Electric hook up broken!

[BikerGran]

I did that thing yesterday. Jumped in the van, started to revers off our drive and bang! Darn it, that's another New hook-up point I'll have to get. I know other people have done this - but to do it twice!
Anyway - I expect there's a replacement available in the club shop but no matter how I search, I can't find one - anyone know what they're called?​

 

[California Rob]

Why dont you buy a lanyard when you get the replacement hook up and attach it to your steering wheel each time you hook up as a reminder.

 

[BikerGran]

Why dont you buy a lanyard when you get the replacement hook up and attach it to your steering wheel each time you hook up as a reminder.

It doesn't matter what I have, I still have to remember to to put it in place! I have a notice in the door pocket which says in big red letters HOOK UP! I usually put it in front of the speedo when I plug in - if I remember!

 

[pluc99]

I didn't understand which part you were needing, but the following link has a selection of electrical parts, maybe it's there:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...ains-units-hook-up-electrical-12v-accessories

 

[larrylamb]

230V Mains Hook Up Inlet Socket Caravan VW Motorhome Flush Fitting Black PO113B | eBay

Mains 240v Inlet Flush Fitting. Flush Fitting 3 Pin Mains Inlet box. Aperture Size: Height 90mm x Width 80mm x Depth 90mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Corradobrit]

I imagine its easier to do in a RHD Cali with the connection on the opposite side of the vehicle. Any damage to the bodywork and is there some failsafe system designed into the Cali that breaks the mounting before any real damage is done to the chassis?

 

[rod_vw]

It's a standard Caravan, Motorhome or Camper item available on eBay and most Caravan / Motor home accessory shops. The inner cable may be long enough to pull the unit out far enough to rewire onto the new one without dismantling any furniture inside.

 

[Azteccamper]

It's a standard Caravan, Motorhome or Camper item available on eBay and most Caravan / Motor home accessory shops. The inner cable may be long enough to pull the unit out far enough to rewire onto the new one without dismantling any furniture inside.

Easy fix. Did mine recently after buying the part on eBay for about £12 from https://caraquip.co.uk/

 

[Dlawranc]

Easy fix. Did mine recently after buying the part on eBay for about £12 from https://caraquip.co.uk/

Hi folks. I have just replaced the hook up with this part. On the face of it a simple job using a direct replacement part. Turned off the isolator in the wardrobe. Plenty of slack in the cable so straightforward wiring. Then screwed back together. But when I went to flick the isolator back into the live position it trips back to off. And that is without any mains cable attached. Disassembled and checked wiring in the new hook up and no obvious errors. So I guess my fiddling has caused an earth fault somewhere in the wiring between the hook up and the isolator. Any advice / experience please before I consider next steps?!

 

[Dlawranc]

Hi folks. I have just replaced the hook up with this part. On the face of it a simple job using a direct replacement part. Turned off the isolator in the wardrobe. Plenty of slack in the cable so straightforward wiring. Then screwed back together. But when I went to flick the isolator back into the live position it trips back to off. And that is without any mains cable attached. Disassembled and checked wiring in the new hook up and no obvious errors. So I guess my fiddling has caused an earth fault somewhere in the wiring between the hook up and the isolator. Any advice / experience please before I consider next steps?!

I should have said… this relates to a 2018 California. I am wondering if it is a fault in the RCD. The RCD has stayed up/ on a couple of times, once after a tap with a screwdriver. Thanks in advance.

 

[sidepod]

If the RCBO is tripping without a power connection then it’ll be a miracle!