Changing Sockets in 2008 Cali SE

[CaliAndyScotland]

Hi all,

I have a 2008 California SE. On the end of the kitchen units behind the passenger seat there are 2 power outlets. One outlet is a 2 pin European type and the other is a form of cigarette type connection (which I have an adapter for to connect USB type chargers etc).

How straight forward is it to change these 2 outlets to standard UK 3 pin type? If it is relatively straight forward, where would I get suitable sockets?

Thanks

Andrew

 

[johnyboy]

As I understand it the two pin is integral to the inverter (could be wrong)
Majority of people use an adapter

 

[Beeechke1]

We have a 2010 SE with a similar two socket set up, We have a UK 3 pin socket that is fed directly from the EHU and so only works when we are plugged into the mains. and the same 12v round socket that runs of the leisure batteries only, so always live. There is also a 240v inverter socket on the base of the B frame pillar that also runs off the leisure batteries.
If you have a similar set up you may be able to change the European mains socket to a UK 3 pin but not the 12v round socket.
Hope this helps

 

[yanathem]

I think what you are describing is the same set up as my van was, with the two pin euro 230V socket and a hella or DIN type 12v socket. Both of these can easily be changed to the same UK 230V 3 pin socket and 12v accessory socket that's found on the later vans. I am pretty sure the brand VW used was CBE. A USB socket is now available so maybe that's of more use to you rather than the 12v socket. I have attached an image of the Hella plug. If the one on your van is the same as the picture it's called a Hella socket or a DIN socket. The plastic frame around the sockets can be reused with the new sockets.