white90 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 having been given a fridge as a present for my birthday, and us being off to Belguim next weekend I have the need for some extra cigarette style sockets in the rear for powering/charging things any suggestions welcomes pics even better. I purchased a plug in doubler today that I may be able to rewire and use, any better ideas? I was going to feed direct from te batteries so the fridge is one all the time and I can run a work light charge the impact gun when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Although these are not that cheap - I've found them to be pretty good as such things go. They have a rubber cap which largely seals them against mud etc. Maplin Fag Lighter Socket Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwindsurf Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 The internal rear light cover is an ideal location and was where mine were prior to becoming a truck cab, I ran a + from the battery along the chassis rail on the passenger side, there are loads of protrusions to cable tie to, allowingyou to keep it out of harms way and then just earthed through chassis. I managed to get two demo covers from where I work, not sure where they came from but the rubber covers are rather hard to get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 The ones Mobile Storage Systems fit to their cubby boxes and sell individually too give a nice secure fit so the plug doesn't keep falling out like some. IIRC they are about the same price as those from Maplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imspanners Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Just bear in mind, un-switched sockets = flat batteries if accessories left on!! Keeps me in a job though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 As others above have said, the inner cover for the tail lights is a good place and where I have mounted my accessory sockets for fridges etc. I don't know whether you can get them over there, but the proper accessory plugs are a much better idea than cig lighter sockets. They don't vibrate loose, and they can carry 20A, which the ciggy jobs certainly won't - guess how I know Something like these: Narva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 try vehicle wiring products they do a bank of three DIN sockets with mounting you coudl wire in, most cigarette type males fit din as well, in my experience anyway, if notthey also have male dins so you could change the ends. is it perm or just for the belgium trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 try vehicle wiring products they do a bank of three DIN sockets with mounting you coudl wire in, most cigarette type males fit din as well, in my experience anyway, if notthey also have male dins so you could change the ends. is it perm or just for the belgium trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I wired some auxiliary sockets just for this purpose. I took the main feed from the second battery (Optima Yellow Top) so that even if I leave things running too long it won't prevent me starting the engine. I fiited a fusebox to the bulkhead behind the driver's seat and ran the cables through the bulkhead and behind the Lasalle trim I fitted. The sockets are in this piccy between the storage box (home made black box!) and the electric cool box but can be anywhere convenient. I used Vehicle Wiring products sockets. I can control which sockets are on or off via a switch panel I fitted here The benefit of this is that I can leave the coolbox on all the time but switch the electric kettle on a few minutes before I stop for a brew! I designed this set up for long trips abroad and it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Just bear in mind, un-switched sockets = flat batteries if accessories left on!! Keeps me in a job though! you could put imspanners out of a job by using a solar powered battery charger, not too pricey for £20 may find them cheaper on our favourite auction site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall_CSK Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 switch the electric kettle on a few minutes before I stop for a brew! That is one very simple but smart idea. B) I like the flowers growing out the back of the bulkhead too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Cheers all I plan to run the fridge and charge the impact gun mostly the fridge doesn't draw much so twin 096 batteries will be ok I think the impact gun draws very little and takes only 1hr then just tops up. I'll post a pic once done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Glad you like the flowers Niall..........it is cleverly done with a flower box fitted to the back of the bulkhead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Marshall Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Could you plug in an iron? Would save having to carry an oven on expeditions. Clicky for steam ironing your food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Can't stop.....must rush off to Halfrauds to get me a 12 volt travel iron!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols110 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Tony what sort of fridge are you planning on getting, if its an Engel, there do a hard wire kit that connects into the lead, with a quick disconnect, that then converts back to a cig lighter plug for if you wont the fit it into another vehicle. Its a must if you get an Engel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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