| Add-on accessories for your car will make your | | | | stores nearest you that stock this charger, about |
| ride more enjoyable. A power cord from your cell | | | | $15. |
| phone to the cigarette lighter socket will keep | | | | - Phoenix Vehicle Power Adapter for Samsung |
| your phone running without draining its battery. An | | | | Phones, has coiled cord that plugs into cigarette |
| iceless cooler will conveniently keep a drink cold. A | | | | lighter socket, 3.5-mm plug, for many Samsung |
| heated mug will keep coffee hot as long as the | | | | phones, for about $25. |
| car is running. Add-on accessories add enjoyment | | | | - Generic Car Charger for Nokia N91, N90, N80, |
| to your ride. Below is information and comments | | | | 770, 7370, 6282, 6265i, 6165i, 6155i, 6126, 6103, |
| about five types of accessories. To locate the | | | | 6102i, 6102, 6101, 3155i. Available for about $5. |
| items online, use the link to Leisure ideas at the | | | | Power inverter - Plugs into the cigarette lighter |
| end of this article. | | | | socket, clips to battery, or wire it in. The vehicle's |
| 12-volt heated mug - A mug with a plug for | | | | 12-volts dc is changed to 120-volts ac to power |
| getting power from the cigarette lighter socket. It | | | | things like laptop computers, coffee makers, cell |
| keeps a liquid such as coffee hot for as long as | | | | phones, camcorder battery chargers and other |
| the vehicle is running. Some models have a | | | | small appliances. Don't go bigger than 400 watts |
| thermostat to set the temperature. | | | | unless you want to go directly to the battery |
| Example models: | | | | with heavy wire. Even then, high power devices |
| - Wagan Tech Heated Travel Mug, removeable | | | | will drain your battery quickly and could fry the |
| cord plugs into cigarette lighter socket, 16-ounce | | | | alternator if the engine is running.example models: |
| capacity, double wall vacuum insulation to keep | | | | - Xantrex X Power Mobile Plug 75, only 75 watts, |
| drinks hot up to an hour after you unplug, mug | | | | very light duty, for about $30 online. |
| fits cup holders, available for about $30. | | | | - Whistler 400-watt Power Inverter with Circuit |
| - New VR3 Stainless Steel Heated Insulated | | | | Pro, will run TV/DVD combos, laptops, cooling |
| Travel Mug Cup, plugs into cigarette lighter socket, | | | | fans, $30 plus shipping. |
| 14-ounce capacity, base sized to fit cup holder, | | | | - Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-Watt |
| about $10 plus shipping. | | | | Inverter #851-0400, 400 watts for 5-minutes, |
| - Bell & Howell Hot N' Go Heated Car Mug, | | | | 600-watts surge for easy startups, and |
| heats to 145 degrees F in 30 minutes, 16-ounce | | | | 300-watts continuous power, plugs into car |
| capacity, priced about $18. | | | | cigarette lighter, automatic shutdown mechanism |
| - JLR Gear Smart Mug, set the temperature you | | | | protects against overload, over-temperature and |
| want, has ready light, 16-ounces, plugs into lighter | | | | low battery conditions, two 3-prong grounded AC |
| socket, available online for about $20 plus shipping. | | | | outlets, and a DC outlet. Available online for about |
| Cooler/warmer - These give the choice of | | | | $30.mp3 player - Down load music or other audio |
| keeping food hot or cold. Can warm food and can | | | | content onto either the player's memory or a |
| cool. Some are sized to hold a can of soda or a | | | | separate flash drive. Hours of audio can be stored |
| mug of coffee, larger units might hold a six pack | | | | in a single memory device. Some content can be |
| or more. | | | | downloaded for free. Listen to the program any |
| Example models: | | | | time you choose.example models: |
| - Coleman 12-Volt 9-Can Console Cooler/Warmer, | | | | - VR3 MP3/WMA FM Modulator w/USB Port and |
