Hi Karen great videos ,we have change the 2 front spot lights in our caravan for new ones which have 2 USB ports in them ,just 2 screws to take out which hold your spots in,then disconnect the wiring , then just replace it for the one with 2 USB ports in them ,and they are nice and high out of the way for your cable,we have a great man called,Dan Trudgeon who shows how to replace the spot lights on a Vlog,we paid around £30 for two new replacements . Regards Kim&Chris
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
I've heard about Dan's video! Those lights look amazing!
@cnlinton19935 жыл бұрын
The objective of cleaning [being organised and tidy] is not just to keep things clean, but to feel the happiness and joy of living within that environment. Marie Kondo
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Oh that's a great quote! I do enjoy my caravan environment...
@davidmbell5 жыл бұрын
Good on you for sorting this and for giving it a shot yourself. You'll find most jobs like this on a uk caravan relatively simple, and with 12v nothing that's going to kill you. Although I'd be tempted to wrap each new connection in electrical tape, and secure down to the inside of the cupboard somehow, so any rattling in transit doesn't risk anything coming undone.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm so glad I tried doing this job myself 😀Good tip about securing it more...
@garth28765 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Need to be careful with how much load you add to the lighting circuit, but that USB socket will be ok, especially because you have LED lights. With solar power, it is best to charge your phone and other devices as much as possible during the day while the sun is shining and you have plenty of power, rather than running off your battery overnight.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
I use to charge my laptop in the mornings only, as it took so much power - but my new battery system is so powerful, I never need to think about it!
@AndysmGray5 жыл бұрын
Nice one Karen. Will definitely make things easier for you. Safe travels...........Andy.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
It's been extremely helpful!
@RGC1985 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, thanks for sharing a most interesting video and well done. Just recently one of the USB ports has started failing in our lounge room computer and will need eventually to be replaced. Fortunately, I won't have to drill any holes for that job. Anyway, wishing you all the best. Robert.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Ah sounds like you'll be doing some electrical work too!
@ruthrance11535 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen Ruth here from Perth , I’m totally impressed with this video clip, well done girl, a girl after my own heart 💓
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sounds like you enjoy giving things a go yourself?
@nealeTH5 жыл бұрын
We had a similar issue wanting usb sockets off the 12v. We replaced 2 spotlights with spotlights that also had a usb socket. Quite a neat and easy alternative.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
They do look classy too!
@daddybob60965 жыл бұрын
Well done Karen.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀
@didi88355 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow 😮 what a great job you of have done Karen. I’m so impressed. You won’t know yourself with that set up. ✅✅✅💡💡💡📱📱📡📡📡
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
It's been so handy already!
@shineadedeasey55262 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Thanks so much, I'm having to add a 12v plug for our TV but we have some spare lights or speaker wire in a cupboard which I may use to add it.
@everyday14955 жыл бұрын
Good skills.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Darryl6034 жыл бұрын
There's also a mat that you would lay your phone on to charge and not have to plug it in. Nice job : )
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
Ah true!
@iritantNL5 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done!
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AngieSam244 жыл бұрын
Well done! A woman after my own heart, always looking to make my life easier in my motorhome.:-D
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this helpful Angie!
@koshtie5 жыл бұрын
Nice neat job, well done you, ATB Wayne UK.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maureenmcgrath46645 жыл бұрын
Wow, well done!
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Really glad I've done this....
@vdub84814 жыл бұрын
Excellent work well done !!very impressed Karen 👍
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
And it’s been so handy!
@evdru90285 жыл бұрын
Thanks , im about to fit the same, hardest thing is where to put it.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Took me a while to decide 🤣
@fastasfox5 жыл бұрын
Much better than your Grey water clogs 🤢 Does your usb port only work when your light is on, or is it a permanent live as opposed to a switch live?
@grimreaperbadboy5 жыл бұрын
I wired mine in my old van direct to battery
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
haha, that was a gross video! The USB is continuously on. @uk tucker I have added a few things directly to the batteries too... but the batteries sit at the other end of the caravan.
@alisterwest69875 жыл бұрын
Nice neat job me I would have put an inline fuse on it just to make sure if it had a problem it wouldn't hopefully interfere with lighting fuse all the same well done 👍
@greglewis88435 жыл бұрын
Good job
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markpaulene40024 жыл бұрын
Hi mark here, I’m in the uk and new to your lovely channel, I also love caravaning like yourself would love to meet up if your our my side of the uk, you drive safe. Mark
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
Welcome Mark! Unfortunately I’m already back in NZ... slowly editing my UK videos. Great to hear you’re a fellow Caravanner!
@brettalfero62455 жыл бұрын
Yeay!!! That looks amazing!!! Well done 😃😃😃
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
It's been great to have so far!
@marieJmarsham5 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed too K! Glad you're not colour blind too 😁
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
hahah and the wires for the lights were so similar in colour!
@mickyjb20035 жыл бұрын
Well done, neat job.
