Campsites in Poland are becoming more and more popular and popular year after year. It is an unforgettable adventure, but for a trip to be truly successful, you need to prepare for it properly. One of the accessories is a camping nest - which one to choose and what to consider when making a decision?
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What to consider when choosing a camping nest?
Electricity is one of the inventions of humanity, without which many people cannot imagine life. Many campsites and camping sites offer their guests access to electricity, of course for an appropriate fee. However, few give up this possibility, because probably no one can imagine not being able to use an electric kettle, telephone or access to light . However, in order to enjoy the benefits, it is necessary to ensure that the camping trailer or camper has the appropriate type of sockets . When planning a trip, it is worth checking first whether there are camping sites in the chosen location that provide access to distribution poles, and if so - what the technical conditions for use are. 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 different cable lengths, but a much more important issue is the operating system. Currently, two variants are used - the so-called French system, which is characterized by the presence of grounding pins or in the power system (CEE sockets), in variants 16 A, 32 A and 64 A. The specific parameters determine which variants of camping sockets will be necessary.
It should be remembered that not all camping sockets are universal . Special adapters may be needed to connect the power to camping trailers. Currently, there are two solutions on the market - seven-pin and thirteen-pin sockets. Choosing the right option is particularly important in the case of a trailer, because according to the regulations, the driver is obliged to provide adequate lighting when towing . However, some camping sites use dedicated sockets. The number of poles and wires present is a key factor distinguishing individual solutions. The most important thing to pay attention to is the number of contacts, because each of them plays a different role and is responsible for the proper operation of, among others, reversing lights, indicators, etc.
The socket in the camper is the most important element in the installation, it is responsible for the possibility of using electricity inside the "home on wheels". It depends on it whether the electrical installation inside the camper and thus the entire equipment will work properly. Therefore, it is best to rely on dedicated solutions prepared by well-known manufacturers. To ensure the appropriate comfort and conditions during a trip with a caravan, you should make sure that it is equipped with the appropriate variants of sockets, such as:
- ground sockets, i.e. solutions equipped with plugs and sockets, they provide the possibility of connecting the camper to a source of electricity during the stay at the campsite , such as CEE sockets,
- wall sockets - a solution that is installed on the wall surface of a camper or a caravan , allowing you to connect and charge devices that need 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 charging phones, tablets, etc.,
- multimedia sockets - an internal socket that allows you to connect modern devices such as televisions or consoles.
When choosing the right 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 to remember when installing a camping socket?
Using electricity during your vacation is a great convenience, but the most important thing is that each camping socket is simply safe. When deciding on an electrical installation, you need to remember about the specifics, because the vehicle has no galvanic contact with the ground. Therefore, the sockets powering the trailer are equipped with a special grounding, in the form of a power cable with a specific structure. To properly fulfill its role, it should be a tinned cable - a three-core cable with a cross-section of 1.5 mm, in the case of a load of 10 A, while if it is higher, i.e. 16 A, then the thickness of the cable should be 2.5 mm. In both variants, the cable should be in rubber insulation.
In the installation, connections with a round plug should comply with the CEE17 specification.
Vehicles with 230 V sockets should be ensured that they are always equipped with a grounding pin. Its absence will pose a threat to the health and life of people in and around the vehicle.
The insulation class is also of great importance. It must be remembered that in caravans and campers the installation is particularly exposed to difficult conditions, mainly moisture and large temperature fluctuations - heat, frost.
A significant threat to connected equipment is 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 protection.
How powerful should a camping socket be?
When choosing the right camping socket and plug variants, remember to pay attention to the power of each type. The most common sockets, in blue, are used for 230 V. The red variants are dedicated to 380 V, and the yellow ones - 110 V.
Camping nests at the Onninen wholesaler
In the offer of the Onninen electrical wholesaler you can find excellent quality accessories, necessary at every campsite, which allow you to power the most frequently used devices, so that every trip is truly unforgettable. For power supply you will need: sockets, adapter, if we use unusual solutions, it is worth remembering to always use only high quality solutions, ensuring appropriate safety for people nearby.
Among the proposals available at Onninen there is, among others, a 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, thanks to which you can connect both plugs adapted to sockets:
- type F to 230 V schuko type,
- to a 230 V socket with a pin (in version F).
A major advantage of the product is its housing, which ensures tightness. The plastic used provides protection in accordance with 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 the trip, it is also worth taking a camping reducer with a 230 V + OW 3x2.5 mm plug, with a portable socket . This solution helps in switching from a classic 230 V plug to a uni-schuko. 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 you can obtain electricity without major obstacles, while observing all safety rules.