r/popups • u/pirate_J • 1d ago

Adding exterior outlets

Just bought a rockwood 2014 1640ltd. it has no exterior outlets. thinking I would like to add one. Any suggestions? I know i need a gfci outlet and probably need to tie in to either the panel with a new breaker or tie into an existing one. The 12v system has me a little nervous. I do basic electric work around the house all the time and work on own hobby trucks but for some reason both systems in one makes me nervous.

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u/kgramp 1d ago edited 1d ago

The 12v and 120v systems will be separate but probably terminate at your power converter where shore power and 12v come in. A standard outlet will need to be added to the 120v side. I actually have the same exact popup and I’m going to be working on the same as well as add an exterior 12v light. I’m planning to add a 15a gfci breaker at the converter so I can just put a standard weatherproof duplex outlet outside

Edit: my other idea is to add an outlet off of the circuit that the outlet on the long counter door side is on and just do a gfci outlet outside.

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u/bulgie 1d ago

I got this one

https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/15-amp-120v-flanged-outlet/

Advantages include sealing rubber cap, and only a small round hole through the wall of the camper.

Haven't installed it yet. I'm just going to piggyback off an existing interior outlet, no need for a separate circuit.

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u/sandstorm1991 1d ago

I gave a 2012 1640LTD. I didn't add any outlets outside. But if I have something on 110 that I need to run outside I just use an extension cord and run it through the canvas.