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08/2/2009 at 9:04am
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I'm planning a trip to France and need to check a couple of things...

I planning to buy an EHU for an earlier trip in the UK. Do I need a different one for my subsequent trip to France or do they use the same connections?

I'm also buying a light (to connect to the EHU). This, I assume, will work just fine in France providing I have the right solution to my first question.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.


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08/2/2009 at 9:27am
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Hi,

In general, you would be unlucky to find a hook up that did not allow the standard UK connection to be used.

The positioning of the bollards may not be quite as "planned" as on UK sites so 25m of lead would be useful.

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08/2/2009 at 9:30am
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Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 08/2/2009

Hi,

In general, you would be unlucky to find a hook up that did not allow the standard UK connection to be used.

regards

 

Mr UM





Would the same apply for Spain? I seem to recall looking at an adapter once??

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08/2/2009 at 9:33am
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Sorry, I have not dragged the shed that far.

No doubt all will be revealed shortly.

Mr UM



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08/2/2009 at 9:57am
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Depends alot on what type of sites you plan on using,all singing all dancing sites use to an international clientele have the standard plugs but if you go on quiter sites such as the camping municipals you may need a continental adaptor.If youre travelling around you may aswell get one as there cheap and lite.

Yes to youre second question.



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08/2/2009 at 12:16pm
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Most sites have the 3 pin connectors, but if you don't have one with you, you'll find you'll need one!

They're only a fiver: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/349-Continental_Mains_Converter_Lead



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08/2/2009 at 4:35pm
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Don't forget hi-visibility jackets for the drive down......

Sorry to go off topic a bit........

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Always take an adaptor for French & Spanish sites as some have the ordinary domestic socket rather than the type that takes your blue/white CEE plug. Any UK caravan shop will stock French adaptors £4 or so.

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Ask on the Camping and Caravanning Abroad section - apparently you sometimes need something to cope with reverse polarity... not sure what, we don't have one and have survived so far.


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*some* sites you need a european hook up but *most* sites you will be fine with the UK type


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08/2/2009 at 10:27pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 08/2/2009

Hi,

In general, you would be unlucky to find a hook up that did not allow the standard UK connection to be used.




Got to disagree there - we've been on quite a few French sites (and some of them quite large and popular with UK customers) where we have had to use the two-pin French to 3 pin Euro adaptor. Brittany and Vendee spring to mind immediately.

Take a short adaptor cable to be sure. We've had to lend our "spare" to UK campers in the past.


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09/2/2009 at 8:28am
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I agree, with Feux Verts - there are still a lot of sites all over France where the two pin adaptor is required.  They cost very little, and better safe than sorry.


09/2/2009 at 9:41am
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Spare headlight bulb kit, warning triiangle, GB sticker if you don't have EU type no plates, hi vis vests.

If towing caravan or trailor a spare wheel and jack for it is a very good idea.

EHICs cards, travel insurance.

You have to carry your vehicle log book, MOT and insurance as well as passports licenses etc.

 

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