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01-06-2021, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: mediapolis, Iowa
Trailer: 2021
Posts: 442
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12v outlets
Almost crunch time on build sheet. Wife thinks we need more 12v outlets, I ask why ?
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01-06-2021, 03:21 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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You will have a better idea of where you need them after you use the trailer a bit. They are not too difficult to add, although getting to the other end of the trailer from the WFCO power distribution station can be challenging.
I has Escape add a few that I never use, and added 7 since I purchased the trailer (although 5 of the 7 are a mix of 12V & USB receptacles in a panel I added inside the upper driver's side rear storage compartment where all my electronic devices live & charge).
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01-06-2021, 03:42 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Trailer: Escape 15A
Posts: 120
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I would add 'em now if it doesn't cost too much... we seem to have more and more "devices" to charge and power all the time. I plan on adding some to my camper soon.
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01-06-2021, 06:25 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Trailer: 2020 Escape 17B "Voyager"
Posts: 2,690
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An easy way would be to replace a few light fixtures with ones that include a USB port or two. (Of course, I never thought of doing this but I just looked and they do exist.) No additional wiring needed.
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01-07-2021, 01:30 AM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London, Ontario
Trailer: 2020 Escape 19
Posts: 1,120
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This is one thing I forgot to add to the build.
I wish I had a 12V near the bed in my 19 for a 12V plug in fan.
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01-07-2021, 03:38 PM
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#6
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug2000
This is one thing I forgot to add to the build.
I wish I had a 12V near the bed in my 19 for a 12V plug in fan.
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I use one to power my fantastic fan on the picnic table. Even on low it keeps mosquitoes at bay. Added a 12V outlet next to the rear awning mount. https://www.amazon.com/PACK-SPARKING...s%2C280&sr=8-4
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01-07-2021, 04:15 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tractors1
I use one to power my fantastic fan on the picnic table. Even on low it keeps mosquitoes at bay.
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Hi Charlie, I have Ryobi powered tools and use a Ryobi fan, but I am inquisitive as to what fan you are referring to as a "fantastic fan on the picnic table" .
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Ronn and Colleen
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01-07-2021, 05:24 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Trailer: 2020 Escape 5.0TA "Zen"
Posts: 1,390
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I would put both 12v and usb in both the sleeping area and the dinette. I wish I would have done that. Even one more 120v at the dinette. Just for convenience.
I use portable power stations for it now. No biggie.
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01-07-2021, 06:28 PM
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#9
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronn
Hi Charlie, I have Ryobi powered tools and use a Ryobi fan, but I am inquisitive as to what fan you are referring to as a "fantastic fan on the picnic table" .
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This one. folding feet make it easy to store. https://www.etrailer.com/12V-Power-A...BoCS40QAvD_BwE
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Need custom storage to your design? Don't drill holes!
www.RVWidgetWorks.com
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01-07-2021, 07:20 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Victoria, Texas
Trailer: 21C Jan. 15, 2021
Posts: 358
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I added several 12 volt outlets without USB’s. I have many usb plug-in I can push in if needed. Saved me 20.00 each on build sheet.
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