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110 volt outlets

Foretravel used a type of outlet I have never seen before. The wire slips in instead of screwed in. Pretty sure it's so vibration doesn't undo the screw.
Any reason not to use one with screws? Want to put in some combo USB and 120v outlets.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Re: 110 volt outlets

Reply #1 –
The outlet they use is an all in one. Box and outlet.  You can remove that outlet install a pop in box (rework box) and then install your combo plug.  You might have to cut the wood some to get the pop in box to fit.  Before you cut anything make sure the area you are going to install the plug is deep enough to hold the box.

There are different sizes of pop in boxes.  Make sure the one you get is deep enough to hold the receptacle  with all of the wires behind it.

Before you do the work make sure you have the breaker for that circuit turned off.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: 110 volt outlets

Reply #2 –
Those are called "quick wire" and are used in a lot of installations.
I don't personally like them and always replace them with the traditional screw type when I remove one.
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: 110 volt outlets

Reply #3 –

These are common outlets in the RV and manufactured housing industry.

Amazon.com: RV Designer S811, Self Contained Dual Outlet with Cover Plate,...

You can get junctions and switches too.  Wire goes through. Position the back side, Use a special tool or a big slip joint pliers and crimp until the latches on the sides catch.  With the special tool you don't have to strip wires.  Doing it with a pliers it makes it easier if you strip a short section.  These make it easy to add outlets.

If you are using a conventional outlet with screws or push-in connections it must be in a plastic or grounded metal box.  You can get old work boxes for adding a 120/USB outlet.

I added one of those and several just USB outlets wired directly to 12v.  I much prefer the latter. I used a BlueSea outlets.  I also got an offshore version that shows voltage at the outlet (sort of handy but not real uaseful) that is a QC2 version, faster charging.
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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: 110 volt outlets

Reply #4 –
While we are on the subject of USB outlets. One think that you need to look at is the amps  (A) that the unit puts out  The higher the number the faster your device will charge.  You also need to verify if the A's are for both outlets combined or each outlet. Leviton makes one that puts out 3.6A combined. 

The new format USB C has even faster charging. Leviton makes a receptacle that with dual USB C can put out  6A per outlet.

Another thing that can slow your charging down is the cable. The longer the cable, the longer it will take to charge.  Quality of the cable also makes a big difference. You can have a short cable that is cheap to buy but it will  take forever for devices to charge.  You can still buy a cheap cable but pay big bucks for them thinking you are getting a good cable. If the specs on the box give the wire size then you have a good chance it is a good cable.  I have found it is really hard to know you got a good quality cable until you use it.  There are also USB cable that can only be used for charging only without the data transfer feature.  Last thing on USB cables is pay attention to where you get them from. If you find one and you do not know where it came from do not use it. There are cables that when plugged into your devices can then go and steal all of information off your device.  The same goes for USB outlets  that are at locations for you to charge your phone.  If out in public it is better to carry your own charger instead of using an offered USB outlet.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago