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)
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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This is an ingenious solution for shore power entry: well-executed, well-built, fits perfectly, and overall easy to install. I have a few suggestions based on my experience.
1. Make sure to familiarize yourself with how wires can be fed from the D-pillar into the van. I had no idea. Remove the rubber cover and have a look through it. Maybe feed a wire snake from where you want it to enter. I actually fed the wire from the van interior into the D-pillar, then made all the connections to the power inlet. If you go this route, take care to thread all components onto the wires in the correct order!
2. I wish the mounting screws were a bit longer. Because of the thickness of the Furion gasket, it is challenging compress it enough so that the screw threads can grab onto the threaded inserts of the entry box. My arthritic hands had to compress the thing with a clamp! (see photo). This was the hardest part of installation for me.
3. There is a bit of interference from one of the wiring harnesses when opening the inlet door (see photo). Not a big deal, but a bit of a hassle. Maybe it would be better had I reversed the door opening side (hinge on RHS), but it’s not worth the effort to me.
4. Finally, it will be a PITA to crawl under the van to attach a 30 amp power cord, especially in darkness or inclement weather. If I were planning on using shore power a lot, I would definitely go with a more traditional side-wall entry. That’s the only reason I gave it 4 stars; obviously this is a limitation that has nothing to do with the design or quality of the device, which are excellent.
Awesome solution for 30 A plug. I had bought a bracket and mounted plug to bumper and it was 1” lower than trailer hitch. First trip it scraped and broke connector. I really didn’t want to put hole in side of van and was quite happy for your solution. Thank you.