eGrille hook-up experience
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Yeah, I've got one.
As yoy say, the aesthetic is good - very discreet - plus it's very unlikely you'd ever try to drive away with the EHU cable still attached (something I previously tried to do in a van that had the hook-up point under the rear bumper!
).
I can’t comment on the cost, as it was bundled into the total cost of the conversion, but I'm not sure if I'd choose it again tbh - reason being is that the catch needs a fair old whack to get the flap to open/shut and I'm not convinced this won't eventually lead to either the egrille itself failing or one of the grill clips breaking. Having said that, it's almost 3 years old and still wotking fine, plus it could just be an issue my my particular install.
HTH
As yoy say, the aesthetic is good - very discreet - plus it's very unlikely you'd ever try to drive away with the EHU cable still attached (something I previously tried to do in a van that had the hook-up point under the rear bumper!
).I can’t comment on the cost, as it was bundled into the total cost of the conversion, but I'm not sure if I'd choose it again tbh - reason being is that the catch needs a fair old whack to get the flap to open/shut and I'm not convinced this won't eventually lead to either the egrille itself failing or one of the grill clips breaking. Having said that, it's almost 3 years old and still wotking fine, plus it could just be an issue my my particular install.
HTH
Similar experience and thoughts to Bav, looks neat, but needs gentle use as feels like it could break at any moment, when plugging in or removing the EHU socket, also had to remove the flap on the EHU socket For it to fit.
I’d go rear bumper flap next time
There is a different type now on the market, can’t comment on their version, but think they are trade members on the forum, I’ve got the original one
I’d go rear bumper flap next time
There is a different type now on the market, can’t comment on their version, but think they are trade members on the forum, I’ve got the original one
If you're interested I will be selling an egrille lite kit, as I bought it and then went the stealth flap route as I fely it would be much easier for me to route a cable to where I wanted it through the rear rather than all the way from the front.
DM me if it floats your boat so to speak. probably £110 posted, rather it go to a good home.
cheers Ali
Yes, good point - the updated EHU socket design means that the flap doesn't fold back far enough. I had get the Dremel out and remove part of the flap so it'd fit.
Hi everyone
Paul and Lee from Van-Plugs!!
We are Van-Plugs, the innovative campervan hook up for your vehicle, discreetly hidden under the badge in the grill and in some cases, the rear badge.
You may well have seen us at some of the trade shows over the last 2 years as we build some momentum.
We also stock replacement badges, awning clamps and awning savers. Our range is set to expand more this year, so please feel free to follow us on our social pages as well, plus our website which is about to see an upgrade.
Paul and Lee from Van-Plugs!!
We are Van-Plugs, the innovative campervan hook up for your vehicle, discreetly hidden under the badge in the grill and in some cases, the rear badge.
You may well have seen us at some of the trade shows over the last 2 years as we build some momentum.
We also stock replacement badges, awning clamps and awning savers. Our range is set to expand more this year, so please feel free to follow us on our social pages as well, plus our website which is about to see an upgrade.
After foolishly tempting fate with the above comment, I recently tried to drive away with the EHU cable attached to the eGrill.
TBF, I wasn't on a campsite - this was on my driveway and the van was parked nose-first, up against a wall. I tried to reverse a few feet (aware that the EHU cable was plugged in), but when I tried to drive forwards to return the van to its original position, the cable snagged under the front wheel and out popped the EHU cable... along with the male receiver part of the eGrill.
Fortunately, it was a simple repair (even for a cack-handed twonk) - like wiring a 3-pin plug and then the receiver just twisted back into place. The only "damage" was the loss of a small torsion spring that would otherwise pull the flap closed.
I've still this one for sale, so open to offers to a good home. Cheers Ali
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