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Originally Posted by FFred
Car cigar lighter plugs and sockets are nor useful to carry much current , especially if they are outside in the rain.
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Nonsense. Do you have any idea how much current an actual cigarette lighter took to heat up?
I don't think anyone is suggesting them for outside use.
He just needs a source for a TV or other small electronics to plug in. 5A, 10A, even 15A would not be a problem.
I put two sets of the jacks like shown in the imgur links above in mine. One next to the radio by the door and the other next to the stove burners by the dinette seat.
I tapped into the wire for the floor night light for the one. Pulled out the microwave for access, but it's actually easier to slide the radio out.
The other side, I ran wire down behind the refrigerator and back under the seat. I used the circuit that goes to the light, but you can get access to any fuse under there.
I cannot believe they do not install these by default. With so many USB-powered devices these days and 12v fans and TVs to plug in, they should be standard. They'd add about $10 to the cost of the trailer.