USB socket in B pillar

[Big.mac]

I’m looking to put a USB outlet into each of the B Pillars (twin slider Kombi). Before i take panels off does anyone know if there is enough room to put them where I want to or does the seatbelt get in the way, especially on they driver side?

 

[The Van Cave]

You should be fine putting them there. Mine are just about an inch higher than that and no problems with clashes behind.

 

[jimc91]

Mines here. From memory I think the plastic higher up was a bit narrow but you can pop the trim off quite easily

 

[YellowHound]

Here's what mine looks like - installed by Vanworx as part of their conversion work.

 

[Big.mac]

Thanks guys,
I was reasonably sure the passenger side would be OK, it was the drivers side I was more worried about. I probably won’t get to it for a week or two so I’ll report back once I’ve done it

 

[RML]

Thanks guys,
I was reasonably sure the passenger side would be OK, it was the drivers side I was more worried about. I probably won’t get to it for a week or two so I’ll report back once I’ve done it

How was the result in the end? I also have twin sliding doors, I also would like to place a socket there and I’m not sure about driver/passenger side (and it’s more confusing being a left hand wheel drive...

 

[Big.mac]

How was the result in the end? I also have twin sliding doors, I also would like to place a socket there and I’m not sure about driver/passenger side (and it’s more confusing being a left hand wheel drive...

Yep, all installed with no dramas. A couple of pictures in the post below:

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[DXX]

A general tip if you are planning to sleep in your van; make sure there are no lit LEDs for equipment running overnight or have a cover for them.
It’s a PITA trying to sleep with the van lit up like a Christmas tree.

 

[Robs1000rr]

Hi I have mount some usb sockets in the b pillars and can anyone advise were the closest switch live is to tap into as only want them on when van is started .

 

[Photography54]

Is there any how-to's on how to wire these in? an help appreciated.

 

[roadtripper]

Is there any how-to's on how to wire these in? an help appreciated.

Generally people will take a power feed from under the passenger seat, under the carpet and up into the B pillar area.

Keep in mind that these are all permanent live in most vans, so shouldn't have unstitched USB sockets on as they have a parasitic load.

A good way to get advice is to start your own thread with some pictures of your van and say what you want to do.

 

[The Bear78]

Is there any how-to's on how to wire these in? an help appreciated.

As above (post #10) and you can use a relay to switch the power on and off with the ignition if you want it to be isolated with the engine off.
Have a look through the How I done it thread courtesy of @Dellmassive and maybe search for "ignition live" for more info on ignition switched circuits.

 

[roadtripper]

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