{"id":9918,"date":"2021-03-28T15:42:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T14:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9918"},"modified":"2025-10-11T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T16:10:28","slug":"electric-connections-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9918","title":{"rendered":"Electric connections by use."},"content":{"rendered":"

Expected electric connections  & related job list,
(draft version, incomplete, more to follow).<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

What’s using the power where it’s going & the associated items, & jobs.<\/p>\n

Items in <\/strong>\u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cmauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cgreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cblack\u201d completed.
Items in \u201citalics\u201d<\/em><\/span> are non-electrical wiring.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Electronic accelerator pedal.<\/strong><\/span>
Cruise control.<\/span> (adaptive if possible).<\/span><\/strong>
Three-way fuel pump system.<\/span> (tank to tank & engine).<\/span><\/strong>
Twin (second) radiator fans.<\/span><\/strong>
ABS braking system.<\/strong><\/span>
Electric power steering pump<\/del><\/strong><\/a>.<\/del><\/strong> (now removed).<\/span><\/strong>
Charge the cooler pump<\/a>.<\/strong>
Main starter battery.<\/span><\/strong>
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
Twin leisure batteries. (fitted, not wired in yet).<\/span><\/strong>
Lithium battery system.<\/span><\/strong>
Air compressor.<\/span> (high power and air tank).<\/span> <\/strong>
2 replacement fuel tanks<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (will need gauges).
Central locking system.
Fuses replaced with circuit breakers. (some left to change).
ECU<\/span> (power supply).
New ECU junction box.<\/span>
Move the main fuse box. (under a flap in the dashboard or next to the gear stick).<\/span>
Second, fuse box in the rear of the van.<\/span>
Upgrade wiring harness.
Air-con combined with ventilation.<\/span>
On-board diagnostics and programming.<\/span>
Fix the electric window winders. (intermittent problem needs investigation). <\/span><\/span>
Fix the speaker system.<\/span><\/em><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


<\/strong>      Dashboard<\/a>.<\/span>
Upgraded the dash clocks binnacle.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
      Fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks.<\/span>
      Engine oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Engine water level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Gearbox oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Analogue clock.<\/span>
      Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator.<\/span>
Stirring column & stalks<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a>.<\/strong>
      <\/span>Ignition.
      Lighting dip & main.
      Indicators.
      Hazard warning lights.
      Windscreen wipers.
      Horn.
      Cruise control. (adaptive if possible).<\/span><\/span>
Dashboard control & switch layout.<\/span><\/em><\/a>
      Sat-Nav head units.<\/a><\/span><\/span>
      LCD rearview mirror.<\/span> (needs installing).<\/span>
      Move the air-con controls to the dashboard.<\/span><\/strong>
      12v outlet points in the dashboard.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
USB charging points<\/span>
CB aerial connection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>
      Second CB aerial connection.<\/span><\/em>
      Switchable CB aerial connection. <\/em>(including one in the rear of the van). <\/span><\/span>
      Phone charger mat.<\/span><\/span>
On-board Wi-Fi.<\/span>
Electric heated front window.<\/span>
Electric heated rear window.
Separately wired additional air horns.<\/span>
Dashboard-mounted CB radio.<\/span> (Under consideration).<\/span>
Speakers, (need fixing).<\/span><\/span>
External speaker.
<\/span>High-level switch panel<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span> abov<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span>e<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span> reversing mirror<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span>.<\/em><\/span>
<\/em>     Front LED light bar. (see <\/span><\/span><\/em>front lights<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
     Rear-led floodlights. (see<\/span><\/span> backlights<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
     Sunroof.
     Internal light override.<\/span>
     Additional, separately wired air horns.<\/span>
     Front overhead courtesy lights.<\/span> (see Internal lighting).<\/span><\/em>
     Speakers.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Lighting fixed<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
Front lights.<\/a><\/span><\/em>
<\/strong><\/span>   Twin headlights.<\/span><\/span>
   LED headlights.<\/span>(on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>   Clear front indicator housings with LED indicator lights.<\/span> <\/span>
   LED approach lights in front indicator housings.<\/span> <\/span>
   LED DRLs in front indicator housings.<\/span> (under consideration, if legal).<\/span>
   LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors.<\/span> (if legal).
   Front LED light bar. (fitted on the front of the roof rack).<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/strong>   LED high-level hazard lights.<\/span> (fitted on the front of the roof rack).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Backlights<\/a>.<\/span><\/em>
<\/span><\/strong>   Brake, indicator & running lights.<\/span>
   Reversing lights.<\/span>
   Mid-level rear brake<\/span> & indicator lights.
<\/strong><\/span>   LED rear floodlights.<\/span> (both sides on the roof rack).<\/span><\/span>
<\/span>   <\/span>LED high-level hazard lights.<\/span> (on the roof rack, separately switch with front units).
   <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Spacers for rear light clusters. (see bodywork<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
         12v power outlet in rear light clusters. (<\/span><\/em>see electrics<\/a>)<\/em>.<\/span><\/span>
         Trip alarm & electric fence <\/span><\/em>connection <\/em>in rear light spacers<\/em><\/span>. (see electrics<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>Camp area, side, & Internal lighting<\/a>.<\/em><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>   High-level LED side hazard lights front & back. (under consideration).<\/span><\/span>
   LED sidelights in wing mirrors.<\/span> (if legal).<\/span>
   LED lighting on the van under the awning.<\/span>
   Bat logo for the front of the van<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span>
   LED lights on the awning support bar.<\/span> <\/span>
   LED internal van lighting.<\/span>
   Front overhead courtesy lights.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


