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  1. R

    Replace leisure battery with Cigarette socket

    Hello, I’ve got a campervan with a 75ah lead acid leisure battery. Wired via a split charge relay. Now I’m tempted to get rid of that and just use a jackery or Bluetti for my power needs. However when I remove the leisure battery, could the existing wiring be used to power a cigarette...
  2. Golwgymynydd

    Campervan Inverter woes

    I have built a campervan and am keen to avoid propane - preferring to use an induction hob. But it is giving me some issues. I have 610w of solar on the roof and use a Victron mppt charger (set to spiral) to charge 2x brand new Leoch 110ah AGM leisure batteries wired in parallel. I bought a...
  3. S

    Help with a changeover switch in campervan

    Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me out with wiring up a henschen 2 way universal changeover switch. I will be connecting my mains 240v hookup and my 12v feed to this and will be using it to switch between the 2. If possible could you please explain as simple as you can as to how I wire...
  4. harrybrown4

    DIY Campervan conversion

    Hi all, Apologies if I am not posting in the correct place I am new to using forums - I'm looking for some advise on my campervan conversion electrics. 1. The attached diagram is what I am intending to wire up (for a basic set up for lights, charging phone and a powered coolbox). I am just...
  5. S

    Campervan Battery Upgrade

    Hi All, first post here therefore please be gentle! 🤣 I've just purchased a new campervan and first weekend away, the leisure battery drained/died after 2 days off grid/wild camping, due to only being a 75ah battery installed. The existing is a Lead Acid and I would like to remove that and...
  6. M

    UK Campervan 230V Install Advice

    Hi, I am doing a self build campervan conversion and currently in the process of doing the electrics. I'm confident with the 12v circuit design but after some advice on the 230V. I have 200aH AGM batteries at 12V then a 600W inverter. Plan is to fuse the 12v positive lead input to the...
  7. T

    Hi new member doing campervan project and more

    Hi, doing a camper peoject and various others so hoping i can share and get help with info. I am mainly a hobbist with some previous expierience in various things, restoring vw's, doing a camper build and a welder by trade
  8. T

    Old Campervan Aux Battery Charging components, what is this thing!?

    So I've been using a friends Toyota Hiace Campervan (1989, high roof) I've just upgraded to a 105Ah battery from a 65Ah Solar charging works as expected, but the charging from the main or alternator isn't doing enough to keep it topped up. When the ignition is on (before the engine has...
  9. H

    Regulations for 12V / 240V wiring in campervans

    So wiring in campervans is included within the scope of BS 7671. In a scenario where someone is being paid to build from scratch or modify a system, is there a minimum level of qualification required by law? Would a "Part P NICEIC domestic installer" be appropriate to carry out and certify the...
  10. T

    Can I use 1.5mm cable for 240v inlet to consumer unit in my campervan, and then to a double socket?

    Just wondering if it’s better to upgrade my cable to 2.5mm while I’m only so far into my project?
  11. Y

    240v Switchboard in Campervan

    Hey everyone, new to the forum and was hoping for some advice. I'm planing the 240v install on my Toyota coaster camper van and am trying to figure out the switch board. I will have a main in from a campsite hook up and also an inverter from the batteries. I want to wire it so that the air...
  12. R

    Campervan Leisure Batteries retrofit installation questions

    Hi there, I have a setup at the moment involving a leisure battery/inverter. I am replacing the single battery with 3 batteries. What I'm wondering is will this mess up my previous calculations re wire/fuse sizes? I'm very confused by the information I've read online. And to connect the two...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Campervan flooded up to just below the dash.

    Evening all.. I don't think I've ever posted in this part of the forum, so hello to any new faces. I have just driven my Citroen romahome into a large amount of water on the road (About 4ft, Bloody Bodmin Moor!). The engine was going at the time and stalled as I tried to drive through and I...
  14. W

    campervan wiring

    Hi does anyone know where I could get my converted vans electrical wiring done manchester area
  15. N

    Campervan issues - 12v system not working when hooked-up to 240v

    Hi there. I own a 1985 VW T25 Autosleeper and am based in Manchester. The 12v system works perfectly, with a new 90ah leisure battery and split charging system recently fitted. My problem is that when I hookup on 240v some of the 12v appliances stop working, but the internal plug sockets...
  16. timo1

    Campervan electrics....

    Hi. I have just bought a vw van, and its my plan to install a 240v system ( for hooking up at campsites) as well as a 12v system to run off of an aux battery. Im obviously happy with the regs re flex being used, separation etc, but given that the 12 v system uses the chassis as its 0v, is it...
  17. T

    Inspection on a campervan

    Hi All I have been asked to test and certify the mains electrics in a 1976 vw camper that is part of a rental fleet - anyone done this before? I am assuming what they need is the rcd tests and dead (I.R, R2 etc) as Ze, Zs etc will vary depending on where it is plugged in! Thanks Tom
  18. B

    Installing Electrics in Campervan

    Hi, I hope you can help. I have bought a minibus to convert to a camper van. It already has electrics in the back which I think runs off a leisure battery as there is a disabled lift in the back which works independently, which will obviously be taken out. I would prefer for a qualified person...
  19. C

    Installing electrics to campervan

    I've had a search around here and can't find much related to installations within campervans, motorhomes, vehicles etc. Does anyone have experience of what would be required as much of the testing would be irrelevant. Looking at a small RCD board to run 3 way fridge, cooker, sockets, tv, lights...

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