installing 12v outlets
I want to install a few more 12v outlets in the camper, it only came with 1 for some reason. Is the normal way of doing this to run a line all the way back to the converter or can I just tap into a...
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JimBollman wrote:
I have installed using existing wiring and also ran new wiring. The problem with existing wiring is it is usually to light if it is handy and even if you think your only going to use light duty someday you will want to plug something heavier in and then you will have problems.
My latest installs was a 3 outlet manifold mounted close enough to the battery that I could run new heavy wiring through a dedicated fuse to the battery. I also installed a dual USB plug which can be put in to existing wire since you know that you can't pull to much power. I liked the one MM used but I went with a BlueSea close to the bed so I could charge my smartphone and read a book on it while in bed.
I bought a couple of those Blue Sea USB chargers, too, Jim. I'll be installing those this weekend.
