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[RichardandKaren]

Hi - we are off EHU for first time and all is going well after 3 days and my portable solar panel ( good quality German one) keeping battery charged even though it’s been completely overcast for last 2 days. Using TV off 12 v for first time but find that the ciggy lighter power connection doesn’t fit in to the hole behind where TV lives which I assumed must be a 12v connection ( it’s just below the 3 pin 240v socket). I therefore have to run power wire across van interior to the socket near kitchen sink which is far from ideal. I have attached a photo of socket near tv which seems wrong size. What is it and if it’s a 12v socket, what sort of connector fits it? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Richard

 

[Minxy]

It looks like the other type of 12v socket, possibly called a Hella? Can't remember but we had them in a previous MH. They are a much better plug/socket than the standard 12v one.

Edit ... just found this thread:

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/cigarette-lighter-plug-or-hella-plug.69471/

You can get adaptors so you can still use your cig lighter ones:

 

[RichardandKaren]

Fantastic speedy response Minxygirl. I’ll get one of those ordered! Many thanks Richard.