Date:         Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:49:35 +0000
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HI Eric.  I have the usb outlets home.  They wire in the same way as ordinary outlet.  I can't see any reason why they would not work in a Vanagon.  Hmm.  Although I have a 12v multi usb outlet, I think I will install one for those times when camping and 110v is available.  I'm not so sure about the GFI.  They require a ground, to the ground.  I believe when the Vanagon is connected to 110, one is using the ground supplied with the 110 wiring ground wire.  Which may or may not be there in a campground.  That is why Dennis suggests one use a GFI pigtail.
Dave B.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Mon, Dec 28, 2020 9:13 am
Subject: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?

Hi folks,

        I was pondering my van and thought of a possible upgrade that seemed simple and helpful. I wondered if there was such a thing as a electrical outlet that also had usb built in.  I thought that would go nicely in the stock position, or anywhere someone put in a standard outlet. 

        I looked on Amazon and it does look like such a thing exists.  So If it exists and fits the van then in the same space you would have the two outlets and two USB ports. 

Has anyone done this?  And  am I right in that the outlet exists?

Even better would be if there is a GFI version then I could replace the original 35 year old outlet with a GFI with USB ports.  

Your thoughts?

Eric Caron 
Dreaming about his van’s return