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Gilsson Bare Wire Power Cable

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Average rating: (3.9 based on 18 ratings).
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Recommendation: 88% of our reviewers recommend this item.
 
 
 


Cornelius
Calgary, AB
November 18, 2009
 
GOOD CABLE

I used this cable to connect my GPS to the accessory outlet on my BMW motorcycle, using a BMW accessory plug installed on the bare end of the cable.

It works great, I had to shorten the bare wire end quite a bit, however the other end - from fuse to mini USB - cannot be trimmed, which is unfortunate for me as that portion is a bit too long for my purpose.

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

4 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Bob "Preacher"
Kinston,NC
November 4, 2009
 
GREAT CABLE

perfect companion for my ram motorcycle mount. installed quickly and easily, and has worked perfectly. Thanks, Bob

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

13 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Snowblind MXZ600SDI
Upstate, NY
October 21, 2009
 
HARD WIRE YOUR GPS TO YOUR SNOWMOBILE

After searching forum after forum about the best method of use for my Nuvi 500 GPS, it seems to be hard wiring it your snowmobile's electrical system so the backlight, hopefully, maintains just a tad of heat to keep it operating properly and not relying on a cold soaked battery/display. This power cable seems to be well made with a heavy outer casing that will help against abrasions to the inner wires. I found the outer casing easy to strip from the wires. I crimped two Ideal male connectors to plug right into my Skidoo REV's accessory plug. I have tried this on my Nuvi with the engine running in all rpm ranges. So far so good, GPS works perfectly.

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

10 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


scotthaz1
Cape Cod, MA
September 30, 2009
 
POWER WIRE

I got this because I wanted to keep my GPS charged up to full in case I let someone else take the lead they could mount the GPS on their bike. One downfall to it is when I plug it into the GPS without a full charge it steals the power from my antenna for my radio and I have to switch to CD

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

39 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Pfaltz1976
Kansas
September 29, 2009
 
GRAT CABLE

Installs in a few minutes

Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

21 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Matt
Mtl,Qc
September 29, 2009
 
GREAT FOR GARMIN NUVI

I used this on my Garmin 255W and the cable works great. It makes it a stealth install with no visible cables. The right length for my application and a very simple install while keeping my poer outlet free for other uses.

Great buy from GPScity. Super fast shipping & Great Service !

Pros: enough wire, visible led to indicate power.
Cons: transformer could be smaller.
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

24 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Patrick
Sacramento, CA
September 23, 2009
 
BILSSON BARE WIRE

I installed on an 09 XT250. I mounted it to the tail light as the head light killed the fuse. With the LED on when connected to the battery I did not want it to drain the battery between rides. Would like to have the box part be more water proof and a little smaller. Works good over all.

Pros: worked for my nuvi 500
Cons: wires are hard to separate for install
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

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Brad C.
Calgary, AB
August 26, 2009
 
WORKS AS ADVERTISED

I am using this cable with my Tom Tom GPS in my '99 Ford Explorer. It's hooked up to the "accessory" switch, so it turns off when key is turned off. Well made. The "box" is a bit bigger than my liking, but it's all hidden behind my dash anyhow.

A very simple way to hardwire your GPS. Quality seems top notch.

Pros: simple, good construction.
Cons: heavier gauge wire would be better.
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

25 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


2grumpy
Coeur d Alene, ID
August 19, 2009
 
GLISSON BARE WIRE POWER CABLE

Works just like it should. However the plastic transformer or whatever it is, isn't water proof and I am using it on a motorcycle.

Pros: works
Cons: the plastic transformer isn't water proof
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

36 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Steve
McLean, VA
August 14, 2009
 
WORKED WELL ON SUZUKI SV650

Worked great on my 2000 Suzuki SV650. Attached it to spare wires behind headlight which runs through key switch so only on when key is turned on. I did have to cut a small slot in my GPS mounting bracket because of the bend but not a big deal and the GPS is still very secure.

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

33 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Doug
Cloverdale, BC
August 10, 2009
 
A MUST HAVE FOR A CLEAN NUVI INSTALLATION

After seeing many GPS units mounted on motorcycles using bulky cigarette lighter cord, I wanted a cleaner looking solution. I found it with this product.

I routed the wire neatly into my headlight and tapped auxilliary power from there. No bulky mess of cable, no cigarette lighter plug, just one neatly routed wire to my Garmin Nuvi 260. I connected the black wire to ground, and the red wire to my running light circuit, so the GPS turns off when the key is off. Exactly what I wanted.

Pros: allows a super clean gps install on a motorcycle.
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

37 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


larry
white rock,bc
July 28, 2009
 
BARE WIRE POWER CABLE

difficult to separate wires for on/off switch installation

Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

38 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Angel
Cincinnati, OH
June 16, 2009
 
CABLE

Had to go shopping to buy a piece to attach the cable to the battery. Also, tricky to find a way to not have the wire continually hot. Can't use it till I consult with my genius friends.

Pros: compact and length of cable is adequate.
Cons: requires purchase of additional items to use.
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

50 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Chris
Brampton, ON
June 10, 2009
 
GREAT FOR MY NUVI

I use this on my Nuvi 255 and it's great! I can see how it would be backwards for an Oregon, but that's not even a recommended unit for this product. It looks like it's intended for automotive units.

Pros: lets me use my nuvi on my bike
Recommend: YES
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

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Dusty
Ca.
June 9, 2009
 
PLUG 180° WRONG

If the plug went down instead of up it would engage the mini USB socket fully. Wont work correctly on my Oregon 400T

Recommend: NO
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

66 votes.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No
 
 


Garry
Edmonton, AB
June 9, 2009
 
NO BACKLIGHT

This unit works, it allows you to use the GPS without a backlight, but therefore not ideal.

Recommend: NO
Tag: gilsson bare wire power cable review, bare wire power cable review

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