Access Codes & EHU

Guidance on Electric Hook-up for Campervans, Caravans & Tents - 6 Amps max, light power use only

Our outlets are standard blue 240v IP44 electrical connectors protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD) for safety designed to cut off the supply in the event of a fault in your connecting lead, caravan or appliance.

• Our hookups are designed for light loads and for safety are restricted to a maximum load of 6 Amps - approx. 1.3kW
• You must have integral RCD (Residual Current Device) and MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) IP44 Weatherproof Unit
• Please purchase units designed for caravan / camping use. Do not use equipment that seems similar but which may not be.
• It is not advisable to use normal household appliances; purchase appliances designed for camping use.
• Do not attempt to ‘make your own’ unless you are qualified to do so and fully understand the technical implications.
• Use only approved cables and run cables around the edge of the field away from vehicle or walkways. If you connect two cables together the joint should use approved connectors, covered against rain and supported off the ground.
• Some domestic appliances are unsuitable for us - eg. do not use ordinary domestic kettles or fan heaters; these can draw over 10 Amps. Special low wattage appliances are available from camping & caravan dealers

How to connect

• Make sure that the isolating switch in your unit is off
• Connect your cables first to the unit, then the hookup outlet and switch on
• Check that your electrical circuits are safe to use with a circuit tester available from most camping dealers.
• When you are ready to leave, first switch off your isolating switch, disconnect the cable and remove. Campervans should not leave cables lying around when off-pitch
• Any loss of supply should be reported to our staff.
• If you overload your supply, the breaker in the outlet pod will trip off. Disconnect extra appliances before re-setting the breaker in the outlet pod.
• NB. If the loss of supply is because you have overloaded the circuit or misused equipment there may be a charge for restoring your supply or the supply may be withdrawn.

How much power is available?

The following tables shows how many Watts or Amps normal appliances may consume. It is only a guide and power ratings may vary. Add up the Wattage or Amps for each appliance in use at any one time, the total should not exceed 1300 watts or 6 amps.