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How Do I Power Lights On My Snack Van

by Suzy
(Glasgow)

I have purchased a snack van where all my equipment runs on gas. But the main light in the van needs a power supply. What is the best way to power this? Do I need to buy an extension lead to connect it to my petrol generator and if so which type of lead do I need to buy. It's not much of a problem just now but when the dark mornings come in I will need my light on. Also there is what looks like a 7 pin connector on the outside of the van. Please help!!

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Apr 06, 2016
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by: Anonymous

buy an invertor 1000w and a leisure battery job done all my vans run this way just charge and go
Dec 16, 2014
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by: Suzy

Which car battery do you use or could recommend that I buy? Do you just charge this every night and if so how do you charge it?

Thanks.
Dec 16, 2014
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by: Anonymous

Hi, I run mine all on gas apart from lights and I use a large car battery for the lights.
Dec 13, 2014
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by: Suzy

Ok, thanks so much.

Kind regards, Suzy.
Dec 13, 2014
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by: Brian

Hi Suzy,

If catering unit's electrics are wired correctly you require a 230v 16amp outdoor extension lead, these are available widely from caravan shops or online in 10 metre and 15 metre lengths, they will plug straight in to the blue plug on the generator, the the plug is large on the trailer (about 7.5cms) you have the 32 amp version.

Best,
Brian

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