Recommendations For Getting A 12 Volt Outlet Extended Out To A Small Heater
Question:
Hello, I am trying to run a small 12v heater in my enclosed trailer just to keep it above freezing to safely use a gas compressor. Can I use a 7 way extension cord C56080 and the 12v adapter HM47675 to achieve this? Or is there a better, safer way? Thank you!
asked by: Matt
Helpful Expert Reply:
There is no reason you couldn't use the Curt Universal 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 7-Way Extension # C56080 and the Hopkins Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47675 to get a 12 volt outlet to your trailer. However, if you don't mind a little DIY wiring, I may have a better way to do it that will end up costing less.
With that said, we have the Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 that could very easily be attached to 5 feet of Deka Jacketed 2 Wire # 10-2-1 with the # 05732-2 butt connectors. This could all then be wired into the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector # PK12706 and it would give you a 10 foot long, purpose built 12 volt outlet extension. It will need some electrical tape to seal everything up, but this would be one piece instead of two, which I prefer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 10 Gauge
- Deka
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Hopkins Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way to 5-Wire Flat/4-Wire Flat and 12-V Power Socket
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 5 Flat
- 4 Flat
- 12 Volt
- Hopkins
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Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Curt Universal 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 7-Way Extension - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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