@mightymike93532 жыл бұрын
Looking to do the same, great install, well done you👍
@philkfoto5 жыл бұрын
Ideally your wireless router needs to be located next to a window, not surrounded by possibly metal that will reduce the signal.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
True... although my caravan walls are pretty thin and not much metal.
@stormyadz4 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me to give it a go one day. Thanks, your video was really helpful.
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
Ah great to hear Adele!
@andrewkirkland47405 жыл бұрын
go you, great work. you could easily make a small wood box to cover the back of the USB socket, bit of wood glue would hold it nicely in there.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Good idea! I was wondering if I need to e careful what I put in the cupboard now...
@vicmiller71915 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Lady...👍👍👍
@p8nty4 жыл бұрын
Hi, what size cable did you use for the 12v sockets etc? 1.5mm? And was it 2.5mm for 240v sockets. Thank you
@kf-dk5pb5 жыл бұрын
Well done Karen 👍
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RudiVDS Жыл бұрын
Hello nice video, just a question which type of wire do you use? Thickness I mean
@BobEarnshawMoHo5 жыл бұрын
Good neat job there and very brave drilling holes in your cupboard. I fitted some LED lights that had USB charging built in, replacing the existing lights. I'd send you the link, but I'll end up in the spam bin. Search "Bob earnshaw fitting LED lights".
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
I've heard about the lights with the USB in the base! Such a clever idea.
@PARFOUR10005 жыл бұрын
Great job, well done.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tranquilswana-z37824 жыл бұрын
Well done Kare
@TheMcNeillsonWheels5 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HoneyandMe4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! New subscriber from Canada! I have a little RV that I am trying to do this with as well, so hoping mine goes as well as yours did!
@TravellingK4 жыл бұрын
Oh welcome! Glad you've found me. Let me know how you go installing the USB😀
@HoneyandMe4 жыл бұрын
@@TravellingK Went and got my supplies and will try it this week. Also found a little 2 volt light that has a usb plug in in it that I will replace my over the bed light with.
@askvor5 жыл бұрын
Good Job, K!
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eldodos835 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stephenlittle75345 жыл бұрын
Well done. Told you I would check. Enjoy.
@TrustNotMyHeart3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@jayrichardson68723 жыл бұрын
Hey great job hun👍And very neat too😁🇬🇧🏴☮️
@parisrose57665 жыл бұрын
Nice, useful...
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Definitely useful!
@alexwill13145 жыл бұрын
Well Done !
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@philnash16435 жыл бұрын
I need a couple of fans in my van K. What's your hourly rate????
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
haha, might need the neighbours input too 😜
@olivetherapies5 жыл бұрын
such a useful vlog. thanks for sharing that. I'm wondering - a little off topic but what would you say is your most costly expense on the road? Cheers
@trailerparksupervisor70465 жыл бұрын
Diamonds
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I'd say the biggest expense are the unexpended issues that break like car transmission or gas appliances. If you're keen to learn more, I broke down my costs here: travellingk.com/cost-of-living-caravan-rv/
@user-tp3oj4xy9o5 жыл бұрын
Just found you . great channel
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the channel!
@lestat1435 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Karen lol
@MrBaden875 жыл бұрын
When did you say your in UK I could do with some fitting 😜
@MrBaden875 жыл бұрын
Blimey good job well done Karen🤝👍
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
haha yeah yeah
@MrBaden875 жыл бұрын
I still would 👹
@tiggasmum5 жыл бұрын
Well done :)
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrLeovdmeer Жыл бұрын
It is better to solder the wires and use heat schrink to seal them.
@heathcotesj3 жыл бұрын
good job, giving me some ideas. Powering through the LED light circuitry does that mean the 12v socket/USB works only when the lights are on?
@TravellingK3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! No, it’s powered all the time
@heathcotesj3 жыл бұрын
@@TravellingK brilliant!
@shanemaher51505 жыл бұрын
Ummmm yeah, why didn’t your neighbour give you a hand? I would have. But anyway, go girl power !! :)
@askvor5 жыл бұрын
He's still recovering from helping with the clogged grey water pipes, LOL
@davidmbell5 жыл бұрын
Maybe Karen insisted she did it herself, instead of having to ask the neighbour. Another string to her bow and to her learning and her independence.
@askvor5 жыл бұрын
@@davidmbell That's actually exactly what I thought myself. One learns best with hands-on and we all know, Karen likes to learn and figure things out.
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
haha thanks everyone 😊Yes, I really do enjoy doing things myself - a sense of satisfaction when it works out. Best comment about the neighbour recovering from the clog pipes 🤣I'm making the most of his knowledge!
@manglashprojects84675 жыл бұрын
GW Kiddo :)
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bobmckayfreedom5 жыл бұрын
Great job ...you can’t have enough usb
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
They are so so useful already! Took me long enough to install them, haha
@Dan_Beed5 жыл бұрын
🤗
@michaelhodges24485 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of wiring for usb socket
@TravellingK5 жыл бұрын
But I do like that I haven't permanently changed the caravan!