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12-01-2018, 02:01 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 26HE
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 11
THOR #13615
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12 Volt Socket
After some advice from the forums and watching a few videos on YouTube, I’m going to try a small 300 watt inverter to just power small things such as a phone charging and my PC, however I’m not even sure where a 12 volt socket is located in a 2019 Thor Freedom Elite 26HE. If anyone knows please let me know, I’ve looked everywhere. Thanks
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12-01-2018, 03:37 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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You should have on in the cockpit dash.... usually in the middle section. You can also add a 12 volt socket or wire the inverter directly and install an on/off switch.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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12-01-2018, 06:47 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 26HE
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 11
THOR #13615
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
You should have on in the cockpit dash.... usually in the middle section. You can also add a 12 volt socket or wire the inverter directly and install an on/off switch.
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If on the dash, does it pull from truck battery or the 12 volt RV battery? Thanks
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12-01-2018, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Not sure but I think mine pulls from the "coach" battery. I know my radio works off of the coach (not the "chassis" = Ford engine battery)
Plug something and turn your store switch on the coach ON and OFF and see what happens.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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12-01-2018, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Michigan
Posts: 542
THOR #9522
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On my class C 31W the dash 12V runs off the chassis battery.
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Pete and Carolynn Foss from Oxford, MI
2018 Four Winds 31W
1999 Aero Cub F-21 trailer
1977 Tioga 24 foot RV
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12-01-2018, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Michigan
Posts: 542
THOR #9522
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And it's hot when the vehicle is off so I have to remember nit to leave a charger plugged in when storing.
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Pete and Carolynn Foss from Oxford, MI
2018 Four Winds 31W
1999 Aero Cub F-21 trailer
1977 Tioga 24 foot RV
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12-01-2018, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Arkansas
Posts: 371
THOR #12827
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My Freedom Elite 30FE has 2 12v sockets in the dash and one in the glove box.
I wanted a 12v socket in the cabin so I added one in the side of the cabinet in the entry door.
The power to the socket can be turned off (center switch) and on the right is two USB charging ports.
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12-02-2018, 12:07 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 26HE
State: Alabama
Posts: 80
THOR #12744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Retusarmy54
After some advice from the forums and watching a few videos on YouTube, I’m going to try a small 300 watt inverter to just power small things such as a phone charging and my PC, however I’m not even sure where a 12 volt socket is located in a 2019 Thor Freedom Elite 26HE. If anyone knows please let me know, I’ve looked everywhere. Thanks
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That's exactly what I bought for our 26HE. The wife has used it for her laptop. I recommend buying the 12 volt extension cord to go with it. If you buy the inverter from Amazon it'll be a "buy together" option that lists it for about nine bucks.
You should have two sockets on the dash.
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12-02-2018, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Michigan
Posts: 542
THOR #9522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad2018
That's exactly what I bought for our 26HE. The wife has used it for her laptop. I recommend buying the 12 volt extension cord to go with it. If you buy the inverter from Amazon it'll be a "buy together" option that lists it for about nine bucks.
You should have two sockets on the dash.
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Years ago I bought a 12V charger for a HP laptop. Cost WAY more than a small inverted for the regular AC charger.
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Pete and Carolynn Foss from Oxford, MI
2018 Four Winds 31W
1999 Aero Cub F-21 trailer
1977 Tioga 24 foot RV
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12-06-2018, 07:51 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: axis
State: Ohio
Posts: 53
THOR #12044
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In my 2018 Axis the power port (cigarate lighter) is connected to the chassis battery with a 30 amp fuse under the hood electrical box.
So I connected the 30 amp circuit to a 12 branch sub panel. Then branched from sub panel off to original power port. Then directly attached the inverter as well as 4 dual USB ports. I will try to include the pictures with this post.
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Axis 24.1
big foot, Sumos F&Rr,
Insulated doghouse and all the under dash,
Hellwig sway bars F&R
love the easy quite drive.
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12-06-2018, 07:55 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: axis
State: Ohio
Posts: 53
THOR #12044
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Axis 24.1
big foot, Sumos F&Rr,
Insulated doghouse and all the under dash,
Hellwig sway bars F&R
love the easy quite drive.
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12-06-2018, 08:00 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: axis
State: Ohio
Posts: 53
THOR #12044
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The other area that I also installed a sub panel was to make the TV and entertainment center over the door run all on 12 volt.
So I will include the pict of it as well.
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Axis 24.1
big foot, Sumos F&Rr,
Insulated doghouse and all the under dash,
Hellwig sway bars F&R
love the easy quite drive.
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12-06-2018, 08:03 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: axis
State: Ohio
Posts: 53
THOR #12044
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Axis 24.1
big foot, Sumos F&Rr,
Insulated doghouse and all the under dash,
Hellwig sway bars F&R
love the easy quite drive.
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12-07-2018, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Ace 29.3
State: California
Posts: 203
THOR #6522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robertconley
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Looks very nice! Great job
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12-11-2018, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robertconley
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So I connected the 30 amp circuit to a 12 branch sub panel. Then branched from sub panel off to original power port. Then directly attached the inverter as well as 4 dual USB ports.
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Great job Robert. Consider it stolen (oops, don't tell the IP Police) Thx. <grin>
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