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Old 06-25-2019, 07:00 AM   #1
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Dumb question (outside outlet on FR3)

I have a 25ft FR3 (2017). Does anyone know if there is an outside electric outlet anywhere? There are times I want to plug a fan or use an electrical device and for the life of me, I ca not find an outlet. Help
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Old 06-25-2019, 07:08 AM   #2
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They sometimes hide these 'outside' GFCI outlets - look within one of your storage bays, generally near the entry door - it could be high on the inside wall, or even in the ceiling.
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Old 06-25-2019, 07:48 AM   #3
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Yup......if you’ve got one, and it’s pretty sure you do, it will be inside one of the compartments on the passenger side.....more commonly called your living side of the rig. Have a look around the sides and top.
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I have a 25ft FR3 (2017). Does anyone know if there is an outside electric outlet anywhere? There are times I want to plug a fan or use an electrical device and for the life of me, I ca not find an outlet. Help
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My FR3 28DS has an outlet in the bay next to the battery compartment. It is high on the left side of the compartment.
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My FR3 28DS has an outlet in the bay next to the battery compartment. It is high on the left side of the compartment.
Thanks for all of your help. I will search the areas you've suggested.
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Old 07-03-2019, 06:40 PM   #6
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I could not find the stinking plug. My RV was at the Ford dealership for the past few weeks so when I got it back home I began my search. All to no avail. I think it is hidden from my sight. Anyone have an idea about where it could be????
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I could not find the stinking plug. My RV was at the Ford dealership for the past few weeks so when I got it back home I began my search. All to no avail. I think it is hidden from my sight. Anyone have an idea about where it could be????
I did check where the pic was...not there. [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]
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I did check where the pic was...not there. [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]
There should be an outlet in your outside TV compartment.
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Old 07-03-2019, 06:51 PM   #9
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There should be an outlet in your outside TV compartment.
Woo good idea!! Will check it out. Thanks!!!!!
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Woo good idea!! Will check it out. Thanks!!!!!
Any more suggestions?
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Unless you’re boondocking run a cord to the pedestal.
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I have a 25ft FR3 (2017). Does anyone know if there is an outside electric outlet anywhere? There are times I want to plug a fan or use an electrical device and for the life of me, I ca not find an outlet. Help
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Old 07-07-2019, 02:51 PM   #13
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There is one in the compartment below the outside tv on the left side walk. I should say that's where mine is and hopefully they didn't forget it on yours.
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Old 07-07-2019, 08:29 PM   #14
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Ive got a ‘14 25DS and mine is in the storage compartment next to the house batteries (second back from the steps). I also have one in the rear last drivers side hatch i just had to plug a splitter in to the single outlet for the 12v regulator. Those are the only two ive found.
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Ive got a ‘14 25DS and mine is in the storage compartment next to the house batteries (second back from the steps). I also have one in the rear last drivers side hatch i just had to plug a splitter in to the single outlet for the 12v regulator. Those are the only two ive found.
Thanks. I appreciate the help. I am still looking to no avail. I checked the battery compartment as well as the far back compartment, drivers side. It is still hidden to these human eyes.[emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]
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Thanks. I appreciate the help. I am still looking to no avail. I checked the battery compartment as well as the far back compartment, drivers side. It is still hidden to these human eyes.[emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]
In the back compartment on the driver's side. Your Converter/charger is plugged into an outlet in the ceiling of the compartment. You have to stand on your head to see it.

The outside TV outlet is behind the TV. I had to unplug it. The TV was using power from my Inverter. I have never used the outside TV.

The compartment under the TV has an outlet on the back wall near the ceiling. You have to stand on your head to see it.

I am to old to stand on my head so I stick my cell phone into the compartment and take a picture of the ceiling.

I will take pictures later today when I go out to my FR3.
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Ok thanks, I will check it out....
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In the back compartment on the driver's side. Your Converter/charger is plugged into an outlet in the ceiling of the compartment. You have to stand on your head to see it.

The outside TV outlet is behind the TV. I had to unplug it. The TV was using power from my Inverter. I have never used the outside TV.

The compartment under the TV has an outlet on the back wall near the ceiling. You have to stand on your head to see it.

I am to old to stand on my head so I stick my cell phone into the compartment and take a picture of the ceiling.

I will take pictures later today when I go out to my FR3.

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I have blue tape on outlet because I have a Inverter/Charger.
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They shorted you. Take it back to the dealer for warranty work.
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Converter/Charger outlet:
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I have blue tape on outlet because I have a Inverter/Charger.
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This almost funny. Checked all locations you had pics for the plug and someone must have broken into the RV and stole all of them.[emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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