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Hi, don't worry if your rcd trips you can just reset it after removing the overload. The rating should be marked on it. A bigger problem is if you try to run too much at once and trip the campsite supply, although you will normally only trip the supply to your pitch, if the circuit breaker box is left open then you can reset it yourself. Quite a lot of campsites lock their boxes and if you trip those you have to go to Reception and ask them to come and reset it. They don't mind once or twice but if you do it often they can get a bit narky. It becomes a bit more difficult 'after hours' when the Reception is closed.

Phil.

Hi KB, A general rule of thumb is to only use one 'Power' item at a time. Low wattage items like lighting, TV, Fridge or Coolbox can usually be left on all the time. 'Power' items are things like Kettle, Iron, Microwave, Electric Oven, Grill etc. Where possible buy low wattage versions of these items and then you should be OK on the Continent as well. I can give you a list of typical ratings if you wish but as I said above if you use only one of these at a time you'll be OK.

Phil.