If you need further general information about using electricity on site you can contact the Club’s Technical Helpline. Each Club hook-up bollard is individually protected against overload by a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and a residual current device (RCD). Shorter cables may not reach from the bollard to your van on some sites and cable joiners and or splitters are not permitted on Club sites. There is so much to keep the whole family entertained that you don't even need to leave the site to stay busy. If possible, we’d prefer you to limit the use of electricity during periods of high demand by using low wattage appliances.

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An inexpensive camping mains tester will verify that the supply is safe to use, a simple plug which shows at a glance the power supply status and polarity. These 17th Edition Caravan Hookup Boxes are a great choice for replacing any pre-existing hookup units. The available power from continental hook-up points will often be less than the UK and a supply as little as 5A or 6A is common.Most domestic electricity supplies are reliant on what is known as 'diversity factor' which assumes you are unlikely to have all your heavily rated appliances on continuously and at the same time. The connection should also be raised off the ground and clearly identified to avoid any trip hazard. Caravan and Motorhome Club is a trading name of The Caravan Club Limited, registered in England and Wales no. The site post will have a female socket ready for the male end connection on your site hook up lead.

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Hook-ups on Club sites have maximum ratings of 10A or 16A and this will limit the number of appliances you can use at one time (see the How much power section). Max 6 people 6 Hardstanding pitches a minimum of 12m x 10m with a 3m wide gravel hardstanding in the Fistral Field.

It is therefore important you make sure your cables and equipment are maintained in good condition by simple checks every time you use it, by regular inspections by a qualified technician and also by using it in a sensible way. 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. Normal electrical safety precautions are still vital as 230V is being generated, but there is the additional complication that a generator may not be compatible with a caravan supply system as the generator may not have an earthed supply as provided by a conventional hook-up. The fridge/freezer will obviously be on, we may also want to use the electric oven and possibly the shower.

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A generator can be used to provide a 230V supply where a hook-up is not available, but this route is not without its drawbacks and safety issues.Even though you may have a 16A hook-up, the power sockets in your caravan or motorhome may be protected by a circuit breaker of just 10A.