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Subject Topic: can i use 3 way fridge in france? Post Reply Post New Topic
03/12/2005 at 11:21pm
 Location: lincolnshire
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  Hi  I am new to camping and we are going to  france  next  year   , we  are considring a  mains  mobile   hook up  and continental adapter which i gather i will need and was going to  buy a 3 way fridge , the appear to  run on gas  ,12v  ciarette lighter and  230v  mains , willthis work in france  via the hook up , does any one have any exeprience of this , any other helpful suggestions on useful equipment or hand hints is gratefully recieved . 



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someone asked this question a few weeks ago and some wag said yes as long as you have a very very long cable.  

Otherwise don't know, but someone will soon I am sure.  



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04/12/2005 at 6:38am
 Location: High Peak
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We used our 3 way fridge on mains hook up in France 3 years ago and  had no problems.  Don't think we needed continental adapter. Will check with hubby and reply back We.are going to France again next summer and intend to use fridge again (wouldn't be withough it). As neelie says best to take an extension just in case (although we usuall take extension with us in UK as well).


04/12/2005 at 9:25am
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Hi

 

You will need a different end [contental] on you hook up....

 

3 way fridges are good cos whilst you are on site you can run it on the site electric and turn the gas off.....And when not on site ,use the gas...

Don`t froget you need a oulet for the fumes....

 

mick..



04/12/2005 at 10:04am
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Quote: Originally posted by dandaz on 04/12/2005

You will need a different end [contental] on you hook up....

Not always, but best to have one just in case.  They are small and cheap and available from any camping/caravanning shop.  We have 25 metre lead and have never needed anything longer in France, although some people have suggested that it is a good idea as they have found the hook-up point a long way away from their pitch.

We usually use the small municipal sites and go in low season, so generally have a choice of pitches.

J&W



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04/12/2005 at 9:12pm
 Location: Lancashire
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Hi

Absolutely no problem .That is why I bought mine. Plug into the car on the way down and it keeps drinks and snacks cool for the journey. If it won't reach your cig lighter get your garage to put an extra socket in the back of the car.

When you get there plug into the mains in your awning or if amperage is critical run it off gas off yourt bbq point

hope this helps



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04/12/2005 at 9:27pm
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Along with continental adaptor you should have a polarity tester which tests that live and neutral are not switched. See Towsure website.


04/12/2005 at 10:07pm
 Location: lincolnshire
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Thank you all, the advise i have received is great  ,thank you all



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