Electric Outlets

I don't know if there is anything easier than replacing them with residential units. If you have room behind, use shallow old work boxes to put them in.

Upgrade to what?

I wondered also. :@ I wanted to say easy to change colors but...:B

Hi,

The oem stab connectors are pretty much frowned on for use with heavy loads. One of the first things I did was to replace all but 2 of the outlets.

Have you had problems with yours Countryguy?

Just poking my nose in here to find out about upgrading outlets.

Yes ScottG. The one on my dryer connection broke. Pianotuna, what did you replace yours with?

Kountryguy wrote:
Yes ScottG. The one on my dryer connection broke. Pianotuna, what did you replace yours with?

Standard residential screw terminal type.

The devices that have the wire wrap around a screw are not appropriate for the vibration environment in an RV. You need to choose ones with screw clamps, often labeled as "commercial". Even back-stab connections are more reliable than wrapped screws in an RV.

People often say that RV self-contained devices are junk, but the ones by the major suppliers are approved by UL and CSA and are perfectly safe. They are specified in the National Electric Code (NEC). They do have to be installed correctly using a special tool.

People used to say that crimp connections were junk, however that is the only kind of connection you will find in a modern automobile because they are the most reliable.

Blacklane wrote:
The devices that have the wire wrap around a screw are not appropriate for the vibration environment in an RV. You need to choose ones with screw clamps, often labeled as "commercial". Even back-stab connections are more reliable than wrapped screws in an RV.

People often say that RV self-contained devices are junk, but the ones by the major suppliers are approved by UL and CL and are perfectly safe. They are specified in the National Electric Code (NEC). They do have to be installed correctly using a special tool.

People used to say that crimp connections were junk, however that is the only kind of connection you will find in a modern automobile because they are the most reliable.

Exactly!
The RV receptacles are good if installed correctly.
Screw downs get loose shaking down the road.
Look at how many problems have ben posted about circuit breaker panels.
The OEM receptacles in my 95 Bounder are still good.
They get used for 1500 watt heaters with no problem.

Richard