Adding an 12V outlet to a slide

We added some 12volt outlets in random spots throughout our camper as well to help with charging and using random electronics. We then upgraded them to the USB plugs now that pretty much everything can be charged that way.
We used the blue sea systems as well. Amazon has some great prices on them.
We also bought a 6 circuit fuse block to and added it near the battery. We also added a battery shut off switch as well at the time.
We then ran the wires under the trailer and in the enclosed belly to keep the clean look.
When we reached the slide we extended it and ran the wire loosely along it and then brought it up inside through the 120 volt wire line. So no new holes had to be made. Then sealed up the hole once the wire was completely ran.
To deal with the slack we would have in the wire when the slide is brought it we put it in the wire encase ment and added some springs attached to it to keep it out of the way as it goes in.
Been working great for a while now.

I would also recommend a high quality 12VDC product. Those you find at many local auto parts store are not good quality and will burn up your plugs over time...

When using the cheaper brands the problem comes to light when you start drawing over 5-6AMPS DC current for longer time periods...

I found this 12VDC connector and matching plug from BLUE SEA is the one to get... Blue Sea 1015 12V DC Plug & Dash Socket (1010 & 1011)



Although you can't always do this but the matching plug like shown here really will keep overheating down alot. Something that is ON for a long time period plugged into this socket should be using the matching power plug.

You can order it from AMAZON...

Like mentioned above definitely investigate how the wiring is routed as you have to take in consideration of the slide moving in and out. This is probably why you don't see many electrical cables feeding the slides...

While you are in there drilling holes you may want to add the matching USB Connector from Blue Sea. Very useful connector to have to charge computer things with..


When I was looking on google for these photos I came up with this PDF I really like. The DUAL PANEL with 15AMP ON-OFF SWITCH Circuit Breaker sure looks neat to me... I may get one of these for my setup...
BLUE SEA DUAL CHARGING PANEL

Roy Ken

I don't have a slide so maybe my answer doesn't make any sense.

I would look at the other wiring in the slide to see how the manufacturer coped with the problem of running the wire so it doesn't get caught when the slide is opened or closed.