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R-pod Owners Forum : DC outlets https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : DC outlets Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:20:38 +0000 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:38:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14727 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ DC outlets : +1 I did the same plus changed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146412#146412 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14727
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. ]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:38:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146412#146412 DC outlets : Originally posted by ShoesNot... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146411#146411 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 14727
Posted: 12 Dec 2021 at 7:42pm

Originally posted by Shoes

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

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.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:42:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146411#146411 DC outlets : Not sure how this works, since... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146409#146409 Author: Shoes
Subject: 14727
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]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:58:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=146409#146409 DC outlets : Originally posted by postonAnderson... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143744#143744 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14727
Posted: 02 Jul 2021 at 8:57am

Originally posted by poston

Anderson Powerpoles are a good way to deliver power. Very solid.

The Powerpole distribution box is compact.

http://powerwerx.com/powerpole-connector-chassis-mount-8

I like PowerPoles and use them with my HAM equipment. However, since my CPAP machine and other items I have use the cigarette style plugs, that is what I have in my RPod.

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:57:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143744#143744 DC outlets : The problem really isn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143738#143738 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14727
Posted: 02 Jul 2021 at 7:25am

The problem really isn't the receptacle/outlet. You could use any rated receptacle for a 12v circuit. The problem is the plug, the danger being that if you wire up your 12v appliance with a plug that is normally used at 120vac you could later inadvertently connect it to a 120vac circuit and find out where the smoke was hidden.

Hence the cig lighter convention. The cig lighter outlets are typically rated for 15a which will provide around 180 watts.

There are surface mount MC4 connectors available if you can find them but that is really overkill anyway for 12vdc as they are rated for 600vdc (non load break). You can readily get SAE surface mount connectors (like the "solar port" on rpods). I'd suggest using that if you don't like the cig lighter standard. Just cut off the cig lighter plugs and replace them.

Check the current rating of the connectors you get (you see numbers between 15 and 30a) and if the manufacturer doesn't list one then try to get something else. The wiring also has to be able to handle the current (14awg for 15a, 12awg for 20a, 10awg for 30a). Also be sure that you wire the appliances you connect for the same polarity you have wired the wall receptacles as the SAE standard doesn't specify that. And use the applicable fuses back at the distribution panel...

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:25:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143738#143738 DC outlets : Originally posted by TheBumUSB-C... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143724#143724 Author: poston
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 11:26am

Originally posted by TheBum

USB-C ports with Power Delivery could replace the accessory socket because they support a lot more amperage than plain USB. USB-C PD can deliver 100W laptop power and can deliver a variety of voltages, so it should work for most 12V devices.

I put a USB-C PD 48W socket in one of my slots, but I don't appear to be getting that much power. I think it's my external cable though. I bought a USB-C tester to measure power delivery but haven't sussed it out yet.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:26:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143724#143724 DC outlets : Originally posted by lostagainI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143722#143722 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 10:45am

Originally posted by lostagain

I don't know why someone doesn't come up with a better 12v plug system than the clunky cigarette lighter style. For dry camping, more 12 plugs would be handy, but the big cigaret lighter tube plugs take a lot of space inside the wall, limiting where they can be installed and the male part of the plug is vulnerable to getting hit and damaged. The SAE style plugs used for the newer solar connections, or something like it, would work much better.

USB-C ports with Power Delivery could replace the accessory socket because they support a lot more amperage than plain USB. USB-C PD can deliver 100W laptop power and can deliver a variety of voltages, so it should work for most 12V devices.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:45:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143722#143722 DC outlets : Originally posted by lostagainI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143718#143718 Author: poston
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 8:55am

Originally posted by lostagain

I don't know why someone doesn't come up with a better 12v plug system than the clunky cigarette lighter style.

Anderson Powerpoles are a good way to deliver power. Very solid.

The Powerpole distribution box is compact.

http://powerwerx.com/powerpole-connector-chassis-mount-8

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:55:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143718#143718 DC outlets : I don't know why someone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143717#143717 Author: lostagain
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 8:20am

I don't know why someone doesn't come up with a better 12v plug system than the clunky cigarette lighter style. For dry camping, more 12 plugs would be handy, but the big cigaret lighter tube plugs take a lot of space inside the wall, limiting where they can be installed and the male part of the plug is vulnerable to getting hit and damaged. The SAE style plugs used for the newer solar connections, or something like it, would work much better.
]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143717#143717 DC outlets : Originally posted by wthoms2000And... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143715#143715 Author: poston
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 6:37am

Originally posted by wthoms2000

And incredible there were no 12V outlets or USB ports! So I also added next to the door a dual USB outlet with voltage readout. Enjoy!

