Phone charging in my new Symbol

by Bella Sun Jul 10, 2022 5:47 pm

There seems nowhere in my van to charge my phone. It seems I can only charge it when driving or stationary with the engine switched on.
Am I missing anything?

by Angleseygirl Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:09 pm

On hook up, there are plenty of standard plugs to use and on 12v you need to get a cigarette to usb charger.

by glyne lock Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:46 pm

Bella wrote:There seems nowhere in my van to charge my phone. It seems I can only charge it when driving or stationary with the engine switched on.
Am I missing anything?

on the vehicle dash sockets will only be live when the vehicle engine running .when you park you need to use power sockets in the camper area not the dash

by Tinwheeler Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:51 pm

Our Warwicks were fitted with a USB/230v twin socket which was live on EHU. Do other models not have this?

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by Relaxez-Vous Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:57 pm

With the engine off on your Peugeot the 12V and two USB will be unpowered. Only when you activate your EC700 system will the habitation's 12V and single USB socket (my guess single here) will have power.

Glyne has fitted a an extra Berker usb socket fed from the leisure battery that is independent of the Sargent EC700 system. I plan to do likewise. I'd already fitted 12V socket behind the driver's seat that is powered from the leisure battery.

Nanny state, you can't be trusted not to flatten your batteries so they make it a bit difficult to charge your phone. Think outside their box.

by Tinwheeler Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:59 pm

It’s hard to see but what’s this in the Symbol?
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by glyne lock Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:13 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]My extra live power all the time mod usb socket
The symbol socket is above the side door? I think tinwheeler

by Dbvwt Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:45 pm

I was quite shocked to find no USB sockets in the habitation area of my 2018 Symbol, I fitted a couple in the first week of ownership.
It’s even more shocking if that’s still the case in a 2021 van!

by IanH Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:12 am

Here is my solution, temporary at the time will be tidied soon!!

The box has a cigar lighter input, I cut it off and hard wired it to the leisure battery via a 15A fuse

Now has a built in digital voltmeter, 3, individually, switchable 12v sockets and 4 USB sockets, one high power

We can now, simultaneously charge 2 x phones, 2 x tablets and our Mifi. We generally do this in transit so everything is full at destination which is where we need them

We have solar so never have to worry about discharging the LB.

Can't remember where I got it from ebay somewhere but circa £12

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by Bella Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:55 pm

Thank you. I have no idea how to do any of your great suggestions. Does anyone live near Canterbury who can help me?

by IanH Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:57 pm

The black and white box in the pic above comes with a cigar lighter plug on it, you simply plug it into the vehicle 12v lighter socket and that's it, just plug your phone or whatever into the appropriate socket, Robert's yer Daddies Brother!!

Google this, even simpler one...on EBay £5:95!
SUMVISION Intelligent 4 Port USB Car Charger for Smartphones

by Dbvwt Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:21 pm

I was going to suggest something similar Ian that simply plugs into the habitation 12v socket. The only problem I can see is that the Symbol only has one 12v socket which is usually used for the TV. Therefore some kind of doubler would also be needed for that.
All too messy for my love of tidy wires smile!

by v8oholic Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:00 pm

Dbvwt wrote:I was going to suggest something similar Ian that simply plugs into the habitation 12v socket. The only problem I can see is that the Symbol only has one 12v socket which is usually used for the TV. Therefore some kind of doubler would also be needed for that.
All too messy for my love of tidy wires

That’s exactly how I’ve managed, with a 12V adaptor which has 2xUSB-A and also a higher powered USB-C socket. Eventually I’ll add something more permanent, but it hasn’t really been an issue, despite not bothering with EHU for a couple of weeks and therefore not being able to use the conventional mains charger.

by IanH Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:14 am

Check this on Amazon
The ashtary on the Warwick was a big lidded cup.
When binned this fitted perfectly.
Used 12v sockets for sat nav and dash cam
USB's for phones etc
A tip
Car or van cigarette lighters don't use the same sockets as 12v items. 12v Planet does this correct plug to use a lighter socket as a power supply..

Type S AC03055 12V Twin Socket Accessory Adaptor with Twin USB Sockets and Fits Cup Holders

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by Bendog Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:23 pm

Our son got us a adapter USB adapter that fits in the light power rail cost about £40

by Bella Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:58 pm

Do you have a photo of that?

by Bendog Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:35 pm

Sorry I do not have a photo , but it looks like the base of a reading light and just twists into the power rail. I will try to find out where it came from.

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