Need Advice On Getting DC Power

Bob297

I am in the process of installing a dc outlet on headboard for cpap. Please see pics...This is what I have done so far. The wires that go to the junction box go down a hole in the front middle of floor. Does not come out the bottom, but rather goes back towards the drivers side front. Trying to go this route seems impossible. Has anyone put wires down this hole with success? Easiest way would be to put a hole straight down, but I down know what’s under there. Any advice appreciated.

tagurit

If you unscrew and remove the floor support rail that runs along the side of the trailer, there is a channel behind it. I installed DC on one side of the headboard and AC on the other and ran the wiring through those channels and connected behind the outlets on the footboard.

WilliamA

You'll need to go around the water tank on the passenger side of the trailer. Here's a link that has wiring runs to do that:
https://teardrop-trailers.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/117/electric-opener-for-basement-hatch-s
WilliamA

Bob297

Yes, I removed the front floor boards which show the locations of where the front side marker lights go Down a hole in the middle front floor. My wires come out Under the bed. I drilled under the front headboard so the wires come out under the bed. I just wanted to get to the junction box on the tongue which is just below where I have the power outlet located. Sorry, no pics at this time. So your telling me my only option is to run the 12 gauge wires to the back and connect there? At the fuse panel? Do you know what is below the floor at the power outlet in front? Was simply thinking of drilling a 1/4” hole and connecting to the junction box on tongue. I already have an inline fuse with easy access.

tagurit

I really didn't want to go through the sealed floor. Here are some pictures that maybe explain better what I did. I didn't go through the headboard because we use that area for storage regularly and didn't want any wires in there to pull by mistake. There is an open area under the plywood attached to the 2x3 that runs the length of the floor that I don't have a picture of.

Bob297

Thanks for the pics.....I guess the best way might be to go this route. I’m putting this project on hold for now as I have been putting off installing brakes and it is getting warmer. The brakes are easy job, just dirty (grease) I’m also gonna go get insulated 2 wire 12 gauge like what you did, instead of using single wires with wire loom. Also, if you noticed in my pic, I put a wall up to protect the wires to the outlet. I’m only givin up about 6-7” of space inside the headboard cabinet and I have 3 pieces that open into that space instead of the one that is O.E.

tagurit

We did the three door shelf as well, so much more convenient.