What Can You Use on an Electric Hook Up on a Campsite?

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[@savingelectric]

Useful info as usual, we've got the low wattage kettle and toaster which I think are the essential items although our toaster is a bit like Arkrights till and will launch the toast in any direction once cooked! Our coffee machine is a pod type and we haven't had any issues on a site with only a 10amp hook up, but that's probably because we don't have other appliances on at the same time

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks, that is the trick. Knowing what is on at the same time. Thanks for watching.

[@morganchausson1]

Thanks for a brilliant video and the best explanation I've seen! It's a relief that I won't be looking like something from the Hair Bear Bunch on site now!! 😆

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks for your support Lisa. It is really appreciated. A huge thanks for the “coffee” too. Very nice of you. The “Help! It’s the Hair Bear Bunch…” Wow that just took me right back!

[@morganchausson1]

@@LiveforTravel 🤣 Jon has the same hairstyle as you, Paul, so never understands all the fuss 😉

[@LiveforTravel]

😂😬

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

Great advice, very useful as I’ve tripped the electric once before. Yep I used the toaster, kettle and microwave at the same time. I know better now. Thanks

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. It’s all in them pesky amps.

[@chriscox1547]

Great stuff again.

[@Stixdrive]

Thank you. I do like your videos. Easy to understand, you also do your research.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. That is what we do. The research is key to providing the detail. Thanks for your feedback.

[@samanthalemmon7576]

I was always under the impression you could run anything whilst on hookup similar to electric in your house. I haven't been anywhere with hook up yet so wasn't aware of the limitations

[@LiveforTravel]

The National Grid is likely putting 100 amps into your home. Maximum at a campsite is typically 16 amps. Some are 10 amps or less.

[@samanthalemmon7576]

​@LiveforTravel I had a reply back from a campsite I'm going to and they say their supply is 12 volts which I think they mean amps

[@LiveforTravel]

@@samanthalemmon7576 it certainly won’t be 12v. A 12 amp supply will give you a maximum of 2760 watts.

[@GoodnightIrene]

Ordered a low wattage toaster….. enjoy the commission!

[@LiveforTravel]

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[@craigwadey2122]

Thank you very much for posting this video.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks for watching and your support.

[@derekfyfe6875]

Brilliant mate👌🏻

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks 🙏

[@sallyentwistle61]

Can you plug in an electric car, to trickle charge on a granny charger that you would use at home (a 3 pin plug)

[@LiveforTravel]

Most vehicle manufacturers limit the current drawn from a standard domestic 3 pin socket to 10A or less, which equates to a maximum of 2.3kW. Therefore, it depends on what the site uses and whether they restrict the use for charging an EV.

[@Danimaz3211996]

When you say the 3 pin wokt wprk with out it being plugged in what do you mean ? My citroen relay works when plugged in or not ? All you have to do is turn on the inverter and i can use the 3 pin plus to chatge my laptop even if thats vans on electric hook up or not ?:)

[@LiveforTravel]

That would be as you have an inverter. These vans, like most, do not come with one.

[@Danimaz3211996]

Ahh okay bud :) I'm new to it all this is my first campervan :)

[@LiveforTravel]

No worries.

[@CampervanJon]

I found this very interesting, many thanks for providing us with the information

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks for watching and your support.

[@robinbiberger7805]

How does electric hook up actually work?

[@LiveforTravel]

In what regard? On a campsite that has an electric hook up, which can vary in the amount of watts/amps available, plugging in your van energises the 3 pin plug sockets in the van and usually helps to keep the leisure battery/batteries charged too.

[@robinbiberger7805]

I’ve got a mobile mains unit with RCD for camping