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09-21-2018, 10:21 PM
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#14382
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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The 15 amp inlet is the Journeyman brand one on Amazon for about $16.
Note the inlet takes up about 1.25" into the wall and my walls were 1.5". Just enough space to bend the 12AWG romex up at a right angle. I did use a shallow old construction outlet box from Home Depot. Right size for the wall gap being surface mounted to the interior paneling.
Hard part was trying to find a hole saw of the right size. No go! Used many drill holes and a Dremel tool with diamond drums to cut and shape the hole through the aluminum and multiple holes using a small spade bit hole saw to get through the wood siding, again using the Dremel tool, this time with sanding drums. The inlets' rubber gasket made a great template, along with a Sharpie. I've found a Dremel type tool to be a great tool to make things fit well when you don't have the correct cutting tool.
Placement of the outlet was for:
a. Ease of reaching it by the table for coffee maker, heater, toaster.
b. Straight shot down the space between wall stud to the power inlet.
c. Expected and observed no other cables through that area to avoid.
Actually I lucked out keeping it near the main 30 Amp power inlet as there is a board across the studs for a secure mounting of the 30 Amp inlet. I desired to put it mid table on the wall but there was insufficient space between the table to the window bottom.
I think a Sawsall would have made too big and sloppy a hole outside.
Inside I used a jigsaw/sabersaw after drilling the corners for starters.
My other option for outlet placement was to drill straight through into the under bench storage area and put the outlet on the bench kickboard. Still useful, just a harder reach.
My luck, we had a helava storm 2.5 hours after I siliconed up BOTH power inlets.
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09-22-2018, 10:41 AM
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#14383
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beachbourbon
That looks great, but I’ll have to get you a real beer. Nobody drinks bud light anymore, especially with good food.
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I’ll drink a good old Bud Light with ya!
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09-22-2018, 12:37 PM
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#14384
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Added a 15 amp power inlet to go to its own receptical inside the TT. Simple concept, PITA in practice. Took me almost 3 hours. Cut a hole in the out side, cut a hole on the inside a few feet up vertically and route a wire from one to the other.
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Nice job. Have wanted to do the same but the PITA factor has kept me away!
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09-22-2018, 05:37 PM
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#14385
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,740
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Originally Posted by FRRVR
Nice job. Have wanted to do the same but the PITA factor has kept me away!
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Me too. I think I will have my local mobile guy do the cutting. I can wire it and place the socket on the inside.
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09-22-2018, 05:50 PM
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#14386
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Somerset NJ
Posts: 139
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Not exactly on the camper but for the camper. I finished splitting wood for the fall camping season and next spring. Should have enough.
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09-22-2018, 06:01 PM
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#14387
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Somerset NJ
Posts: 139
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Now me and the wife are pretending we are camping in the back yard. Finally not hot and humid here.
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09-22-2018, 06:07 PM
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#14388
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 286
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I did nothing, but DBF put in a new faucet & soap dispenser in our kitchen island. Found on sale at Costco. So excited!!!
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2017 Ford F150
2018 Days Camped: 34
2019 Days Camped: 5, but many more planned!
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09-22-2018, 06:22 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,074
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Quick coat of spray on wax in advance of our several week trip to TN beginning middle of next week
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09-22-2018, 10:31 PM
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#14390
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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Quote:
Originally Posted by K2Kevin
Nice work, I don’t know if I like the placement of that outlet. What are you using it for that you wanted a plug there? Did you cut the original plug end off and wire to that receptacle?
Im doing the same, looks like the same plug I have, but was thinking of wiring to an outlet under the dinette.
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I answered the placement part in another post but missed the the second question. This inlet does not have the short extension cord plug, most 16", like some others. This one had screw terminals to add your wire to. The ones with the shorty cord and jack state 13amps as they are 16awg wire.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 200W CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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09-22-2018, 11:23 PM
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#14391
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
I answered the placement part in another post but missed the the second question. This inlet does not have the short extension cord plug, most 16", like some others. This one had screw terminals to add your wire to. The ones with the shorty cord and jack state 13amps as they are 16awg wire.
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I like the one you used with just terminal to wire your your own outlet. I’ll probably have time in the next few weeks to install.
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09-23-2018, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
Posts: 466
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What did you do to your camper today?
Does anybody know what this warranty covers? I have looked in my manuals and on the web with no luck. Armour Tek Protection Package warranty five years. I have a sticker on the front of my couch.
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2015 F350 - 6.7 Diesel
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09-23-2018, 12:19 PM
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#14393
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brand2328
Does anybody know what this warranty covers? I have looked in my manuals and on the web with no luck. Armour Tek Protection Package warranty five years. I have a sticker on the front of my couch. Attachment 187309
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No real idea, but sounds like it’s some seal coating / paint protection. Maybe it’s real, maybe it’s just a fancy sticker that will leave a discolored emblem shape on the paint?
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09-23-2018, 01:30 PM
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#14394
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 1,075
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Washed the TT yesterday using waterless wash and wax. Love this stuff for a quick cleaning in the storage lot where water is not available.
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2016 F250 2WD CC SB XLT 6.2 3,295 lb payload cap.
2014 Salem Hemisphere 282RK 8k lbs loaded, Equal-i-zer WDH, TST 507 TPMS
2021: 35 nights already booked so far
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09-23-2018, 01:36 PM
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#14395
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 545
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The wife and I loaded up our clothes and groceries today. Heading out tomorrow or Tuesday for the Grand Canyon/Albuquerque Balloon festival rally. Need to get in to see the dentist 1st thing Monday to get an emergency root canal before leaving - doesn't not sound fun.
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09-23-2018, 06:56 PM
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#14396
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teamfour
Washed the TT yesterday using waterless wash and wax. Love this stuff for a quick cleaning in the storage lot where water is not available.
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Which are you using? I’ve tried one product, but didn’t seem like a good wax, difficult to remove.
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09-24-2018, 07:50 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Just got the 5th wheel back in front of the garage on the concrete after helping Mardy insulate and install 110v wire and receptacles in his new Baby Grand racecar trailer.
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09-24-2018, 02:06 PM
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#14398
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Maine
Posts: 222
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...and that's a wrap
Spent Sunday getting the TT ready to be winterized, removing all the liquids, toiletries, enough sun block for 2 solar systems and food stuffs. Since the 'ol girl is in for repairs on Oct 13th and I've a busy work travel schedule, my season is done.
In anticipation of next year's camping, got all the campfire wood into the barn, stacked and will be well dried for next year.
For the life of me....why does January, February and March go slower than June, July and August?
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2021 Grand Design Reflection 150 295RL
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71 LTZ
Days camping previous years: Not Enough
Days camping in 2021: Still Not Enough
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09-24-2018, 02:32 PM
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#14399
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Recently new!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
Posts: 1,206
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Maybe cuz its cold?
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09-24-2018, 02:52 PM
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#14400
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
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We backed it under the covered parking spot next to our shop. Next trip, the middle of October.
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