12 Volt Outlets

Installed a 12V power outlet, NOT a cheap "12v outlet". Installed on 12Ga wire, fused to main coach power circuit breaker. Use it for 400W inverter to power computer, Printer, phone charger, Nook charger, and just about anything I need. It is on a 15A fuse.

Moved from Campgrounds to Technology Corner.

I use my cell phone as a GPS and keep it plugged into the 12V outlet on the dashboard when I'm on the road. Like others have said, the standard car charger accessory cord will fit in most cases.

And since this is located in the parks forum I will respond in this manner: when we visit national parks we use our 12-volt plug for charging phones and running our nifty fan.

I added several throughout the RV

Small walmart fans in summer
Inverter for laptop
Carryout satellite operation
Tire pressure monitor
Charging phones
GPS

simple274 wrote:
I guess I have never bought any 12v appliances before

Don't! They suck. Use the socket for stuff you would normally charge in your car/truck. Maybe a small inverter (definitely under 300 watts)

I use mine for fans. On those days it's not too hot and you just need some air flow. Modified a couple O2Cool fans.

simple274 wrote:
I guess I have never bought any 12v appliances before

Not for cooking.. you don't want them.

I guess I have never bought any 12v appliances before

simple274 wrote:
do you have to buy a plug that will fit that 12v outlet?

No. Whatever 12v appliance you buy will have the proper plug.