Electric Hookups in Europe

SunsetSeeker

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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if the connections for elctric hookups are different in europe from the UK?

Thanks in advance.

Bill
 
Hi Bill,

Yes they are, they use a two pin non connection and adaptors are available, most camping shops have them or give us a ring.

You can also get a polarity checker and reverser.

Peter
 
As JCM has said DO get a polarity checker as the EU sites are a bit slap-dash when it comes to wiring. A freind bought a pr of adaptors from Towsure, then took the plug off one of them and re-fitted the 'wrong way round' and marked the cable with tape, then if you couple up on a site and the polarity checker does not flash up with all three LED's you simply hook up with the 'wrongly wired' adaptor.

Search for 240v polarity checker on ebay, I bought a VERY compact 3 LED unit that checks polarity and earth for just £2.99 with free P&P. I leave it in a spare socket all the time as it makes a very nice night light!!
 
continental plugs

hi sunseeker
i use one of the continental plug adapters from poundland (2 for £1). and made up a short lead with one of our 3 pin plugs on one end, and a blue female socket on the other, plug the 3 pin (uk) socket into the poundland plug adapter and away you go.
also usefull for plugging in the van at home as the made up lead has a uk 3 pin plug on. (put socket tester in on ebay) for polarity checker.

live long and prosper:D:eek::rolleyes:
 
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Hi,

This is what it looks like, £4-89 on our website in electricals.

Peter
 

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bevo said:
hi sunseeker
i use one of the continental plug adapters from poundland (2 for £1). and made up a short lead with one of our 3 pin plugs on one end, and a blue male socket on the other, plug the 3 pin (uk) socket into the poundland plug adapter and away you go.
also usefull for plugging in the van at home as the made up lead has a uk 3 pin plug on.

live long and prosper:D:eek::rolleyes:
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This is the CEE plug you will need on the majority of the campings and hook-ups on the continent.
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Most continental made MH are allready equiped with this blue socket on board.
If there is no CEE socket (rarely happens nowadays on a hook-up) you'll have to use this plug:
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Best thing you can do: put the last (female, or adaptor)one on your hook-up wire, and make a short one with the continental plug (male) on one side and the CEE (female) on the other side (CEE's are far more expensive)
No need for a polarity checker for it is everywhere 240V alternative current.
Happy electrocussion :eek::D:D
 
JCM is EVEN cheaper than Towsure!!!!!!!! Only by 10p but every little helps... now wouldn't that make a good sales jingle!

And I thought Towsure were the cheapest for hook-up leads, certainly a LOT cheaper than those beong offered on flea bay!
 
Nosha said:
JCM is EVEN cheaper than Towsure!!!!!!!! Only by 10p but every little helps... now wouldn't that make a good sales jingle!

And I thought Towsure were the cheapest for hook-up leads, certainly a LOT cheaper than those beong offered on flea bay!
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Or simply buy your sockets and plugs on the continent and DIY; you'll come out even cheaper :rolleyes:
 
Thanks Everyone

Thanks to all for the prompt replies and useful info. Can get sorted now - already have most of what I need.

Don't know where we're going yet but keep you posted.:)
 
Hi, if your van is reasonably new, it may have a polarity tester built into the control panel.:D Have a good trip.

Happy Camping:)
 
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