12 volt plugs

Post by **mikey** » 28 Jul 2006, 11:24

Got this socket in my recently acquired 1986 autosleeper hi-top. I've also got a number of appliances that have a cigarette lighter plug.

I want to rewire the appliances with plugs to fit this socket, but can't for the life of me find anywhere to buy a plug from. Can anyone help? Socket is about 12mm diameter and I've never seen one before.

Failing getting hold of plugs, can I get a converter?

Don't want to have to replace what seems to be a perfectly good socket with a cigarette lighter with attendant fire risks.

Post by **vwsween** » 28 Jul 2006, 12:46

You can change the plugs on all appliances to plugs that fit both the autosleeper socket and ciggy lighter type sockets. BUT much easier just to get an adapter lead - about £6 fom some camping stores - or look at Leisurepower.co.uk for example.
Brian

Post by **Grun** » 28 Jul 2006, 13:35

Mikey,
If you go to www.leisurepower.co.uk. and search for LP-ADP-5, (Adaptor, Continental type 12volt Plug to Cigar Socket)

Thanks for the link Brian (vwsween). Or try Here, you may find what you need. I got a plug from Autosleepers themselves as like you I had never seen one, and have wired my own telephone type cable and ciggy lighter socket to provide an extension.
Cheers
Mike