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- Johno02ExplorerInstalled 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.
- answerswillvaryExplorerMoved from Campgrounds to Technology Corner.
- DashonthedashExplorerI 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.
- korbeExplorerAnd 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.
- dan-nickieExplorerI added several throughout the RV
Small walmart fans in summer
Inverter for laptop
Carryout satellite operation
Tire pressure monitor
Charging phones
GPS - hmknightncExplorer
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.
- 2oldmanExplorer II
simple274 wrote:
Not for cooking.. you don't want them.
I guess I have never bought any 12v appliances before - simple274ExplorerI guess I have never bought any 12v appliances before
- Mandalay_ParrExplorer
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.
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