How To Add Electrical Outlets In An Rv.

Have you ever wanted to add a receptacle outlet in an RV where you want and need it rather than using extension cords. Today we show you how we added outlets in our RV 3 different ways.

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[SiteSeeing]

I like the way you dry fit to show us a simpler explanation of what goes where. Thanks

[bajaking]

I like these how to videos you make when you actually walk us through the install. You're so knowledgable, but i've been finding myself lost when I listen do your videos without seeing you actually install. Thanks for making this video.

[loriw]

That was explained very well. My brother is a Master electrician and I’ve wired tons of outlets and receptacles with him over the years. Your explanation and technique was perfect.

[dohdrz]

Check out the WAGO connector, which takes the place of wire nuts.

[mikecolie]

Great video. The main reason for twisting the wires together is that electrical current runs on the outer edges of the wire. So the more you can make the outer edges touch, the better the connection and lower resistance which means lower amperage lost to heat.

[tomcooper]

I'm impressed how well you know the code. You were dead on with what you were teaching.

[windrider]

Well done, electric is one thing I know how to do. I use an infrared heater in my travel trailer when I'm someplace with shore power. I put a junction box in coming out of the A/C breaker and ran a line to where I mounted a box for my heater. I just figured that I was never going to run the heat and
A/C at the same time. I put a small label on the junction box and above the outlet, just in case I get rid of the travel trailer so the next person knows what I did. I didn't have the room for a 20 amp breaker, or I would have added one. I didn't want to tackle putting in a 50 amp panel. I may do that next winter if I add solar.

Take care of yourself and your family.
Safe travels from Charlie.

[jocelynb]

Great info and I’m sure this will come in handy when I do purchase my RV and realize I need to add an outlet for my car water fountain.

[grc]

LOVE Jared's channel. I've learned so much from him.

[risbill]

I'm remodeling a travel trailer and I chose to use the shallow outlet boxes since they should fit inside the thin walls. Also remember that the AC grounding bar usually requires a specific torque for the connections. Hand tight with a screwdriver may not be enough.

[baysword]

I replaced the outlet next to the bed and the one under the dinette. I used old work boxes since I replaced the cheep RV outlets with outlets that have a USB charger. Works great for charging the phones.

[timothybutt]

Very knowledgeable video, thank you.
Just wanted to mention that the device counts as (2) conductors which would equal 4 cubic inches (at 14AWG), and the current NEC now counts each ground wire as a separate conductor - but I'm not sure that an RV has the same code requirements as a typical dwelling.

[preachers]

Excellent! Details are spot on and make all the difference.

[GrandAdventure]

Great episode, Jared, especially for a guy like me who knows just enough about electrical work to be dangerous. Keep 'em coming.

[serinehart]

I added one in my wall and like you I don't like/trust those little thin ones in rv's, so I used a cut out box also but because it was so deep a took a cut tool and cut the box in half and used it that way.

[sljack]

Great video! I want to add an outlet on the outside of my TT towards the front. My biggest challenge will be to find out where I can safely cut through the outer wall.

[nickpouellette]

Your videos are so helpful!! Thank you!

[larryv]

Very few people can demonstrate and explain DIY projects as well as you. You must have an electrical background by watching your techniques? Do you have opinion on DC compressor refrigerators?

[foreverfixin]

good video buddy just be mindful GFI protection plugs there is a difference in line and load and how it is wired safe travels buddy

[charlotte]

Nice video. Very self explanatory. Thank you again professor Jared.