ArtC2
Explorer
I have a Hallmark UTE pop up camper that I love. Over time I have found that I am frequently charging phones, cameras, laptops and just about everything else you can think of and the ideal place to do this to the right of the sink in the galley. This location is easily accessible from the over cab bed or the dinning table/bed area. The camper came with one 12vdc outlet in this location but the 110vac outlet was under the table which was not the most convent location. Over time I added a switch to control my Xantrex PROsine inverter which can be seen to the left of the 12vdc outlet in the starting picture. When I started thinking of expanding my power options I also decided to add a push button that would trigger a timer to power the water pump for 15 minutes. This way I would not accidentally leave the pump on which I have done many times.
Building a custom panel is certainly doable but making it look nice is another issue. In looking for some online options I found www.frontpanelexpress.com. They provide a simple designer application for free that I used to create the panel shown in the pictures. I designed the panel in an evening, submitted the design and a week later it was delivered to my office. The amazing thing is that this panel only cost $50.21 including shipping. The quality of the work is amazing.
In case you are interested on sources for the parts:
The switches can be found at www.delcity.net/store/LED-Illuminated-DC-Round-Rockers/p_792986
The 12vdc outlets can be found at www.amazon.com/dp/B006OHPSFK/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
The 110V power outlet can be found at www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dk...ng=en&keywords=3-213598-2-ND&x=8&y=16&cur=USD
The push button and audio connector came from Radio Shack. The connector under the audio connector is a 12vdc connector that a friend of mine uses in his camper.
Another custom panel is in the works for the cab of my Dodge 2500.
Art
Building a custom panel is certainly doable but making it look nice is another issue. In looking for some online options I found www.frontpanelexpress.com. They provide a simple designer application for free that I used to create the panel shown in the pictures. I designed the panel in an evening, submitted the design and a week later it was delivered to my office. The amazing thing is that this panel only cost $50.21 including shipping. The quality of the work is amazing.
In case you are interested on sources for the parts:
The switches can be found at www.delcity.net/store/LED-Illuminated-DC-Round-Rockers/p_792986
The 12vdc outlets can be found at www.amazon.com/dp/B006OHPSFK/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
The 110V power outlet can be found at www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dk...ng=en&keywords=3-213598-2-ND&x=8&y=16&cur=USD
The push button and audio connector came from Radio Shack. The connector under the audio connector is a 12vdc connector that a friend of mine uses in his camper.
Another custom panel is in the works for the cab of my Dodge 2500.
Art
