Power sockets unusable - has anyone tried fixing this

[Ace502]

I’ve got a Dethleffs motorhome and the power sockets definitely haven’t been thought through. Either the sockets are above a shelf so with a cable coming out the bottom of a plug mean you can use the plug or the ones (2 together) underneath the cabinets in the kitchen area face each other so in this case you can only use one at a time.
I wondered if anyone knew if that could be rotated either 90° or 180°? Sounds so simple that if it’s possible I’m surprised either the manufacturer or the uk dealer didn’t do it!

 

[Googlebot]

I’ve got a Dethleffs motorhome and the power sockets definitely haven’t been thought through. Either the sockets are above a shelf so with a cable coming out the bottom of a plug mean you can use the plug or the ones (2 together) underneath the cabinets in the kitchen area face each other so in this case you can only use one at a time.
I wondered if anyone knew if that could be rotated either 90° or 180°? Sounds so simple that if it’s possible I’m surprised either the manufacturer or the uk dealer didn’t do it!

Usually on a grid system so shouldn’t be a problem. Just take the cover off and have a look.

 

[meanders]

Usually on a grid system so shouldn’t be a problem. Just take the cover off and have a look.

.... Making sure you are not on hookup.

Two in out Euramobil were the same. 5 minute job to turn them.

 

[MichaelT]

I’ve got a Dethleffs motorhome and the power sockets definitely haven’t been thought through. Either the sockets are above a shelf so with a cable coming out the bottom of a plug mean you can use the plug or the ones (2 together) underneath the cabinets in the kitchen area face each other so in this case you can only use one at a time.
I wondered if anyone knew if that could be rotated either 90° or 180°? Sounds so simple that if it’s possible I’m surprised either the manufacturer or the uk dealer didn’t do it!

Yes pull the cover off then just unscrew the socket and rotate, just make sure to take off ehu and turn inverter off if fitted.

 

[meanders]

Should have said that removing the cover needs to be done carefully if not to chew up the edge of the plastic. Best use trim remover is you have them.

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[brynric]

On our Pilote they've been set so the bottom one doesn't foul the upper one.

 

[Googlebot]

Should have said that removing the cover needs to be done carefully if not to chew up the edge of the plastic. Best use trim remover is you have them.

Probably should have mentioned both of them. :-(

 

[RandallC]

I’ve got a Dethleffs motorhome and the power sockets definitely haven’t been thought through. Either the sockets are above a shelf so with a cable coming out the bottom of a plug mean you can use the plug or the ones (2 together) underneath the cabinets in the kitchen area face each other so in this case you can only use one at a time.
I wondered if anyone knew if that could be rotated either 90° or 180°? Sounds so simple that if it’s possible I’m surprised either the manufacturer or the uk dealer didn’t do it!

Any chance of a photo or 2 of the issue?

 

[hallhmik]

It's due to the UK plug design whereas plugs in Germany have the cable exiting at the back. Try these

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Jabstatt]

That's not really a viable solution. Why restrict what you can use to those items that you have changed the plugs on??

Surely you need to be able to plug anything into any socket?? Items from home? Electric drill, iron, glue gun, soldering iron, heat gun, vacuum, etc.

Just my view.

Tony