Best way to run power from inside canopy to RTT??

[HereWeGo]

My aux battery is in the bed. I'm getting an AC Contour Canopy and iKamper 2.0 RTT. What is the best way to route wiring from inside the canopy up to the RTT?

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[chorky]

My aux battery is in the bed. I'm getting an AC Contour Canopy and iKamper 2.0 RTT. What is the best way to route wiring from inside the canopy up to the RTT?

depends on what you are running and how many and what size wires are. Personally I will be just drilling a hole through the canopy and rtt. If course this means a permanent modification. But that would really be the only way unless you have wires outside

 

[HereWeGo]

Just one power wire for LED lights and USB. I was hoping there might be a flush mount plug that can be mounted inconspicuously on the canopy. When the RTT is opened, drop the wire down and plug it in. That way the canopy is water and air-tight (so to speak).

 

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The long way would be through the front of the bed at the bottom, then back up between the cab & bed to the RTT.

You can order a 12V USB socket w/ a cap, drill a hole in the canopy in a non-conspicuous area and wire that in, then wire that plug to your battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Mo...qid=1678815647&sprefix=12v+plu,aps,197&sr=8-3

Or bigger...
https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Qi...8815698&sprefix=12v+plug+panel,aps,168&sr=8-3

 

[chorky]

Another thought is a small power pack that you can recharge via usb-c when driving. You can get a good powered one for fairly cheap these days

 

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Another thought is a small power pack that you can recharge via usb-c when driving. You can get a good powered one for fairly cheap these days

We have the smaller (not the smallest) EcoFlow River that we take up to power a heated blanket and usb devices.

 

[HereWeGo]

The long way would be through the front of the bed at the bottom, then back up between the cab & bed to the RTT.

You can order a 12V USB socket w/ a cap, drill a hole in the canopy in a non-conspicuous area and wire that in, then wire that plug to your battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Motorcycle-Receptacle-Waterproof-ZHSMS/dp/B07BQ1JYTX/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3SFMNUIKH2JF2&keywords=12v+plug&qid=1678815647&sprefix=12v+plu,aps,197&sr=8-3

Or bigger...
https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Qidoe-Aluminum-Voltmeter-Waterproof/dp/B0B1HWVVDL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2K2WTA3130U44&keywords=12v+plug+panel&qid=1678815698&sprefix=12v+plug+panel,aps,168&sr=8-3

Thats the idea! I'll look for something that's waterproof when plugged in. Thx

 

[HereWeGo]

We have the smaller (not the smallest) EcoFlow River that we take up to power a heated blanket and usb devices.

Another great idea! Thanks

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