Need to add a 110v electrical outlet
We have a new TT and I want to add a 110v outlet in the bunk bed area for the grandkids to plug in their Ipad chargers, TV, games, electric blanket, etc. The bunk area is against the back side of the ...
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new TT and I want to add a 110v outlet in the bunk bed area for the grandkids to plug in their Ipad chargers, TV, games, electric blanket, etc.
OK, lets back up a bit. First off it's 120v. small point.
Now, if it's just another plug to run something like a wall wart for charging mobile device. Just add another outlet. Draw will be negligible. Rule of thumb is 10 devices (lights or plugs on a circuit). Figure out how many devices are on that circuit now before getting to far into this.
The electric blanket; that's different. That device will draw 10 amps or better and should be on a dedicated circuit. Depending on the service rating (amp rating of the panel/trailer feed), you might want to think about running that circuit all the way to the outside of the trailer and using a second outlet (circuit) on the power distribution point at the RV park. I am assuming this is shore power and not genie powered?
And stranded wire would be recommended if doing a lot of gravel roads. My 1987 5th wheel had solid core lumex and the wires are holding up fine.
And yes, I am an electrician.
OK, lets back up a bit. First off it's 120v. small point.
Now, if it's just another plug to run something like a wall wart for charging mobile device. Just add another outlet. Draw will be negligible. Rule of thumb is 10 devices (lights or plugs on a circuit). Figure out how many devices are on that circuit now before getting to far into this.
The electric blanket; that's different. That device will draw 10 amps or better and should be on a dedicated circuit. Depending on the service rating (amp rating of the panel/trailer feed), you might want to think about running that circuit all the way to the outside of the trailer and using a second outlet (circuit) on the power distribution point at the RV park. I am assuming this is shore power and not genie powered?
And stranded wire would be recommended if doing a lot of gravel roads. My 1987 5th wheel had solid core lumex and the wires are holding up fine.
And yes, I am an electrician.
