All Lengths Caravan Camping Motorhome Hook Up Cable 16A Site Extension Lead Electric 16 AMP to 16 AMP (1.5mm 3183Y PVC Orange Flex) with FREE Cable Carrier Reel (10m)

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A generator must always be used outside because of the danger from exhaust and carbon monoxide. Always place it downwind and make sure the fumes do not go directly into other camping units. You will probably need to have a ventilated housing to shield it from rain and help keep the noise disturbance low. Do not forget the exhaust end of the generator will get very hot and can be a hazard to children and animals and give risk of fire if it is near long grass or other flammable material.

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Fuses used in plugs should be the size recommended by the appliance manufacturer. Before you replace any blown fuse you should establish what the cause is and never increase the size of the fuse above the rating specified. Although the electrical standards require a 25m cable with a CSA of 2.5mm sq these are rarely available for sale so if you must get a 1.5mm sq CSA with only 15m of cable consider the following: Caravans and motorhomes also have the option to opt for one of the fully serviced hardstanding touring pitches. There pitches welcome up to six guests and are each 12m x 10m in size with a 3m wide gravel hardstanding area, electric hook up, water point and grey waste hook up.If possible, we’d prefer you to limit the use of electricity during periods of high demand by using low wattage appliances. Take your caravan electric hook up cable and insert the connector (female end) into the caravan inlet. However, a 230V mains appliance taking a 1A supply from an invertor will require 20A from the battery, which can cause the battery to discharge rapidly and overload the 12V wiring system. It is also important to remember to take the same safety precautions with a 230V supply from an invertor as with a normal 230V mains supply. Generators

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Use our helpful step-by-step guide for hooking your caravan or motorhome up to the mains to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable touring holiday. How to hook-up to the mainsThe Club does not require the production of an EICR certificate with any kind of camping unit but recommends members obtain one. Camping on the continent To be safe, an outfit’s mains wiring installation should be carried out by an electrical expert and you should ideally have an inspection and written report once every three years by an appropriately qualified contractor. This guide takes you through using electric hookups, and what appliances you could use when camping, as well as a hand table to work out how much power you can use. Using the mains electricity won’t affect your outfit’s normal 12 volt electrical system directly; although it may keep an on-board battery charged up to help keep the 12 volt electrical system working. Different appliances draw different amounts of current. A domestic kettle is power-hungry but you can get a low-watt camping kettle. Also, be careful of running devices at the same time. For example, when using the kettle, you may avoid overloading the supply by turning off a heater.