12v power

Posting this thread to document my upgrade from AGM to Lithium, which includes the install of a whole lot of extras and a long cable run to a 2Kw inverter. It's been an equally frustrating and enjoyable process to get to where I am, I've learnt a lot and have a much better understanding of...

Hi All. I'm hoping that you guys can help shed some light on my issue. I have a 3 way portable fridge (Dometic RC2100) which I use on the 3 pin house socket for chilling and loading, then on the 12v cigarette lighter socket for the journey, then obvs back on to elec or gas when camping. The...

One for the beginners, if anybody finds this useful or wants to have a go at 12v wiring at a very basic level. The two diagrams show, 1) A basic lighting circuit including an appliance like a fridge also. 2) A rear image of a 3 pin switch showing how to wire something like a volt metre (those...

Whilst looking for 12v and 240 wiring kits I saw some cheap kits on EBay. Does anyone have any experience of these supplied kits? They’re so much cheaper than other suppliers I’m very sceptical.

Hi All, Firstly for all of the help people have me when asking about leisure battery installs and what I need to do/purchase. I got some great advice from the likes of @Dellmassive and that’s what makes this forum the great place it is! I ended up buying a DC-DC Vitron Orion kit from Rayne...

Hi all, I've had a little search in the forum but can't find my answer. Is there a secondly grommet other than the one behind the starter battery? I want to put my 240v hook under the bonnet but someone said mention that the 240v should be keep away from the 12v. I already have a 12v cable...

2018 T32 - Bought a Lithium Fogstar 105ah battery to power a diesel heater (yet to be installed, springtime job) and maybe some charging points and LED roof spots at some time I`ve been looking around for a pre built wiring kit as electrics aren`t my strong point and not got the knowledge for...

I’m looking for a wiring diagram for my light switch panel if anyone can help? Thanks

Hi, I’m trying to add a 12v socket in rear of van. It will be run from the leisure battery fuse box. What size fuse should I use and what amp size cable. If I used a 15amp fuse would 17amp cable be ok? Many thanks in advance, from a first time post

My T6.1 appears to have permanentlylive 12 cigarette sockets. (I didn't have a factory fit leisure battery.) Where is the best place to get an ignition switched live?

I have in hand a new toy - 100w Renogy folding solar suitcase, and Victron MPPT 75/15 ready to set up (thanks to some great advice from here) Does anyone have good routes to run the leads to outside? My battery is underneath the drivers seat, and the most obvious location for the MPPT is...

Hi all, Searched on the forum for the answer to my question but no luck so far, hoping someone can help! Are 12v sockets fitted to the rear on a kombi as standard or dealer fit option? If so, which models & where? I ask as my 2019 Edition doesn't have one much to my disappointment.. Thanks Rob

Here is how I propose to wire my van. If anyone has a moment to take a look I would be very grateful if you spot I have made an error. Especially with cable sizes as there seems to be such variation in the advice. I have sized assuming the only two long run are the connection from the...

Hello to all on the T6 Forum. I’m Kevin , The technical engineer at Ablemail UK. I’m now on here to help with anything regards Ablemail camper power systems Euro 5/6 Dc- Dc battery to battery charging Systems products and solutions. Please don’t hesitate to contact me please to help Kind...

Morning. I've got a dashcam to fit to my 2016 t6 rearview mirror. Is there a suitable power supply in the courtesy light. I don't want trailing cable and lighter socket plug in thing. TIA.

Hi, I'm wanting to charge my electric toothbrush and electric shaver from 12v van electrics - has anyone done this? They each have 2 pin shaver socket heads which at home I plug into a 2 pin to 3 pin mans adapter. So in my brain what I need is as an adapter exists which accepts a male 2 pin...

Hi, has anyone ever fitted a USB charger point in a sliding door ? Not sure if I can pick up a constant 12V live from the door contact? any advice on wiring would be great Thanks

Hi all, on the road down converting my shuttle to day van and was looking for some lighting advice. Was thinking about running my rear lights and sockets off the leisure battery (under the drivers with diesel heater) and replacing the bulbs to LEDs. With there being so many lights and sockets...

Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it -- id like to build a thread showing what's possible as regards to seat base builds. lets post a collection of our electrical installs, be it in the seat base or rear conversion. just EHU or SCR/VSR, charger, DC-DC...

I am planning where to put my power sockets when I fit my new van interior. I am having a fairly standard layout of worktop with units underneath, wardrobe, overhead locker and over sink locker. I am running a fridge, a 12v TV, maybe an electric heater when hooked up, possibly a kettle and have...