30A Furrion Shore Power Entry Box for Ford Transit (No Drill / No Screw)
US$64.95
This Entry Box for 30A Furrion Shore Power Inlet installs in seconds into the Ford Transit D-Pillar cutout (driver or passenger side), thanks to the snap-fit design (no drill, no screws!).
INCLUDES:
- 1 x Entry Box.
- 4 x M4 Screws.
- 4 x M4 Square Nuts (pre-installed).
-> 30A Furrion Shore Power Inlet NOT INCLUDED. <-
Scroll down for Installation Instructions.
(Entry Box also available for 15A NOCO Shore Power Inlet)
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Installation
To complete this DIY project, you will also need:
- Buy on Amazon: Furrion 30 Amp AC Plug Inlet.
- 10/3 AWG Triplex Flat Wire (Buy on Amazon or BayMarineSupply).
1. Connect the 10/3 AWG Wire to the 30A Furrion Inlet
Also refer to: 30A Furrion Shore Power Inlet User Manual (pdf)
Remove 1½” of the outer jacket, strip off 5/8″ of colored insulation, then connect to the corresponding colored holes:
Slide the rear cover over the terminals, seat the locking feet and turn clockwise to lock the 10/3 AWG wire into place:
2. Install the 30A Furrion Inlet into the Entry Box
Feed the 10/3 AWG wire through the Furrion’s gasket & entry box, route the wire in a way to make a drip loop (scroll down for more info!):
Align the gasket and inlet. Install the 4 screws provided with the Entry Box. Tighten to slightly compress the gasket, but no need to overtighten:
Heads Up: Drip Loop!
Drip loops are designed to prevents water ingress into a connector and mitigate the risk of corrosion, which is often the cause of a bad connection (more resistance = overheat = fire hazard). Indeed, water from condensation (or such) flows down the wire and drips off at the lowest point. You can control where the water drips and evacuate, as shown in this cross-section view:
Our Entry Box features a “DRIP LOOP” tab that physically prevents from routing the 10/3 AWG wire without drip loop:
3. Remove The D-Pillar Cutout Cover
This can be done on the driver or passenger side. Driver side is shown below.
Grab an edge of the rubber cover:
Pull down to completely remove the cover:
4. Route the Extension Cord Inside the Van
Route the 10/3 AWG wire through the D-Pillar cutout:
Grab and pull the wire from inside the van:
5. Install the Entry Box into the D-Pillar
Start with the back or front side of the entry box:
Press on the opposite edge (squeeze) and push up to snap into place:
(To remove the entry box press on the back side first, then pull down.)
That’s it!
Electrical System Wiring
For years we routed the charger/converter’s power cord through the doors or through the D-Pillar cutout… It worked OK, but the Entry Box is definitely more convenient! We keep our charger/converter plugged to the entry box extension cord, then connect to the shore when needed:
Compatibility
- Van Models: Ford Transit (2015-Present).
- Shore AC Plug Inlet: Furrion 30 Amp AC Plug Inlet.
- Wire: 10/3 AWG Flat Triplex Wire.
Specifications
- Outside Dimensions: 5in x 3.5in x 4in (127mm x 89mm x 102mm).
- Material: Polycarbonate/PETG.
- Temperature Resistance: Up to 221F (105°C).
- Hardware Included: M4 Flanged Button Head Screws with Square Nuts (4 of each)
Shipping
- Ships From: British Columbia, Canada.
- Carrier: Canada Post / USPS.
- Cost: Actual carrier shipping rate calculated at checkout. You can combine other items from our Store to save on shipping.
Warranty, Returns & Refunds
Warranty:
- If there is an issue or manufacturing defect, we’ll be happy to send you another one free of charge! 🙂
- “Crash” replacement: if the Entry Box breaks during normal usage (rock, snow bank, etc.), we can offer 70% discount on a new one (plus shipping). All we ask is a photo of the damaged box. We still think the box should be the weakest link to prevent damage to the van structure.
Returns & Refund: You are responsible of shipping the product back to us (including the shipping fees associated with it) for the following reasons:
- Ordered by mistake or if you changed your mind.
- Incompatibility (please check “Compatibility” section before ordering).
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Do It Yourself.
We wanted a better shore power entry box for the Ford Transit, so we made one.
This is an homemade product.
Each part is individually 3D printed and assembled by us. This is not a mass-produced product. This is a crafted, hand-made product.
Low Volume.
We created this product for our own needs, to make just a few units. There is no way for us to ramp up the production and lower the price, unless we take it to injection molding manufacturing but that’s a whole another level we’re not considering at the moment.
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The part fit perfectly and avoided having to drill out a hole in my van sidewall or bumper. Great idea so thanks for making it available.
It’s little loose but nothing that can’t be solved by a tape. Really appreciate your work as it saves van from another hole. Thanks!
It arrived in a timely fashion and worked exactly as described. The directions were clear, although me being me, I didn’t follow them the first time. Lesson learned. Took everything down and started over following directions. Success!
Great product- worked well for me
Fits perfect all installed and ready to go. Love it!! Thank you.
We received our part in a timely matter and would love to tell you how it worked for us, but our van delivery has been delayed to a recall…..bummer….anxious to get it installed and to use it. Love the way we don’t need to cut another hole! Thank you, and hopefully we will be able to order more goodies and start building!
Just got it installed. Easy!! Haven’t used it yet. It doesn’t fit flush with the bumper like I thought it would from the photos so could be a bit challenging for access for an 81 year old with a bad knee but giving it a shot. Love the idea and product workmanship is great. Figure it will be fine for the few times I will actually use shore power. Nice to have for those odd times when I might actually be at a campground. You guys are great and our “go-to” source for reliable information! Thank you for your great customer service and website!!
Very simple installation!
Overall, super happy with product. My 2021 must have thinner sheetmetal than it was designed for, so I had to make two (2) gaskets to snug it up. I used the removed plug as a template and simply made gaskets from mtb inner tubes. Additionally, I used round vs flat outdoor power cord, so it was a bit more challenging to get the drip-dip into the box, but not a big deal. Being and aerospace mfg engineer with access to all the coolest 3d printers, I can attest solid design.
For anyone who’s not looking to add any holes to their rig, and who like, or don’t mind, the shore-power location under the rig, this is the product to buy.
Thanks, glad you like it 🙂
It seems the tolerancing isn’t super tight on these D-pillar cutout! I especially noticed the flatness of the bottom surface varies a lot.
And that’s actually the biggest challenge I had when designing the entry box: trying to come up with a design that accommodate the variation around the cutout. I spent a ton of time (and iterations) making sure it would fit on most vans, and that means on some vans the fit will be quite tight and on others the fit will be looser. But in any cases (tight or loose), the “snap” feature seems to do the job! No report of failure/problem with dozens of entry boxes into the wild for over a year 🙂
Thanks for reporting back, data is invaluable.
Cheers,
Antoine
J’ai bien reçu la commande et la boîte 30 Mao est parfaite. Merci
Génial, merci!