External 240v hook-up options?

[Doulsy]

@Douisy - That looks neat. You got a link for where you bought it?

Google shore power inlet, I will have look and see if I have receipt , they are not cheap

 

[drinfinity]

Google IP68 Aviation Connector, there are plenty of cheap ones. I’d put it under the bonnet rather than the wheel arch.

“I want to test the quality of the seals on my 240V power connection”

“OK, what you need to do is inject it with salt spray at 70mph”

“I’ve got an idea… Pass me that jack!”

 

[drinfinity]

Google shore power inlet, I will have look and see if I have receipt , they are not cheap

Those stainless ones do look nice, and would match a stainless deck filler for external water

 

[Doulsy]

Those stainless ones do look nice, and would match a stainless deck filler for external water

Yeah they do look good, the cables are also expensive but the quality is far better.

 

[n10n]

Just to throw it out there, Defa miniplugs are very common in Finland. Here they're typically installed to front bumper and used for engine heater + socket indoors. Small size, spring loaded socket cover, armoured cable, earthing connection premade. Apparently kits can be had with UK lead as well.

Energy Solutions | API-DEFA-KIT-16A-2.5M/UK

Energy Solutions | DEFA Conncetion Kit - Supplied with MiniPlug Appliance Inlet (1.5m) & MiniPlug connection cable 2.5m - UK Plug Version (DEFA P/N 460785)

www.es-store.co.uk

 

[BoroBoy]

@Doulsy - Got me specs on now, so I can see how to spell your name. You got a link for your set up?

 

[Doulsy]

@Doulsy - Got me specs on now, so I can see how to spell your name. You got a link for your set up?

Got it from here

cant find the actual link to buy it

 

[Doulsy]

@BoroBoy you need to sign up to that site to browse catalog

 

[BoroBoy]

Got it from here

cant find the actual link to buy it

@Doulsy - Just been looking at this unit again. According to the reviews on Amazon, I would need to buy an expensive cable (£150) from Victron also. Is this the case or can the normal EHU cabling be used?

 

[Doulsy]

@Doulsy - Just been looking at this unit again. According to the reviews on Amazon, I would need to buy an expensive cable (£150) from Victron also. Is this the case or can the normal EHU cabling be used?

Cable is was under a £100, I will try find my receipt, the cables are far better quality than the normal ecu, much easier to put away, also has a power light.

 

[BoroBoy]

@Doulsy - Is it the external cable that is required?

 

[Doulsy]

@Doulsy - Is it the external cable that is required?

Yes, the ehu cable, inside is just the normal stuff to consumer unit

 

[BoroBoy]

@Doulsy- OK. So to save me logging in to look. What would I need to order to fit the stainless steel power inlet?

 

[Doulsy]

You need a consumer unit, some 240v wire and a whole cutter to cut plastic panel. You can route 240 cable into the van without drilling any metal

 

[BoroBoy]

I will pm you.

 

[nrgnet]

Mines just behind the rear bumper. Nicely tucked away.

Hi Andrew - would you be able to show me a picture of where yours is fitted please? Many thanks.

 

[Rids]

Here mine… it’s rated at 20A /240V IP68
That bright blue cover/cap is gonna get a coat of starlight to match the van



Without the cable in…
Must get it painted to match the van!

 

[Ozi]

That’s a very tidy solution Rids. Much better than most external EHU points I’ve seen

 

[cgtmiles]

These mini sockets plus the tailgate hidden panel flap (VW Transporter Tailgate Stealth Rear Door Compartment - Passenger Side - Battery / Electric Powered, Grilles & Trims, T5 / T6 Camper Interiors, T6 Grilles & Trims, T6.1 Grilles & Trims - Transporter HQ) seem like the perfect combo!

 

[dhardyuk]

The DEFA stuff is really neat - there’s a place in Strood that does the DEFA stuff at an eBay competing rate

Automotive Components | Energy Solutions

The inlet is only 24mm and easy to hide. I’ll post pictures of my build when I have all the bits and know where it’s going.

The majority of eBay suppliers are Eastern European or Scandinavian and the sockets are all Schuko style but comfortably take a cheapie euro to uk 3 pin adapter if you want to use them.

The only caveat - and it’s the same all over Europe - is that the live and neutral can become crossed. That’s because the Schuko plugs can be inserted two ways, rotated 180 degrees. Either check with a neon socket tester or mark the polarity on the sockets (use SWMBOs nail varnish or the blood of an enemy, whatever you can get away with).

I got SWMBO onboard by having her design a logo for when the EHU is attached that I’m now looking to get etched onto a dash blank I can back light for that oem ‘mines got the optional gold knob’ look