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Shoes
Newbie Joined: 25 Nov 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
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Topic: DC outlets Posted: 12 Dec 2021 at 4:58pm |
Not sure how this works, since this was an older post. But I have read where people have put DC outlets into their pods. The idea of using the space above the stereo appeals to me, there's a good mounting spot there. My only concern is Tying into the stereo power. I believe it has a 15 amp breaker. I want to add an outlet that includes two USB charging ports and a voltmeter for the system and one car charging style outlet. The most I would ever plug into the outlet is about 65 watts. Running the stereo/dvd player at the same time that I use the outlet might be asking too much of that one fuse. What do you think? 2016 Rpod 180
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Ben Herman
Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec 2021 at 7:42pm |
I did exactly that with our 179 without any problems. I put a double usb wall plate next to the TV, tied into the power that runs the sound system. I. built a small shelf to hold our two iphones while charging. I put a digital readout voltmeter next to the door, tied into the dc power board. That way I can monitor the dc voltage from outside of the trailer just by looking inside the door.
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 2021 at 9:38am |
+1 I did the same plus changed to a 12V TV. I ran 2 small fans, the TV, the stereo. and charged a phone all in that circuit. No blown fuse issues.
Remember that the fuse is there to protect the wire. If it blows it's doing its job, it's only a problem if you don't have a replacement fuse. If you ever did blow a fuse. just replace it and reduce current consumption on that circuit. |
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