GFCI outlet question

[RiderEh]

I noticed GFCI stickers on all of the outlets on my A Frame. Are the outlets actually GFCI or are they just tied into a GFCI breaker similar to a house? The reason I ask, is I received an outlet that has 2 USB-A ports in it, and I was thinking of swapping one for this. That way I don't need to bring a power adapter with to charge anything USB.

[Jagiven]

It depends on your rig! You do not mention what year your A-Frame (PU???) is.

From my observations, the newer rigs have a GFCI breaker. Older rigs, have the first outlet is a GFCI outlet, and the following outlets are daisy chained to this outlet.

If you have a bathroom in your A-Frame, look there for a GFCI outlet. If you do not have a bathroom, check the kitchen for the GFCI outlet.

You can also locate the circuit breaker box, and look for a GFCI breaker. Flip the breaker off to verify the outlet you want to replace is tied to that breaker.

Please note, RV outlets are not the same as a household outlet, so you will need to add an electrical box.

Good Luck

[RiderEh]

The camper is a 2016 12HSB. I'll check the breaker box next time I have it popped up. Can you just use one of those plastic renovation style boxes and whatever outlet you wants? Of course I guess the issue is being able to screw the box to something.

[RiderEh]

I'm not sure if this helps, I don't have a full picture of the panel but I did have a picture of this.

[mini4mw]

If its 2016, the breakers are most likely not all GFCI and non-GFCI outlets are wired after a GFCI one. From the panel label it looks like the fridge may be the only breaker that is GFCI.

Easy way to tell on the breakers is if they have the reset/test button along with the breaker switch. Since the fridge is labeled GFCI, you should see a button on that breaker.

[RiderEh]

Thanks, I'll take a look next time I erect it!

[Jagiven]

How I read the label, it is saying your GFCI outlet is on that breaker.

Yes you can use a plastic box.

[mrmom]

You probably cannot just swap the outlet with the USB type, trailers use a special type of outlet designed for no electrical box. I had thought about this upgrade as well, but found the better solution was to install 12vdc USB outlets instead. They are very easy to install and you can charge most devices without having to be hooked to shore power. Also very easy to find 12v power for them, you can tap off just about any wire/circuit in your rig since they take so little power.

[16WhiteColly]

I doubt that a 2016 would have GFCI Breakers, probably outlets only.

[RiderEh]

I check this weekend, outlets only. I may be lazy as I have a spare 24W USB adapter.

[Marcm157]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

How I read the label, it is saying your GFCI outlet is on that breaker.

This is how I read the label as well.

[RiderEh]

Here's a better photo. Look like regular breakers to me.

[Marcm157]

Originally Posted by RiderEh

Here's a better photo. Look like regular breakers to me.

Those are not GFCI Breakers. You have a GFCI outlet somewhere that protects all the outlets downstream of it. Most likely, Kitchen / Back or one of your exterior outlets. GFCI's are placed near water sources.