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in-car chargers - compatible with USA cig lighters?

Savvy_Sue
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Apologies if the answer is already here or the question should be asked on one of the other bits of the board, BUT before I pack umpteen car chargers for phones etc, does anyone know if they will work in the cigarette lighter socket of a car hired in the USA?

TIA
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  • d123
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    yes, almost all car chargers are universal (I can only remember one Italian car having a non-standard lighter socket).
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  • steveo3002
    steveo3002 Posts: 2,731 Forumite
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    yeah should be fine...theres 2 sizes that are common , theyre both very close so one is just a big loose compared to the other
  • basill
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    Most of todays phones ipods etc can be charged from a USB socket.

    This gadget or similar might reduce the number the number of adaptors you need to carry, there are also mains powered USB sockets available for use indoors.

    I now travel with the one charger (came with a MP3 player)and the USB lead for each gameboy, phone ipod etc. Saves alot of weight and bulk compared to the proper chargers.

    B
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