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Adding 110V outlets

jamnw
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I am considering adding a couple outlets to my TT.
I plan to put two, one in kitchen, and one in bathroom. SWMBO is tired of waiting to dry hair, make coffee or toast. It never fails that someone will turn on the microwave at the same time.... Click, there goes the breaker!

I want to add a circuit outside the original wiring. Use a good extension cord plugged into 15amp in power ped to energize.

I'm not an electrician, but I am very comfortable working with electricity. Navy electronics!

I am not familiar with "electric code"
I would love some advice on how to properly install this.

What kind of connection/plug on the TT?

Plan to use ground fault outlets at both locations. Any other necessary precautions?
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DutchmenSport
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If you're adding additional lines (outside your trailers already existing wiring), all you need to do is run the wire and just put a normal 15 / 20 amp household (3 pronged) plug so you can plug in a normal extension cord from the electric source to the trailer.

In my garage (house) I have run several additional additional plugs. I ran the wire to the desired locations, attached a normal box and plug, screwed it to a stud, and attached them all in a line. The beginning of the string just plugs into an existing plug with a normal plug. Good thing is, if I ever want to change it, all I have to do is unplug one plug, pull the wire off the wall, unscrew the boxes, and it's all gone! Simple.

Think of it as an elaborate extension cord with a plug on the end under your camper. Very simple to do. (or you could always just throw an extension cord through a window. )