      External.<\/span>
<\/strong>Truck mirrors.<\/span><\/a> (heated).
<\/span>Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors.
Parking sensors.<\/strong><\/span>
Reversing camera for dashboard head unit.<\/span> (needs connecting).<\/span><\/span>
Nearside forward-facing camera for dashboard head unit.<\/span> (mounted in the mirror).<\/span>
Rear-facing camera and LCD display mirror. <\/span>
360\u00b0 camera system.<\/span>
Water jets on headlights.<\/span>
Move the fuel inlet up higher & fit a flap that locks with central locking.<\/span>
360\u00b0 motion detection system<\/span>. (linked to lights, cameras,  alarm, or all 3 as required).<\/span>
<\/span>12V high current input\/output point. (in rear light spacers).<\/span>
12V low current output point. (in rear light spacers).<\/span>
Solar panel input points. (in the roof).<\/span>
Wind turbine input points. <\/span>(in rear light spacers).<\/span>
External speaker.
12V power outlets in spacers for rear light clusters. (will also improve light visibility).<\/span>
Solar panel input point. (in the roof).<\/span>
12V power outlet points in the roof. (for the light bar & floodlights).
240V mains power inlet point.<\/span>
<\/span><\/em><\/span>Pull out sidestep. (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Foldout rear step. (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Internal.<\/span>
USB charging points in the back of the van.<\/span><\/strong>
12v outlet points in the back of the van. <\/span><\/strong>
Heated front seats.<\/span><\/strong>
Heated back seats.
E<\/span><\/span>lectric window winders.
<\/span>Diesel space & water heater.
Water pump from the water containers to the sink.
Pump from the water heater to an external showerhead.<\/span><\/strong>
Diesel hob.<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Compressor fridge \/freezer.<\/span>
Electric fans in the rear side window vents.<\/span>
Charging system for portable tools and other devices.<\/span>
Inverter.<\/span>
240V mains power outlet point. (from external inlet point or inverter).<\/span><\/span>
240V mains underfloor heating.<\/span> (damp and frost prevention when parked long term).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Power input\/output.<\/span>
Integrated engine, solar, turbine & mains power input system.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine. <\/span>
          Alternator<\/strong>
          PTO generator<\/em>.<\/span> (under consideration).<\/span>
<\/em>Solar panels. (possible on the awning, roof rack, or roof boxes). <\/span><\/span>
          Solar panel input point. (in the roof).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
Wind turbine generator.<\/span> (to mount on the telescopic pole).<\/span>
         Wind turbine input point. (in rear light spacers).
<\/span><\/em><\/span>12V external connection.<\/span>
          12V high current input\/output point.<\/span>
          12V low-current output points.<\/span>
<\/span>240v mains power.<\/span> (with internal outlet points).<\/span>
          240V mains power external input point.
          240V mains power outlet points. (from external input). <\/span>
         240V mains power outlet points. (from 12v inverter<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>, see Wild camping<\/a>).<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


Power storage.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


<\/em><\/span><\/strong>12v supply<\/a>.<\/span>
          Main starter battery. (now been moved to the engine bay<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>
          Twin leisure batteries. (fitted, not wired in yet<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
          Lithium battery system. (planned).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Removable items that need power.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Freezer box.<\/a>
Remote control video camera to mount on the telescopic pole.<\/span>
Flag pole lights.
Tool & lighting batteries.
<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Electric connections by fuse box.
<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Front fuse box<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (fuse number & amps).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Main starter battery.<\/em><\/span>
Electronic accelerator pedal.
<\/strong><\/span>ECU (power supply).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Twin (second) radiator fans.<\/span>
ABS braking system.<\/span>
Electric power steering pump.
Charge the cooler pump.
Central locking system.
Upgraded the dash clocks binnacle.<\/span><\/em>
      Fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks.<\/span>
      Engine oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Engine water level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Gearbox oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span>
      Analogue clock.<\/span>
      Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator.
<\/span>Stirring column & stalks<\/em>.<\/span>
      Ignition.<\/span><\/span>
      Lighting dip & main.<\/span>
      Indicators.<\/span>
      Hazard warning lights.<\/span>
      Windscreen wipers.<\/span>
      Horn.
<\/span>      Cruise control. (adaptive if possible).<\/span><\/span>
Dashboard control & switch layout.<\/span><\/em>
      Sat-Nav head unit.<\/span><\/span>
      Second head unit. <\/span><\/span>
      LCD rearview mirror. (needs installing).<\/span><\/span>
      Move the air-con controls to the dashboard.<\/span><\/strong>
      <\/strong>12v outlet points in the dashboard.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
   <\/strong>   Extra 12V outlet points in the dashboard.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      USB charging points<\/span><\/span>
      CB aerial connection.<\/span>
      Second CB aerial connection.<\/span>
      Switchable CB aerial connection. <\/span>(including one in the rear of the van).<\/span>
      Phone charger mat. <\/span>
On-board Wi-Fi.<\/span>
Electric heated front window.<\/span>
Additional, separately wired air horns. <\/span>
Dashboard-mounted CB radio. (part of 2nd  head unit if possible).<\/span><\/span>
Speakers.<\/span> (need fixing).<\/span><\/span>
External speaker.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

