Several 12volt outlets

We need strategically placed 12volt outlets, kitchen area, eating area, sleeping area and a few more.  Not everyone plugs into shore power or has a generator. THANKS!!

Don't forget to put fuses inline with the outlets...or tap off an unused 12VDC feed in the breaker box.

Thanks guys. I too added one at the end of the dinette bench as a result of I think FurPod's mod (177, split bench in half creating storage and enclosing wiring cabinet....added vent too).  If putting 12volt by end of bed do you know which circuit/wire you tapped into?

Originally posted by Little Sweet Pea Pod Thanks guys. I too added one at the end of the dinette bench as a result of I think FurPod's mod (177, split bench in half creating storage and enclosing wiring cabinet....added vent too).  If putting 12volt by end of bed do you know which circuit/wire you tapped into? Enjoy the Pod!

 

Originally posted by Paige Hi,  Can you tell me specifically how you set up the 12 volt outlet? My husband has a CPAP and we would like to not be limited to full hookup campsites Thanks

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There are a number of locations to tie in a 12V receptacle, but not all of them are "hot" all the time. I use mine to monitor the battery level (with a small digital voltmeter) so I wanted it fairly close to the "source" (battery). As part of my front bench mod, where I put in a divider to gain back some storage, I connected the Red/Black wires of a "fused" 12V receptacle (Radio Shack ...$8) to the wires leading from to the propane alarm (because they were close AND they are always HOT. I recently decided to add a second 12V receptacle in the seat base on the other side of the dinnette    ...and I used the same tiein location.

For my CPAP, I plug in a coiled 12V extension cord (extends to around 6 feet). Then I plug a small inverter (Also Radio Shack) that has sufficient output to drive the little fan in the unit) into the inverter output     ...and I drift off to sleep. Have camped several times for 2-3 days (withouth a power hook-up) and the Pod battery holds up fine. We now have a Honda generator so that I can top off my battery while we are making breakfast/dinner or as needed during the day.

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