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08-01-2021, 01:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Snoqualmie
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 191
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what is this ? female socket in bedroom on 2010 FC
Right above the electric sockets on the driver side of the bedroom there is a plate with a cable input and then above that is a female socket (looks like a cigarette lighter socket). What is that used for and what type of connection is it? This is on a 2010 25' Flying cloud.
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08-01-2021, 01:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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12v DC outlet. Don't use it for a cigarette lighter.
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08-01-2021, 01:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anders79
looks like a cigarette lighter socket
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That's what it is. Long a standard 12v socket that a 12v plug for a car or truck plugs into.
Tim
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08-01-2021, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,636
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Lucky you!
I'm changing some of my many USB ports back to 12v. receptacles.
Yours is there because some folks used 12v. TVs.
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08-01-2021, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 30' Excella
GTA
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 507
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You can use it to charge your phone
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previous tow vehicles 2012 Mercedes Benz GL350d - CanAmRv.ca hitch Reinforcement, 2005 Ford F150 Lariat 5.4L
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08-01-2021, 04:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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And use it for:
Razor
Hair clipper
Toothbrush
Small fan
Speaker
Charging electronics
Skillet
Toaster
Kettle
Beverage heater
Heated blanket
Small beverage cooler
Curling iron
Camping lantern
Bug zapper
I'm know I forgot some.
Truck stops have an nice array of 12V devices and appliances.
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08-01-2021, 10:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Snoqualmie
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 191
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You guys are great - Thanks! Guess I'll run up to my favorite truck stop...
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08-01-2021, 11:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
And use it for:
Razor
Hair clipper
Toothbrush
Small fan
Speaker
Charging electronics
Skillet
Toaster
Kettle
Beverage heater
Heated blanket
Small beverage cooler
Curling iron
Camping lantern
Bug zapper
I'm know I forgot some.
Truck stops have an nice array of 12V devices and appliances.
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Hi, I use mine for a digital battery voltage meter.
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08-02-2021, 05:30 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,156
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I sure miss those old 12 volt outlets. Someone in Jackson Center was asleep at the switch when they did away with them.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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08-02-2021, 08:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,636
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, I use mine for a digital battery voltage meter.
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I'll use mine to power the rear camera. (inside)
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08-02-2021, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,146
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I have a 12 V Fantastic Fan that is 12 v. I besides the TV, I also have 12 V under table and in bedroom.
I have the 2010 FC FB
mj
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08-02-2021, 10:01 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 23' International
Fort Davis
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 15
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Lucky, because my 2016 IS 23FB comes with no 12v sockets which comes in handy...
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08-02-2021, 10:30 AM
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Cloudland2
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Trenton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 439
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Our 2016 FC did not have one so swapped out one of the USBs in the bedroom. Now with a DC adapter I can run my Cpap on 12v without using the inverter when there is no shore power. Did require a slight upgrade of batteries from stock to two 6v GC 235 ah batteries but now can make in thru the night even when need to run furnace in cooler weather and recharging the next morning for 2-3 hours on small Honda gen eco mode.
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WBCCI #2584
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08-02-2021, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Wheaton
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 649
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Soon after ownership, I added 12V receptacles behind the front and rear corner spotlights on my 2013 Flying Cloud. Mostly for 5V USB adapters but also use it to power backup camera and to charge various items that require 12V.
Temporarily removing the corner speakers made it easy to access the always powered wiring to the spotlights and the Airstream wiring was quite robust to support the 12V receptacle.
Greg
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08-02-2021, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,101
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I also run my CPAP from one of those sockets. I actually just run it from the 12 volt whether we are on shore power or not. My CPAP is 24 volts so it goes through a converter from the 12 volts.
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08-02-2021, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,026
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I kind of enjoy wandering the aisles of very large truck stops to see what other 12 volt appliances are out there. Sure, it's all on the internet, but it's still fun to pick stuff up and look.
Lynn
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08-02-2021, 05:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 16' Sport
Newport Beach
, California
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 49
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12v stuff
Try Amazon - cheaper and an amazing assortment of 12v appliances and other stuff. Lots of things you didin't know you needed.
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08-02-2021, 06:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Yes to Amazon for prices but sometimes you just want the tactile aspect of looking at it and mulling it over.
And the trucks tops, especially the big all inclusive ones, are the place to browse.
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08-02-2021, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 18' Caravel
Greenville
, whereEverIroam
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,409
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It turns out that the 12 V receptacle is far more universal than a universal serial port
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08-02-2021, 09:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari SS SE
kent
, Washington
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 67
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I always thought it was some sort of sat tv “thingy.” Now I am much better informed.
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