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We're 6-amps supply here and this is what we give out to our campers as a part of their welcome pack.

CARAVAN/CAMPING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 230 VOLT.

Specimen list of appliances:      Wattage         amps (approx)

Kettle                                      2000W (2kW)               8.7

Toaster or Iron                         1300W (1.3kW)           5.6

Colour TV 80 –                             130W               0.4 – 1.3

Hairdryer                                       300W                   1.3

Black/White TV                             100W                   0.4

Truma Ultraheat on full load    2000W setting        8.3

(Elec. Auto fan)

Truma Ultraheat on half load   1000W setting        4.2

(Elec. Slow fan)

Trumastore Water Heater                                        2.7

Air Conditioning                                                     4.0

If you’re unsure as to the amperage of a particular item, use the following equation:

Wattage = Amps, so: 2000 = 8.7

Voltage 230

The wattage of an electrical item can be found on the electrical information stamp.

The voltage here in France is the same as the UK: 230/240V.