Electric Auxilliary Power

Electric auxilliary power comes in handy in many settings. What is it? It is an extension cord in your kitchen, W/D area, bathroom or anywhere else you need extra electric power. Gone are the days I had to run an extension cord through the window. I drilled a hole with a hole saw into the side of the 5th Wheel and attached an RV electric cord outlet cover that can be purchased at any RV parts store. I then ran a 9 foot male plug through the cover and attached it to an electric junction box. The cord retracts into the cabinet under my kitchen sink. I connected 3 regular duplex recepticle outlets with electric boxes and 14 guage romex wire (available at any hardware store). These outlets are wired by romex wire, run back to a central junction box (pictured below), where they were connected with wire nuts inside the junction box. I did not attach a seporate circuit breaker because the outlets I plug into already have a circuit breaker. The finished product looks professional and it sure comes in handy when you are camped at relatives, a fairground (that only has 15 or 20 amp regular plugs) or when you just want extra power for running extra heaters, hair dryers, washer/dryer, etc. I wish I had done this two years ago :). You will need to think about where to run the wires, I had to drill a hole to run the wire up the wall to the W/D area. Be careful not to cut wires behind a wall or support beams. I strongly recommend you test before you begin cutting holes in the wall. I ran most of the wire in the basement and secured it with electric wire nylon ties that can be screwed into the overhead. I did this myself, but I have experience with electric installation. Use at least a 14 guage external extension cord to attach to the plug comming out of the electric cord cover.

For legal purposes, read and heed the following disclaimer: "Have a qualified RV electrition install this type of electrical system. Attempting to do this yourself may result in damage to yourself or your property. I make no warranties implied or otherwise as to the safety or use of this application. Electrical systems are dangerous therefore, install this system at your own risk."