We just purchased a new Bighorn 5th wheel and the only thing (so far) that I have found that's a problem is that there is no AC outlet on the wall above the kitchen counter...you know...where you would usually plug in a coffee pot or crock pot etc.
Is this a DIY project to add an outlet or do we need to have it done by an electrician or RV tech?
Thanks,
Carol
The Junkman said
04:57 PM Sep 21, 2014
Is there a micro wave? Does it have a outlet ? Maybe snake one to that? or run a powerstrip.
poncho62 said
04:58 PM Sep 21, 2014
It could be a DIYer if you know electric basics.
How close is the location to your power panel of the trailer. You are going to have to install wiring, so the closer the better
An outlet near the kitchen sink should be a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) because of the proximity to water.
GENECOP said
06:50 PM Sep 21, 2014
You probably should get a proffessional to do this job.....By the time you get everything needed, snakes, wire, outlet, drills, bits, saw, and so on, it will cheaper to pay a pro....
Terry and Jo said
07:26 PM Sep 21, 2014
Carol,
I really know nothing about the Bighorn trailers, so I don't know how they are equipped. You might look up at the underside of any cabinet you have over that counter to see if there is an outlet located there. On our Mobile Suites, our microwave/convection oven and a compartment for storage is above our range/counter top. We have an outlet and some other electrical things there as well.
Terry
RVKevi said
07:31 PM Sep 21, 2014
We have a Big Horn. Ours has plenty of outlets in the kitchen. One of them is positioned as in Terry's picture, on the underside of the cabinet beside the microwave. Two are positioned on the wall above another counter. One is between the sink and a drawer in the peninsula. What model is your Big Horn?
TRAILERKING said
08:21 PM Sep 21, 2014
Terry and Jo wrote:
Carol,
I really know nothing about the Bighorn trailers, so I don't know how they are equipped. You might look up at the underside of any cabinet you have over that counter to see if there is an outlet located there. On our Mobile Suites, our microwave/convection oven and a compartment for storage is above our range/counter top. We have an outlet and some other electrical things there as well.
Terry
I was going to suggest the same........That's how our Motorhome is.
If there is nothing though you should seek an actual electrician for assistance if you're not sure what to do. It can be a difference of "burning down the house" or not.
galtgirl said
11:25 AM Sep 22, 2014
Thanks everyone. We don't have the coach at home yet...I was just looking at pictures of the RV online and couldn't see any outlets and it got me thinking. The model is 2015 3570 RL.
Thanks Kev....I'm sure I am worrying for nothing since we have the same floorplans. I couldn't imagine that they wouldn't put in outlets on that side of the kitchen.
Once again this forum has been so helpful. Thanks again everyone.
cpaulsen said
06:36 AM Sep 28, 2014
I had an outlet by the range hood and just snaked another wire over to the other side of the kitchen cabinet and added another outlet.....took about 30 minutes.
Jerry8mm said
06:11 PM Oct 1, 2014
I ran a wire from an outlet in the outside storage bay through the floor in the kitchen cabinet and then installed an AC outlet beside the silverware drawer right under the counter top.
That was much easier than trying to figure out how to get up through the wall above the couinter top. This has turned out to be the best and most useful modification I have made to my motorhome. I use it to plug up a mixer, a vacuum cleaner, an iron, a crock pot, and a coffee grinder. There was already an outlet under the upper cabinet for the coffee pot.
Jerry
-- Edited by Jerry8mm on Wednesday 1st of October 2014 06:12:38 PM
NurseJudy said
01:32 PM Oct 10, 2014
Don't worry, I have a 2015 Bighorn 3010re and there is an outlet positioned exactly as in Terry's picture. It is under the cabinet, next to the light and microwave. It's where I plug my coffee pot in too. Works great! Good luck with your new Bighorn, we love, love, love ours!
We just purchased a new Bighorn 5th wheel and the only thing (so far) that I have found that's a problem is that there is no AC outlet on the wall above the kitchen counter...you know...where you would usually plug in a coffee pot or crock pot etc.
Is this a DIY project to add an outlet or do we need to have it done by an electrician or RV tech?
Thanks,
Carol
How close is the location to your power panel of the trailer. You are going to have to install wiring, so the closer the better
An outlet near the kitchen sink should be a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) because of the proximity to water.
Carol,
I really know nothing about the Bighorn trailers, so I don't know how they are equipped. You might look up at the underside of any cabinet you have over that counter to see if there is an outlet located there. On our Mobile Suites, our microwave/convection oven and a compartment for storage is above our range/counter top. We have an outlet and some other electrical things there as well.
Terry
I was going to suggest the same........That's how our Motorhome is.
If there is nothing though you should seek an actual electrician for assistance if you're not sure what to do. It can be a difference of "burning down the house" or not.
Thanks Kev....I'm sure I am worrying for nothing since we have the same floorplans. I couldn't imagine that they wouldn't put in outlets on that side of the kitchen.
Once again this forum has been so helpful. Thanks again everyone.
I ran a wire from an outlet in the outside storage bay through the floor in the kitchen cabinet and then installed an AC outlet beside the silverware drawer right under the counter top.
That was much easier than trying to figure out how to get up through the wall above the couinter top. This has turned out to be the best and most useful modification I have made to my motorhome. I use it to plug up a mixer, a vacuum cleaner, an iron, a crock pot, and a coffee grinder. There was already an outlet under the upper cabinet for the coffee pot.
Jerry
-- Edited by Jerry8mm on Wednesday 1st of October 2014 06:12:38 PM