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09-23-2018, 09:41 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Where Would You Go For THIS??
Who ever thought that anyone would sell an RV that didn't have a 12-volt plug up in the dash? 
Or who would be dumb enough to not check; before buying one?  
So would you go to your RV Dealer... or to a Ford Dealership that has the capability to service a large rig? 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-23-2018, 09:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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I guess that depends where you're comfortable taking your rig and are you talking "lighter" style plug-in or an actual 12 volt receptacle? Lighter style any auto shop should be able to do, one hole , fused power lead and a ground. If receptacle style I'd stay with an RV shop especially if an inverter is involved as it will mean tapping into coach circuits.
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09-23-2018, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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any customization or 4wd truck shop can easily do it - and it doesn't have to 'fit' in their bay - they'll have it installed and wired in less than 30.
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09-23-2018, 10:03 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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12volt power outlet on Amazon look at these.. exterior dash mount. Can be hidden under dash 4 cleaner look. pos. neg. connect. all different configurations.
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Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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09-23-2018, 10:05 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I've got a really lousy Camping World about 45 minutes away...
A really GREAT Ford Dealership that about the same distance...
And another Ford Dealership at only a 20 minute trip... But I wouldn't take my worst enemy's car to those fools! 
I think that they hired the rejects from Camping World! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-23-2018, 10:07 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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One wire and ground....
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Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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09-23-2018, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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Check with the good Ford dealer. Some dealers will work on RV's outside if they don't have large enough bays, others won't. Varies dealer to dealer.
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09-23-2018, 10:21 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
One wire and ground....
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But one owner that you wouldn't trust with anything more complicated than changing batteries in a flashlight...
As Harry Callahan said:
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-23-2018, 10:36 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,305
THOR #7035
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I'd go to Walmart and buy this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/49997-12V...ries/609922546
Then go to Youtube University to figure out how to connect the 2 wires (If I didn't already know how).
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-23-2018, 10:44 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Did I mention that I'm extremely "low-vision"?, and have severe diabetic neuropathy?
(No strength or dexterity; in these old paws anymore...)
If'n I could: I would...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2018, 12:04 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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I wouldn't go anywhere and wait for Amazon to ship it to me.
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09-24-2018, 12:12 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
I wouldn't go anywhere and wait for Amazon to ship it to me.
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I agree. Anyone on your block can install it. If you do get one on amazon look at the USB / 12 v Combo. Installs the same.
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Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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09-24-2018, 12:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Listen for the kid with the loudest most annoying stereo in the neighborhood. Give him 30 bucks and he'll have it wired up in no time! I installed a second 2 outlet USB in our dash. Then, a 12v cigarette style under the bed side for a 12v fan when boon docking.
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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09-24-2018, 01:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Who ever thought that anyone would sell an RV that didn't have a 12-volt plug up in the dash?
Or who would be dumb enough to not check; before buying one?
So would you go to your RV Dealer... or to a Ford Dealership that has the capability to service a large rig? |
Oh, I just remembered something! Look inside the glove box. We have one in there, too...
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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09-24-2018, 01:41 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I for one dislike the old Huge cumbersome 12v plugs. By now you would think all would be USB.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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09-24-2018, 12:11 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 99dart
Oh, I just remembered something! Look inside the glove box. We have one in there, too...
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Thanks for the tip: I'll check to see if we are also that lucky! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2018, 12:12 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
I wouldn't go anywhere and wait for Amazon to ship it to me.
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If they can also ship someone with wiring experience... 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2018, 01:03 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,305
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
I for one dislike the old Huge cumbersome 12v plugs. By now you would think all would be USB.
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Except USB is 5 volts, although I think you can get 13 volts off a USB 3 outlet.
At one time there was a move to use 1/4" Mono plugs for 12 VDC accessories in RVs. I had a Trailer where lights in the bunk house had an integrated 1/4" jack to use for fans, etc. But that seems to have disappeared.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-24-2018, 01:11 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tfryman
Except USB is 5 volts, although I think you can get 13 volts off a USB 3 outlet.
At one time there was a move to use 1/4" Mono plugs for 12 VDC accessories in RVs. I had a Trailer where lights in the bunk house had an integrated 1/4" jack to use for fans, etc. But that seems to have disappeared.
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I do agree. Seems like the giant 12v plug just evolved because of the cigarette lighter size. I like a cleaner wiring look. Just me.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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