Leisure battery and plugs etc

Questions & answers about kitchen units, stoves, fridges, heaters, water tanks, seats, mattresses etc etc.

Moderator: Doone

Post Reply
Jimboduo
Junior Bongonaut
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:41 pm

Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Jimboduo » Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:47 pm

Hi all
So picking up new Jimbo this week. Have decided against a conversion for now but would be interested in getting a leisure battery and having plugs to plug in a TV, cool box etc. can anyone give an idea how much that would cost and recommend anywhere in the SW to have it done?

Thanks
User avatar
cmm303
Supreme Being
Posts: 1665
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:10 pm
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by cmm303 » Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:36 pm

I bought the split charging kit (£70 approx) from Willinton using eBay. Recommended on here and was spot on. I did a DIY fit but know a competent small garage in Chippenham, Wilts if that is anywhere near you. However it isn't a specialist job.
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
User avatar
cmm303
Supreme Being
Posts: 1665
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:10 pm
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by cmm303 » Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:46 pm

I have re-read your post and wonder whether you after a simple extension to the existing 12volt system or a full 240v elec hook up system. Cool boxes don't run for any length of time off battery alone.
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
Jimboduo
Junior Bongonaut
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:41 pm

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Jimboduo » Tue May 20, 2014 8:28 pm

Hi
Since posting original post I haven't got round to sorting out electrics. Can anyone recommend anywhere in Cornwall to fit a full electric system? I have no idea about voltages etc but want to be able to use leisure battery and hookup, have plugs in the van etc. any ideas on cost?
Cheers
Gasy
Supreme Being
Posts: 2123
Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:49 pm
Location: Peterborough

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Gasy » Tue May 20, 2014 8:43 pm

You could just use a 240v hook up lead with rcb
Put through back door

Eblay. 161291940622
Gas safe heating engineer / plumber if you need any advice just shout.
User avatar
Simon Jones
Supreme Being
Posts: 9341
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:34 pm
Location: Salisbury (ish), Wiltshire

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Simon Jones » Tue May 20, 2014 9:07 pm

There are plenty of camper van converters in the SW who might be able assist such as Clearcut in Barnstaple.

http://clearcutconversions.co.uk/
Jimboduo
Junior Bongonaut
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:41 pm

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Jimboduo » Wed May 21, 2014 8:13 am

Thanks Gasy, that seems like a good cheap option for the warm weather. Not being able to close the back fully in colder weather would be an issue?

I will check out the converters too.

Thank you
Dodgey
Supreme Being
Posts: 1057
Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:48 pm
Location: Taunton
Contact:

Re: Leisure battery and plugs etc

Post by Dodgey » Fri May 23, 2014 10:40 pm

I'm in Somerset, so perhaps too far, but if not, drop me a PM with your email and I'll get in touch and talk about your specific requirements and tell you how much it'll cost.
http://www.solarcampersolutions.co.uk Solar panel solutions for campervans
Post Reply

Return to “Campervan Conversions in Bongos”