Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 21:39:05 +0000
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 110-volt Hookup box wanted
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The differences in the Canadian and European electrical connections have to do with code requirements. Most of the European campers are also 220 volt. Having a cord pushed into box or compartment was common years ago. Now for recreational vehicles the cord has to be disconnect capable. Since adapters and stuff can be found to connect said cord to a supply with a higher circuit capacity then the vehicles wiring there also has to be that branch circuit overload protection within a short distance from the service entrance connection.
Dennis
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 110-volt Hookup box wanted
I've always wondered what they did in Canada with that hookup. Are you planning to install the GW box in the lower location? Does that pull-out wire go all the way to the duplex outlet inside? What failed in the original install?
Attachments are stripped on this list, so please send photo to me directly.
I've got some ideas for you but I need to see what you have. Photos of what's inside the cabinet would be helpful too. There are options other than a box, but it's important that there is a large ground wire to the chassis somewhere in this hookup.
Stuart (the other one)
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stuart Hertzog
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 110-volt Hookup box wanted
Hi All,
I have a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia that I purchased new in Canada. It has the 110-volt hookup box situated in the lower rocker cover, plus a long cable that can be pulled out from it. In the US versions, all three access boxes are at the same waist-high level below the side windows and there is no long cable.
I recently purchased a Go Westy replacement 110-volt hookup box that requires the electrical box located behind the hookup box on US Westfalias, as shown in the attached pix. I need this box to ensure a safe 110-volt system, but Go Westy doesn't sell them.
Does anyone have a spare of this box they can let me have or sell me, or point to where I can buy one online?
Stuart