It is incredible. Maybe it's a indication that Forest River thinks in the "full hookup" world, where you plug in your AC adapter to get USB power.

I also installed a "power center" with 12V outlet, 12V gauge and USB-C and USB-A ports. We love it!

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:37:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143715#143715 DC outlets : Ran a cig lighter outlet behind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143714#143714 Author: wthoms2000
Subject: 14727
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 12:13am

Ran a cig lighter outlet behind the TV. Ran another on the kitchen cabinet next to the front door above the fire extinguisher. This line I ran from a spare fuse holder on the inverter to under the door jam.

And incredible there were no 12V outlets or USB ports! So I also added next to the door a dual USB outlet with voltage readout.

Enjoy!]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:13:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143714#143714 DC outlets : That's what I did--dedicated... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143419#143419 Author: Pod People
Subject: 14727
Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 9:37pm

That's what I did--dedicated fused circuit from the panel, under the bath and terminated under the bed adjacent to the wardrobe wall. This is now a junction box that serves all of the new 12v devices that I added in the " bedroom" area.Makes for easy access to add more as needed.

Vann

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:37:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143419#143419 DC outlets : The fuse will protect the wire.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143398#143398 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14727
Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 1:39pm

The fuse will protect the wire. I don't recollect the gauge but it runs two 12v fans and my dual voltage TV fine. Don't use it to run an inverter or something like that. ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:39:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143398#143398 DC outlets : Originally posted by offgridIf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143389#143389 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14727
Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 10:59am

Originally posted by offgrid

If you pull out the audio box you can tap the 12v supply to it and feed it out through the adjacent wall. Easy to do and already fused at the panel.

Be careful not to overload the circuit. I ran a dedicated circuit so I could make sure I had the wire gauge and fusing necessary to handle the load.

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:59:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143389#143389 DC outlets : If you pull out the audio box... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143385#143385 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14727
Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 8:54am

If you pull out the audio box you can tap the 12v supply to it and feed it out through the adjacent wall. Easy to do and already fused at the panel. ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:54:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143385#143385 DC outlets : Thank you everyone for responding.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143369#143369 Author: Rodg Pod
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:33pm

Thank you everyone for responding. It is appreciated. I definitely have some outlets to install. ]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:33:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143369#143369 DC outlets : I added a double outlet behind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143359#143359 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 5:22pm

I added a double outlet behind the tv and added a small shelf to hold our iphones for charging. I just spliced into the power feed for the stereo (which we rarely use in any event).]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:22:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143359#143359 DC outlets : Check my mods and you will see... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143349#143349 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 11:55am

Check my mods and you will see where I installed DC outlets.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:55:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143349#143349 DC outlets : I mounted DC outlets (accessory... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143343#143343 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 11:20am

I mounted DC outlets (accessory and USB) and AC outlets for my inverter on the wall where the TV mount attaches. I ran a dedicated circuit under the shower, behind the drawers below the wardrobe and up into the space behind the stereo. My inverter is mounted in that space too.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:20:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143343#143343 DC outlets : We also have a 179. I have added... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143335#143335 Author: Pod People
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 8:24am

We also have a 179. I have added several Dc outlets

I added one on the front of the bed at floor level. I snaked a wire from the power center under the bath floor and made a junction box under the bed. from there, I can access the area over the wardrobe or add more wiring to go anywhere under the bed area.

I added one above the tv

I connected the wiring into the power panel and have fused the connection.

Vann

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:24:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143335#143335 DC outlets : I've put in two; one in our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143334#143334 Author: lostagain
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 8:17am

I've put in two; one in our 172 and one in our Sonoma. Each time I was able to route a short run of wire from the distribution panel's 12v side to the destination with the wires concealed behind the wall. I used 14 gau. stranded wire. I connected the wire to a little used circuit with a 15 amp fuse. Here's what I installed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5MZ111/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:17:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143334#143334 DC outlets : Remove the inside wall of the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143333#143333 Author: ronahue
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 3:44am

Remove the inside wall of the upper cabinet by the entrance door you can place a DC/USB outlet there and tap into the power at the one of other switches. That's what I did.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:44:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143333#143333 DC outlets : I have a 2017 179. It does not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143332#143332 Author: Rodg Pod
Subject: 14727
Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 1:52am

I have a 2017 179. It does not have any DC outlets. Can anyone recommend a good spot for placement. Where did you tap into the wires, and how did you access those wires. The easiest spot I am considering is behind the TV which can be accessed by taking out the stereo. Thank you for your suggestions.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:52:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14727&PID=143332#143332