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hi

We're going to a campsite with EHU. Our hook up cable is only 5m or maybe 10 with  4 sockets. Is this likley to be long enough or can you use extension leads if necessary. We've never used electric before.

Thanks

Looby May  

no ,,5m definately not long enough, and you will probably be strugling with 10m. especially with a monty 6.

having couplers exposed on grass is not a good idea either.

if it was me, i would buy a 25m caravan hook up lead, and replace the cable on the 4 socket outlet.

stu 

Is it a proper EHU as they are normally single socket or triple socket and I have never heard of a 4 socket unit. Does have trip switches? If its not a poroper unit you may not be allowed to use it.Otherwise you can get a three pin extension cable to extend yours like this one

This isnt for me its for a friend and she thinks its as above in the picture. What sockets does she need. Sorry we are total novices.

thanks

if its not a purpose made electric hook up for a tent , then dont use it.

loads of advice about e.h.u in tents in the pinned topic at the top of this page.

here

stu

I have just bought a 4 gang Caravan/Camping Electric Hook up with a 15 Meter lead  I am hoping this is long enough.

Purchased from these guys http://www.jcelectrics.com/shopp/Extension_leads/extension%20cat.htm

£15.99 + VAT and £5 delivery Not bad a was thinking for £24.44 all in.

Suz XX

Why do people buy this rubbish and put there lives at risk.

Some poor soul will have to unplug this after it has fried you.

Quote: Originally posted by canvas lass on 13/7/2009

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I have just bought a 4 gang Caravan/Camping Electric Hook up with a 15 Meter lead  I am hoping this is long enough.

Purchased from these guys http://www.jcelectrics.com/shopp/Extension_leads/extension%20cat.htm

£15.99 + VAT and £5 delivery Not bad a was thinking for £24.44 all in.

Suz XX

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 16/7/2008

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Is it a proper EHU as they are normally single socket or triple socket and I have never heard of a 4 socket unit. Does have trip switches? If its not a poroper unit you may not be allowed to use it.Otherwise you can get a three pin extension cable to extend yours like this one

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SunnCamp brought one out this year, a roller Mains unit with 4 sockets, capable of detecting reverse polarity too.

I got one and it is very neat and handy when compared with the 3 socket rectangular one, and it gives me an extra socket!

DK

Peeps need to remember to get a mains unit with RCD, not just any extension lead fitted with a blue plug!

If one pays much less than 50 GBP for a 3-socket extension lead, then it is unlikely to be suitable.

Mind you, an outdoor gear company recently offered a 3-socket mains unitl wtih RCD for 29.99 GBP, now that is a bargain!

DK