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Subject:Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
From:Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM>
Date:Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:05:40 -0800

I installed a GFCI socket ages ago, and was able to find one with a
little LED that lights when it has power - so I can see if the 110v is
plugged in without having to look out of the window.

I've never seen a GFCI with USB ports though.

On 12/28/2020 7:56 AM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Any standard gfci socket should fit that spot.  A simple search of Amazon
> lists many similar sockets that should work for you. Assuming you're
> mounting it in thr stock location.
>
> Steven
>
> 91 Westy
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 28, 2020, 6:13 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>

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