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Multi-Port USB Charging for My Van Devices

A multi-port USB charger was among the electronics I bought for the van.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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Multi-Port USB Charging for My Van Devices

My purchase and Amazon option

A multi-port USB charger was among the electronics I bought for the van.

The featured Amazon option is Anker Six-Port Desktop Charger.

Where it fits my build

The build diary gave me a way to keep the project in sequence. In the interior-preparation entry I recorded the planned shower drain and water-tank openings before the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels.

The photographs here show the preceding floor-preparation work. They preserve the starting condition of the cargo area before the later interior stages.

The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.

My build notes

The useful part of keeping a photographic record is being able to return to an earlier stage. A bare floor, an exposed mounting point or a removed piece of trim can become much harder to see once the build moves on.

Pairing those photographs with written notes preserves the reason for the sequence, as well as the appearance of the work.

The photographs and written sequence together make earlier build decisions easier to revisit.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

The featured Anker combines USB charging connections in a desktop unit. PowerPort 6 uses a USB-A layout, while the Prime station provides another six-port arrangement with USB-C connections.

Anker PowerPort 6 USB Charger

Anker PowerPort 6 USB Charger

This desktop charger has six USB-A ports along one face. A mains lead supplies the shared charging enclosure.

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Anker Prime Six-Port Desktop Charger

Anker Prime Six-Port Desktop Charger

This desktop charger provides six USB charging ports. A separate power cable allows the charging unit to sit on a desk or shelf.

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Questions from my build

What stage do these photographs record?

They show my cargo-floor preparation before the interior build-out.

What did I plan before enclosing the interior?

My notes put the shower drain, water-tank openings and mounting access ahead of the framing and panels.

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