Need to add a 110v electrical outlet

beemerphile1 wrote:
The box you would use is called an "old work" box. Beyond that, if you have to ask, you should hire a pro rather than risk your family and rig.

Thanks for the advice but I think this should be a fairly basic project, especially with all the resources available nowadays for the DIY person. Like I said, with a little coaching and reading, I can do this. If I'm unsure of something, I read about it or ask questions....that's how I learn to do things for myself.

I suggest you buy the latest edition of Wiring Simplified

It will make a handy resource. WHile it is for homes and RVs are a little different, the basics are still the same and much of the advice is transferrable.

I would be very concerned that the old work boxes would be too deep to fit in the walls.

And since the OP said he wants to run an electric blanket a USB port isn't going to help.

Use a house hold analyzer to verify that the existing plug is wired correctly, remove all power, pull the existing plug and see what you have. RV walls are often thin with no room for a box. You may also have to change out the existing plug in order to add the new wire. Use the analyzer to verify that both plugs are wired correctly.

If you don't have an analyzer buy one that has a GFCI test button, about $10 and you should have one in the RV to check a new pedestal.

While certainly not a rocket science project it's important for correct mechanical and electrical safety to wire it correctly. Consider getting some help.

This is the type of receptical box you want to put in the wall. The wall of your camper is thin paneling of some sort. If you have access to the back of the wall (like in your cabinet), then this box will work very good.

Cut your hole in the paneling to fit the box. Insert the box, then turn the wing tips so they catch the inside of the paneling. Then tighten down. Run your wire, attach the plug, put on a face plate and your done.

The are designed to NOT be attached to a stud, but for paneling and dry wall between the studs.

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The box you would use is called an "old work" box. Beyond that, if you have to ask, you should hire a pro rather than risk your family and rig.

IB,

You have a few good options.

Cheap, fast and simple
All of what you mention can be charged from a USB power outlet. Get a multi USB charger and stick it to some nearby paneling and run an extension to an existing receptacle. The kiddos will have to supply a USB charging cord.

You can get a receptacle with USB charging ports to make things more simple. Put is somewhere that devices can sit while charging. Or, just put the multi USB there. This is what I do for guests.

Fast and more durable
Get wiremold at a big box and stick it to the paneling. Run Marine (Stranded) romex and use compression terminals as the typical receptacles and will not like stranded wire. (You need the stranded so it survives the vibration. Use a 15 amp breaker for 14AWG wire.

Best and most difficult, but cleanest.
Cut into the panel and get an "Old Work" box that will clamp into the paneling. Otherwise this is the same as above.

Nothing there that you can't do safely.

Matt