Is this connector standard (Devon Moonraker 1978)

Discussion in 'Camper Conversions' started by olires, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. I'm wondering if this plug and socket combo is standard for the 1978 Devon Moonraker/Sundowner with pop-top roof.

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    The socket is located near to the cab light and powers the fluorescent light mounted in the pop-top.

    If it is standard, does anyone know where I can get a replacement plug. If it isn't standard, how should it be?

    Many thanks

    Oli
     
  2. ill have a looky at mine tomorrow matey and let you know, thats assuming mines original! ha! I have that white cable dangling but dont think it goes to a plug like that.

    B
     
  3. mcswiggs

    mcswiggs Supporter

    Yep - I've got one on my Moonraker. Bit pony back then, but guess it has charm now,
     
  4. Thanks guys. Not sure charm is the word. If anyone knows what it's called or where I might be able to get a new plug that'd be cool. A previous owner glued it as it had split and the negative terminal is connected by only two strands now!
     
  5. looks like the old style tv areial plugs when we used that ribbon style wire
     
  6. Oooooo I don't have one of those:(
     
  7. Not got one in mine either, the light is now connected to the 'main circuit' with a block connector
     
  8. Oh good, I don't feel so left out now;)
     
  9. Anyone know where I can find one? Mines missing. Bare wires.
     
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  10. I haven't found a source for the original connector yet. I've had to make do by running a separate power feed (though this time from the leisure battery, so one improvement made) and using a crimp connector. I then crimped a "fork" connector for the earth, which I've attached behind the screw of the pop-top bracket, so quite neat and unobtrusive.

    If I still have no joy finding the plug and have some spare time, I might use the Manchester Fab Lab to make some using a 3D printer.
     
  11. I may just hard wire mine to the original socket. I too have taken all my interior lighting off the main battery and diverted it to the leisure battery via a fuse box under my RnR bed. If you do decide to make one, make two instead. :)
     

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