12 volt accessory outlets - Where are yours?

rubbachicken · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:22 am Post subject:

i put one for tom tom under the dash, it's now hard wired into the aux battery, there'll be another loose in the main battery box, also wired into the aux battery, for the cool box
i will leave another under the back seat for just in case, and the one that's in the dash already will be wired into the aux battery, before i put the dash back
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stumpy · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:52 pm Post subject: 12v outlets

For those of us who failed electric 101. If I wanted 3 outlets in the engine area, how would I wire it. I have an idea Idea

Correct me if I'am wrong. A wire I think someone said 10 guage, from the axillary to a junchen box and there to the outlets, with a fuse. From the jbox to the outlets, what guage wire and where would I place the fuse? (Scuse the speeeling) thanks all

buildyourown · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:19 pm Post subject:

I'm looking for some panel mount USB sockets if anybody knows a source. Checked all the regular places.

Of course, it would be good if it had a built in transformer to go from 12v to 5v but I could deal with that if need be.

madspaniard · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject:

r39o · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:41 pm Post subject:

randywebb · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: 12v outlets

Corwyn · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject:

All of this is brilliant, but has anyone mounted a 12V outlet on the outside of their van?
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danfromsyr · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject:

I put a Stainless steel one from a marine supply in the rear valence
it's easy to hook it up to the +12v on the back of the alternator.. just add an inline fuse.

I plan to add one to the pass side by the side light, so I can use it better while camping.

in this picture, you can just make out the small black spot next to the grimey license plate.

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Corwyn · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject:

I was thinking of putting one on the passenger side somewhere - to plug in some lights, power a boombox, etc. Well done, though! Any problems with that installation?
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Timwhy · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject:

I added one to the licence plate door, so when not in use its concealed.

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Also thinking about adding an interior switch to controll this receptacle, so I can turn off what ever
it is powering instead of pulling the plug. Probably use it for my 12 volt christmas light around
the awning.
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Corwyn · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject:

THAT'S what I was looking for! Ingenious. Mind If I use that?
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Timwhy · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:56 pm Post subject:

CessnaJon · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

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Multivan/Carat ashtray and cupholder,just aft of the driver's seat..The 12v plugs are hot always from the aux battery.The 120v plug is behind the license plate. The 12v plugs are from Radio Shack,120v from Home Depot.
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Timwhy · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject:

climberjohn · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:33 pm Post subject:

Samba friends,

Great posts here, thanks for keeping this thread rolling along!
I will order some of these Blue Sea units soon.

A generalsuggestion on 12 volt hardware:
Go with name brands like Blue Sea. A lot of the knock offs may cost a few $ less, but may well fail you in the long run. Redoing any work is a PITA, and electrical is no exception. (Ask me how I know this . . .)

Pay a few $ more, get Blue Sea; you'll be happy for the long term.

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nocreditnodebt · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:46 pm Post subject:

madspaniard · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:23 am Post subject:

Has anybody installed a 12v outlet in the area behind the front passenger seat to power an Engel or similar fridge? Pics?
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syncrodoka · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:08 am Post subject:

I have one of these for my older ARB(engle) fridge. The advantage of this plug is that the engle plug comes apart and it screws into it to ensure that it doesn't accidentally come unplugged.
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1001


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