Anyone know anything about the hookup thingy at campsites?

What do you need to know?

Is it for a caravan? Tent?

I guess the direct answer to your question is "they provide electricity"

It's for fake campers

only kidding. Hookup your caravan/trailer tent and woohoo electricity...

For a tent - whats the difference when they say 6amp or 10amp - where do you buy the hook-ups from - they did not have them in Halfords or Argos. Any advice? It would be great to have a few small electrical items when we go camping.

I have one for sale if you want to pm me. Its the top the range royal camping one with a massive orange cable 20m plus if i recall.

Or is it watts - something like that.

higher the amp more things you can use at once although 6 amp and 10 amp arent that much. ill try and find you a link for it.

you also need something to hook up to,circuit breaker and sockets

Ive used mine once 3 years ago so its brandnew heres the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330573054637

Arnt they normally a 16A cee form blue connector BS4343?. Ok I'll get my coat.

Thats just the job,grab a bargain!

Its when you go to the campsites - they have a plugin thing there but mention 6 or 10 or perhaps even 15 no - amps or watts. Always used gas/burners for cooking - thinking about more convenience now. ie kettles n radio n stuff.

Thanks for the advice guys.

You might struggle with an electric kettle where there is low amps 6-10,but fine for radio tv smaller gadjets.

Yes normally but some campsites restrict the ampage so you can't run heavy duty appliances.

Campsites will usually put a 10amp mcb (fuse) at the other end of their hookup point. They dont mind you using the power for tv's and various other low draw appliances, but anything that generates heat will draw more amps such as hair dryers and kettles. So just dont bring a set of GHD straighteners or you'll be popping that fuse all day long!

I guess the tumble drier is a no-no then ??

Sorry pinz, Back the the washing line for those clothes!

Can you run a toaster from it?