Just bought a peugot boxer van l3h2 which will be doubling up as a work van, basically a full conversion wont be happening, just the basics to give a good months holiday! So What i am trying to figure out is there are aux sockets on the van 12v i think (like a cigarett lighter) What is out there that can be used?? how bad a drain will this be on the battery, Pretty sure I have a strip light that worked off cig socket, also think i read somewhere about a kettle?? We dont want total luxury however light maybe a refrigerated box for day use and ease of a quick cuppa might be an idea! Is this feasable or do we really have to look into installing electric?
Hi, simple answer is I think it depends on how much you will be driving (and therefore how much you will be able to keep the battery charged)? I've worked with a cool box off the cigarette lighter. Plug in while driving and it will retain its 'coolness' for a while once unplugged. Think there are some pictures on this guys blog.. http://www.campervanconversion.co.uk/node/45 I reckon brewing a travel kettle a few times would be fine. Lights can be trickier. An alternative would be one of these stick up lights you can get which is battery powered. You could have a couple of them placed strategically within the van for where you need them.