Hi, hope someone can help with this one. I'll be camping in Switzerland this summer, does anyone know what type of plug I'll need on my power cable, it's got the standard british type at the moment. Thanks, Craig
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Interesting question as we plan to stop in Switzerland for a few days before heading into Italy. Switzerland is not a country I have camped in but I assume (hopefully correctly) that connections will either be CEE17 (blue) or continental two pin plugs. I would certainly make sure you have a two pin adaptor. What usually happens where you get any odd connections is that the campsite will generally hire you the right one for the duration of your stay.
Thank you for that. I think it makes it even more certain that campsite reception would have adaptors. Once connected to the caravan we are OK of course!
David
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Hi, as Huw suggests the Swiss have their own 'unique' system but every Swiss site with this type that I have stayed on have a suitable adapter for loan against a refundable deposit. Or you can buy a small adapter to convert the Swiss 3 pin to the German (Schuko) 2 pin for about €5 in most supermarkets.
Most of the Swiss camp sites use the continental two pin plugs for which you will need the conversion cable to your CEE17 (blue) plug.
The site we use at Interlaken, which is well used by the Brits, has the converters permenently plugged into their electrics.
Thanks for all your advice, think I have the info I need now. Rostrevor, which campsite do you use in Interlaken, we were thinking of booking camping sackgut, have you seen it or can you recommend a better one in Interlaken?
Regards
Craig
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Craig, I can heavily recommend Camping Jungfrau at Lauterbrunnen (about 8 miles south of Interlaken). The facilities are first class, and the setting is breathtaking.
Just going back to the electric hook-ups; I always keep my main extension cable somewhere where it is easy to hand, so that if it needs to be plugged in by site staff, they can do it when they show me to the pitch. They usually won't wait if you're having to look for it, and so you then have to go and find them when you're ready, and that can get messy if it's getting late in the day.
I'm very envious of your trip; no Alps for us this year.
Quote: Originally posted by Craig Nielsen on 17/1/2007
Thanks for all your advice, think I have the info I need now. Rostrevor, which campsite do you use in Interlaken, we were thinking of booking camping sackgut, have you seen it or can you recommend a better one in Interlaken?
Regards
Craig
We use Jungfraublick, not to be confused with either camping Jungfrau in Interlaken or the site in Lauterbrunnen as mentioned by TT.
Cannot say I have seen Camping Sackgut but from it's location it would appear to be virtually under the High viaduct of the main Interlaken to Brienz road.
Jungfraublick is not an all singing/dancing site. It is very well kept, has a small pool, with a permenent view of the Jungfrau. Readily accessable, are the Lauterbrunnan and Grindlewald valleys, the Jungfrau railway station at Wilderswill (10 minutes walk). Interlaken is easily walkable or take the bus, which last year was free with the free Visitors Card.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: RCCD mains hookup, Switzerland
