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I would have thought there was more danger of someone tripping over the pegs. I think you could get round the problem by routing the cable carefully so its up against the tent and then leave some slack where it starts to go across open ground and also some slack at the electric bollard. Over the time you are at the campsite the cable will gradually sink into the grass so less likely for someone to be trip over.

David

Quote: Originally posted by John4703 on 27/7/2011

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I always try to leave a loop of loose EHU cable at both ends so if anyone does catch it with their foot it does not pull on the plug or the tent.  A lose loop allows the cable to be pulled with no risk of damage.

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As suggested, run the cable from the power supply pillar to the rear of the tent (along the rough at the bottom of hedge or fence if you are next to one) then run it around the base of the tent tucking it just underneath if possible. Inside the tent, keep the sockets in a secure dry place off the ground and run the cable behind tables or boxes out of harms way.

Not wishing to preach but it is not a good idea to use a stove inside a tent anyway, especially with kids running around. It will always be a fire or scalding hazard and cooking inside the tent will create ship loads of condensation. Better to cook outside under a canopy or in a utility tent. Heaters used inside the tent should be of the type which cut out if knocked over.

Quote: Originally posted by ellers52 on 27/7/2011

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Ive never seen a hook up cable pegged down on a campsite...

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Quote: Originally posted by mssianlc on 28/7/2011

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will def. coil it up by the tent so if anyone does trip over it it won't destroy the tent!

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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 28/7/2011

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I might be old fashioned but cooking on an electric stove would destroy my idea of camping, as would things like hair straighteners, DVD players etc.

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I agree...I prefer things that make my hair curl