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After having to borrow an extension from a campsite at the weekend (pitched a long way from hook up point) I feel its time to invest a few quid upgrading/improving my EHU. At present I have a 10mtr long cable supplying the 2 sockets which are RCD protected. My first thoughts were just to get a 25mtr extension/hook up cable for when I'm a long way from the hook up. My other option is to buy a new EHU unit which come with 20mtrs of cable as standard. But is 20mtrs going to be enough?

Off to Europe this summer for the first time, are European pitches within a reasonable distance of the connections?

Or I could replace the 10mtr cable on my existing EHU with a new 25mtr cable?

Confused and undecided what to do for the best

Chaz

A 25 metre cable should suffice for the majority of situations but as LittleSole says in Europe you can occasionally need something a bit longer. I always carry the standard 25 metre one that came with the van and an extra 10 metre one just in case. Strangely I often find myself only using the 10 metre one!!!

David

Mine has a 25m lead and I always end up with half of it coiled up.  If you have a 10m lead I would just get a 10m or 15m extension, if you don't need it then it can be stored out of the way.

Hi

I'd go with your first thoughts and just buy an extension of about 25m. That's probably your cheapest option, and will be the most flexible solution.

TT.

Thanks for your comments, I think if I just buy a 25mtr extension thats the cheapest option at a few pence under £20 according to Waudby's last newsletter.

Chaz

Your best option is a 25m lead. If you start jointing cables the connections can get wet and start tripping the RCD. You should only connect two leads in exceptional circumstances and protect the joint from rain.

A second and more complex reason is that electrical regulations only recommend leads up to 25m using 2.5mm csa cable. Cables over this length should be individually protected by and RCD.

Notice that most new EGUs advertsied by the big stores (and ebay) are only 20m long.  I know mine is.  Think they want you to but an extention as well???!!!

Mike J