RV Style 120v receptacle with USB

mdntblu · 03-16-2022, 08:48 PM

Has anyone seen an RV style 120v receptacle with USB built in?

I like the ones with the USB-A and USB-C https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZJCWVN9

But when I remove the outlets in my Hurricane I can see they don't have an electrical box with them and just have the little tabs that flip out on the sides. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BDWKWJC Like this one.

There are a few I actually removed, used a reciprocating saw, made the hole a little larger and put in a residential blue electrical box and they worked fine. 2 on the sides of the bed in the bedroom, the one under the dinette, and the one under the "passenger desk". But the ones over the couch have much less room behind them to work with because of the cabinet floor on the other side so it might be harder to get the blue electrical box installed and the cables through them.

I'm guessing that there are none because I think I would have found them but just asking to be sure I've looked everywhere.

Thanks

macdaddy1111 · 03-16-2022, 08:58 PM

Have a bunch in my house, got them at Lowes.

mdntblu · 03-16-2022, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by macdaddy1111

Have a bunch in my house, got them at Lowes.

That wasn't really the question I asked. I realize they are great for houses, but RV's have special plugs with the little screw tabs that hold them in place. I'm asking if anyone has seen those screw tab type receptacles with USB ports.

lwmcguire · 03-16-2022, 09:05 PM

https://www.amazon.com/GUKIBO-Electr.../dp/B08FM1WFHJ

I used these

macdaddy1111 · 03-16-2022, 09:10 PM

walked out to the hurricane, popped off a cover and my outlets are screwed in our rig and would have no problem replacing it with usb/120 outlet.

**16ACE27** · 03-16-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mdntblu

That wasn't really the question I asked. I realize they are great for houses, but RV's have special plugs with the little screw tabs that hold them in place. I'm asking if anyone has seen those screw tab type receptacles with USB ports.

Reading comprehension seems a bit low today. Maybe pictures?

RV outlets are a BOX and OUTLET in one device. There are no exposed electrical contact points on the back of the outlet.

**16ACE27** · 03-16-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by macdaddy1111

walked out to the hurricane, popped off a cover and my outlets are screwed in our rig and would have no problem replacing it with usb/120 outlet.

Did you look at the back side?

mdntblu · 03-17-2022, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Did you look at the back side?

I was going to say the same thing. Looking at the outlet with the cover off will show you nothing.

This is what is in my Hurricane.

lwmcguir · 03-17-2022, 06:31 PM

The only issue I have ran into has been having enough slack to cut and splice the wires when the stab type was used OM.

**EA37TS** · 03-17-2022, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mdntblu

I was going to say the same thing. Looking at the outlet with the cover off will show you nothing.

This is what is in my Hurricane.

It will show you quite a bit if you know what your looking at. If not, get someone that knows what they’re doing to complete the project.

ohmsmcgee · 03-19-2022, 03:00 PM

We're you able to find these RV style with the USB by chance, I did some searching but only found home options. I'd like to get rid of our charging blocks scattered around if possible.

abjbrtd · 03-19-2022, 04:02 PM

Here's a "RV Designer" outlet that might work.

https://www.amazon.com/RV-Designer-S...ef_=ast_sto_dp

macdaddy1111 · 03-19-2022, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Did you look at the back side?

I always check the back side!

mine are screwed in, the plastic locking tabs are not used but are there.

That is some fine craftmanship Thor!

gte534j · 03-19-2022, 05:04 PM

Thats a nice outlet w/ the quick charge USB.
I have replaced some of my outlets with the USB/outlet combo (not quick charge though). I hate the tamper resistant outlets, they are such a pain to plug into.
You should probalby get the pvc old work box if you have space:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Then you actually have something to screw into and will hold the outlet. Hopefully you have enough slack to wire up the new outlet.

lwmcguir · 03-19-2022, 05:23 PM

GUKIBO Electrical Outlet with USB Ports Quick Charge QC PD3.0 USB Wall Outlet Receptacle 125V 15 Amp Dual Duplex Plug (18W QC3.0 Slim 2 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/GUKIBO-Electr.../dp/B08FM1WFHJ

The first link I posted works, but you have to click twice

This is the one I installed since everything we have uses USBC

On one outlet I had to splice and extend wires

gectisme · 03-19-2022, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdntblu

Has anyone seen an RV style 120v receptacle with USB built in?

I like the ones with the USB-A and USB-C https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZJCWVN9
There are a few I actually removed, used a reciprocating saw, made the hole a little larger and put in a residential blue electrical box and they worked fine. 2 on the sides of the bed in the bedroom, the one under the dinette, and the one under the "passenger desk". But the ones over the couch have much less room behind them to work with because of the cabinet floor on the other side so it might be harder to get the blue electrical box installed and the cables through them.

I'm guessing that there are none because I think I would have found them but just asking to be sure I've looked everywhere.

Thanks

A few years back on our previous TT, didn’t find any usb outlets with those tabs. Had a similar issue but one of the tabs broke on the original. Replaced it with one that had the usb chargers built in also. Used 2 rivets and that worked fine, it was one of the outlets we used the most.

**16ACE27** · 03-19-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abjbrtd

Here's a "RV Designer" outlet that might work.

https://www.amazon.com/RV-Designer-S...ef_=ast_sto_dp

Not without a box: It has exposed connectors.

**16ACE27** · 03-19-2022, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddy1111

walked out to the hurricane, popped off a cover and my outlets are screwed in our rig and would have no problem replacing it with usb/120 outlet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Did you look at the back side?

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddy1111

I always check the back side!

mine are screwed in, the plastic locking tabs are not used but are there.

That is some fine craftmanship Thor!

You have the RV style outlet. To replace that with a residential style outlet you would need to add a box.

**16ACE27** · 03-19-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lwmcguir

GUKIBO Electrical Outlet with USB Ports Quick Charge QC PD3.0 USB Wall Outlet Receptacle 125V 15 Amp Dual Duplex Plug (18W QC3.0 Slim 2 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/GUKIBO-Electr.../dp/B08FM1WFHJ

The first link I posted works, but you have to click twice

This is the one I installed since everything we have uses USBC

On one outlet I had to splice and extend wires

Requires an electrical box.

mdntblu · 03-19-2022, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwmcguir

GUKIBO Electrical Outlet with USB Ports Quick Charge QC PD3.0 USB Wall Outlet Receptacle 125V 15 Amp Dual Duplex Plug (18W QC3.0 Slim 2 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/GUKIBO-Electr.../dp/B08FM1WFHJ

The first link I posted works, but you have to click twice

This is the one I installed since everything we have uses USBC

On one outlet I had to splice and extend wires

The one I posted in the original post is 36w charging capability so I went with those. I ended up getting the blue electrical boxes (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1...118R/100154882 and then using a reciprocal saw to make the holes bigger and put 4 of them in (1 under the desk up front, 1 under the dinette, and 2 under the bed). If anyone wants pictures I can show you what I did.

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