Wok wrote:Awesome picture.. I think I understand... if I'm "reading"
the photo right.. its campsite power in via orange cord, then run through
the cylinder shaped thing with yellow that must be the protecter, and then
into the power strip to split it out to the rest of the camper? My plan is to
run the power in, and then of course now through the protecter (forgot the
real name). Since I plan on wiring in my walls to outlets and switches, can
I just use something to split the cord as it comes out of the protector and
leave out the power strip? My goal is to have a permanent install for wiring.
How does that sound?
Definition:
Protector = GFCI
I think Mike got the GFCI pigtail that the ORANGE inlet extension cord is
attached to from the Home Depot. However maybe Mike can confirm this?
GFCI explanation by Bruce:
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?p=144749
Tester from home depot that might be carried to test shore power before you hookuP to the your trailer:
![Image](http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImage/1641d34e-083f-409a-b7f4-4796620d7b27_300.jpg)
Wok wrote:Since I plan on wiring in my walls to outlets and switches,
can I just use something to split the cord as it comes out of the protector
and leave out the power strip?
Wok, you are cutting this electrical installation to the bone, this is understood. Yes you can
just skip the power strip however if you suddenly have a ground or and
open in one part of the trailer ALL of your power will NOT work and you are
then resigned to trouble shoot by unhooking rigged wires to figure out the
issue.
I would still use the power strip in my opinion as trouble shooting issues
can be narrowed down in less time when the outlets on the power strip are
marked.
On another note:
Most consider using both DC and AC in their trailers for options in power
when and if your not at a camp site with AC. Also for resale having both
AC /DC enhances your sale.
I am sure others may have more opinions on your questions and they will share here soon.