| cools to 40° F and warms to 120° F, | | | | Audio, VRFM8BLN, plug a flash drive into its USB |
| 9-can capacity. Available online for about $60. | | | | port and use Play, Pause, Volume, Shuffle, and |
| - Vector® Thermoelectric Portable Food | | | | Track Selection controls to play MP3 and WMA |
| Cooler/Warmer Chests, cool to 40° below | | | | files, has a mini jack to use a mp3 player or other |
| outside temperature, warm to approximately | | | | audio source, has cigarette lighter plug, priced |
| 130° F, 9-foot cord plugs into lighter plug. | | | | about $35. |
| Two available, 6- and 12-can capacity, priced $75 | | | | - DLO TransCast FM Transmiter for MP3 Players, |
| and $85. | | | | 0092007, use to play audio from an MP3 player |
| - Koolatron 18-quart Food Cooler/Warmer, cools | | | | through a car's radio. Gets power from cigarette |
| to 40° F below ambient temperature or | | | | lighter jack or batteries, 3-foot cord for |
| warms to 125° F, detachable 10-ft. cord, | | | | connecting an audio source, compatible with MP3 |
| 3-amp draw, holds 23 12-ounce cans. Available for | | | | players, PSP, and iPod. Available from for about |
| about $110. | | | | $40 plus shipping. Radio shack will ship free to the |
| - ROADPRO 12-Volt Mini Cooler / Warmer, holds | | | | store nearest you. |
| 9 12-ounce cans, about $50. | | | | - USB Car MP3/WMA FM Modulator Player W |
| - 12-Volt 7-Liter Cooler/Warmer 12-Volt 7-Liter | | | | Audio Input, will accept a standard USB drive to |
| Cooler/Warmer, holds 9 12-ounce cans, about | | | | play MP3 files with car's FM radio, plugs in |
| $60. | | | | cigarette lighter jack, input jack for audio from |
| - Pyle - Automotive Travel Cooler/Warmer - | | | | CD, DVD or MP3 player. Available online for about |
| PLCOOL6, holds two 12-ounce bottles, 9-foot | | | | $25. |
| detachable cord, 12 volt/120 volt/220-volt, about | | | | - Belkin TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter, will |
| $40 online. | | | | except audio from a MP3 player's headphone jack |
| - Rubbermaid® Cooler/Warmer 289377 | | | | and transmit it to a car's radio to be played |
| 1.1-gallon capacity, holds 6 12-ounce cans, plugs | | | | through the car's existing speaker system, |
| into cigarette lighter socket, in warming mode, | | | | powered by batteries or through car's cigarette |
| warms to 120-degrees F., tie-down strap and | | | | lighter jack, available for about $24. |
| buckle strap for fastening to seat back. 7' long | | | | Other accessories that can be used to enhance |
| 12v cord. Available online for $80 plus shipping. | | | | your car include seat covers, floor mats, steering |
| Cell phone charger - Plugs into the cigarette lighter | | | | wheel covers, sun shades, head rest covers, litter |
| socket to power or charge your cell phone. | | | | bags, can and cup holders, inside/outside |
| Example models: | | | | thermometer, gps/map device, extra loud or |
| - Virgin Mobile Silver Dolphin Car Charger, for | | | | novelty sound horns. |
| Kyocera phones, plugs into car's power outlet and | | | | Items to keep in your car for repair, emergency, |
| charges phone in 2.5- to 3.5-hours, can locate the | | | | safety and miscellaneous - Jack, lug wrench, |
| stores nearest you where you can get this | | | | trouble light, flares, jumper cables, maps, cell |
| charger, about $15. | | | | phone and phone numbers, coolant for radiator, |
| - Phoenix Wireless Vehicle Power Adapter for | | | | drinking water, long storage food, empty |
| Samsung M300/M510, has coiled cord that plugs | | | | container for gasoline, various hand tools, gloves, |
| into cigarette lighter socket, about $25. | | | | coat, hat, blanket, rain poncho, and a first aid kit. |
| - Quick Cell 3900 Car Charger Nokia, web site lists | | | | |