Campsites in Poland are becoming more and more popular and popular every year. It is an unforgettable adventure, but for the trip to be truly successful you need to be properly prepared for it. One of the accessories is a camping socket - which one to choose and what should you consider when making the decision?
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What should you consider when choosing a camping socket?
Electricity is one of humanity's inventions, without which many people cannot imagine life. Many campsites and campsites offer their guests access to electricity, of course for an appropriate fee. However, few people give up this opportunity, because no one can imagine not having the option of using an electric kettle, a telephone or access to light . However, to enjoy the benefits, you must ensure that your caravan or camper is equipped with the right type of socket . When planning a trip, it is worth first checking whether the selected location has camping sites providing access to distribution poles, and if so, what are the technical conditions for use. This determines what accessories and connections will be necessary. The possibility of charging the battery should also be taken into account.
One of the key issues is choosing an extension cord with the right plugs to be able to use the camping switchboard at all. The offer includes extension cords with various cable lengths, but a much more important issue is the operating system. Currently, two variants are used - the so-called the French system, which is characterized by the presence of grounding pins or in the power system (CEE sockets), in 16 A, 32 A and 64 A variants. The specific parameters determine which variants of camping sockets will be necessary.
Please note that not all camping sockets are universal . To connect electricity to caravans, you may need special adapters . Currently, two solutions are used on the market - seven-pin and thirteen-pin sockets. Choosing the right variant is especially important in the case of a trailer, because according to the regulations, the driver is obliged to provide adequate lighting when towing . However, some campsites use dedicated sockets. The number of poles and wires present is a key factor that distinguishes individual solutions. The most important thing is to pay attention to the number of contacts, because each of them plays a different role and is responsible for proper operation, among others: reversing lights, turn signals, etc.
The socket in a camper is the most important element in the installation, it is responsible for the possibility of using electricity inside the "house on wheels". It depends on whether the electrical installation inside the camper and therefore all the equipment will work properly. Therefore, it is best to choose dedicated solutions prepared by well-known manufacturers. To ensure proper comfort and conditions when traveling with a caravan, you should make sure that it is equipped with appropriate socket options, such as:
- ground sockets, i.e. solutions equipped with plugs and sockets, they ensure the possibility of connecting the camper to a source of electricity during the stay at the campsite , such as CEE sockets,
- wall sockets - this solution is installed on the wall surface of a camper or caravan , allowing you to connect and charge devices that require electricity to function properly,
- USB sockets - these are modern solutions that work similarly to wall sockets, but devices are connected to them using USB plugs, intended for , among others, for charging phones, tablets, etc.,
- multimedia sockets - this is an internal socket that allows you to connect modern equipment, such as TVs or consoles.
When choosing the appropriate connection option, you also need to consider your needs, how much time and with what intensity you plan to travel, as well as how many and what devices you plan to connect .
What should you remember when installing a camping socket?
Using electricity while on vacation is very convenient, but the most important thing is that every camping socket is simply safe. When choosing an electrical installation, you must remember about its specificity, because the vehicle has no galvanic contact with the ground. Therefore, the trailer power sockets are equipped with special grounding in the form of a power cable with a specific construction. To properly fulfill its role, it should be a tinned cable - it is a three-core cable, the cross-section of which is 1.5 mm, in the case of a load of 10 A, and if it is higher, i.e. 16 A, then the cable thickness should be 2, 5mm. In both variants, the cable should be in rubber insulation.
In the installation, connections with a round plug should comply with the CEE17 specification.
In vehicles with 230 V sockets, please ensure that they are always equipped with an earthing pin. Failure to do so will pose a threat to the health and life of people in and around the vehicle.
The insulation class is also important. It must be remembered that in caravans and motorhomes the installation is particularly exposed to difficult conditions, mainly moisture and large temperature fluctuations - heat, frost.
A significant threat to the connected equipment are also large voltage drops in the installation, which occur on camping sites where many people use electricity at the same time. To avoid problems, you can decide to install special surge protectors.
How powerful should a camping socket be?
When choosing appropriate variants of camping sockets and plugs, remember to pay attention to the power of individual types. The most common blue sockets are used for 230 V. The red variants are dedicated to 380 V, and the yellow ones - 110 V.
Camping sockets at the Onninen wholesaler
The Onninen electrical wholesaler 's offer includes high-quality accessories, necessary for every campsite, which allow you to power the most frequently used equipment to make every trip truly unforgettable. To power the power supply, you will need: sockets, an adapter, if you use unusual solutions, however, it is worth remembering to always use only high-quality solutions that ensure adequate safety for people nearby.
The offers available at Onninen include: functional camping adapter with a 230 V Uni-schuko plug . This is an industrial electrical socket with parameters 16A/3P from the manufacturer Opal . This is a universal solution that allows you to connect both plugs adapted to sockets:
- type F up to 230 V schuko type,
- to a 230 V socket with a pin (version F).
A great advantage of the product is its casing, which ensures tightness. The plastic used provides protection according to IP44.
The second noteworthy variant is the camping adapter, 16A/3P industrial plug, 230V panel socket , prepared by Opal Kamper, a leading manufacturer of electrical accessories.
To properly prepare for your trip, it is also worth taking a camping reducer with a 230 V + OW 3x2.5 mm plug, with a portable socket . This is a solution that helps you switch from a classic 230V plug to a uni-schuko plug. With the help of appropriate extension cords , you can enjoy all the functionalities just like at home. Now a trip to the bosom of nature does not have to involve sacrifices, in many places electricity can be obtained without any major obstacles, while observing all safety rules.