Install additional 110 volt outlet in RV
Our Passport travel trailer doesn't have enough outlets. We often need to work at the dinette with a computer and there's no outlet anywhere near the table. However, there's a terrific spot for one ri...
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IMO, the SCD device is not as robust as a standard duplex receptacle. The termination is not as secure and they are not built as well.
Myredracer states "RV manufacturers often just screw a standard one-gang cover plate directly onto luan as in the case of TV co-ax/amp outlet at TVs for example (low voltage devices only).
Then just use a double port cover plate only screwed onto the luan plywood beside the receptacle like in the 3rd pic"
This is bad practice and I wouldn't advocate it.
There have been more than a few posts on this Forum of folks trying to find out what the issue is with their 120V receptacles, only to find a loose or burnt wire in their SCD receptacle.
Myredracer states "RV manufacturers often just screw a standard one-gang cover plate directly onto luan as in the case of TV co-ax/amp outlet at TVs for example (low voltage devices only).
Then just use a double port cover plate only screwed onto the luan plywood beside the receptacle like in the 3rd pic"
This is bad practice and I wouldn't advocate it.
There have been more than a few posts on this Forum of folks trying to find out what the issue is with their 120V receptacles, only to find a loose or burnt wire in their SCD receptacle.
