However, as http://rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936 - furpod , any collateral damage you may cause is definitely not covered.  You may also run into issues of differences of opinion: e.g. if your converter fails, Forest River may decide your installation of a 12v outlet caused the failure; you may disagree with this - but, really, you'll have no recourse.

Thanks for your thoughtful short remarks, but that doesn't answer the question.

I'd like to place some 12v outlets and am not sure how/where to run the wires. A polite and helpful answer from someone who has completed such a project would be appreciated.

Just a quick tip if you do remove any of the "panels" - they are all pretty thin 1/8" luan so it doesn't take much to hold them in place.  It's very easy to over tighten fasteners, so go easy. If you are cutting a hole, probably a good idea to use a hole saw for a clean cut rather than a spade bit. If you can hold a piece of scrap wood on the backside of your hole cutout, it may help make a cleaner hole. When I have cut other shapes in the luan, I use a sharp utility knife and patience.

As Marwayne has stated in the past, I've found course thread (drywall) screws to hold well in the solid walls. I will add a drop or two of adhesive when I can and I don't intend to remove. For the hollow walls and depending on the weight of what I am installing, I'll use a course screw, small molley or have even added a backing plate inside the wall.

I know that's a lot more than you asked for. Hope it helps.

Most importantly, just go slow and use all the common sense you got and don't forget to use the great search feature in this forum!

fred

I'd recommend not removing wall panels.  It'll be a world of pain to get them back together.  And, I'd avoid going under the trailer because of all the obstructions: the floor is insulated and the holding tanks are in the way; also, you'll be making holes in the protective membranes - sure, you'll silicone them up after you've run the wires, but that'll deteriorate in a couple years.

In my 171, I've installed all outlets on the street side of the trailer, which is the side the converter is located, and for the most part I've run the wiring along the same path for existing wiring installed by the factory.  I've installed:

Oh - one more thing: for exterior power, I got creative/lazy.  I installed a waterproof 12v outlet on the side of the battery box and connected the wires directly to the battery.  That outlet is handy for plugging in my macerator pump, for plugging in an air pump to inflate the tires, for plugging in a 12v impact wrench to remove the wheels, and I'll occasionally plug in a boom box.  Its actually very handy, and I'll likely do a similar install on every trailer I buy in the future.