2019 Swift Caravan

PJMEG
PJMEG Forum Participant Posts: 180
edited January 2023 in Caravans #1

Hi,

I am wondering if I can fit a new plug socket to the front of my van by buying a new socket and then piggy backing from the other one already fitted without any issues.

Please see attached pic.

Any feedback welcome.

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2023 #2

    If by "piggy backing" you mean taking a spur from one socket to feed another, yes, you can.

    However, with respect, if you need to ask the question, should you be undertaking a DIY electrical job on your caravan? 

  • PJMEG
    PJMEG Forum Participant Posts: 180
    edited January 2023 #3

    Morning, yes I did mean take a spur from existing socket. I did this on our old 2011 bailey with no problems.

    The only reason I ask now is with it being a more modern van and should there be anything to be aware of.

    Thanks for the reply.

  • fredsautos
    fredsautos Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited January 2023 #4

    If I'm not mistaken you can buy a kit from Sargent which has the required plugs included to simply plug into the socket next door?

  • PJMEG
    PJMEG Forum Participant Posts: 180
    edited January 2023 #5

    Thanks for the info I will have a look at this 👍

  • Amesford
    Amesford Forum Participant Posts: 685
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    edited January 2023 #6

    You will need to use 2.5mm flex cable, I fitted USB sockets in those blanked out sockets on our 2015 swift luckily finding a 12 volt supply at the back of the draws I presume they fit the same wiring loom across that model range 

  • PJMEG
    PJMEG Forum Participant Posts: 180
    edited January 2023 #7

    Thanks 👍

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