HABA C-Line Schuko Socket 230V with Hinged Lid and Box, Black

The conversion is finished, the furniture is in, and one irritating detail is left: a 230 V outlet that should look like part of the vehicle, not like a builders-merchant fitting. The HABA C-Line socket is designed for motorhomes, caravans and boats - it sits in a furniture panel and the hinged lid closes over the contacts when nothing is plugged in.

You get the complete set, not just the insert: a Schuko socket, a black Opal frame with a hinged lid and a flush-mount back box. A 16 A rating at 230 V leaves headroom for a kettle, an electric heater or a coffee machine, and the IP44 rating means it can also go in the galley or next to the washbasin.

Key benefits

• Hinged lid - with the plug out, the contacts stay covered against dust, crumbs and splashes; inside a camper that matters.
• 16 A and 3680 W - enough for a kettle, an electric heater or a coffee machine without juggling adapters.
• IP44 rating - protection against splashing water from any direction, so it also suits a galley or a washroom in the conversion.
• Complete set - the Opal frame, the hinged lid and the flush-mount box are included, nothing to source separately.
• Presto and Inprojal compatible - you can extend an existing installation without replacing all the switch gear.
• Click-in or screw-in mounting - 46 x 46 mm hole spacing, the C-Line system standard.

What is in the set

• C-Line Schuko socket 230 V, black
• Opal frame with hinged lid, black
• Flush-mount back box

Technical data

Who it is for

For anyone building a camper or caravan interior from scratch and for anyone replacing a tired outlet in an older vehicle. It also suits boats and van conversions - anywhere a 230 V point runs off shore power or an inverter and the furniture panel is too thin for a standard building box.

Installation

The box drops into a hole in the panel and the socket either clicks in or takes two screws - the holes are 3 mm across, spaced 46 x 46 mm, the C-Line standard, so further outlets from the range line up neatly. The terminals take 0.5-2.5 mm2 conductors. Have the 230 V wiring in a vehicle done by a qualified person.

Why it is worth it

• One box holds the whole set - no separate frame or back box to source.
• IP44 and the hinged lid are real protection in a vehicle that always carries sand and damp.
• Compatibility with Presto and Inprojal gear lets you extend the installation you already have.

Not sure the socket will fit your panel? Get in touch - we also run a workshop and build conversions, so the answer comes from practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the flush-mount box included?

Yes. You get the complete set: the C-Line Schuko socket, the Opal frame with a hinged lid and the back box for panel mounting.

What wire can I connect?

The terminals take conductors from 0.5 to 2.5 mm2.

Does it work with other brands?

Yes - the manufacturer states compatibility with Presto and Inprojal switching gear, so you can run them in one row.

How is the socket fixed in the panel?

Click-in or with two screws - the holes are 3 mm in diameter, spaced 46 x 46 mm.

What does IP44 mean in practice?

The socket is protected against solid objects larger than 1 mm and against water splashing from any direction.

Summary

• Schuko 230 V / 16 A socket for campers, caravans and boats.
• Complete set: C-Line socket, Opal frame with hinged lid, flush-mount box.
• IP44, CE, click-in or screw mounting on 46 x 46 mm centres.
• Compatible with Presto and Inprojal switching gear.