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USB Outlet problems

Kach
Explorer
Explorer
Our Open Range trailer came with multiple USB outlets installed. They only work intermittently with 1 or 2 cords we have (most do nothing). When it does work, the LED lights in the trailer flicker annoyingly.

Iโ€™m hoping I can just wire in some higher quality units in their place. They screwed the outlets into the luan board and the screws just strip out when removing a cord. My wife used command strips to re-attach the plug and itโ€™s holding fine now so thatโ€™s probably how Iโ€™d re-attach new ones.

Anyone have experience with this? Is the flickering lights a ground issue that goes beyond the outlet itself?

Worst case scenario Iโ€™m going to wire in a fuse block and at least put a few high quality units into the master bedroom area for our charging needs.
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dougrainer
Nomad
Nomad
12 volt USB outlets in RV's have a HUGE problem. They fail regularly. Try to replace with a more expensive USB. Doug

Lynnmor
Explorer
Explorer
I would first check the voltage at, or near, the outlets. You may have a problem that is beyond just the original outlets.