Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: converting 2 pin 12 v plug Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonWendy S
20/2/2018 at 6:55pm
 Location: Sussex
 Outfit: None Entered View Wendy S's Profile View Profile   Reply to Wendy S Reply   Quote Wendy S Quote  
Joined: 07/7/2015

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1
Hi, I've been given an electric cool bag that is made for use in a caravan / campervan which has a 12 v 2 pin plug on it, but I would like to be able to use with ehu.
I've been told I would need to re-wire it to a cigarette lighter socket plug & then use a converter.
However, I can't see how it would be possible to re-wire it & have to admit I don't fancy trying it anyway!
Does anyone know if there is such a thing out there that I could plug the the 2 pin plug into which has a cigarette lighter connection thingy the other end, so that I could then plug that into a converter???
Fingers crossed & thank you in advance of any help with this.


Personnavver
20/2/2018 at 7:18pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: Mondeo View navver's Profile View Profile   Reply to navver Reply   Quote navver Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4664
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
This might do

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W4-12V-Adaptor-12V-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-To-2-Pin-Ty........


PersonHacksaw Bob
20/2/2018 at 8:57pm
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: Various tents View Hacksaw Bob's Profile View Profile   Reply to Hacksaw Bob Reply   Quote Hacksaw Bob Quote  
Joined: 26/7/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6502
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you have a tent-specific EHU lead* (with built-in MCB and RCD on the socket board) you might be able to use something like this transformer to give you a 12v dc supply. You'd still need a way to connect the coolbag 12v lead to the transformer 12v output, though!

*like the ones shown here


PersonWendy S
20/2/2018 at 9:33pm
 Location: Sussex
 Outfit: None Entered View Wendy S's Profile View Profile   Reply to Wendy S Reply   Quote Wendy S Quote  
Joined: 07/7/2015

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   4
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1
Naver.
Unfortunately this is the wrong way round. I need to be able to plug the 2 pin plug into it & the other end needs to be the bit you plug into a cigarette lighter thing in the car.


PersonFrancais
21/2/2018 at 7:06am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Francais's Profile View Profile   Reply to Francais Reply   Quote Francais Quote  
Joined: 29/6/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   12115
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 14
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you can wire a regular domestic plug, then fitting a cigarette lighter type plug will be a doddle, most have screw terminals so no soldering is required.

In fact some accessory shops sell cigarette type plugs that have a short trailing cable, just a case then of using a chocolate block to make the connection, not very pretty but will do the job if you are not into wiring up a plug.


Advertisement



PersonOpensauce
21/2/2018 at 7:32am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Opensauce's Profile View Profile   Reply to Opensauce Reply   Quote Opensauce Quote  
Joined: 25/1/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4530
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Firstly can the cable from your coolbox be unplugged at the coolbox end? If it can then problem solved. You can buy a new coolbox cable with cigar lighter plug. It’s a standard item.

Otherwise proceed as suggested by Francais. Buy a cigar lighter plug wired to a length of twin cable. You also need a bit of connector strip. Cut off 2 off the connectors to use. Then cut & bare the wires on both ends of cables & connect up using connector strip. Look carefully at the twin cable. One of the cables has a line running along it. When you connect the 2 ensure the cables with the lines on are connected together.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

6122 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder