VW T5 Kombi Conversion

How I did what I did and why!

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Introduction
Always wanted a T5 and finally got one at 6 months old (it not me). Very useful for going away camping or sailing. Loads of storage space and somewhere to sleep. However it could be more useful if I modified the interior to suit our requirements

240v & 12v Sockets

28 July, 2010 (20:49) | Electrics, Lining | By: pete

Require 240v sockets for when plugged into campsite mains. I considered normal domestic sockets, but thought I wanted something a little more fancier / modular. Looking around and asking on the vwt4forum, I was lead to the products from CBE components. Best / easiest supplier is www.marcleleisure.co.uk. The mounting frame (the bit with the 3 squares in it) comes with the surround frame.

CBE Modular Components

CBE Modular Components

CBE Modular Components

CBE Modular Components

I cut the holes in the ply (51mm diameter), then lined the ply:

CBE Sockets

CBE Sockets

CBE Holes Lined

CBE Holes Lined

When I put it all together, I thought they were a bit shabby / lose fit. I mean that when you inserted a plug into the socket, the unit pushed into the ply. Investigation found that I had trimmed the lining away from two of the corners:

Loose CBE Socket

Loose CBE Socket

Gap behind the corners

Gap behind the corners

CBE Socket corners packed out

CBE Socket corners packed out

CBE Socket Packing Fixed

CBE Socket Packing Fixed

So removed the sockets, put some little bits of carpet lining under the corners, refitted and all was well. With a lot of pressure, I could not depress the socket below the frame.

CBE Sockets Installed

CBE Sockets Installed

Only a temporary installation – hence the red / black 12v wires running outside the metal work.

The switches are going to be used for lighting – I think.

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