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03-15-2021, 09:00 PM #1
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2600RB additional 15 Amp Service to Bedroom (Heat/AC/Whatever)
2600RB Additional 15 Amp Service to Bedroom
We picked up a new 2021 2600RB and quickly realized that most of the folks on the forums are right! Your third truck and third camper are probably the right ones! Note to self- try to skip number two of each.
This model is a 4 season camper; We picked it up in sub-freezing temperatures and set out for our first adventure. Wow, can you burn through propane trying to stay warm at 22 degrees! 2 #20 bottles in 48 hours! (I assume they were full)
Enter electric heater
Next issue, 30 Amps goes quick! Don’t plug in a coffee maker, two heaters, and the wive’s hairdryer!
We need more electric service; I noticed some forum members say air conditioning may be an issue in the Southeast US, time to get proactive. It may require a small portable AC. Darn the guys on the forum were right about the 30 Amp service, here we go down the rabbit hole.
The Idea:
Adding a 15Amp shore service to the bedroom
The well located in the 2600RB Convenience Center offered a reasonable entry once you get over the proximity of water and electricity (there is already a GFCI in there). Bonus: You can add a drain for a possible AC/ Dehumidifier.
The Parts:
1 AC Shore Power Plug
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1 Gang Old Work Box
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=1+gang+ol..._1_10_ts-doa-p
GFCI Duplex Receptacle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BZWYNGF...n_1_title&th=1
12 Gauge Appliance Lead
https://www.amazon.com/Pinfox-Replac...s%2C164&sr=1-7
The Tools:
Square drive bit
2" hole saw
Scrolling jig saw
The Results:
BTW: Add some support to the Convenience Center while you are in there it is flimsy at best (two 15 1/2 inch 3/4 sqaure pieces of wood and a few kreg 1 1/4 inch sqare drive screws add's alot!)
I will be doing a bumper upgrade with a boondock power kit in a couple weeks featuring thourogood Fabrications, Generatorbox.com and Hutch Mountain its going to be fun- I look forward to sharing. Then comes the solar. Hmm, suspension is questionable.
Stay safe out there, and have a good time!
Reading this Forum is getting expensive......Ex-Nihilo
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03-15-2021, 09:33 PM #2
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nice and simple mod...so if I understand what your doing, you simply added a second 120VAC outlet in the bedroom that is powered by the 15amp shore power via a basic extension cord...correct.
Jeff and Debbie
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03-16-2021, 07:45 AM #3
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Yes, with 12 gauge material.
Ex-Nihilo
2022 2970RL (Fabricated 1/4 Inch Bumper w/ RV Generator Boxes)
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03-16-2021, 10:17 AM #4
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14 gauge is ample/standard for a 15A circuit. That said, no one ever got in trouble using bigger wire.
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03-16-2021, 01:28 PM #5
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I bought the same shore power plug a couple weeks ago. Just trying to find time to install.
RegardsKen & Margie
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03-16-2021, 04:26 PM #6
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I made a very similar mod to our old TT for a portable air con unit. Ported the hot air through a small window and it worked great. There are always 15 or 20A outlets next to the 30A at the posts.
Nice bulkhead shore-power connector too. I'll have to remember that one.Brian and Lisa - Longmont, CO
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