[Closed] camping in france + power

Been wondering the exact same thing myself. Research has led me to [url= http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/ ]here.[/url] More specifically [url= http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=7&TopicID=74616&PagePosition=1 ]this thread.[/url]

In a nutshell the answer is very little. An EHU purchased in the UK will work in France - the voltage is the same. You may need an adaptor on some older sites.

I bought a 3 socket EHU with RCD protection from Aldi a couple of weeks ago. If you have a look around on the forum mentioned above you will find plenty of recommendations.

Did it a few years ago; no transformer needed, I think we needed a UK-Euro adapter for the campsite connecter, though

You will need a mains hook up cable: £25
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a trailing socket to get it back to 3pin UK: £7
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In some rare cases, the campsite wont have an IP rated hookup socket and you might need to convert from a standard European socket to your hookup lead. However I would expect a campsite like that to have adapters for loan as its not that common anymore. £4.50

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You could also get a UK adapter for the hookup and then just use a standard travel adapter. This has the benefit of turning your hookup lead into an outdoors extension lead when back in blighty: £4.50

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I doubt youd be allowed to just use your own extension cable and a hookup adapter as its not a weatherproof connection. Europe is 230v so you'll be fine with your current equipment.

All from here, or eBay or any other camping caravan supplier
http://www.caravanstuff4u.co.uk/index.html

Stoner i notice there is no RCD in your above setup, do i need one? Do sites insist on it?

cheers j

No site has ever asked for me to show them my RCD (I have one in the camper van). Im pretty certain they have RCDs at the distribution/isolation boxes.

Cheers dude

Thank you very much!

Johny,
[url= http://www.europe-camping-guide.com/en/list/france/ ]Camping in France[/url]