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Topic: Hook up inlet to camping socket?

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paul1987

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Hi currently doing a little conversion to my Nissan nv200.

I would like to add a inlet hook up panel to the side of the van. Then I would like to add the 3 socket mobile camping socket with built in RCD

Will this be possible and safe

If so do I cut the mobile camping socket wire then fit to the back of the hook up inlet.

Will this need to be earthed to the chassis in anyway?

Pictures of the inlet hook up and camping socket below

tango55

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If the photo is the RCD you are actually using then it's no good as a yellow cable is for a 110 volts supply which is normally used with a transformer. You need a cable for a 240 volt mains supply.

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paul1987

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I will also wire a hook up adaptor/plug to fit in the mains hook up inlet

This is a eBay link to the 240v socket

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/240V-MOBILE-MAINS-HOOK-UP-RCD-MCB-CAMPING-CAMPERVAN-240V-MAINS-HOOK-UP-/252427419013?hash=item3ac5d8bd85:g:ueIAAOSwBahVEWLU

Also have a eBay link for the Hook up inlet

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flush-240v-Mains-Hook-Up-Box-Inlet-WHITE-Camper-Motorhome-/171969023163?hash=item280a270cbb:g:xxIAAOSwx2dYIuio

Will this do it?

Thanks

morepints

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I think it's just the colour rendering of the cable. Looks pale orange to me.

I'm not qualified, so not a definitive answer; but the socket bar is double pole insulated, so I wouldn't have thought it's any different to using it without the new inlet. You could to get a new female connector for the other bit of cable!

You should get it tested and certificates before use, really. And certainly if you ever come to sell it.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 18/3/2017
If the photo is the RCD you are actually using then it's no good as a yellow cable is for a 110 volts supply which is normally used with a transformer. You need a cable for a 240 volt mains supply.

Post last edited on 18/03/2017 20:49:15

That is a 240 v hook up cable and and I can'r see why the OP would need a external hook up on his van if he was using this all he needs to do is drop the RDC threw a window, plug the other end in on the site and he is good to go.

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paul1987

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Yes that would be the easiest solution but only have 2 front cab windows and 2 fixed windows in the rear and don't fancy having dangling cables hanging around. I did think I shutting it in the rear doors but in time would damage the cables.

It only cost £11 for the hook up inlet

Think I will fit it and wire it up and take (morepints)advice and get it tested and certificates before use

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It will be as safe as you make but it's a bodge. You want to install ehu inlet on side of camper then cut cable on camping ehu unit a couple of feet back from socket board. connect up to inside of inlet then add an ehu outlet plug to end of the remains of the cable, yes?

No it will not need to be earthed to van. It will need to be totally insulated from van or you will kill yourself.

As suggested use ehu unit unmodified through an open window of van or do the job properly with caravan/motorhome rcd unit & as many plug sockets as you want permanently installed in the van.

I doubt you will get 'certificates' for what you are proposing. An electrician would probably condemn it.

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You wouldn't get an electrician to sign of on it as it wouldn't comply with the regs which require it to be earthed.
A fixed electrical system in a motorhome/campervan requires that all conductive parts be bonded together to provide an equipotential zone.

Reg 721.411.3.1.2 Protective equipotential bonding
Structural metallic parts which are accessible from within the caravan (motorhome) shall be connected through main protective bonding conductors to the main earthing terminal whithin the caravan.
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Les TW

23/3/2017 at 9:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 18/3/2017
it's no good as a yellow cable is for a 110 volts supply.

Is this so? I've recently bought a used motorhome from a dealer, that came with a very hefty yellow hook up lead, it even has a sticker on it saying it has been checked and passed as safe.
It also looks like it's well used too.

saxo1

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Yellow arctic cable is rated at 110V for use on construction sites it is exactly the same construction and insulation as the 230V rated Blue arctic cable.
Arctic cables aren't designed for use outdoors at 230V,however a lot of people do use it.
An Orange hookup cable when subjected prolonged exposure to the UV rays from the sun can eventually appear to be yellow.

Les TW

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Thanks for your reply saxo.. I'll stick with it then..

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