Many sites have the three-pin camping power system as we have in the UK, some sites offer only a two-pin power supply.

My name is Matt and welcome to Skip and Jump, I’m a pro-photographer with a passion for the outdoors, living easier, tech and travel. I think it is a safer set up although it did cost a bit more than an off the shelf hook up and took a little more organising too. Don't forget about the RCD (Residual Current Device) which will protect you against a potentially fatal electric shock if something is to go wrong.The Caravan Supermarket has 35 years experience in the caravan and camping industry and is based in Birmingham. These extension leads are suitable for supplying mains 240v electric to caravans, mobile homes, campsites, refrigerated vehicles and a whole host of other applications. This can be done relatively simply using sheets of acrylic cut to size, and can save masses of energy if fitted correctly. Although most campsites offer electrical hook up as standard, you may find yourself relying on other sources if yours doesn't or when camping in remote places. The Club strongly recommends you have these units checked and all mains electricity installations should be inspected regularly by a qualified electrical technician.

This electrical supply can be used either directly to power 230V equipment or indirectly via a power supply unit that converts the mains power at 230V AC to a nominal 12V DC, usually in conjunction with a leisure battery. We try not to leave lights on, don’t re-boil the kettle when it’s still hot, and remember (sometimes) to shut down computers overnight. Working on the sun's UV energy naturally occurring, you can even use them in the great British weather. Based in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, we are able to provide wholesale electrical items throughout the south west from our electrical counter, and across the UK with purchases online. If they offer you 10amps then that is relative to the breaker they will have on the post that you plug yourself in to.The world of electric hook ups for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes can feel a bit daunting when you're faced with confusing electrical conversion tables for the first time. If the live wire is presented to your electrical connection on the neutral side, this is known as reversed polarity (see inset box).

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. Keep all electrical equipment off the ground and be prepared to stop using electricity when conditions are damp.When setting up with a campervan, motorhome or caravan, always connect the female end of the cable to your unit first. There's no such thing as a stupid question Richard :-) In the UK, all electric hook-ups will use the same 3-pin connector, irrespective of power rating. Whichever type of cable you use we highly recommend you fully unwind it to allow any normal heat build up to disapate and avoid overheating of the cable and possible damage. Should you wish to run more than one power cable, you will need a 2 way (or 3 way) mains hook up lead splitter. Owners of motorhomes must not leave their hook-up cable connected to the site bollard as a marker for an occupied pitch when temporarily off site.

Fortunately, with the coming of standardisation within the European Union, voltage supply problems are fewer than before. We sell a wide range of heavy duty extension leads and accessories, from standard household extension leads to three phase leads used in heavy industry. UK wiring regulations require special measures if electricity is to be used in outdoor locations and as conditions in tent and awnings can often be damp and affected by condensation, it is only sensible to take special measures in these situations. If you're a camping purist and you're wondering why on earth anyone would want to use electricity while camping and what you can use an electric hook-up for, here's the full list of ideas from the infographic above! For this reason, we would recommend going for a full 20-25m cable if you have the carrying capacity.Campsite owners and management team (in the case of the Club, the Club and its Holiday Site Managers) are responsible for the safety of the electrical supply equipment up to the socket outlet on the site bollard where you connect your hook-up cable. For more information on how to connect to a hookup point and a general overview for how much power ordinary appliances use, check out the following information page regarding ‘Hooking up to the mains’. The maximum cable length of 25 metres should ensure it can reach the supply bollard at most sites in the UK. Though handy when combined with solar panels, leisure batteries are designed to be recharged after use and must be preserved by maintaining a good charge and not being allowed to run completely flat. I don't know about straighteners or hairdryers (I couldn't be bothered when I'm camping) but I can run an electric kettle which is an ordinary value range tescos job.