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hi there everyone, we are new to camping and have been reading all the posts on here for a couple of weeks to try and be as ready as possible for our first camping trip, but as stated in the post title how long (cable length) will i need to buy for the majority of campsites in the U.K. as i dont know if every pitch has there own hookup near them or is there a central one which everyone has to use.

sorry if this seems a stupid question but as we have never been camping before we dont know and we dont want to buy one that is too short.

cheers in advance

stephen & family

Hi & welcome to the forum

Each pitch has their own hookup point. You will probably need at least a 10 metre cable, but 20 metres would cover all eventualities.

Please be careful when buying your EHU - don't buy a cheap ebay one. It may seem like a massive saving compared to the proper ones, but the lives of your family are worth more than money. Make sure you buy an EHU with fully encased sockets and an RCD trip incorporated into the top section of the unit. These are available at around £59, but shop around for the best deal.

Quote: Originally posted by 2+1child on 31/8/2006

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hi andy pandy and jk thanks for the welcome, and the speedy response.20mtr it is then ,i will be buying a proper EHU, where do you recommend buying from (web sites) or local camping store

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Hi,

I've just got a three plug lead from Centre Caravans http://www.centrecaravans.com/accessories.htm they re doing then for £49.99 with free delivery, seems about the cheapest at the moment.

Regards, Laurence

hi there again, and thanks to everyone who replied to my post especially laurence (spalt) as i have just ordered an EHU from centrecaravans £49.99 with free delivery as you stated

cheers again

stephen

I personally think that 30M is a good length esp if youre going abroad, some of the ehu points can be a heck of a way off.

Whilst on the subject get a continental adaptor and lead with the polarity reversed, the french is always crossed over and can blow your 12V dc fuses.