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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IBcarguy wrote:Lantley wrote:
As others have mentioned from your questions you don't sound very knowledgeable when it come to electric. However lets back up a minute.
Are you OK with simply adding another circuit via an electric cord that plugs into the CG pedestal?
If not are you capable of running a wire from your desired outlet location to the breaker box of the RV. You can run wire within cabinets or beneath trailer. However it needs to be done in a neat secure concealed manner.
Installing the box and making the connections is not the difficult part.
No, I am NOT going to run another circuit from the CG box. All I am going to do is add another outlet in the bunk bed area. My questions are mostly asking if I should run a dedicated circuit with an additional breaker or if I should run if off of an existing circuit. Granted, I am not an electrical expert but I am mechanically inclined (former auto tech) and I know that this isn't rocket science. With a little research and coaching, this shouldn't be any big deal.
Whether you tie to an existing circuit or install a dedicated circuit depends on availability of existing circuit and what is already on that circuit. You also want to consider what you will be plugging into the new outlet as well.
Just lights and chargers connecting to existing circuit is fine.
If you going to use a space heater or a high amp draw appliance a dedicated circuit is preferred.
