? About Receptacles

luvrbus · August 21, 2016, 09:20:29 AM

Do you guys think the Leviton duplex receptacles RO2-T5832-OBW with the USB chargers are worth the price or will they be out dated in the next few years.I was planning on using 4 or 5 through out the bus for Sonja's electronic gadgets but don't want to waste the time and money

Lin · August 21, 2016, 09:55:56 AM

Well, they would be a hip, modern and top class way to go for you first adopters on the technological edge. I would be more likely to just buy a couple of charge cubes that have the USB ports if I felt I needed more USB ports. How many devices do you have charging at one time?

On the other hand, it is a relatively inexpensive and easy project if it adds joy to your life.

bobofthenorth · August 21, 2016, 11:32:19 AM

Dammit Clifford - you're such a techno-geek. I'd never even seen those before - now I think we should have one in each room and a couple in the trailer.

TomC · August 21, 2016, 11:52:26 AM

Couple of 3 into 1 adapters with 120v charging USB's will do it. But then again, some would not like that look. The new outlets with USB, is just something more to go wrong-but looks good. Good Luck, TomC

lostagain · August 21, 2016, 11:59:11 AM

I put one in behind the driver's seat a couple of years ago. Great thing. I should put more in. If they get obsolete in a few years, you just take them out and replace with the thing that is current then.

When my bus was converted in '89, they put in telephone outlets everywhere. There must be a dozen throughout the bus! One of these days I will take them out. But I will have to plug the holes with something nice, like oak to match...

JC

Van · August 21, 2016, 12:57:25 PM

Just install a bunch in Jacks old MCI for the youngins

nice addition to keep up with the times, heck I don't even think tommy V. has those in his rig yet

Van · August 21, 2016, 01:00:38 PM

Quote from: bobofthenorth on August 21, 2016, 11:32:19 AM
Dammit Clifford - you're such a techno-geek. I'd never even seen those before - now I think we should have one in each room and a couple in the trailer.

C'mon Bob your falling behind up there!

luvrbus · August 21, 2016, 01:17:32 PM

I am going to install 4 even if the USB charging becomes obsolete in a few years the 115v receptacles never will

Dave5Cs · August 21, 2016, 02:45:51 PM

They do have phones now that you just set on top of a charger, don't even plug them in all Blue tooth. I put some in our Bus and the one we use the most are the two in the middle up front above my head. I plug in my phone to use the GPS speedo and the front travel Camera.
Dave5Cs

lvmci · August 21, 2016, 04:24:48 PM

hi Clifford, they are a good in certain places, your tablets will mostly use them for years, Van, I have them on either side of the bed, passenger seat and in kitchen, especially useful for iPhone users, or phones you can't change a battery on, one less device (A.C. to USB ) qube to break or get lost, tom, lvmci...

ScharpeStGuy · August 21, 2016, 06:34:32 PM

Clifford,

I like the idea of those outlets with USB and am planning to install them throughout the bus and one in each bunk.

Picking up the bus (1985 Silver Eagle) a week from tomorrow!

DoubleEagle · August 21, 2016, 06:37:42 PM

Sounds like this would be a good all-purpose outlet to put in my bunk areas to keep the grand-kids happy with their devices. I guess the next thing is to have Wi-Fi in the Coach as well. I might have to take out the intercom telephones, which used to be cool.

bevans6 · August 22, 2016, 03:49:53 AM

The large USB plug has been around for 20 years, and there are probably 10 billion of them out there - it isn't going anywhere in a hurry. As a charger, about the only changes are the maximum power, it's up to 5 amps now I think. As a data interface it changes all the time, constant updates. If all the outlets do now is charge they will be good for probably decades.

Gerry H · August 22, 2016, 04:49:59 AM

Clifford: Check the charge current available at the USB jack. Most generic devices use 1 amp, some need 2 amps and some Apple items need 3 amps. I would look for 3 amp capability minimum to cover every type that might be plugged in. Gerry H

chessie4905 · August 22, 2016, 05:02:50 AM

I wouldn't spend the extra money on them. There are many low cost options that will do the charging job, plus the trend is going to wireless everything including charging. The speed at which technology changes in electronics will probably make them obsolete in a couple of years, even though they are common now.