Maximum wattage for hook up

Post by **baldiebird** » 17 Feb 2010, 20:40

Hi,
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I am just about to embark on my first camping trip since purchasing my van in December. I wondered what the maximum wattage for appliances would be on electric hook up as I don't want to knacker the internal electrics. My van is a 1980 Aircooled Westfalia.
Thanks
Baldiebird

Post by **jamesc76** » 17 Feb 2010, 20:42

really dependson what breakers you got plus not all campsites have the same amount of power!

Post by **baldiebird** » 17 Feb 2010, 20:58

Breakers

Not sure if it has any of those

Post by **kevtherev** » 17 Feb 2010, 21:06

baldiebird wrote:Hi,
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I am just about to embark on my first camping trip since purchasing my van in December. I wondered what the maximum wattage for appliances would be on electric hook up as I don't want to knacker the internal electrics. My van is a 1980 Aircooled Westfalia.
Thanks
Baldiebird

it's not wattage .. it's amps

Most campsites give you at least 8 amps before their breakers go off.

Which means you can safely use a kettle and lighting.
if you are using a fan heater.. best turn it off while the kettle boils

Post by **baldiebird** » 17 Feb 2010, 21:12

Basically, the Mrs has a 2KW hairdryer she wants to use so I suppose if a kettle will be fine (usually 3KW) then I suppose I will be OK.

Post by **Bessie the camper** » 17 Feb 2010, 21:31

baldiebird wrote:Basically, the Mrs has a 2KW hairdryer she wants to use so I suppose if a kettle will be fine (usually 3KW) then I suppose I will be OK.

just some info for you wattage / voltage = amps
so
1000w (1kw) / 230 = 4.3amps

2000 / 230 = 8.6 amps

3000 / 230 = 13 amps

hope this helps

Post by **baldiebird** » 17 Feb 2010, 21:50

Thanks for the info.

Post by **andisnewsyncro** » 17 Feb 2010, 23:38

baldiebird wrote:Breakers Not sure if it has any of those

Please get your electrics checked properly before using them for the 1st time

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 18 Feb 2010, 00:06

The standard blue 3 pin hook-up used in the UK and increasingly around the rest of Europe is rated at 16 amps max.

Ian

Post by **1664** » 18 Feb 2010, 00:43

kevtherev wrote:Most campsites give you at least 8 amps before their breakers go off.

If you're paying for hook up and the breakers at the post are less than 16Amp go back to the reception and demand your money back. Sick of the sight of this old con

Post by **Red Westie** » 18 Feb 2010, 02:30

UK hookups tend to be higher amperage than in Europe, usually 16amps. Some however are 10amps.
The situation abroard is much more patchy.....rarely do you get 16amps the norm being 10 or even just 6amps.
Typically French/German/Dutch with run around with hookup leads that look no thicker than your average Hover Mower extension lead.. Honest!

Martin

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