Adding an electrical outlet in a rv

The location of the original outlet interfered with the storage below so I decided to fix that. I added two outlets behind the recliners to hide all the ugly wires and save us some space:) Happy Camping!

[@crusin73]

thanks Brenden, I needed to replace a broken outlet on the bottom side of the kitchen cabinet. bought the outlet then realized how not familiar i was with these types of outlet connections. within 2 seconds of watching you insert the wires, I was good. all I needed to see. I should have this replaced tomorrow. thanks, again.

[@Brendenbeard]

Glad I could help!

[@joecesaro8568]

Considering the cabinet structure, one should use a quick install residential electrical box and avoid using the poor rv electrical boxes. It would be much safer.

[@crusin73]

I actually did that when I installed a designated circuit for my portable A/C (in the summer) & portable heater (in the winter). worked out great.

[@Brendenbeard]

That’s a great idea just requires a little more money and weight:)

[@mariofsantana3952]

Thank you, I was wondering why you did not put a mid junction box and run your second outlet of it. I think it might have been easier and you would not have to break the tab of your plastic cover, oh well!

[@Brendenbeard]

The tabs are designed to break off. No junction box needed. Just another point that can fail.

[@RVingWShasta]

Hey, Brenden. Very informative video! Video's been out for 3yrs, how's the wiring holding up?

[@FunkyRob]

I’m going to be doing almost the same thing in my trailer. I bought the same brand of outlet you did. When I looked at the connections I was like “what??” and couldn’t figure out how to screw the wires to it.
Glad I found this video, what gauge wire is that? I want to have it ready before I open up the wall.

[@Brendenbeard]

Happy to help!

[@Fisherguy01]

Why not use a proper residential box and outlet instead of the lousy "RV type" for the new outlet?
You really need to invest in some proper side cutters!

[@brendamoreno7884]

Any tips on how to put them in faster I’m just having such a hard time replacing mine I can’t put in the wire😣

[@mrunderhood]

I'm having the same issue. The wires do not want to go into the slots. I wish these would use residential wall outlets but the walls are too flimsy with nothing to screw a box to. Oh Brother this should be a 5 minute job.

[@brendamoreno7884]

@@mrunderhood I just used regular ones. I just couldn’t figure out how to make it easy on me!