Message Forums

There isnt much I would change regards my self-converted micro camper; however running the EHU cable through a side window and taping up the gap-is a pain in the bum. Aside from not being weatherproof and a security risk when Im away from the van when its on site.

So made some enquiries about getting a permanent electric hook-up point as most campervans/motorhomes have. The guys that did my pop-up roof showed me one that they had installed on a Kangoo- very similar to my Doblo- looked the job ! Its just a small flap on the outside like a petrol filler one and a small mounted box inside. Total cost about £200.00. Will take a day to fit-so Im getting it done in January. Will make my camping life so much easier- happy !!

Quote: Originally posted by Francophile1947 on 11/12/2010

---

I run mine in through the tailgate - no problem closing it and no security risk

---

I suppose it all depends on how close your doors and bodywork seems are..

On some of the vehicles I've had in the past,you could've quite easily passed a bl**dy hosepipe through some of the gaps!

Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 11/12/2010

---

Call me a tight arse....but £200 for that sounds a bit steep to me.

---

Quote: Originally posted by pepe63 on 11/12/2010

---

I suppose it all depends on how close your doors and bodywork seems are..

On some of the vehicles I've had in the past,you could've quite easily passed a bl**dy hosepipe through some of the gaps!

 

Ill try it tomorrow. But I think my back  van doors are a snug fit so how Id get an EHU cable into the van through the back and close/lock them securely Im not really sure.....

---

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 11/12/2010

---

Socket & consumer unit etc will be £70 + labour at commercial rates + vat would about £200, one would hope they would do a decent job for that sum, including painting the bare metal edges after the hole has been cut.

---

Quote: Originally posted by Minniesmum on 11/12/2010

---

Ill try it tomorrow. But I think my back  van doors are a snug fit so how Id get an EHU cable into the van through the back and close/lock them securely Im not really sure.....

---