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vwuguy 
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 Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:21 pm Post subject: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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watch any comments or suggestions are welcome
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scrivyscriv
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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You forgot this.
Perhaps this will work..
And what about this?
or this?
Aloha
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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I use one of these for our thru wall connection
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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Peabody
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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Just like the original, but you may have to cut a bigger hole and drill more screw holes.
Hey, you asked for opinions. Fine if you want to do it to your own bus but don't sell that shit to people telling them it's just like the original. Some people don't know better and they may not know your joking.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| Peabody wrote: |
| Some people don't know better and they may not know your joking. |
Are you sure he's joking?
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bsairhead
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| Your installation is at best OK. The cut in box is not designed to be sandwiched between its ears and structure. A handy box or masonry box would be a better choice. Your box does have a clamp so the cable is secured. Solid wire, NMB or romex should not be used were subjected to vibration. A fuse or breaker or ground fault interrupter is not a bad idea but should be part of the incoming service. |
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| bsairhead wrote: |
| ... Your box does have a clamp so the cable is secured. ... |
Looking at 3:36 in the video I don't see a clamp. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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bsairhead
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:48 am Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| It shows the clamp screws at the beginning but not at 3:36 so you are correct. |
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Peabody
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:01 am Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
| Peabody wrote: |
| Some people don't know better and they may not know your joking. |
Are you sure he's joking? |
This is exactly what I'm talking about! 
I was joking about him joking and you didn't know I was joking. 
I hope you were just feeding my fire BD 
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:06 am Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| Peabody wrote: |
| busdaddy wrote: |
| Peabody wrote: |
| Some people don't know better and they may not know your joking. |
Are you sure he's joking? |
This is exactly what I'm talking about!
I was joking about him joking and you didn't know I was joking.
I hope you were just feeding my fire BD |
 
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| bsairhead wrote: |
A handy box or masonry box would be a better choice.
Do you have a good recommendation?
Solid wire, NMB or romex should not be used were subjected to vibration.
I found it odd that Westfalia used Romex for their conversions. What would be your recommendation?
A fuse or breaker or ground fault interrupter is not a bad idea but should be part of the incoming service.
Would it be a good idea to use a GFI (ground fault interrupter) duplex plug in receptacle for the first plug in after the supply?
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: How to install an inlet (i'd say outlet) into a camper |
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| Tcash wrote: |
... A fuse or breaker or ground fault interrupter is not a bad idea but should be part of the incoming service.
Would it be a good idea to use a GFI (ground fault interrupter) duplex plug in receptacle for the first plug in after the supply?
Thank you
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In my opinion:
Fuses protect wiring. GFCI's protect people. There may be one or both in the wiring coming to the camper, or there may not.
My '69 camper has an OG fuse box next to the 110V inlet/outlet. I would do any wiring hack the same way. If there is a fuse or circuit breaker in the incoming 110V supply it may be of a higher amperage than what I would want for protection inside my camper. Fuses are cheap.
Using a GFCI plug in receptacle for the first plug after the supply may, or may not, be overkill, but it is a good idea. I'd rather protect myself than depend on someone else.
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