Milly161 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi everyone, just a quick question whilst I've got a bit of spare time I'm wanting to install a plug socket in one of the side lockers(cupboard) can I just install a regular house one or does it have to a be caravan/motorhome specific one , thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocs Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 When I asked the dealer to install an extra socket before collection a few years ago, an ordinary house socket was fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Yes, I agree with Robert, a household socket should be OK but only use flexible stranded wire to extend the circuit. DO NOT use single core copper wire like household 'Flat Twin and Earth' as the single copper core can crack and fail with the vibrations of driving. A good source of wire is a mains hook-up cable. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Whilst a standard household socket will surfice, I decided to fit the same style as other sockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niktam Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 If it's in a cupboard use a 2 gang double with two USB ports so you can charge your phone without a charger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 There are several YouTube video-clips about doing this (example here) It’s perhaps worth saying that - depending on the motorhome’s design, its present electrical system and where the additional socket is to go - this task can be simple or a real challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Worth remembering that the back of a socket fitted flush on to a panelled surface (such as an under-settee panel) needs a cover over the connections behind the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 StuartO - 2020-04-07 9:42 AM Worth remembering that the back of a socket fitted flush on to a panelled surface (such as an under-settee panel) needs a cover over the connections behind the panel. Also there should be effective means to ensure that the terminations are not placed under strain. With CBE and other "caravan" style sockets there is a cable clamp incorporated in the rear cover. With domestic style sockets there is no such clamp. In this case it would be necessary to securely clip the cable close to the socket, or adopt other means such as using suitable cable ties within the socket cover, so that the cable cannot be pulled out. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly161 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks for the replies, hopefully get it sorted this weekend, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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