Fitting a 13 Amp Socket in the Caravan
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Hello today we will be fitting and additional 13 amp Socket into our Sprite Major SB. This socket is on the 2019 onwards Models but not my 2018. The parts for the Project were kindly supplied by Spares2You. If you would to have a go at this simple project or you are looking to either upgrade or replace your Sockets. Why not click the link below they do cost less than a main Dealer. Thanks Phil.
www.spares2you... or Call 01903 776644
Also why not check our Face Book Group which covers help for Caravanner/Motorhomers.
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Hi Paul, glad we have managed to help supply the parts to you, also you have done a great job explaining and installing the new socket.
Hi Paul. Thank you so much for your help with this project. I will contact you via FB. Thanks again. Phil 😊👍
Good job Phil, nicely done sir! Additional strategically placed sockets are something many of us could certainly do with once we have familiarised ourselves with living in our ‘vans... 👍🏻 ✅
Thanks for that and the useful links & cheers for now, Rog... 👍🏻 😉 🐍
Thanks Rog. Yes you are quite right. Once you have lived something there is always something that needs changing or adding. Thanks Phil🙂
Wow what a great job you made of that. You would never know it was not installed in the factory. Well done Phil.
Thanks Ian. I am pleased with it too. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Thanks Phil.
This is actually very relevant.
Love a project and I've an aversion to trailing cables (!)
I'm going to put a matching double socket / USB next to the bed slat box for phones, table lamp etc 😊
Hi Martin. I don't really like trialing cables either. This is a simple but useful project. Let me know how you get on. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Great job Phil 👍. We have a lack of sockets in our caravan only three. You made it look very easy, electronics is a thing I have never been confident doing. Thanks Ian
Thanks Ian. I can turn my hand to most things. Thanks Phil🙂
Hiya Phil,
I did the same and put one on the outside of the van.
I also need one in the rear too But,
When I asked the service engineer he said,, and I quote.
I already have the maximum sockets.
Because he has t assume that when all of them are on you could overload them and cause a fire..
That being said, a great little video.👍
Thanks Colin As I said in the video its just for Juliets machine which is only used at night when the load is at its lowest. Also the consumer unit is the same as the 2020 which already has this socket fitted. Thanks for the advice. Phil🙂👍
lost weekends caravan I agree Phil,
It’s just a little warning for people who think they can add more sockets without thinking.
I don’t want people to add more sockets then comes the time to service the van and it fails the safety test.
Thanks Colin. Most helpful which I appreciate.👍
A job well done & great addition, in our MH we only had 1 usable 240v socket in the lounge / Kitchen (fitted above kitchen drawer) so got dealer to fit a double on side of kitchen unit.
Thanks Andrew. This was a need must thing for Juliet C-pap Machine. It allows me to get a snore free nights sleep. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Nice job Phil, never enough sockets in the van. Great that you managed to get a matching socket, cheers Martin
Thanks Martin. Yes spares2you were great and very helpful. Thanks Phil👍
Hi, A well thought out video. I am having difficulty in getting the back box off my socket and watched your video especially for this - you skipped this bit! Can you explain how you separated the socket from the back box?
Hi Dave. The plate cover should be pinched either side to remove. Use a plastic pry tool to remove the plastic chrome front cover. The screws are behind the cover. Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan Thanks for your reply. The front cover is easy, it was the backing plate that the socket fits into that I was interested in. Try as I might, I cannot get the socket and the backing tube that it slides into to separate.
Like the other responder, I could do with some guidance on how to remonve the back cover so I can get to the cable connections, but you did this bit off camera. Do you have any clues on how to do it ?
Hi Phil, excellent made to look easy by you👍cheers Rob
Thanks Rob. I don't know why they didn't fit this in the first place like the 2019/2020 models. Thanks Phil🙂
Nice job Phil, always handy to have more sockets. We're looking to have a few more usb sockets in ours.
Hi Steve you buy them to fit in the blank plates at the front. Spares2you do them at quite a good price. Thanks Phil👍
Hi Steve you buy them to fit in the blank plates at the front. Spares2you do them at quite a good price. Thanks Phil👍
Have started to watch your Channel. Very informative and looking forward to seeing some more.
Hello and Welcome. We do have quite a bit planned for this year and hope you enjoy what we will be offering. Many Thanks Phil and Juliet🙂
Great video, you made it look so easy Phil.
Thanks Guys. If I wasn't recording it. It would only take 30 minutes. Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil, nice addition to the caravan and very well done looks like it's been there from the manufacturers. To be honest you could write my DIY skills on a stamp and still have room for your shopping list so I wouldn't be brave enough to drill holes in our van.
