CPC H05K 5/0247 (2013.01) [B60R 16/0238 (2013.01); H02G 5/06 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A modular electrical distribution system for a recreational vehicle (RV), in which the RV is towed by a towing vehicle or is a stand-alone vehicle, the system comprising:
a water-tight housing including a mounting feature for mounting the housing to the RV, said housing including a plurality of water-tight openings for receiving electrical cables or wires, the housing defining an enclosure;
a power-in assembly disposed within said enclosure, said power-in assembly including;
an input terminal fixed within said enclosure configured to be electrically connected to a power cable connected to the positive terminal of a battery of the RV, the power cable passing through one of said plurality of water-tight openings to connect the power-in assembly to the battery of the RV; and
a bus bar terminal fixed within said enclosure and electrically connected to said input terminal; and
a trailer connection assembly removably mountable within said enclosure and including a trailer bar a plurality of electrical terminals for engagement to wires passing through one of said plurality of water-tight openings and connected to electrical components of the towing vehicle.
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