Pop Up Camper 12 Volt Power Outlet MODIFICATION | Charge Your Cellphone While BOONDOCKING!

[@ItsPoppin]

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[@drwolfpoint]

I added one of these to my pop up after forgetting my cellphone charger and not having a way to monitor my battery in the camper. Great video.

[@skipwilliam5639]

Great idea . I will do this when I open the camper next year. but i recommend using shrink tube instead of electrical tape..

[@ItsPoppin]

Funnily enough, we picked up some for this project, but then I completely forgot to use it!

[@MrBlake-cz4km]

I’m very appreciative that my ole 1999 camper already has a cigarette lighter 12v port built in and I don’t have to install something.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

I've been thinking of doing this, but I was going to put it on the side of the battery box. The idea never even occurred to me to put it inside, but that's a great idea!

[@seanlebien9010]

Thats one of the first things we added to our pop up! I was surprised it didn't have any of those 12V outlets already installed, but since we also added a solar system for boondocking I really wanted to take advantage of the extra power we were bringing in

[@ItsPoppin]

Nice, we just picked up a small, portable 30 watt solar panel to play around with and test out. If we boondocked more, I would definitely consider getting a bigger panel. I'm also surprised pop ups, even ours that is 12 years old, didn't come standard with at least a 12v socket. Its definitely not new technology - lol.

[@seanlebien9010]

@@ItsPoppin We've really learned a lot from your channel! Basically copied your floor remodel and your videos on how you camp with your dogs has been really helpful too. Our new pup just turned 4 months so we're excited to take her out with us on our next trip. Keep the videos coming!

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks! What type of dog is she?

[@seanlebien9010]

@@ItsPoppin Blue Merle Australian Shepherd! We thought she would be old enough to go on our first pop up camping trip but she still needed her 4 month vaccines Our pop up is definitely cramped with two dogs though, our model only has a full and a twin for the beds, and the two dogs would prefer to sleep in the same bed as us haha

[@keywerk]

Great mod. Did it to my camper as well. One thing to note: Blue leds look great but are harsh for sleeping. I ended up swapping mine out to the red led version. Much better in the middle of the night.

[@ItsPoppin]

We just turn them off completely.

[@HerrP58]

That glaring light might be a love it or hate it type of thing. Maybe a good night light for grandkids...

[@CocoWhisperer]

Another great video! We were originally going to replace the wall receptacles with newer ones that have UBS ports, but we are going to use this mod instead. Love having the battery volt display and this can be used boondocking while the wall receptacles are not.

[@HerrP58]

Thanks for the video. Another winner!! This is definitely a mod that those of us who don't own a tool belt could do. (Well, maybe with a friend doing an 'over the shoulder.') I like how you included all the links to the hardware below; much appreciated. Suggestion: Consider some kind of very shallow plastic or aluminum phone holder to fasten near the panel. Just the depth of the panel itself, to hold a phone while charging. Just put the phone in the slot, plug it in, and check back in an hour.

[@berskrbongo1660]

Thanks for this👌🏻 trying to wire this up with zero experience by following the terrible wiring diagram (1 pic screenshot from Amazon) was a nightmare, this vid saved the day cheers man 😉👌🏻🧡

[@mattsenft4810]

I just opened up the ole (1983) popup last week. No water damage woohoo. I did have a couple buttons on the lower canvas that need attention. I'm gonna have to relook at your video where you redid your buttons. My goal is to streamline to popup setup part using the 19mm drill attachment etc. etc. Also gonna look at the hand crank part process. I was thinking of getting a cheap cordless harbor freight drill that I can keep exclusively in the popup utility door section so I don't lose the higher end drill at a campsite. Also we booked a Memorial Day Weekend trip to Indiana Beach. You got the best popup channel on YT keep up the good work. Take Care my friend.

[@benfrahm7607]

Great video, I ordered one for myself as soon as I saw how easily it was wired

[@ZachSolie]

Hey man thank you for making such high quality videos with great ideas, I really appreciate you

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks for watching!

[@marycanote7627]

cool. I could use my heated blanket, which uses a cigarette lighter port.

[@ELCOSEB]

Doing the same project. But running straight to the fuse panel and adding decicated fuse

[@stiller1980]

Hi there. Have you ever installed an exterior plug outlet on your pop up? Ours is a 2022 flagstaff and doesn’t have one but it would make a world of difference. Just don’t know how I feel about cutting into the sidewall especially where it’s still under warranty. Thanks!!

[@ericbuhr2921]

Great video. Ordered the part, going to try this! What is the cool music? Dig the tunes.

[@ItsPoppin]

Right on! Music is in the details above.

[@tylerw.9100]

The words you were looking for are face plate and spade bit.

[@jrosalia]

So would it be correct to say you could still use those outlets while hooked up to shore power? Just curious. Thanks!

[@ItsPoppin]

Yes

[@plattapuss5844]

Mine is on top of the cabinet next to the bed. Much easier to see the display and use the outlets. If I put it in a wall I would build a little box and tilt it up.

[@billandree8520]

Thanks for the video. When you installed that and cut your battery line to wire up are you losing your ability to use your lights w/ 12 V?

[@ItsPoppin]

No, they still work. It's just spliced in.

