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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 19, 2019 13:40:01 GMT -8
I am putting an outlet in my rear curbside storage area- and wondering how to mount the box. Can anyone show me how they did this? The metal box I got has holes on its sides for mounting I presume- but how the heck do I get a screw from its inside into the framing?  IMG_5682 by kathy, on Flickr  IMG_5683 by kathy, on Flickr Or can I add this plastic one- which has tabs to mount?  IMG_5684 by kathy, on Flickr Don't know if metal one is best? Also- I want to mount it so the plugs are showing - rather than the plugs facing the inside of the trailer which would be harder to use. Thanks for any help you can give- I am not an electrician ! ha ha Kathy |
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Post by vikx on Jan 19, 2019 20:54:06 GMT -8
The metal one is fine. See those little round dots in the box? Those are knock outs for the screws... drill or knock and screw into your backer. Easy peasy.
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Post by chriss on Jan 20, 2019 8:43:10 GMT -8
The metal one is fine. See those little round dots in the box? Those are knock outs for the screws... drill or knock and screw into your backer. Easy peasy. Correct, except they want to side-mount it and those weatherproof boxes have no provision for that, short of drilling your own holes. Either they add backing, rotate it 90 deg and mount to the wall, or use one like the blue box. Plastic box is fine. I prefer metal in exposed areas. |
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 20, 2019 10:22:02 GMT -8
The metal one is fine. See those little round dots in the box? Those are knock outs for the screws... drill or knock and screw into your backer. Easy peasy. THanks- Got that- but I would like to mount it at a 90 degree angle- so I can SEE the plugs. Rather than mounting it parallel to the framing. Solution? K |
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Post by aslmx on Jan 20, 2019 16:53:28 GMT -8
I’d just use the plastic one. If you drill holes in a weather proof box it’s no longer weather proof and no different than the plastic one.
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 20, 2019 18:31:55 GMT -8
I’d just use the plastic one. If you drill holes in a weather proof box it’s no longer weather proof and no different than the plastic one. Well that makes sense to me! THanks K |
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Post by Ten on Jan 20, 2019 23:27:02 GMT -8
A couple things to consider here. First, mounting inside the cargo door should make your install fairly free of direct weather. I am with vikx, prefer the metal box, however, plastic should not be a problem inside in this location. The box is not as big a concern as the cover, so far as keeping water out. The plastic boxes will flex somewhat, so be careful not to over-tighten your mounting. Something else to keep in mind is clearance for the edges of the cover. Your box can't be mounted directly flush to the floor or wall, or the cover will not tighten down and seal. You would need to shim it 1/8" or so from both edges. I would also recommend using a GFI outlet for this location. You will be exposed to weather with the cargo door open in order to use it.
I added one that was outside, it is underneath the trailer. Metal "Bell" Box, and GFI outlet, with a PVC weatherproof cover. |
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 26, 2019 8:02:43 GMT -8
I like it Ten,
What have you plugged into this outlet? Kathy, what did you want to plug into this outlet?
Thanks,
Rod
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 26, 2019 9:29:02 GMT -8
I like it Ten, What have you plugged into this outlet? Kathy, what did you want to plug into this outlet? Thanks, Rod Perhaps a radio outside, or lights for the awning. Things like that. K |
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Post by Ten on Jan 26, 2019 10:29:04 GMT -8
I had wrestled with the idea of outside lighting, and decided on something a little more subtle than a porch light. This later year model also does not have the option of a light in the grab rail at the door. So, I painted the framework underneath with white primer, and strung rope lights up underneath. They are permanently mounted, and plug at that outlet. (They are 110-V, so I can't use them for dry-camping.) Photos do not do the effect any justice... |
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 27, 2019 16:10:39 GMT -8
I had wrestled with the idea of outside lighting, and decided on something a little more subtle than a porch light. This later year model also does not have the option of a light in the grab rail at the door. So, I painted the framework underneath with white primer, and strung rope lights up underneath. They are permanently mounted, and plug at that outlet. (They are 110-V, so I can't use them for dry-camping.) Photos do not do the effect any justice...
Ten- that's nice! I mounted my outlet box today- decided it was easiest to mount it on the floor. Won't be too hard to plug into  Thanks  IMG_5826 by kathy, on Flickr |
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Post by aslmx on Jan 28, 2019 19:15:26 GMT -8
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 29, 2019 7:07:20 GMT -8
THanks for that- I was planning to find another cover- and that one is just what I wanted! You are right- being under the bed is a risky place as I love my coffee in bed |
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