     Front light.<\/span>
<\/span>Headlights.
Twin headlights.<\/span>
LED headlights.<\/span> (on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).<\/span>
<\/em>Clear front indicator housings with LED indicator lights. <\/span>
LED approach lights in front indicator housings. <\/span>
LED DRLs in front indicator housings<\/span>.<\/span> (under consideration, if legal).<\/span>
LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors<\/span> (if legal).<\/span>
     Back-lights.
<\/span>Brake, indicator & running lights.
Reversing lights.
High-level rear brake & indicator lights.
<\/span>Hazard warning lights.
     Any other lighting.<\/span>
High-level LED hazard lights front & back.<\/span>
LED sidelights in wing mirrors. (if legal).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bat logo for the front of the van.<\/span><\/strong>
LED internal van lighting.   <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Windscreen wipers.<\/span>
<\/strong>Truck mirrors. (heated).
Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Parking sensors.<\/span><\/strong>
Reversing camera for dashboard head unit.<\/span> (needs connecting).<\/span><\/strong>
Nearside forward-facing camera for dashboard head unit.<\/span> (mounted in the mirror).<\/span><\/strong>
Rear-facing camera and LCD display mirror.<\/span> <\/strong>
360\u00b0 camera system.<\/span><\/strong>
Water jets on headlights.<\/span><\/strong>
Fuel inlet flap that locks with central locking.<\/strong><\/span>
360\u00b0 motion detection system. (linked to lights, cameras,  alarm, or all 3 as required).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
External speaker. <\/span><\/strong>
Heated front seats.<\/span><\/strong>
Electric window winders.<\/span> (intermittent problem needs investigation). <\/span><\/strong>
Fix the speaker system.<\/span> <\/strong>
Air-con combined with ventilation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rear fuse box.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> (fuse number & amps).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Main starter battery.<\/span><\/em>
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.<\/strong><\/span>
Twin leisure batteries (fitted, not wired in yet).<\/span>
Lithium battery system.<\/span>
Compressor.<\/span>
2 replacement fuel tanks.<\/span> (will need gauges).<\/span>
Three-way fuel pump system. (tank to tank & engine). <\/span><\/span>
Electric heated rear window.<\/span>
LED lighting on the van under the awning.
LED light-bar on the roof rack at the front.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
LED lights each side of the roof rack at the rear.<\/strong> <\/span>
LED, lights on the awning support bar.<\/span>
12V high current input\/output point.<\/span>
12V low current output points. <\/span><\/strong>(in rear light spacers).<\/strong><\/span>
USB charging points in the back of the van.<\/span>
12v outlet points in the back of the van. <\/span>
Heated back seats.<\/span>
Diesel hob.
<\/span>Diesel space & water heater.<\/span>
Water pump from containers to the heater & sink.<\/span>
Pump from the water heater to an external showerhead.<\/span>
Electric fans in the rear side window vents. <\/span>
Compressor fridge \/freezer. <\/span>
Charging system for portable tools and other devices.<\/span>
Inverter.<\/span>
(240v?) mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked long term).<\/span><\/span>
240V mains power input point.
240V mains power outlet point. (from external inlet point).<\/span><\/span>
Twin leisure batteries. (fitted, not wired in yet, or inverter).<\/span><\/span>
Lithium battery system.
Solar panel input point.<\/span>
Wind turbine input point.
<\/span>Pull out sidestep. (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).<\/span><\/span>
Foldout rear step. (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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More links to info, photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Related items.
Electrics.<\/a>
<\/em>Lighting.<\/a><\/em>
The new dashboard<\/em>.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-
<\/strong>     Running the Beast<\/a>.
             Electric connections & schematics<\/a>.
                            Electric connections by use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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Expected electric connections  & related job list, (draft version, incomplete, more to follow). What’s using the power where it’s going & the associated items, & jobs. Items in \u201cgrey\u201d are still to-do.Items in \u201cmauve\u201d need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.Items in \u201cbrown\u201d are under construction.Items in \u201cgreen\u201d are almost completed … <\/p>\n

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