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Hi Grumparse, (my kids wanted me to call myself something similar your your 'handle'  )

The load of a TV and a DVD player on 240 volts will not be heavy so I would suggest a 2 way adapter would be fine.

Why not, if space allows though, don't you fit instead, a double 240 volt socket in place of the sngle one currently there ? Just make sure you disconnect from the mains before swapping the wires over first. ( I don't like those double and triple adapters, as they tend to fall out due to their weight, and the 'pull' of the cables.)

Hope this helps,

Bill.

Bill.

You could buy one of those extension socket things which has a 13A plug at one end, about 1 metre of cable and a strip of sockets, some have up to 6 sockets.  This would let you plug in several items but it does not mean you should use them all at once. If it is only appliances that use little power then it would be ok, but not say a kettle and a heater together. If you keep plugging and unplugging things then the cable near the plug is much more likely to get damaged and become dangerous

You can get one of these socket strips at a very reasonable price in several places.....Ikea...B+Q.....Makro....Lidl....Argos.....etc.

Jennifernn thanks thats a great idea. Thanks for all the info on overloading as well.I have an extension lead with four sockets on in the garage will dig it out Cheers Debbie

Hi Debbie,

Nice to meet you. We had 4 daughters, and now have 9 grandkids.

They call me Grumpy Gramp, behind my back of course.  GRRRR !!!

Bill.

Hi Debbie, similar to Jennifer's suggestion, I made up a 4 way extension lead which goes from the single mains outlet to just over the table. I fix the extension sockets on the wall using Velcro, then I can run the TV etc as well as a kettle or the coffee maker or a fan heater without causing a problem and it is better to wear out an easily replaced extension than the one fitted to the M/H. Although I've used this on the last 9 holidays and it is still fine.

Phil.