2004 Lunar Clubman Power Points

Stemar
Stemar Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited July 2016 in Caravans #1

I want to fit a USB charger to our caravan and the easiest way would seem to be to tap into the supply to the 12v/ TV antenna socket. This is a silver & black socket which shares a black surround/back box with a 240v power point. 

There are no visible screws or other fittings, so before I go down the brute force route, with associated unintended consequences, can anyone tell me how to get the back box out so I can tap into the wiring? 

The nearby 12v switch panel has no shortage of +12v wires, but the only earth return is way too small.

Thanks

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  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
    100 Comments
    edited July 2016 #2

    Why not replace  a 240 volt socket with built in usb sockets probably pick up for about 10 pounds. 

  • Discoil
    Discoil Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited July 2016 #3

    The surround/bezel around the sockets come off to reveal fixing screws.

  • iffajobsworthdoing
    iffajobsworthdoing Forum Participant Posts: 94
    edited July 2016 #4

    Treat it carefully you may well find it is brittle, start with a very small electricians screwdriver.

  • Stemar
    Stemar Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2016 #5

    Why not replace  a 240 volt socket with built in usb sockets probably pick up for about 10 pounds. 

    First I have to get the damn things out... Also, There are two power points, a TV point and switches for the mains water heater and heating all matching and in a style I've never seen before. The boss would not be impressed if they don't match afterwards...

  • Stemar
    Stemar Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2016 #6

    The surround/bezel around the sockets come off to reveal fixing screws.

    Ah, it's the silver bit that's the bezel that unclips. Fortunately, I discovered that before getting to rough with the black bit :)

    Thanks

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