Unfortunately, car makers have discovered that they can use any type and size of fuse they want. I thought the plastic slip-in was a big improvement over the old, round glass fuses. Unfortunately, there are about six (maybe more) different kinds of plastic fuses. The ones in the 2015 Fit are called Low Profile Mini Fuses. I found a pack of 100 on Amazon for $6.69. One tip-off to the type is the 7.5 amp size. I think the L-P mini is the only one with that rating fuse.

 

Can't remember the last time I had to replace a fuse in a car. Probably 1983 or something like that. It wss probably one of these: .

 

I still have an assortment of ceramic fuses for my vintage Volkswagens… (c:

Last time I had to replace a fuse was in our former '06 Town & Country. The switched power port simply was underrated and would blow any time we tried to do more than charge a phone.

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That's when they are supposed to blow. The alternative leads to flames.

 

Any idea what the LARGE fuses (in the fuse box under the hood) are?

 

Problem is, you can't crockpot cook on a long road trip! We finally figured out the non-switched power port could run an inverter without blowing the fuse so we could charge a laptop or cook lunch that way.

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The wiring diagram I have shows a 100A fuse that supplies the under-dash fuse panel, plus a 70A and 80A that feed the under-hood main fuse/relay box.

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I go one better, Got a samlex 2k watt sine inverter that runs off the 12V power off my 7 way trailer hitch. Great way to keep the laptop charged on road trips, and pretty much any other accessory. 40A from the battery is roughly 400 watts. Thats PLENTY for most road trip needs.