Extra mains sockets needed

[RGR723]

Hi All
My new A/T Imala 615 only has 3 pin mains sockets at waist level in kitchen area and above the fridge both being at the rear end of the M/H would very much like additional low level one toward cab for say for a freestanding heater or fan. Not at all keen on using a wandering lead.
Is this possible, if so has anybody done it, is it a DIY job?
Tips guidance appreciated.

 

[Badknee]

You will need to find out where the 230v consumer box is first then work out a way to get cables to where you want to locate the sockets.

 

[Stealaway]

You hardest problem is hiding the wire.
It looks reasonably easy to run the cable down the lengths of the wall cabinets and maybe drilling between them.
Have a look if there is a void inside the bottom at the front

You'll need 3 core 2.5 flex

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Sockets

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[MisterB]

Amazon product ASIN B08C2RC3LW
Makes the job if feeding cables through voids so much easier. Could save you quite a lot of time (and bruised, cut fingers lol)

 

[Stealaway]

Amazon product ASIN B08C2RC3LW
Makes the job if feeding cables through voids so much easier. Could save you quite a lot of time (and bruised, cut fingers lol)

I definitely needed them for fitting an extra socket into my garage.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

You can usually also follow the route of heater tubes from the boiler, most vans have some form of outlet in the front area.
Mike.

 

[PP Bear]

Added an extra 3 sockets to my AT. Found the junction boxes under the rear fixed bed, then one each side at the front, under the sofa seats.

Found matching colours online and an easy fit, well within the scope of an accomplished DIY’er.

 

[PP Bear]

Earlier thread might help.

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[autorouter]

Just want to add that it's just as easy to fit two sockets as one socket, and they always come in useful.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Just want to add that it's just as easy to fit two sockets as one socket, and they always come in useful.

And with USB socket built in, there's never enough of those things. You may also want to include a 12v run if you find a route, you could also add 12v outlet, there always handy as well, and scarce in most finished vans.
Mike.

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[Stealaway]

Just want to add that it's just as easy to fit two sockets as one socket, and they always come in useful.

Including a USB socket?

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[RGR723]

Earlier thread might help.

Fitting new 13 amp socket

I want to create a new power point to allow me to move the TV in our Autotrail Tracker SE. I am going to situate it on the side of the wardrobe with suitable bracing pieces on the interior to take the weight of the TV bracket and set itself. The new socket would only be about 1.5 metres from the...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[RGR723]

Thanks to all, fantastic response in only a few hours and some really good guidance, including links to previous similar topics (don't seem to have got the hang of the site search myself as I did one myself on this topic and never came up with the ones just given) If it wasn't so cold out there I'd be out there exploring now.

 

[the1andonly]

For feeding cables through various spaces i use a 4mm (od about) plastic petrol line (spare after replacing a fuel line) Right degree of flexibilty/regidity for cable routing (if available) but the puka stuff is also supurb for this type f job. (better if borrowed but would buy if didnt have my solution).
here is my CBE system.
Using the correct connectors, so easy.