Most sites connect with the blue plug we use but at a few old fashioned sites you may need an adaptor. A caravan accessories shop can supply that before you go.
I have mad up a short lead about a foot long with one end having the live and neutral turned round.
I also have one of these.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611wAUPUkUL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Having these 2 simple leads, I’ve never having a problem connecting up in France or Spain.
You may need to copy and paste the links.
Les
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I have never had a problem with reversed polarity in over 20years of touring France. All modern appliances tend to be double insulated anyway.
In theory there could be a problem so you may want to have a checker but it is,in my opinion,like wearing a hard hat in case a piece of satellite falls on you
Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 02/7/2024
Not the old 'Reverse Polarity' posts again!!
Thought we'd dispensed with that ages ago!
See historic posts for interminable discussions about ... nothing!
Ignore them!
I carry the RP lead I made back in mid 00's nearly 20 years ago in my van, more for sentimental value nowadays!
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The site we are on has blue CEE sockets. They are live and neutral reversed. I am using our home made RP adaptor, but it Probably doesn't matter with a 2018 van.
I still have a CEE to old Schuko 2 pin socket connector.Its not been used for years.
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Quote: Originally posted by Mango23 on 01/7/2024
Hi do the french power points accommodate for our English cable ?
Most French campsites have the UK style electricity points so just plug in as you would normally, but be aware that the supply may only be 6 or 10amp rather than the 16amp you may be used to.
A minority of sites have the old-style French 2 pin electricity points, in which case you would need an adapter (readily available online or from good accessory shops).
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