Restoration. USB port, And 110Volt invertor plugs.

[Bob Dunahugh]

Since I'm going to have to put the closet area back together. The 110V to 12VDC buzz box isn't going back in. Going modern. Then install some USB ports up front, and in the back area. Maybe some 12V utility plugs next to the USB's. Next some 110V plugs front/rear that are powered off of a 12V to 110V invertor. We did this to our 78 Royale. Have 6 of these 110V invertor powered plugs front to rear. It's just nice to have 110V without the Gen,or shore power. I said that I was going to make this GMC a great coach to sell. Bob Dunahugh

 

[Will Albers]

Bob,

I installed 8 of these throughout the coach:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACD3FS8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They provide the 12v and 5v connections i need off of the 12v light feed
ran through the roof wiring channels. Powers cell phones, tablets, fans,
the TV, etc. The conversion to LED bulbs limited the amperage draw
concerns, and the wire is plenty beefy. My only complaint is the blue LED
light on each. They're BRIGHT! A little dab of black paint brought the
brightness to a level i could deal with.

We also have a 12vdc -120vac invertor. To be fair, we havnt used it once.
Its there if we need it, but i'll bet you i never take it out of the box

Cant wait to see what you build!

-Will

> Since I'm going to have to put the closet area back together. The 110V to
> 12VDC buzz box isn't going back in. Going modern. Then install some USB
> ports up front, and in the back area. Maybe some 12V utility plugs next to
> the USB's. Next some 110V plugs front/rear that are powered off of a 12V to
> 110V invertor. We did this to our 78 Royale. Have 6 of these 110V invertor
> powered plugs front to rear. It's just nice to have 110V without the Gen,or
> shore power. I said that I was going to make this GMC a great coach to
> sell. Bob Dunahugh
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[Rob]

I prefer the "built-in" look - so I installed something like these front & back:

https://www.amazon.com/Electop-Charger-Cigarette-Function-Motorcycle/dp/B077MC3L3B/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

At night - I close the plug cover to deal with the bright LED.

My 12V TV plugs into the "cigarette" style plug and my Raspberry Pi based media player plugs into the USB. We usually use it in the back, but can easily move up near the front dinette, when desired.

Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath

>
> Bob,
>
> I installed 8 of these throughout the coach:
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACD3FS8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
>
> They provide the 12v and 5v connections i need off of the 12v light feed
> ran through the roof wiring channels. Powers cell phones, tablets, fans,
> the TV, etc. The conversion to LED bulbs limited the amperage draw
> concerns, and the wire is plenty beefy. My only complaint is the blue LED
> light on each. They're BRIGHT! A little dab of black paint brought the
> brightness to a level i could deal with.
>
> We also have a 12vdc -120vac invertor. To be fair, we havnt used it once.
> Its there if we need it, but i'll bet you i never take it out of the box
>
> Cant wait to see what you build!
>
> -Will