DIY: Install A USB Charger In A Hunting Buggy

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On most hunts, I’m happy not to even have a phone as I think it distracts me and take me out of the moment.

BUT, I also use my hunting buggy for getting the kids out at the property or at home and inevitably I find need for a USB charger, be it for the phone or a GoPro.

The instructions below describe how I recently added a USB charger to the hunting buggy.

Materials Needed

• 12V USB Outlet
• 14ga Automotive Wire (red and black)
• Female Disconnect Terminals
• Spade Terminals

Step 1: Disconnect Power

Before you do any electrical work, put your cart in Tow and disconnect the negative side of the battery.

Step 2: Drill A Hole In the Console

Unscrew the plastic console and drill a 1″ hole.

Step 3: Install the USB into the Console

Insert the USB adapter into the console and screw on the back screw to secure.

Step 4: Attach Female Disconnects

Connect a female disconnect to a long length of red and black (or some other color) 14 gauge, automotive wire.

Step 5: Fish Wire Up to USB

Fish the newly attached female disconnects up to the console. I prefer to fish the wire through the existing wire protector and zip tie as needed. Attach the disconnects to the positive and negative side of the USB.

Step 6: Fish Wire To the Fuse Box

Assuming you have an integrated fuse box (which is a good idea if you don’t), fish the wire to the fuse box.

Step 7: Attach Spade Connectors

Cut the wire leaving you enough slack to reach the fuse box and attach spade connectors to the positive and negative end. I typically use some ring connectors and cut them to make spade connectors.

Step 8: Connect the Spade Connectors to the Fuse Box

Connect the negative wire to the fuse bus bar. Connect the positive space to an open fuse point. Insert a 10amp fuse.

Step 9: Reconnect Power

Reconnect the negative battery cable and move the cart from Tow to Run.

Step 10: Test It Out!

Turn on the cart and make sure you have power coming to the USB. Enjoy!