are going to put the rail then access to the power should be obvious. My 23 Bronco Big Bend was a Mid package so it had some nice stuff but not the power outlet on top the dash. But Ford did make the Bronco easily modifiable and a third party designed a replace for the center dash mount that included power, sure I had to fool around with the dash and placed to plug it in, but it was all plug and play. Now I can rest my Pixel 10XL Pros in the mag holders to let them charge. I also agree that today just stick with usb c, if you have an usb A you can easily get an adapter from Amazon, etc.
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Plus it just looks amazing. One of the pictures my husband took in Chicago.

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notmanrv said:
Yes, if you are going to put the rail then access to the power should be obvious. My 23 Bronco Big Bend was a Mid package so it had some nice stuff but not the power outlet on top the dash. But Ford did make the Bronco easily modifiable and a third party designed a replace for the center dash mount that included power, sure I had to fool around with the dash and placed to plug it in, but it was all plug and play. Now I can rest my Pixel 10XL Pros in the mag holders to let them charge. I also agree that today just stick with usb c, if you have an usb A you can easily get an adapter from Amazon, etc.
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I’m 99% sure I saw a USB connector under tail but it never shows up in photos
 
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J Alynn said:
I’m 99% sure I saw a USB connector under tail but it never shows up in photos
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I think CP1 put up a picture of the USB Cs under it. because we were all asking about it.

CP1@scoutmotors

Post in thread 'Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers'

THil08 said:
50/50 it makes it to production? Right
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Why would you have an accessory rail with no power up there? I can't answer for production, but this area has gotten a lot of attention lately.

Here is the only pic of the accessory rail I have in the Terra. Hidden in the darkness???? Maybe.

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THil08 said:
I think CP1 put up a picture of the USB Cs under it. because we were all asking about it.

CP1@scoutmotors

Post in thread 'Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers'

THil08 said:
50/50 it makes it to production? Right
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Why would you have an accessory rail with no power up there? I can't answer for production, but this area has gotten a lot of attention lately.

Here is the only pic of the accessory rail I have in the Terra. Hidden in the darkness???? Maybe.

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I think I may have snapped a pic. I’ll check later
 
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R1TVT said:
There is literally nothing more annoying to me than anything tethered, corded or hanging in my line of sight. Clear dash or bust for me! LOL.
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AMEN!

When I installed a dash cam in my Crosstrek it was 100% contingent on being able to hide the wire.

The subaru is nice because it has USB ports hidden behind the eyesight, so you can achieve something like this (not my picture), no wires and it's behind the rear view so you don't even notice its there.


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robothero said:
AMEN!

When I installed a dash cam in my Crosstrek it was 100% contingent on being able to hide the wire.

The subaru is nice because it has USB ports hidden behind the eyesight, so you can achieve something like this (not my picture), no wires and it's behind the rear view so you don't even notice its there.


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Now the only issue will be what to do with the excess cord since it looks like a whole whopping 4” of distance 😀
 
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