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daisybev

23/10/2007 at 3:02pm
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are you "allowed" to do this it just seems there are no sockets at the front of my van at all apart from where the TV goes so I have to resort to having a bank of sockets on an extension.

This is only to use a TV with a DVD player for my grandson, or for me to use a hair dryer near the mirror or put a lamp on the front shelf.

Obviously not all at once...

So can i do this, is it easy, could it be done by myself???

thanks for help and advise

Daisy

alansinclair

23/10/2007 at 3:13pm
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hi daisy

yes you can do this youself no eu rules yet to stop you jusy be careful when routing wire for any thet could snag them if your unsure on anything give us a ring on 07838130354 for advice my alan is alan and a service caravans and motorhomes on a mobile basis around the noth west

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daisybev

23/10/2007 at 3:17pm
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lol are you following me lol

you should have your email addy linked in your sig strip.

Thanks for your advise Alan.

alsparker

24/10/2007 at 11:27am
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another way to do it is to get a 3 point face and back box from B&Q and then all you need do is open the hole in the unit where the existing socket is and re connect the original wires.

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Was thinking of doing that Als, would make it easier cheers...its only for the dvd when I take grandson away with me and to be able to leave tv plugged in (obviously not on as well) there are just long wires that once I get them hidden away it would be nice to keep them there...

Are all vans different cos mine only has 2 sockets in total, doesnt seem like many others I have seen have at least 4??

alsparker

24/10/2007 at 3:36pm
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some come with the standard fit of two sockets and other have three ( like mine) manufacturers know that you will add sockets when and where you want them as a personal thing so couldnt cater for everyone they just put in the nessessary.

timtheenchanter

24/10/2007 at 4:38pm
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yep, most vans only have 2 (flippin daft as most folk need at least that on the TV unit.

Ive now got 3 doubles and a single in my van.

MickeyM

02/11/2007 at 8:56pm
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As a guide price, how much would it cost one of those blokes who come to your house and fit an extra socket to your van. I wouldn't want to touch the electrics myself, even though I could probably do it by reading a manual. Our van is only 8 months old.

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