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Bob_Vaughn
Explorer
Oct 30, 2014

USB 120 volt outlet

Has any one replaced one of their 120 volt outlets with a usb 120 volt outlet? If so did you just go to lowes/home depot and get one there ? If so was there any issues replacing the one in the rv?
  • As usual, lowes Web site sucks. Here's a very similar outlet. Just make sure the usb ports are 2 amp.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121370906902

    The adapter for the 12v receptacles are great, but in our case, we wanted usb outlets for the ac receptacles on each side of the bed. These were a much better option.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Just keep in mind the RV OUTLETs are different than household outlets and you may run into a remove and replace problem. These RV TYPE 120VAC Receptacles are wired in daisy chain fashion and usually do not have any slack in wiring for you to tap into.

    I would look for the 120VAC extension cord idea that had USB ports on them... Or better yet get one of those 12VDC USB PORT adapters and plug it into the Antenna WALL PLATE 12VDC receptacle. Those have two USB ports on them...

    Roy Ken
  • Unit505 wrote:
    I have installed two. Got them at lowes. The ones that I installed just plugged into the existing outlets. I don't like them so much since they have the retaining screw that is meant to secure them to the outlet, but the TT outlets do not have removable cover plates. So far though, they've worked well and been solid just being plugged into the outlets.

    Word of caution, for best results, make sure the usb outlets are 2 amp. 2 amp usb power has become the standard and work so much better than the various lesser amperage available. I purchased one that took all night to charge my phone. Upon reading the fine print on the back of the outlet, it was only 800mah . With the the 2a, I'm able to charge and use my phone and have it fully charged in about an hour.

    Not that expensive....I paid $18 each at lowes, but found them for $10 each at Fred's dollar stores and they are 2a.


    Could you provide a link to the model you are using?
  • I have installed two. Got them at lowes. The ones that I installed just plugged into the existing outlets. I don't like them so much since they have the retaining screw that is meant to secure them to the outlet, but the TT outlets do not have removable cover plates. So far though, they've worked well and been solid just being plugged into the outlets.

    Word of caution, for best results, make sure the usb outlets are 2 amp. 2 amp usb power has become the standard and work so much better than the various lesser amperage available. I purchased one that took all night to charge my phone. Upon reading the fine print on the back of the outlet, it was only 800mah . With the the 2a, I'm able to charge and use my phone and have it fully charged in about an hour.

    Not that expensive....I paid $18 each at lowes, but found them for $10 each at Fred's dollar stores and they are 2a.
  • Neat but expensive idea for home. But with the lack of conventional outlets in the typical RV I see that as a major negative. Heck, we have a large power strip for all our gadgets and phone now.

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