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Hi - apparently in France (where we are going camping) they have power points that you can use. I've heard you need a 'hookup' to connect to the powerpoints. Can you get a hookup that has a uk plug socket on the other end? Or even better, multiple uk plug sockets at the other end.

It would be great if we could have a multiplug in our tent so we can have lights, kettle etc.. all on at the same time.

Thanks

They have them in the UK too! What you need is a standard UK 'EHU' - electric hook-up, which normally comes with several sockets as well as a trip switch built in. The other end plugs into a standard UK campsite hook-up socket which is weather-proof. In france you need to use a french hook-up adapter - around £5 from most good camping shops or get one on-line. We also take an extension lead because we always end up wanting to power things in different places - powering a kettle in the kitchen area and a pump for the beds in the bedrooms etc! Just make sure you don't leave any electric sockets anywhere where there is any possibility of them getting damp - of course! If using electric lights make sure they are designed for outdoor/camping use, not just standard household use, as they will be designed to cope with damp etc. Again most camping shops sell several types.

Happy camping!

Thanks - so would this be correct for the lead: http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/15238.html

What I dont understand though is, if you look at the continental converter on that page as well, it looks like it has a plug on the end - so how does the EHU connect to that? I would have though you would have the blue connector and then a plug socket, not a plug at the other end.

Also - that link - the EHU - the three covered sections - they just have standard UK plug sockets under them?

Thanks

On this subject (sort of), just how many appliances can you use at once on a 6 amp site in France without tripping?

Anne

For a tent - the original link gives you everything you need. Two items - the EHU with multiple sockets for a tent, or a normal hook-up cable for a caravan, and the continental adaptor with the two-pin end - some sites still require this.  If you have a modern up to date EHU and modern equipment then you don't need to worry about anything else - honestly!  We've camped/caravanned in France for 26 years and these are the only two items we carry!

If you should happen to need a longer lead then the sites which require it will lend you it free or charge or on a returnable deposit.  Three sockets will surely be all you require once you're actually on site.

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 29/7/2009

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On this subject (sort of), just how many appliances can you use at once on a 6 amp site in France without tripping?

Anne

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Thanks Ina, just found this, thanks for the link. We will have to buy a camping kettle, and the only time I use our microwave is for jacket spuds, don't think we will be eating them in France. I don't own a hairdryer and we don't use a fan heater.

Anne