12v power

Hi all, Searched on the forum for the answer to my question but no luck so far, hoping someone can help! Are 12v sockets fitted to the rear on a kombi as standard or dealer fit option? If so, which models & where? I ask as my 2019 Edition doesn't have one much to my disappointment.. Thanks Rob

Hi, I'm wanting to charge my electric toothbrush and electric shaver from 12v van electrics - has anyone done this? They each have 2 pin shaver socket heads which at home I plug into a 2 pin to 3 pin mans adapter. So in my brain what I need is as an adapter exists which accepts a male 2 pin...

Hi, has anyone ever fitted a USB charger point in a sliding door ? Not sure if I can pick up a constant 12V live from the door contact? any advice on wiring would be great Thanks

Hi all, on the road down converting my shuttle to day van and was looking for some lighting advice. Was thinking about running my rear lights and sockets off the leisure battery (under the drivers with diesel heater) and replacing the bulbs to LEDs. With there being so many lights and sockets...

Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it -- id like to build a thread showing what's possible as regards to seat base builds. lets post a collection of our electrical installs, be it in the seat base or rear conversion. just EHU or SCR/VSR, charger, DC-DC...

I am planning where to put my power sockets when I fit my new van interior. I am having a fairly standard layout of worktop with units underneath, wardrobe, overhead locker and over sink locker. I am running a fridge, a 12v TV, maybe an electric heater when hooked up, possibly a kettle and have...

Hello, I am converting my T6 this winter and would like some advice please on a good control unit to buy. It would run a compressor fridge, interior lights and to charge the leisure battery etc from a 240v hookup. I have seen Zig and Sargent and would prefer a smaller control panel if possible...

hi all quick question, before i start making up an extension lead for a 12v led magnetic fishing lamp to stick on my roof whist overnoight fishing at the beach etc, is there a permanent live feed in the rear of a 6,1 kombi anywehere i can take a leg off? to install a 12v fag lighter socket I've...

We recently helped our mate Andy on a basic 12v lighting circuit. Hes mega Dyslexic and wanted an easy to follow diagram because the Haynes style wiring diagrams were spinning him out. So we made one for him that he followed perfectly and it worked - it made a big difference to his confidence...

Hello, has anyone know a supplier or have a supply of either scotchlok or Posi taps that I can use to wire in some led bumper reflectors into the tail lamp looms? I can't seem to find a local electrician or supplier that has the scotchlok with the female seals.

Hi guys i have just bought this for my 12V set up...

Planning to put three USB outlet sockets hardwired in the rear in the van. Should I worry about the parasitic draw on the leisure battery or will the 160w Solar and usual driving cope? I know there are a few variables at play here so the easier question is did you wire yours with a switch...

Run out of space in my DS fuse box in my camper conversion. The fuse box is properly supplied with thick cable. Is there any reason I shouldn't run 2 outputs from 1 fuse? It's the last one I need and I'm loathe to change the fuse box as it's already a tight fit. It'll probably just be 2x...

Hi to all I need a bit of help I have just wired up a 12volt system in my VW I have feeds connected to my leisure batter +and - The +goes to a fuse board and the - goes to a ground block which is isolated from the van The van does have the engine battery linked to the leisure battery so...

Evening all, I currently have a usb charging socket under the front passenger seat and the driver's seat. Is it possible to swap one of them to just a 12v socket so that it can power a DVD player? Is it a case of just disconnected the wires from the rear of the socket, screwing out the existing...

Does anyone have anything in this blank panel show below? What does VW fit here? Looks like it’d be prime for a USB or 12v socket.

Installing 12v Socket /s - How Its Done - Another popular hot topic is Power or more commonly 12v outlet sockets, so i thought i would put together some details on how it can be done. The first thing you need to do is work out what you want and where . . . . various 12v sockets are available...

Hi, I’m hoping one or two of you can help me out with adding a 12v cigarette lighter socket in the cargo area. I’ve got a T6 Startline and want a socket in the rear that is only live when the ignition is on/engine running. I’ve heard of piggyback fuses but not sure what I need and where to...

I'm planning the 1st fix of electrics for a Kombi to Camper conversion and thought I'd put the plans down here to see if I'm making any major mistakes and see if anyone can answer a few questions i have. Base Van: T6 T32 Kombi 4motion Factory Leisure Battery (think this is a 75Ah AGM) Factory...

Hello all, I'm new to the forum I'll start with a little bit about myself. I'm an electrician/generator maintainer in the Army, I've recently purchased my first T6 2016 DSG SWB Highline. Its my intention to convert it but also use it for my business I have set up as a detailer ready for when I...