Caravan Mains Sockets - External for Awning/barbeque Etc
Intro: Caravan Mains Sockets - External for Awning/barbeque Etc
First off was to buy a external socket,i got this from the same place as the last one Wilkinsons for just over £10 and heres where its going to fit
STEP 1: Making the Bracket
STEP 2: The Bracket
STEP 3: Bracket Mount for a Frame
STEP 4: Wiring It Up
STEP 5: Attaching the Bracket and Wiring to the Caravan Mains
STEP 6: Upgrade
well after 8 years or so, where (according to the comments) surprisingly no one was electrocuted and although working perfectly the hinges on the front flaps gave up the ghost, so purchased a new one from screwfix and decided to beef up the protection in a nod to the concerns, I removed the bracket and made the 'flap' into a box with water drain holes in the bottom-unfortunately the IP66 socket is quite a bit bigger and the flap needs space above to open properly so I think we can do away with terms like neat and petite -but it works and has better protection and that's what counts to me
7 Comments
hmv4u 10 years ago
Like any mains socket even external ones, its not designed to be used in the wet and I wouldnt expect anyone to go plugging into it while its raining or wet or if they had wet hands.The socket would be protected by the awning when sited.It is a proper external socket with a weather seal and snap shut lids but i do appreciate it will get wet during towing in the rain hence it is properly earthed and protected by a RCD earth trip of 30ma .Because it is robust I don't except the argument about damage from long grass etc.There is nothing stopping another larger external box being added with the socket inside
There are of course other ways to do this-you could put a caravan external socket into the side of the van,or a external socket in the front locker and running a extension lead back to the awning.
This is merely what i have done-if you consider it unsafe then don't do it
nhill7 9 years ago
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