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Fozziebear wrote:Hi people,
Few questions about a Westfalia California if anyone can help?

1. Will the electric hook up connection on the van (the one that is under the flap) connect to any UK campsite hook up or will I need to get a adaptor to get it working?

2. The black box charger under the Rock and roll bed what does this actually do and how does it work?

3. I have read you can hook up a gas bbq to the LPG tank is that correct and how would I do this?

Thanks

Fozziebear wrote:Hi people,
Few questions about a Westfalia California if anyone can help?

1. Will the electric hook up connection on the van (the one that is under the flap) connect to any UK campsite hook up or will I need to get a adaptor to get it working?

2. The black box charger under the Rock and roll bed what does this actually do and how does it work?

3. I have read you can hook up a gas bbq to the LPG tank is that correct and how would I do this?

Thanks

California Dreamin wrote:

Fozziebear wrote:Hi people,
Few questions about a Westfalia California if anyone can help?

1. Will the electric hook up connection on the van (the one that is under the flap) connect to any UK campsite hook up or will I need to get a adaptor to get it working?

2. The black box charger under the Rock and roll bed what does this actually do and how does it work?

3. I have read you can hook up a gas bbq to the LPG tank is that correct and how would I do this?

Thanks

1) Yup....standard UK hookup lead, no adapter needed.
2) The black box (affectionately called the BBB) is a dual outlet battery charger. When hooked up to the mains outlet, your BBB charger will happily buzz away charging both the leisure and starter batteries at the same time.
3)There is a BBQ take off point to the left (when you pull down the cover) all you need is a length of hose and this adapter:
http://campervanculture.com/shop/westfa ... ff-insert/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You need to be aware that westy tank regulator pressure is 50mbar (UK regulators tend to be lower pressure 28 or 35mbar) however, most BBQ's seem to run just fine but be aware if the flames look too big you may need to regulate by the knob on the BBQ itself.
CVC link is just one source, most cara van supplies stock these adapters as well.
If the take off hasn't been used in a while, you might need to apply plenty of WD40 and work it free. Gas operating levers need positioning, just ask when you get there.

Martin