25m Caravan Camping Motorhome Hook Up Cable 16A Site Extension Lead Electric (1.5mm Arctic Blue)

Also, make sure you invest in an RCD which, as explained above, will avoid accidents and potential injury. These devices shut off automatically if they detect a problem with the circuit. The Club does not require the production of an EICR certificate with any kind of camping unit but recommends members obtain one. Camping on the continentCheaper generators may cause electrical spikes or surges in voltage that can result in damage to the caravan’s sensitive electronic control systems. Allowing generators to run for a while to warm up before connecting can sometimes alleviate this problem, but it is better to buy a generator with the technology to provide a smooth surge-free electrical supply.

Remember also that most appliances you use will have been designed for the domestic environment and may therefore be vulnerable to condensation. Maintenance It is a good idea to store your mains cable in a bag or on a reel when it is not in use to firstly keep it from being damaged, but also for convenience, because a 25m cable can get very tangled if it is just thrown in with other camping gear. It is important to make sure the cable is fully uncoiled before using it to supply your home away from home as if a cable is still coiled in any way it can have the tendency to overheat. The Maypole Storage Bag for Mains Cable, is a simple, effective and very affordable storage solution. The Mains Cable Keeper with Storage Bag, also allows you to coil the cable around a strong plastic handle, that then fits into a convenient carry bag. 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:

A normal kettle uses 2000W, or 8.7A. Therefore, we recommended above that you take special low-watt appliances. That one household item would use all the power from a 10A hook up. div>