I'm going to add a switch for the outlet behind the basement wall in my Solitude 310GK-R. If I was doing this at home, I would put the wires in a junction box and connect them with wire nuts. Is this acceptable in an RV that is rolling down the road?
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitchTags: None
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Originally posted by bertschb View PostI'm going to add a switch for the outlet behind the basement wall in my Solitude 310GK-R. If I was doing this at home, I would put the wires in a junction box and connect them with wire nuts. Is this acceptable in an RV that is rolling down the road?
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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Great! Thanks Jim!Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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bertschb TucsonJim
Hi Brian,
Jim is absolutely correct that RVIA defers to the NEC for "appropriate" wiring connections. RVIA makes no allowances for the difference between an RV bouncing down the road and a residence sitting still. I have questioned this in the past. By comparison, ABYC regulations (for boats that move) do not allow twist on wire nuts because they are not vibration resistant.
Vibration resistant wire nuts are available https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Co...5YDNAVAJ92B46W but for whatever reason, although commonly available in Canada, are hard to find in the US. These are a much better choice for wiring connections in an RV (in my opinion).
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Hi Rob
I've never seen a wire nut like that before. That looks much more secure! Thanks for the link.Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Brian the other thing that you can do it to use electrical tape around the wire nut and the wires going into it to keep it from loosening up due to vibration. The electrical tape will prevent it from rotating.
RobRob & Barb
2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
2022 Solitude 378MBS
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I have started using these in place of wirenuts, they are not cheap, but make splicing different size wires together a piece of cake, work with stranded and solid, and stay tight even when bouncing. I keep a small set of various sizes in the rig for repairs on the road. I have had better luck with the Wago branded ones than the generic ones I have seen in home centers. Available on Amazon (like everything else)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7WM3SK..._RgN-Eb9B6V25E
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Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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ncitro - Those Wagos look really handy. I ordered some. Thanks for sharing that info!Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Originally posted by ncitro View PostI have started using these in place of wirenuts...
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Howard & Francine
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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howson there you go. I got turned onto them when looking for a way to marry up different size wires on the 12v side of the rig. I got sick of twisting wires together into a butt splice our soldering lol.Forum 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.​
Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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Originally posted by Calbar View PostBrian the other thing that you can do it to use electrical tape around the wire nut and the wires going into it to keep it from loosening up due to vibration. The electrical tape will prevent it from rotating.
RobCurtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax LBZ, CCLB
2020 Momentum 351M
2004 Essex Vortex
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howson ncitro
I started using the Wago connectors after I found them on our rig, as well. Yeah, they're pricey (on Amazon, where lots of stuff is more pricey than elsewhere), but they're super easy to use and they make for really tight connections. There are various "models" of the connectors, depending on the number of wires you want to splice into one circuit: 2-wires, 3, 5, etc. I ordered some 3-wire and 5-wire units. Sure beats wire nuts.
-Steve2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes
Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
Aims 1500 watt inverter/charger with ATS
Somerset, WI
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Originally posted by ncitro View PostI have started using these in place of wirenuts, they are not cheap, but make splicing different size wires together a piece of cake, work with stranded and solid, and stay tight even when bouncing. I keep a small set of various sizes in the rig for repairs on the road. I have had better luck with the Wago branded ones than the generic ones I have seen in home centers. Available on Amazon (like everything else)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7WM3SK..._RgN-Eb9B6V25E
Reflection 297RSTS
Ram Laramie CC 2500 Hemi
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Originally posted by Cahriad View Post
I have been removing these in every place i find them and making decent mechanical connections as I have found several where the locking tabs have opened and wires are sparking.2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes
Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
Aims 1500 watt inverter/charger with ATS
Somerset, WI
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