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- March 25, 2013 at 2:18 pm #106765mgroadsterParticipant
Out of all the countless times we have been on French campsites, never, ever once have we used their mains hook ups.
I have the std. 16a 3 pin blue socket/plug on my trailing lead.
What adaaptor (if any) do I need for the french hook up boxes? ta.March 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm #118916DarrenKeymasterYou need one of these, to
You need one of these, to convert the continental to the 3-pin
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAINS-HOOK-UP-CONTINENTAL-LEAD-CONVERTOR-ADAPTOR-/121084705743?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1c3135fbcfHowever, because the continental plug can be connected the wrong way around (as it’s 2 pin) I would recommend getting one of these polarity checkers also. When you connect the hookup, turn this on and it will tell you if the hookup is connected the correct way. If it’s not, unplug and swap around. If you do connect the wrong way around there is chance you could live earth your van shell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-CAMPER-240V-MAINS-POLARITY-TESTER-/170727258091?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27c02337ebThere are cheaper ones available, but this is the one I have.
March 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm #118918DarrenKeymasterYou need one of these, to
You need one of these, to convert the continental to the 3-pin
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAINS-HOOK-UP-CONTINENTAL-LEAD-CONVERTOR-ADAPTOR-/121084705743?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1c3135fbcfHowever, because the continental plug can be connected the wrong way around (as it’s 2 pin) I would recommend getting one of these polarity checkers also. When you connect the hookup, turn this on and it will tell you if the hookup is connected the correct way. If it’s not, unplug and swap around. If you do connect the wrong way around there is chance you could live earth your van shell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-CAMPER-240V-MAINS-POLARITY-TESTER-/170727258091?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27c02337ebThere are cheaper ones available, but this is the one I have.
March 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm #118920DarrenKeymasterYou need one of these, to
You need one of these, to convert the continental to the 3-pin
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAINS-HOOK-UP-CONTINENTAL-LEAD-CONVERTOR-ADAPTOR-/121084705743?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1c3135fbcfHowever, because the continental plug can be connected the wrong way around (as it’s 2 pin) I would recommend getting one of these polarity checkers also. When you connect the hookup, turn this on and it will tell you if the hookup is connected the correct way. If it’s not, unplug and swap around. If you do connect the wrong way around there is chance you could live earth your van shell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-CAMPER-240V-MAINS-POLARITY-TESTER-/170727258091?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27c02337ebThere are cheaper ones available, but this is the one I have.
March 25, 2013 at 7:04 pm #118922mgroadsterParticipantThanks Darren, that just the
Thanks Darren, that just the sort of precise advice I’ve come to expect from you…..many thanks.March 25, 2013 at 7:04 pm #118924mgroadsterParticipantThanks Darren, that just the
Thanks Darren, that just the sort of precise advice I’ve come to expect from you…..many thanks.March 25, 2013 at 7:04 pm #118926mgroadsterParticipantThanks Darren, that just the
Thanks Darren, that just the sort of precise advice I’ve come to expect from you…..many thanks.March 25, 2013 at 7:10 pm #118929DarrenKeymasterAlways glad to help!
Always glad to help!March 25, 2013 at 7:10 pm #118930DarrenKeymasterAlways glad to help!
Always glad to help!March 25, 2013 at 7:10 pm #118932DarrenKeymasterAlways glad to help!
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