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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Nov 09, 2013

Conecting Power For A Front Receptacle?

I researched and found the thread on instaslling a front plug for shore power. I understsand it.

Question is how to get lashed up with the current power cord inlet in the rear. I can't see how to get into that compartment without doing a hack job. I currently have the Marico twist receptacle installed for shore power. Two Questions for those that have done it or have an idea for me:

How to make the lash up in the rear?

Thinking of running the power cord underneath, secured to the frame. How else to run it?
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    On my trailers I have made many cable runs for one thing or another.

    I use the PVC Electrical Junction Boxes and flexible PVC conduit.

    These are weather tight and will mount almost anywhere inside or outside.

    The PVC Electrical junction box is great for putting up against an outside wall on under the floor and drill a large hole in the center of the box to gain access to the inside of the trailer walls or floors. All seals up great using RTV. The PVC Boxes comes with all different number of ports and conduit size holes. Once in place all seals up tight against with weather tight lids and connections.

    You can actually fish new cables through the boxes and lines when you need too.

    All items available from LOWES or any of the hardware stores.





    Works good for my mods...
    Roy Ken
  • Should be simple to get into the "compartment " most are just boxes put into a hole in the camper side and sealed and screwed tight. Just remove the box in reverse order and drill a hole to fish the new wires into the back to connect in parallel with the old-at least that's what I did.
    Good Luck, Mike
  • Only suggestion I have would be to run the wire inside the flexible outdoor type conduit so the wire would be well protected. Towards the front or any other areas where there appears to be high heat like from exhaust you can get sticky back insulation material from Napa Auto Parts for heat protection.
  • Ran mine in flexible plastic conduit to ward off potential damage from the road
    No problems yet.
    Mine is used to connect to a genny I carry inside the truck cover. Great for lunch and rest stops.

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