I’m a retired police officer and firefighter. From the firefighter side I can tell you I went to many house fires that were caused by those multi plugs and power strips. You are correct about the overloading warning. The overload causes the wiring to become super heated and thus a fire. And honestly RV plugs are scary anyway in how they’re made. Bottom line is most people plug those in and then plug all kinds of stuff never doing the math. And was that a Spyderco knife?
Thanks for sharing Captain. The wiring in RV's can be a bit of a concern. Best to keep a sharp eye out for any plug that get's too warm or a breaker constantly trips. Something's up. Yes, it is a Spyderco Delica. I have a couple. These are my working knives. They take quite a bit of abuse. Favorite is my Maxix 2 for general EDC.
Jerry good video it’s good that you prefaced the issue with the multi outlet device as a electrician I have replaced probably a dozen of those devices after they have got hot and melted the outlet behind it after it was overloaded
It amazes me that the money you pay for an RV - mines is a 25ft - Jayco Redhawk 22C - SE - the cheap materials they use such as these electrical outlets - Saw one video when researching that an outlet had burnt that powers the microwave conventical oven- lucky the person caught it in time. I'm in the processing of replacing all my outlets with some of the USB type..safe than sorry. thanks.
It is amazing Victor. It’s obvious the manufacturers have reduced quality control. I love the life style, but to much effort on profit and less on quality.
Good video Jerry. Do you have a video on how to add a DC distribution panel to a travel trailer? I recently purchased a TPMS and it has a repeater. I don’t have anywhere to plug or wire it into. I also have a wireless camera at the back of the trailer but again, nowhere to connect the repeater. A very simple, easy-to-follow video on installing a DC distribution panel for these repeaters and other accessories would really be a great help! Thanks for your consideration.
Hi Milo. Unfortunately I don’t have a video on a panel. But, the backup camera is simple. Borrow the wiring from a marker light. We use Haloview for cameras. The have a direct replacement marker light with built in camera. Install was a couple minutes. The video shows the install on side, but could have been done easily on the back as well. See this video ua-cam.com/video/Tu5oPBRHquU/v-deo.html
Great video Jerry. How do you verify that the black wire is actually the hot wire and the white is the neutral wire? This become even more important if the wire color is blue or something else. Thanks.
Thanks. I used a digital volt meter. Carefully touch one probe to the ground wire and the other probe each wire to be tested. The hot wire will show voltage. Then kill the circuit to complete wiring.
I"ll bet I'm not the only person that just hits "Like" before I watch your videos.
Thanks so much!
I’m a retired police officer and firefighter. From the firefighter side I can tell you I went to many house fires that were caused by those multi plugs and power strips. You are correct about the overloading warning. The overload causes the wiring to become super heated and thus a fire. And honestly RV plugs are scary anyway in how they’re made. Bottom line is most people plug those in and then plug all kinds of stuff never doing the math. And was that a Spyderco knife?
Thanks for sharing Captain. The wiring in RV's can be a bit of a concern. Best to keep a sharp eye out for any plug that get's too warm or a breaker constantly trips. Something's up. Yes, it is a Spyderco Delica. I have a couple. These are my working knives. They take quite a bit of abuse. Favorite is my Maxix 2 for general EDC.
@@iLoveRVlife thanks for the reply. I carry the Shaman or Smock. Love Spydercos. Stay safe!
Great video for exactly what I needed. THANKS!
Thanks for watching.
you’re not advertising. you’re sharing 👍🏻
Thanks. Always glad to share.
3rd year with the portable ice maker. It is awesome.
Thanks. We’re using ours this week. It’s working great.
Went out last weekend, someone saw my (your) lights, she told her husband she wanted some! Great video! Have fun out there!
Thanks a bunch. They’ve become a great campground conversation starter too.
Great idea adding USB ports. Thanks.
Safe travels and good health.
Thanks Curt.
Jerry - just installed 2 of these in our Rockwood mini-lite. Your video was a tremendous help. Thanks for sharing.
Glad we could share Jan.
Jerry good video it’s good that you prefaced the issue with the multi outlet device as a electrician I have replaced probably a dozen of those devices after they have got hot and melted the outlet behind it after it was overloaded
Agree. Don’t want to recreate the scene lighting the leg lamp from the Christmas Story movie.
Love watching your videos and have been following you for years. Stay safe and healthy.
Thanks so much Larry. Appreciate you watching the channel. Safe travels.
Good job
Thanks
Awesome video!! Thank you
Thanks Steve.
Nice easy upgrades Jerry. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels!!😎
Thanks
Thanks, Jerry!
Glad we could share.
Nice video. I would also test after to make sure polarity is correct prior to plugging anything into the receptical.
Simple. Verify the wiring before installation and wire to the labeled lugs.
we’re a big fan of the plug and play receptacles. funny, we don’t boondock either.
Boondocking would be fun. We’re just not set up for it.
It amazes me that the money you pay for an RV - mines is a 25ft - Jayco Redhawk 22C - SE - the cheap materials they use such as these electrical outlets - Saw one video when researching that an outlet had burnt that powers the microwave conventical oven- lucky the person caught it in time. I'm in the processing of replacing all my outlets with some of the USB type..safe than sorry. thanks.
It is amazing Victor. It’s obvious the manufacturers have reduced quality control. I love the life style, but to much effort on profit and less on quality.
thank you stay safe God Bless
Good info. I too Love Your RV Life!!!
Thanks
Good tip. We hope to get down there (Mid GA) next week, providing gasoline is available.
Hope you get a chance. Looks like it’s improving.
@@iLoveRVlife Thank you Sir. Safe travels to you as well.
Good video Jerry. Do you have a video on how to add a DC distribution panel to a travel trailer? I recently purchased a TPMS and it has a repeater. I don’t have anywhere to plug or wire it into. I also have a wireless camera at the back of the trailer but again, nowhere to connect the repeater. A very simple, easy-to-follow video on installing a DC distribution panel for these repeaters and other accessories would really be a great help! Thanks for your consideration.
Hi Milo. Unfortunately I don’t have a video on a panel. But, the backup camera is simple. Borrow the wiring from a marker light. We use Haloview for cameras. The have a direct replacement marker light with built in camera. Install was a couple minutes. The video shows the install on side, but could have been done easily on the back as well. See this video ua-cam.com/video/Tu5oPBRHquU/v-deo.html
Great video Jerry. How do you verify that the black wire is actually the hot wire and the white is the neutral wire? This become even more important if the wire color is blue or something else. Thanks.
Thanks. I used a digital volt meter. Carefully touch one probe to the ground wire and the other probe each wire to be tested. The hot wire will show voltage. Then kill the circuit to complete wiring.
They also make a plug in usb charger that has an electric outlet. I have one.
Thanks