Electric Hook Up Issue

ScreenName8EFC4AC463 replied on 25/06/2022 16:09

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Posted on 25/06/2022 16:09

Hi, a general question with no criticism implied - just curiosity.

We have stayed in four great club sites since March, great amenities but the power from the electric hook up doesn't seem quite right as none of the three power sockets we have in the campervan worked at each site. What makes this curious is we have stayed at rival club sites and the sockets work; they also work if I hook up at home. The habitation check is booked for August so I will mention it then but the issue only seems to be at Caravan & Motorhome Club sites?

Any ideas?

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Tinwheeler replied on 25/06/2022 16:22

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Posted on 25/06/2022 16:22

Are you twisting the plug when you connect to the bollard? Most CAMC hook ups require this to make the connection.

If in doubt, check with the site warden.

Cornersteady replied on 25/06/2022 16:27

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Posted on 25/06/2022 16:22 by Tinwheeler

Are you twisting the plug when you connect to the bollard? Most CAMC hook ups require this to make the connection.

If in doubt, check with the site warden.

Posted on 25/06/2022 16:27

Yes good point, I have been on sites this year where you have to do that and other newer bollards where you don't, and also there is a red button to press in as well.

+1 always ask warden

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Cornersteady replied on 25/06/2022 16:49

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Posted on 25/06/2022 16:32 by

It's worth carrying a tester. I use one of these:

QUILLE Socket Tester

If it is the old style socket you need to press the red button to disconnect.

Posted on 25/06/2022 16:49

This one you pushed in to activate then pushed in again to deactivate.

JVB66 replied on 25/06/2022 17:06

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Posted on 25/06/2022 17:06

It seems all the latest bollards trip mcbs need to be set when you plug in and they trip when plug removed ,

But as noted many motor caravaners tend just unplug from their LV and leave a live plug on the ground when going out or to the MC service point

ScreenName8EFC4AC463 replied on 26/06/2022 13:33

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Posted on 26/06/2022 13:33

Thanks we'll give a twist a go. We've only had the camper for 11 months and we're still learning! We will need to book a weekend away to try it out! We're off to France & Switzerland for a few days shortly so we'll see how it goes there.

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MikeyA replied on 26/06/2022 13:50

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Posted on 26/06/2022 13:50

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Geejay replied on 26/06/2022 16:03

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Posted on 25/06/2022 17:06 by JVB66

It seems all the latest bollards trip mcbs need to be set when you plug in and they trip when plug removed ,

But as noted many motor caravaners tend just unplug from their LV and leave a live plug on the ground when going out or to the MC service point

Posted on 26/06/2022 16:03

Yes, it’s a bit naughty and not good practice, but you’d have to lift the flap up and stick two wet fingers into the narrow pin sockets for there to be much danger.

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Geejay replied on 26/06/2022 16:06

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Posted on 26/06/2022 13:33 by ScreenName8EFC4AC463

Thanks we'll give a twist a go. We've only had the camper for 11 months and we're still learning! We will need to book a weekend away to try it out! We're off to France & Switzerland for a few days shortly so we'll see how it goes there.

Posted on 26/06/2022 16:06

If you have a display, like the Sargent there will be an option showing mains on or off.

Tinwheeler replied on 26/06/2022 16:21

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Posted on 26/06/2022 16:03 by Geejay

Yes, it’s a bit naughty and not good practice, but you’d have to lift the flap up and stick two wet fingers into the narrow pin sockets for there to be much danger.

Posted on 26/06/2022 16:21

Some people leave the cable in place but use the red button to disconnect the power and that can’t be seen without close inspection.