240v hook up

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240v hook up

Post by MaxiBongo41 » Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:13 pm

I have recently bought a 1996 Bongo and need to fit a 240v hook up but I am unsure where the best place on the bodywork to cut the hole?
It is a conventional layout inside with a gas hob and sink along the drivers side, can anyone advise?
Cheers
Max
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Bob » Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:58 pm

Welcome aboard Max. 8)

If you're not in an immediate rush to fit the hook up plug I would try and get along to a couple of Meets and chat to owners who already have it fitted.

Bongonaughts are always happy to show their equipment and discuss good v bad once in real world use.

I'm guessing you will also want to add mains 13a sockets and perhaps a charger to top up your leisure battery and a method of running the fridge off mains so worth taking time to get it right, and hopefully Geoff will have some advice soon.

If you're looking at camping over winter and need heating a lead like this will sort you out for now:

https://www.ultimateoutdoors.com/equipm ... w.ds#close
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Markas » Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:19 pm

MaxiBongo41 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:13 pm I have recently bought a 1996 Bongo and need to fit a 240v hook up but I am unsure where the best place on the bodywork to cut the hole?
It is a conventional layout inside with a gas hob and sink along the drivers side, can anyone advise?
Cheers
Max
Underneath. The cable can be fed through the rear light fittings. Don't go hacking holes in the bodywork. Maypole sell a right angled EHU socket with built in cap, part no. MP594B. Saw one first on a mate's T4. When mine was converted it was attached to the towbar behind the offside fog-lamp bracket.
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by MaxiBongo41 » Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:36 pm

Hi Markas that's very interesting, I will look into it.
Many thanks
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Markas » Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:32 pm

MaxiBongo41 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:36 pm Hi Markas that's very interesting, I will look into it.
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No problem, I hope you agree it's the way to go. Drove round Scotland in the summer in some appalling weather but the socket stayed dry inside its cover, so it clearly does the job.
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by the1andonly » Sat Oct 14, 2017 10:54 pm

An interesting connector.
I used the standard in line connector with a 2 way shed rcd box mounted behind the starter battery.
allows for entrance of cable via front grill.
eg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... t&_sacat=0

could easily be used in a rear /side kitchen box
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by MaxiBongo41 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:12 pm

Markas wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:19 pm
MaxiBongo41 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:13 pm I have recently bought a 1996 Bongo and need to fit a 240v hook up but I am unsure where the best place on the bodywork to cut the hole?
It is a conventional layout inside with a gas hob and sink along the drivers side, can anyone advise?
Cheers
Max
Underneath. The cable can be fed through the rear light fittings. Don't go hacking holes in the bodywork. Maypole sell a right angled EHU socket with built in cap, part no. MP594B. Saw one first on a mate's T4. When mine was converted it was attached to the towbar behind the offside fog-lamp bracket.
Hi Markas
I've checked out the Maypole site as you suggested, there are several MP594B sockets, I need your advice on which one, would it be the 240v version that I require?
Many thanks
Max
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Bob » Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:02 pm

I can only find one with that part number, but if you're looking to hook up th UK mains you will need 230 or 240v.

Same thing for practical purposes.
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Markas » Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:09 pm

Bob wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:02 pm I can only find one with that part number, but if you're looking to hook up th UK mains you will need 230 or 240v.
What Bob said...
Here's a link to one on the 'bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maypole-MP594 ... 1925309839
They keep them in stock at my local camping accessories shop so shouldn't be too hard to find.
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by MaxiBongo41 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:46 am

Bob wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:02 pm I can only find one with that part number, but if you're looking to hook up th UK mains you will need 230 or 240v.

Same thing for practical purposes.
Thanks BOB

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Re: 240v hook up

Post by MaxiBongo41 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:52 am

Markas wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:09 pm
Bob wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:02 pm I can only find one with that part number, but if you're looking to hook up th UK mains you will need 230 or 240v.
What Bob said...
Here's a link to one on the 'bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maypole-MP594 ... 1925309839
They keep them in stock at my local camping accessories shop so shouldn't be too hard to find.
Hi Markas
Bob's link to e-bay is the one I looked at, thanks for your input, I think that's me sorted!

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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Bob » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:06 am

Well done Markas ( his linky :wink: ) and glad you're sorted. 8)
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:45 am

Anyone know if you can get a connector that mounts in the same way a towbar connector does. I have a towbar mounted step that is pre-drilled for two towbar sockets. One is in use for the purpose intended but the other is sitting there with holes ready for mounting. I'd like a really simple plug in that allows hookup to an rcd protected 13amp socket in the van. If nothing suitable exists, i guess the next best option is to drill and fit the Maypole one Bob has flagged up.
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by Bob » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:49 am

I recon you could probably make a wee bracket from a bit of sheet ally or similar. :wink:
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Re: 240v hook up

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:57 pm

Bob wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:49 am I recon you could probably make a wee bracket from a bit of sheet ally or similar. :wink:
You old bodger you ha ha. I've already got a wee tube and thats enough for me. P'raps we should hit the road as Bone-idle Bill and Bodger Ben :lol: :lol: :lol:
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