US Spec Bus to European 240 campsite hook up

[g16stu]

My bus is a 72 westi caifornian import, obviously I'd like to plug it in when we get where we're going, (mainland europe only)
replacing the us plugs internaly is no problem, but what do i do about the femaile US plug on the outside? is there a direct replacement i can buy to just plug in a standard mains hook up cable?

Cheers

Stu

 

[lard]

Hello,

Franks Bus parts has these - posted on another thread:

got the plug and tried it on Saturday - connects into the original US fitting fine and has 3 terminations on it for L, N & Earth so seems to fit the bill

Got them from Franks Bus Parts - nice and quick delivery too and very helpful

http://www.vwbusparts.freeserve.co.uk/index.html

Hope that helps,

Larry

EDIT:

As it's for 240V I would replace the wiring from the external unit to the sockets also as this is rated for 110V - if you find a replacement unit would be interested to know details e.t.c. but I haven't seen one yet

 

[g16stu]

cool thanks, do you have a picture of the other end? or do you know if uk and continental campsite hook ups have the same connection?

 

[lard]

They appear to be different as amazon sell an adapter for UK/EU - that US plug just needs the other end of the shore line to be wired into it - from this link:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/European-Camping-electric-converter-Standard/dp/B001E1J7FI

I also read that you have to be careful on EU hookups as they sometimes reverse the live/neutral? Believe you can fit a device in line that detects and allows you to reverse the polarity if this happens
http://www.the12voltshop.co.uk/Shop/mains-polarity-changeover-switch-nov-30600-.html