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We go to Holland in July, our first trip abroad with the caravan and I'm now beginning to try to make a list of things we need that we don't normally need for caravanning in the UK.

Do we need a 2 pin adaptor for connecting the caravan electrics to the electric post on the site?

I have read about reverse polarity abroad, but to be honest am confused as to what it means and how I would know if this was the case!! Can I test it somehow and if it were the case, what would I do??

I read that we will need 2 warning triangles, a first aid kit and spare bulbs and the healdlight adaptors for the car.  Can you think of anything else that we have to have?

Also what is the name for diesel?  I hate getting to pumps overseas and having to guess!!

Thanks to you all in advance.

Allison

As Marty says Dutch plugs are usually the standard CEE17 (blue) ones we use in the UK. If you want some help with continental electrics have a look here http://www.davidklyne.plus.com/frencheuropeanelectric.htm

David (currently in Dransfeld,Germany)

Many thanks for all your advice.

I think it will be worth getting the 2 pin adaptor anyway.

I liked the tip to get headlamp covers, that's a great idea.

Cheers again