[@billandree8520]

@@ItsPoppin gotcha, thanks

[@KyleMatt11]

What about a fuse for the usb port? Do u not need one to protect your phone or whatever device u have sucking down those 12volts?

[@ItsPoppin]

It’s fused at the converter box, but I’m sure an extra in-line fuse wouldn’t hurt.

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

You can get an adapter for the 12 volt style socket that adds usb power to charge phones. You don't really need both in the panel.

[@dawg7915]

Did this one right after watching this.. love it.

[@ItsPoppin]

Thanks for reporting back!

[@thatoffgridlife5226]

I put a mod in and mine the volt drops all the way down to 10.1 back up to normal what is causing that thanks

[@gravewalkerz7787]

I just added one of these to my Coleman popup. Turned out my converter had an un-used 12v fuse. So I ran a direct line.

[@ItsPoppin]

Nice

[@ccpay1]

Did you use the wire that is going to your thermostat? I tapped into the thermostat wire and it turns on my heater fan every time I flip the switch on. Do you know why it is doing this?

[@ItsPoppin]

No I tapped into the exterior 12v light.

[@ccpay1]

OK I just did that and mine works great. For anyone that’s going to do this project do not tap in to the thermostat wire. It will not work. Ha ha ha.

[@ccpay1]

OK I just did that and mine works great. For anyone that’s going to do this project do not tap in to the thermostat wire. It will not work. Ha ha ha.

[@dilanplattsfitness9333]

Will this tell me how much power is left in the battery until it needs to be charged again?

[@ItsPoppin]

It will give you an approximation. Google 12v battery voltage chart and it will give you voltages that roughly correlate with how much battery percentage is left. If it's a lead acid battery, remember to keep it above 50% at all times.

[@carlschwarz4935]

@@ItsPoppin Not so great for Lithium though! I did the same mod (same panel even!) and tried using this for the battery level but on my last camping trip I really had no idea. Depending on the recent load the voltage fluctuates heaps and takes a long time to settle. I'm putting in a proper meter yet, a cheaper version of a victron. I also want to install some wireless charging pads for phones near the bed

[@glenngray1201]

A fuse-able link for your positive side to the battery should be installed if running directly to the battery in case of any shorts..

[@ItsPoppin]

Good to know, thanks!

[@glenngray1201]

@@ItsPoppin Just found your channel yesterday I found your content is very inspiring probably watched 15 videos already and your giving my wife ideas thanks bro !! Lol we own a 93 jayco anniversary edition 1206 so I have a vested interest in what you two have going , it is well edited and doesn’t lose our attention, I would like to see more of the parts you cut out like on the usb install and the wiring to the battery or fuse block just to give it a finish installation , man your wife is in this full time and good at what she does well done . A tent trailer is it’s own kind of monster but we love it from its compact size to store, to ease of towing to the roomy size with our kids keep it up on the video ‘s and do you have anything that would talk about an outdoor hot water shower tent idea ? We’ve seen some systems out there but they all seem to have limitations in some fashion , our idea was to purchase a shower tent with separate porta potti dry room that Walmart sells but the hot water systems have us at a crossroad , any thought or ideas would be helpful . Glenn & Julie So Cal Trump 2024

[@Mr_Suckafree]

"Barrel Connectors" 🤣🤣

[@ItsPoppin]

Don't they look like barrels? - lol

[@Mr_Suckafree]

@@ItsPoppin They kinda do....it was just funny cuz i work with them alot and have never thought of that🤣

[@sirfloyd6495]

Where do you find that accessory from, in Canada

[@ItsPoppin]

Is it not available on Amazon Canada?

[@bobsouthwick4857]

Did you need to install a fuse in this system?

[@ItsPoppin]

Wouldn’t hurt as it comes with an inline fuse. This system, the way I installed it, is fused at the converter with a 15 Amp fuse. If you run this directly to the battery, you should install a fuse.

[@skipwilliam5639]

have you installed a power inverter yet?

[@ItsPoppin]

No, haven't dived in to solar quite yet. When we do, I'll definatly be looking into inverters.

[@skipwilliam5639]

@@ItsPoppin im boondocking for the first time so I bought a 2000 W inverter to run the coffee maker..lol

[@greytogray3476]

18 gauge is too low, can over heat, 14 G is used on 15 Amp but can use 12 g too FYI :)

[@ForeverSmashley]

How is this working out for you? Still beneficial and accurate for you?

[@ItsPoppin]

Yeah, it's still working out well.

[@ForeverSmashley]

@@ItsPoppin That’s great! Your videos have been so helpful. Just used your links so we can update our ‘91 Coleman Pup.

[@jerisullivan1290]

Where did you get your panel?

[@MrLeovdmeer]

Why don`t people solder these connections? That is the only good way to connect to your power.

[@budfariss]

Where did you buy this?

[@ItsPoppin]

Amazon

[@budfariss]

@@ItsPoppin Thanks

[@scottterry1659]

usb is not 12 volt, where is the volt change ?

[@ItsPoppin]

The USB ports in this unit step down the voltage to 5 volts. I assume this occurs within the unit itself.

[@2OldFartscamping-i8h]

A little blurry