Need to add a 110v electrical outlet

[IBcarguy]

We have a new TT and I want to add a 110v outlet in the bunk bed area for the grandkids to plug in their Ipad chargers, TV, games, electric blanket, etc. The bunk area is against the back side of the pantry wall that also has the electrical panels, so I think it should be feasible to run wires a few feet. I've never done this kind of work but I'm generally pretty handy so I'm not afraid to tackle this with a little coaching. Are there outlet boxes that can be attached to thin paneling? I don't think there would be access from inside the pantry paneling to try to secure it to a stud without ripping out everything for access. Also, should I add another breaker and isolate this circuit or should I just add it to an existing breaker circuit? If I add a breaker what size? 15A? 20A? Thanks for any advice.

[DutchmenSport]

This is the type of receptical box you want to put in the wall. The wall of your camper is thin paneling of some sort. If you have access to the back of the wall (like in your cabinet), then this box will work very good.

Cut your hole in the paneling to fit the box. Insert the box, then turn the wing tips so they catch the inside of the paneling. Then tighten down. Run your wire, attach the plug, put on a face plate and your done.

The are designed to NOT be attached to a stud, but for paneling and dry wall between the studs.

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[beemerphile1]

The box you would use is called an "old work" box. Beyond that, if you have to ask, you should hire a pro rather than risk your family and rig.

[Matt_Colie]

IB,

You have a few good options.

Cheap, fast and simple
All of what you mention can be charged from a USB power outlet. Get a multi USB charger and stick it to some nearby paneling and run an extension to an existing receptacle. The kiddos will have to supply a USB charging cord.

You can get a receptacle with USB charging ports to make things more simple. Put is somewhere that devices can sit while charging. Or, just put the multi USB there. This is what I do for guests.

Fast and more durable
Get wiremold at a big box and stick it to the paneling. Run Marine (Stranded) romex and use compression terminals as the typical receptacles and will not like stranded wire. (You need the stranded so it survives the vibration. Use a 15 amp breaker for 14AWG wire.

Best and most difficult, but cleanest.
Cut into the panel and get an "Old Work" box that will clamp into the paneling. Otherwise this is the same as above.

Nothing there that you can't do safely.

Matt