Hooking Up to the Mains

Caravans are connected to the mains by means of a lidded recessed inlet plug.

Connecting Up

  1. Check the isolating switch in the caravan is turned “OFF”
  2. Uncoil the connecting cable from the drum
  3. Insert the plug (female) into the caravan inlet
  4. Insert the plug (male) into the site outlet socket.  Some may need to be turned clockwise to lock.
  5. Switch the isolating switch in your caravan to “ON”

Disconnecting

  1. Switch the isolating switch in your caravan to “OFF”
  2. Remove the plug from the site supply socket. At some sites you may need to press the release button.
  3. Disconnect the cable from the caravan.

Site supply is generally 10 or 16 amp but check on each site as it may vary. 

Be aware of the wattage of your own appliances and ensure there is an uninterrupted supply for low energy appliances such as fridges and lighting.

Below is a guide to help you calculate the usage at any point in time:

Appliance Wattage Estimated amps
Kettle 2000W (2.0Kw)
 
8.7
 
Kettle   750W
 
3.3
 
Toaster 1300W (1.3Kw)
 
5.6
 
Microwave 1200W (1.2Kw)
 
5.2
 
Colour TV     50W
 
0.2
 
Fan Heater 1000W (1.0Kw)
 
4.3
 
Battery Charger   100W 0.4
 
Refrigerator   125W
 
0.5
 
Table Lamp     60W 0.2

 

To calculate amps for your own appliance use the following formula:

Wattage/Voltage=Amps

 

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