Dragon® Plug-and-Play Power Post | TimberVolt® by Western Timber Frame

Plug-and-Play Outdoor Power

GFCI outlet, dual USB, and a light switch — ready to plug in.

What Is the TimberVolt^® Dragon^™?

The Dragon is the fully wired, plug-and-play model in Western Timber Frame’s patented TimberVolt line — a timber power post that arrives pre-wired with a GFCI outlet, dual USB ports, and a light switch, ready to power your space with no electrician and no exposed wiring. Power features like this appear across a portfolio where Western Timber Frame has completed more than 7,000 structures nationwide.

The Dragon connects with a factory-installed male cord, so you simply plug it into your power source and go. Like every TimberVolt post, it runs its wiring through a 1.25-inch channel in a 6×6 or larger timber, to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. The plug is the easy part; Western Timber Frame engineers the surrounding timber to a 115 mph standard design wind speed, higher where the site requires it.

TimberVolt Dragon-powered timber pavilion with fireplace and string lights in a woodland setting

Part of the TimberVolt system, protected under U.S. Patent No. 10,053,861 — “Power Distribution Post for Use in Timber Frame Structures.”

What’s Built Into Every Dragon?

The Dragon is fully wired for plug-and-play power — a GFCI outlet, dual USB, and a light switch in one slim post, with no exposed conduit and every wire hidden inside the timber.

Plug-and-Play Cord

Arrives pre-wired with a male cord for instant connection to your power source — no electrician needed.

Factory-Installed GFCI Outlet

Outdoor-safe, weather-resistant, and easy to reach.

Dual USB Ports

For charging phones, speakers, and devices right at the post.

Dedicated Light Switch

Mid-post control for your lights or a fan.

Dragon at a Glance

Pre-wired: Yes, plug-and-play (male cord)
Outlet: 1 GFCI, weather-resistant
USB ports: 2
Light switch: 1 (mid-post)
Post size: 6×6 or larger
Electrical code: NEC standards
Patent: U.S. 10,053,861
Best for: Full plug-and-play power — outlet, USB, and lights

Where Does the Dragon Fit Best?

The Dragon is ideal for outdoor spaces that want ready-to-use, GFCI-protected power and charging without hardwiring or an electrician. Common uses include:

Powering outdoor fans or accent lights without visible wiring
GFCI-protected outlets for swings, seating areas, or fire pits
USB and standard charging near seating and gathering spots
Fast plug-and-play install — no electrician needed
A clean look with minimal clutter and no exposed conduit
Any timber structure that needs a ready-to-use outlet

The Dragon Power Post, from Every Angle

Four labeled views of the Dragon — ISO, front, side, and back — showing the power cords, light switch, and weather-resistant GFCI outlet.

Dragon power post ISO 3D diagram showing cords, switch, and GFCI outlet — ISO View3D view of cords, switch, and GFCI outlet

Dragon power post front view showing light switch, GFCI outlet, and power cords — Front ViewLight switch, GFCI outlet, and power cords

Side ViewSlim profile with cord and outlet placement

Dragon power post back view showing rear GFCI outlet and power cord inlet — Back ViewRear GFCI outlet and power cord inlet

Dragon Questions

What is the TimberVolt Dragon?

The Dragon is the fully wired, plug-and-play model in Western Timber Frame’s patented TimberVolt line — a timber power post with a GFCI outlet, dual USB ports, and a light switch, ready to plug in and use with no exposed wiring.

How does the Dragon connect to power?

With a factory-installed male cord. You plug it into your power source and the outlet, USB, and switch are ready to use — plug-and-play, with no electrician needed.

Does the Dragon have USB ports?

Yes — dual USB ports for charging phones, speakers, and devices, right at the post.

Is the Dragon outlet GFCI-protected?

Yes. The Dragon comes with a factory-installed, weather-resistant GFCI outlet — outdoor-safe and easy to reach.

Do I need an electrician to use the Dragon?

No. The Dragon arrives pre-wired and plug-and-play, so there’s no on-site electrical work at assembly.

What size post does the Dragon need?

Any post 6×6 or larger. The 1.25-inch wiring channel runs down the center of the timber without upsizing the post.

Is the Dragon wiring up to code?

Yes. TimberVolt wiring, including the Dragon, meets National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and stays concealed inside the timber.

How is the Dragon different from the other TimberVolt models?

The Dragon is the fully wired plug-and-play model, with a GFCI outlet, dual USB, and a switch built in. The Firefly^™ is a single outlet, the Phoenix^™ focuses on roofline power, and the Inferno^™ adds high-capacity outlets, USB, and TV.

A Dovetailed Timber Post at Its Core

The Dragon isn’t just wiring — it’s a solid, dovetailed timber post. Like every TimberVolt post, it’s built on Western Timber Frame’s patented Dovetail Difference^®: a trapezoidal joint that interlocks the timbers together without a single metal bracket.

The wedge shape lets the timber flex and settle naturally with the seasons instead of loosening over time, and because no exposed steel holds it together, there’s nothing to rust or corrode. The post that carries your power is made to last for generations.

Learn More About the Dovetail Difference

Close-up of the patented Dovetail Difference interlocking timber joint — The patented Dovetail Difference interlock

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TimberVolt® Dragon™ Outdoor Power Post

Plug-and-Play Outdoor Power

GFCI outlet, dual USB, and a light switch — ready to plug in.

What Is the TimberVolt^® Dragon^™?