I needed a phone charger on "my side" in our 303RLS. Decided to use the headboard shelf to place the phone. I drilled a 1.25" hole & fished out the 12v supply wire from the nearby LED light. Connected with a inline splice. It fit nicely hidden into the hollow dead space under the overhead cabinet. -K
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I needed a phone charger on "my side" in our 303RLS. Decided to use the headboard shelf to place the phone. I drilled a 1.25" hole & fished out the 12v supply wire from the nearby LED light. Connected with a inline splice. It fit nicely hidden into the hollow dead space under the overhead cabinet. -KStarts07-28-2020Ends07-30-2020Kevin & Merry - Montana
2018 Reflection 303RLS
2018 Ram 3500 6.7L SRW 4X4 SB AUH -
Originally posted by Wapati Wind View Post
Hmmm...always something else on the project list.
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2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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I love those flush mount USB's... in our last coach, I replaced all of the existing lighter outlets with these, and like the OP here, will need to have USB plugs on both sides of the bed. Need to find some that don't have LED lighting... the last set I bought off Amazon have an always-on blue LED whenever they have power. That would get distracting in a bedroom.
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Originally posted by RickLight View PostForum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Wapati Wind
Did you pull the light down before you did this? Or just drill blindly? (I'm have the identical lights, and looking to do an identical mod).
How much space is up there? IE how deep of a charger could you fit?Mike
2017 Imagine 2800BH pushing a 2019 Ford F150 Platinum
Formerly: 2002 Rockwood Popup
Location: Massachusetts
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Originally posted by RickLight View PostMark & Julie
2021 GD 303RLS; GooseBox Hitch; towed by Ram 3500 SRW
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It's triangular behind the wall. I didn't try to open the area, just fished wires to the new hole for the USB.
You could enlarge the hole behind the light, but only so far.
Rick,
2019 Grand Design Reflection 150 273MK
2015 Ford F350 CC SB Lariat Powerstroke
PullRite Superglide
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Beachcamper Vivian, I would look at using the WAGO connector like GD uses. https://www.amazon.com/Splicing-Conn...s%2C130&sr=8-3 as they are quick, simple, and easily reused. I picked up a kit of them to use for just such projects. Definitely thinking about adding the USB plugs on both sides of the bed.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Originally posted by Beachcamper View PostI will definitely be doing this project when we get back later this year. What kind of connector is recommended for RV use to tap into the lights? Looks like different gauge of wires.2020 Reflection 273MK
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
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Originally posted by Jlawles2 View PostBeachcamper Vivian, I would look at using the WAGO connector like GD uses. https://www.amazon.com/Splicing-Conn...s%2C130&sr=8-3 as they are quick, simple, and easily reused. I picked up a kit of them to use for just such projects. Definitely thinking about adding the USB plugs on both sides of the bed.
Lonestar, I was thinking solder but afraid I would burn up the shelf above the bed. I am not very coordinated ……
Last edited by Beachcamper; 06-04-2022, 12:16 PM.Vivian
2018 Reflection 303rls
Ford F-350 diesel long bed 4 x 4 SRW
Demco Recon
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Beachcamper I keep a set like this in the camper:
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Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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