Cigarette Lighter Adapter to Power BMW Heated Vest

[bikefanatic]

 
 
 

 
 
I installed a second cigarette lighter power source on my FJ09 to power a 12V heated vest.  The BMW vest I bought uses the mini euro size plug in.
 
I think the pictured item that came with the vest is a Hella Din cigarette lighter adaptor male plug to coax female.
 
I need an adaptor so I can power it with my cigarette lighter power source and not have to run a battery lead.
 
 
I thought there would be a simple solution but I can't figure one out.
 
Anyone else had this problem or know a solution?

[jonno12345]

Something like these should work? Scroll down to 'cigarette to powerlet'
 
http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-cables/PWRCBL

[kmev]

I installed a Powerlet-brand socket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LB4ACSO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
I did not install it on the headlight nacelle - I fabricated a bracket that mounted the socket to the passenger peg mount in the same location as my old BMW K75S (which I think is an ideal location). Powerlets are far more secure than a cigarette-type socket. 
 
If you are using the factory wiring to connect the socket, it may not have enough amperage to power a heated vest. A direct lead to the battery would give you the most heat. 
 

 

[bikefanatic]

Awesome, thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!
 
 
 

[carey]

I installed a Powerlet-brand socket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LB4ACSO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  
I did not install it on the headlight nacelle - I fabricated a bracket that mounted the socket to the passenger peg mount in the same location as my old BMW K75S (which I think is an ideal location). Powerlets are far more secure than a cigarette-type socket. 
 
If you are using the factory wiring to connect the socket, it may not have enough amperage to power a heated vest. A direct lead to the battery would give you the most heat. 
 

I used thus socket to power my GPS.  The fuse on the OEM wiring harness won't power a heated vest/jacket.  For my Gerbing, I have a Gerbing coax cable direct to the battery.  When I'm not riding, I use a coax to SAE connector to connect to my Battery Tender.  Battery Tender cable will work with a Gerbing, but the voltage loss is more because of the smaller wire gauge.

[piotrek]

I installed a genuine Powertlet outlet into the LHS fairing for this same purpose. Direct wired to mains... fused of course. Also replaced the outlet on the console with a Powerlet type (eBay). Solid accessory connection.