--- product_id: 501974817 title: "T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection. 12 Volt DC for Car and Truck. Lightning, Solar Flare and Surge Protection. Fits into 12V Receptacle. Easy Installation." price: "R2514" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/501974817-t-r-a-p-emp-vehicle-protection-12-volt-dc store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 5,000W surge suppression Zero battery drain standby <1 picosecond response time T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection. 12 Volt DC for Car and Truck. Lightning, Solar Flare and Surge Protection. Fits into 12V Receptacle. Easy Installation. **Price:** R2514 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Don’t get caught powerless—trap the surge before it strikes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection. 12 Volt DC for Car and Truck. Lightning, Solar Flare and Surge Protection. Fits into 12V Receptacle. Easy Installation. - **How much does it cost?** R2514 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/501974817-t-r-a-p-emp-vehicle-protection-12-volt-dc) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Protect:** Effortless installation—just plug into your 12V auxiliary outlet and safeguard your ride in minutes. - • **Always On Guard:** Continues protecting your vehicle even when it’s off, without draining your battery or requiring maintenance. - • **Instant EMP Defense:** Activates in under 1 picosecond to neutralize damaging surges before they hit your vehicle’s electronics. - • **Powerful Surge Suppression:** Handles transient voltages up to 5,000 watts, shielding your vehicle from lightning, solar flares, and EMP events. - • **Modular Multi-Point Protection:** Maximize defense by installing multiple units across auxiliary outlets for layered EMP resilience. ## Overview The T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection device is a compact, plug-and-play 12V surge suppressor designed to defend cars and trucks against EMPs, lightning, and solar flare-induced voltage spikes. With a lightning-fast response time of less than 1 picosecond and a 5,000-watt suppression capacity, it protects vehicle electronics without draining the battery. Made in the USA and easy to install, it offers peace of mind for professionals who demand reliable, always-on vehicle protection. ## Description Product description Multi Point Vehicle EMP Transient Voltage Suppression. T.R.A.P. - Transient Reducing Auxiliary Plug is a multi-purpose transient protection device. Each plug contains a 5,000-watt transient voltage suppression device with < 1 picosecond turn on time! The T.R.A.P is super easy to install – just plug into the 12-Volt auxiliary receptacle (aka cigarette lighter). T.R.A.P.-B contains the same 5,000-watt transient voltage suppression device in a form factor that can be easily connected across a vehicle’s battery terminals. High-saturation ferrites can also be installed on the battery wires to reduce high-frequency current transients. T.R.A.P.-AC contains a higher-voltage 5,000-watt transient voltage suppression device in a form factor that plugs into the three-prong AC receptacle of an inverter or portable Made in USA. Designed and produced domestically. Easy to Install. 10-15 minute install. Install and go. No maintenance, plug and forget. No Hassle Service is our priority Review: Best or waste - Since the chances are I will never be able to update this review because If an EMP hits there won't be a way to. I look at this as spending $60.00 for the hope it protects my vehicle if an EMP was to occure. I error on the side of this is either $60.00 that could save my life but if it doesn't atleast it was only $60.00. I recommend for the hope of peace of mind, but let's say I am not holding my breath. Review: Fits as it should - Fits in the cigarette lighter as it should. Have no idea if it does anything at all ## Features - Easy Installation- It is extremely easy to install by simply plugging it into the 12-Volt auxiliary receptacle (cigarette lighter). - The T.R.A.P. is extremely effective against an EMP! The danger to vehicles from an EMP is the high voltage that is introduced on the cables from E1 and E2. Those transient voltages are extremely brief in time (from nanoseconds to microseconds) and can therefore be suppressed using small devices. - The T.R.A.P. has a turn-on time of < 1 picosecond, and can suppress up to 5,000 Watts. This means your T.R.A.P. will respond quickly to the EMP, preventing your vehicle from damage. - Continues to protect when the vehicle is unpowered- The T.R.A.P. continues to act as a high-frequency energy sink even when the vehicle is unpowered. - The T.R.A.P. will not drain your battery while your vehicle is off. The T.R.A.P. draws essentially zero current except when there is a significant overvoltage. - Putting energy “traps” at multiple points in your vehicle does a better job shunting away the unwanted energy. Putting a T.R.A.P. in each auxiliary power outlet will provide even more protection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BLCTJMJ4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #206,223 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #318 in Power Inverters | | Brand | Faraday Defense | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (115) | | Date First Available | November 3, 2022 | | Item Weight | 1 ounces | | Item model number | FD602 | | Manufacturer | Faraday Defense | | Manufacturer Part Number | FD602 | | Model | TRAP | | Product Dimensions | 3 x 1 x 1 inches | ## Images ![T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection. 12 Volt DC for Car and Truck. Lightning, Solar Flare and Surge Protection. Fits into 12V Receptacle. Easy Installation. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61snNatblTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would a magnetic reed switch do the same thing if a coil was placed next to it to convert the EMP into a magnet and short out the EMP?** A: Reed switches are useful to detect and react to strong magnetic fields from high currents, but they wouldn’t have the response time to protect from an EMP’s E1 or E2. Also, we looked into them for possible switching to protect from the E3 of an EMP or CME but didn’t find them to be good fits for that application either. **Q: Physical measure what kp level trips this device g 3 strong power systems: voltage corrections may be required, false alarms triggered on some?** A: There was no trip voltage given, but it will handle 5KVP surges in a few nanoseconds. The item is static sensitive and comes in a static protection bag... No voltage adjustments are possible... it's an all or nothing response and I'm not sure if it is possible to overwhelm the device with an exceptionally strong G3 event. **Q: GPS blocked ?** A: This will only take care of transient energy that couples into the vehicle during an EMP. It is not designed to block RF signals. **Q: Will this protect my vehicle better than having it parked in a metal gabage can?** A: No. The most effective way to protect an item is with metal as that would protect from any transient energy coupling into the item in the first place. The TRAP is designed to 'soak up' the transient energy in the case it was not protected under metal. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best or waste *by W***G on August 6, 2023* Since the chances are I will never be able to update this review because If an EMP hits there won't be a way to. I look at this as spending $60.00 for the hope it protects my vehicle if an EMP was to occure. I error on the side of this is either $60.00 that could save my life but if it doesn't atleast it was only $60.00. I recommend for the hope of peace of mind, but let's say I am not holding my breath. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits as it should *by P***. on January 30, 2025* Fits in the cigarette lighter as it should. Have no idea if it does anything at all ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Doesn't fit well *by S***V on July 30, 2024* I purchased one for each of my vehicles. The center pin is not spring-attached and therefore does not allow the pin to be depressed to fit the socket well. The entire unit is barely fitting the socket and could easily bounce out. I installed these hoping they will still work when needed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Faraday Defense T.R.A.P. EMP Vehicle Protection. 12 Volt DC for Car and Truck. Lightning, Solar Flare and Surge Protection. Fits into 12V Receptacle. Easy Installation. - T.R.A.P.- AC- EMP Generator Protection. Inverter or Portable Generator Protection. 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