Best level 1 outdoor rated charger?

[Jfk3674]

I’m trying to find a level one charger that can be used outdoor for when I am traveling. I’d like to have one just to leave in the car and have it if I find a random plug in a parking lot. Most seem like they are only indoor rated.

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[Grimmjpr]

Grizzl-E Mini – GRIZZL-E

It doesn't look like its available yet but this one is NEMA 4 rated just like the other Grizzl-e EVSEs. It can also be used on 240 as a level 2 EVSE as well.

 

[Grimmjpr]

Level 1 EV Charging Stations | ClipperCreek

Found these as well. They are NEMA 4 rated as well.

 

[BCool]

Is the MOPAR one that comes with the Jeep not approved for outdoor use? I must've missed that in the manual...

 

[Jfk3674]

I used it outdoor this weekend w/o even thinking if it was rated for outdoor use. It seemed to do fine. But it wasn't raining or anything.

 

[4xeRubicon]

Is there an issue with using the factory included charger while parked outside? I’ve been doing it for a month or so.

 

[Jocko]

The manual seems to mainly focus on ensuring the J1772 connector is kept clean and does not have water pouring on it. It does mention that the charger's enclosure is NEMA 6 rated and refers to the charging cord as "indoor/outdoor."

Honestly I think the OP's use case sounds like the exact use case the Jeep charger was made for. I would recommend checking out the 4xe manual supplement to double check the info vs. your situation. Pages 10 & 11 in particular are what I think you're looking for.

 

[Jfk3674]

I ended up with this one. I went into a rabbit hole of looking them up and bought that one. Tried it last night and all worked well. And the case fits perfectly in the storage area.

 

[mllcb42]

NEMA 6 rated

Nema 6 is equivalent to IP67 which allows for the enclosure to be submerged in water for 30 minutes.

Enclosures like the grizzle unit, which is designed and tested for extreme weather, is only nema 4 rated.

I personally would have no qualms with using the factory evse outside. You'd want to protect the wall outlet like any other thing plugged in outside in inclement weather, but beyond that, I wouldn't be concerned.

 

[JollieOllie]

Can I charge my Jeep 4xe in the rain ? - YouTube

 

[SilentJL]

How long is the charging cable that comes with the 4xe? Does anyone leave it outside on a regular basis?

 

[Grimmjpr]

How long is the charging cable that comes with the 4xe? Does anyone leave it outside on a regular basis?

How long is the level 1 charge cable that comes with the Wrangler 4XE? - YouTube

 

[rideflydivejeep]

I put mine in a weatherproof cord box

 

[Bzinsky]

How long is the charging cable that comes with the 4xe? Does anyone leave it outside on a regular basis?

My outlet on the on the side of my house is not protected, the charging “block” is sitting in a mulch bed, the charging connector I just throw in the grass next to my driveway. It’s rained about 20 times since I bought my 4xe, Never had a problem with anything. I just blow in the connecter like a nintendo game before i plug it in.

 

[BXFXJeep]

Jeep should have really built the Level one into the vehicle, and provided a cable to plug it in, nothing prevents someone from stealing the provided level one charger, one of the reasons I have never tried using mine.

The brick part of the charger could have been bolted on to the engine bay somewhere, then all you needed to do was plug into the wall, like a engine heater, and the other end plug it into the charging port

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