Best wishes Jon and Karen
Thanks Jon. I have always been handy with the old DIY stuff. Thanks Phil🙂
Well done Phil, tidy job👍
Thanks Martin. Juliet is pleased which makes me happy too. Thanks Phil🙂
Great video phil. Yeah never enough sockets but that was very professional 😎👍 cheers Paul
Thanks Paul. We just needed this one by the bed. Thanks Phil🙂
Nice job, I would really like to know how you pop off the chrome bezel if you need to change it.
Hi Ricky thank you for watching. To remove the chrome plastic trim. I would use a plastic trim tool. Amazon sell them quite cheap. Thanks Phil 🙂👍
@lostweekendscaravan thank you kindly, as I have a socket that just decided to stop working, all fuses ok so its a mystery 😉
Hi Could be a loose wire or the socket has just failed. Thanks Phil@@rickyroaster
Good little video Phil. I have thought about putting some more in our van but so far not been too bad in the current van. Useful for future considerations though.
Thanks Paul. Just something we needed for Juliet. Thanks Phil👍
Nice job. Thanks for sharing🙂 Mark
Thanks Mark. I try my best. Thanks again Phil🙂
Nice neat job Phil, very tidy ;))
Thanks Stew. It took ages to record.🙄 Thanks Phil🙂
Hi Phil, great little job nicely done. We just wondered how a job like this might affect your warranty? After changing our 2006 van which I had modified in a few areas to a new Swift Challenger last year, I’m nervous about carry out any mods. I would like to add USB sockets to the shelf above the front window for phone and router charging. Maybe you’ve inspired me to look at how I would do it. Cheers
Hi I have been assured the warranty is not affected as I have not gone into the consumer unit but check with your Dealer first. Thanks Phil🙂
Nice job mate 👍
Thanks. It is still in use and works well. Thanks again Phil🙂👍
Nice neat job Phil !
Thanks Karina. Juliet is pleased. Thanks again Phil🙂
I think for this to have been a useful guide for the beginner you should have mentioned safety points like ensuring electric is off and how the socket was wired.
Hi Michael. This video was not aimed a beginner. I take your point though. Thanks Phil🙂
Nice job Phil
Thanks Colin. Juliet is happy with it. Thanks again Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil, watched this video a few times now. I want to do a similar thing, fitting a 230v socket inside the wardrobe so I can hide the cables for the TV. I can’t get the chrome trim off. I’m using plastic automotive trim removal tools, to minimise the risk of damage, any hints how you were able to remove yours?
HI I used a flat head screwdriver (thin blade) and carefully eased to chrome plate off. It came off quite quickly. Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan Cheers Phil, I eventually managed. Just as you described it took a small screwdriver to open a gap, then the trim tool to prise it off. Thanks for getting back to me. 👍
Catching up after an unplanned weekend Donder. English Invasion starts tomorrow :-)
Thanks David Look forward to it. Thanks Phil🙂
Ok yes hmmmmm ok don’t think this is wise for me ? I’m already confused more than one screwdriver , but great job you nailed it 😂😂
Joking aside nice neat job well done
Cheers mate !
I know Gavin. Thanks for watching, you never know one day you may need to use a drill or screw driver😂Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂
Emmmm where do you wire the cables to for the supply?
Hi Senna. The wiring is fed from the socket nearest the front door. This is how Swift wired it on the 2019 Model. This is not an issue providing you do not use all the sockets all at once. On the third year of use and not had any issues. Thanks Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan Are ok, cheers Phil. 👍😀
Nice job done there Phil I bet juliet will b happy .can u tell me the black button what u press to turn your 12 volt power off when u not using van will your battery still charge when been towed .kev
Hi Kev. Thanks for watching, yes she is very happy. The black button is the main switch on the consumer unit. Even when switched off the Solar still charges as does the Car when towing. Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍
Thanks Phil
Does this work not have to be carried out by a dealer or your warranty gets invalidated
Hi John If you diy check with your Dealer 1st. When mine went in for a service they never mentioned it but if you are not sure get the Dealer to do it. Thanks Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan yeh but they would look for about £200
I have not had any issues having done it myself. The Main Dealer never raised it with me.
Its up to you John, we needed the socket. Thanks Phil🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan me too
I need to add a socket to the other side of my caravan too. My main query is where did you run the wire? 😳. Does it run underneath the caravan?
Hi no it took a feed from an existing socket. This is simplest method. Thanks Phil 🙂
i wonder why there is no on and off switch am i missing something
Hello None of this type of socket don't have on/off switches. It is the current design. I think they moved away from domestic looking ones. I hope that helps. Phil 🙂👍
thanks phil i noticed a lot of people putting them on , now i,m happy to copy
@@jessestrum no problem 🙂