Exterior Junction box?

[viatierra]

I'm going to install a 12v outlet on my tent platform. I picked up a marine grade outlet but want to find some kind of sealed box to hide all the wires and make the install clean & weather proof. In my head I'm thinking of a black plastic box 2" x 2" x 4".

I've been searching for this or a good alternative and have come up empty!
Any good ideas?

 

[Ursidae69]

They might have something at West Marine.

 

[viatierra]

Thanks Chuck, that's where I picked up the outlet. I scoured the isles and didn't find anything.

They might have something at West Marine.

 

[travel dodge]

walmart has small little waterproof boxes in there camping section that I was thinking of using to mount a fuse box in. you might also check otter box, or pelican

 

[Desertdude]

Here you go

that MARINCO looks like it will work, but its pricey!

 

[Mlachica]

Potted enclosures can be found at radio shack. They might not be sold as weather proof but some silicon can solve that.

Maybe you can find a small pelican case to suite.

 

[Carlyle]

Any of these three that are available at most hardware stores or even Amazon for less then $10:

I use this one above on my current camper and it works great with a 110 volt receptacle. I've used it to run a fan to help with bugs when on the Gulf coast and some exterior lighting at times when the barbecue is cranked up.

You could put a GFIC in this one, which is a really good idea, just in case you leave something running in the rain...

 

[ntsqd]

Put one of those covers on this box: Allied p/n 806-0461

Mfg's spec sheet.

 

[viatierra]

YES! The Portal comes through again...
That Allied site is incredible. I'm going to check Radio Shack on the Potted enclosures first. Otherwise I'll order from Allied.

I knew someone here would know :wings:

 

[slooowr6]

ntsqd,
Thanks for the link, Allied has all the stuff I need!

 

[viatierra]

Success!

Okay I admit that until a couple of hours ago I didn't know what a "potted enclosure" was and still don't really know what they are for but geez... Radio Shack... those guys are dumber than a bag of hammers! Throughout this whole electronics project I've gone there several times to find relays & switches etc. If you aren't asking about a cellphone or iPod they never have a clue.

I ended up finding it in the back corner on my own. 4x2x2 black plastic box with a screw-on lid... PERFECT! It won't be waterproof without a little tweak, but it doesn't really have to be since the outlet itself is marine grade.

Thanks again.

 

[texas taco]

Lowes or home depot sells Carlon PVC J boxes in a verity of sizes, they are weather proof , and you just drill the size holes you need in it. Simple, clean, safe and cheap.......

 

[Hunter]

Lowes or home depot sells Carlon PVC J boxes in a verity of sizes, they are weather proof , and you just drill the size holes you need in it. Simple, clean, safe and cheap.......

SCORE ViaTerra!! :wings:

I have been in on this project with ViaTerra. I have been in Ace, Home Depot, Walmart,Lowes and some a few marine and boating supply locations. I had found quite a few things that would almost work. Lookign forawrd to seeing it.

 

[Mlachica]

Okay I admit that until a couple of hours ago I didn't know what a "potted enclosure" was and still don't really know what they are for but geez... Radio Shack... those guys are dumber than a bag of hammers! Throughout this whole electronics project I've gone there several times to find relays & switches etc. If you aren't asking about a cellphone or iPod they never have a clue.

I ended up finding it in the back corner on my own. 4x2x2 black plastic box with a screw-on lid... PERFECT! It won't be waterproof without a little tweak, but it doesn't really have to be since the outlet itself is marine grade.

Thanks again.

Glad you found what you were looking for. I agree about the knowledgeable guys at RS, I don't really turn to them for questions. If I go there, I try to know exactly what I'm looking for prior to walking in the door. :shakin:

 

[travel dodge]

my radio shack is half office supplies now,, oh well love having the internet to order from. I need to start ordering parts for my own project and a 12 volt plug in for the roof top tent stuff is a good idea. love this site