Best place to get 12 Volts

[wrapperman]

On our 378 we only have 2. One next to the radio and the other next to the TV/fireplace.
But like I mentioned earlier I installed a second inverter to give me 120 volts on the right side of our coach so as to have 120 volt power whether on shore power/generator or not. Really comes in handy.

[rlh1957]

Put in a switched - volt meter/USB/12v outlet.

Also put Switched USB outlets under cabinets at each end of the windows.
Switches keep USB/light from always being a minor power drain.

Power for USB's under cabinet was sourced from the 12v lights. Snaked a fiberglass rod in through the Styrofoam like material to pull wires through.

The power for the 12V outlet panel pulled from underneath the camper up through the floor. There are different hot 12 wires underneath. Put a 5A fuse inline.

[Mr. October]

Originally Posted by Max49

Anyone have pictures of their USB ( or cigarette lighter) ports in their motorhome? Specify if they are stock or added on please.

I'll have to snap some photos next time we are at the coach. I know there are 5 pairs of USB ports in the cab area along with 2 12-volt connections. 2 pairs of USB in the living area, 4 pairs of USB in the bedroom.

[tomkatb]

Or 2018 cedar Creek Hathaway has only the usb outlet on the radio.

That was a surprise in this day and age!

We did add a cigarette lighter outlet in the bedroom. Can be used with an adapter for usb. But,it is my cpap outlet.

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by rlh1957

Put in a switched - volt meter/USB/12v outlet.

Also put Switched USB outlets under cabinets at each end of the windows.
Switches keep USB/light from always being a minor power drain.

Power for USB's under cabinet was sourced from the 12v lights. Snaked a fiberglass rod in through the Styrofoam like material to pull wires through.

The power for the 12V outlet panel pulled from underneath the camper up through the floor. There are different hot 12 wires underneath. Put a 5A fuse inline.

Nice USB installs, but.....
If you leave the “Lacrosse” remote thermometer inside your rig, it’s going to read the same as your inside thermometer. Just sayin’.

[rlh1957]

Originally Posted by kenandterry

Nice USB installs, but.....
If you leave the “Lacrosse” remote thermometer inside your rig, it’s going to read the same as your inside thermometer. Just sayin’.

remote thermometer hangs inside for travel or parking, then move outside when stationery. Although I have used it to gauge temp differences in each of the bunks compared to main camper.

[kenandterry]

I have the same Lacrosse thermometer units.....actually two sets.

The exterior probes are in a zip-lock bag and in the compartment where the propane tank resides. That gives me a rough idea of outdoor temps....not perfect but that’s where they sample from.

The inside units.....one is Velcro mounted to the dash beside the radio, and the other is beside the command center panel.

The outside SHOULD match, and most times they do. The inside ones can vary between temps up front versus in the hallway.

[rlh1957]

[QUOTE=kenandterry;2071671]I have the same Lacrosse thermometer units.....actually two sets.

Good idea on the zip lock bag and placing out of the way. Thanks.