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Subject Topic: Which electric hook up ?
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18/6/2006 at 12:12pm
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Hi
we are relatively new to camping and have decided to go with an electric hook up in future, basically to keep cool box chilled. We have seen a range of hook ups on Ebay and need some expert advice on which you suggest.

Would you recomend a reel with a block of four sockets uncovered or would you always go for the covered sockets with built in trip switch (more expensive)

Please advise
Cheers Sandra


18/6/2006 at 12:35pm
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Get a proper one from a good camping shop.  It's more expensive, but its just not worth the risk.  We went electric this year, primarily for a cooler, and haven't regretted it, but I have now bought and electric kettle!

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18/6/2006 at 3:58pm
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You definitely need a proper hook-up with RCD protection. Something like the mobile mains unit half way down this

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18/6/2006 at 4:47pm
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This is the sunncamp one (top) that I bought last year. It's not worth buying cheap on something like this unless you don't value yours or your families life much It comes in its own bag too.


18/6/2006 at 8:37pm
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Hi

Go to United British Caravans or there web page to get their number as you could get a three way sunncamp electric hookup for £43 Bargain



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18/6/2006 at 8:44pm
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We bought one off E-bay earlier this year.  When I looked at it, it looked dodgy.  I asked opinions on here, and was persuaded to buy a hook-up from a camping shop, which I did.

The other one is sitting in the utility room, minus its end.  It'll probably never get used for anything now.  But I feel a lot happier now that we have the real thing.  It was expensive, Sunncamp, but I won't be worried about it knowing that its safe.

The person who was selling it on E Bay had seen my thread on here, and sent a message to us, telling us that he was a trained electrician, and there was nothing wrong with it.  He offered to refund the money, but as I said, its still sitting here.

Don't be tempted, get a proper one

Roz



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19/6/2006 at 2:35pm
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Thanks for all the advice, will heed it well.

I don't suppose you can do anything about the rainy weather we are expecting this weekend, typical second time out and i fear we are going to have a wet time in Chester !!!!!



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