Hook up three pin plug question (newbie alert!)

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Hook up three pin plug question (newbie alert!)

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Am really sorry if this is blindingly obvious but can I run a 4 way extension off my three pin plug safely when on hook up? Our van only has one three pin - just wondered if I can plug in a couple of devices, like charging my phone and running a laptop at the same time.

No worries if not. Happy to leave technology at home - just handy sometimes :ok
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So long as you keep under the site supply limit. No idea what they are generally as I have only wild camped for the past 40+ years. Who needs to stay on a site? - that's the beauty of a small van you can stop anywhere.
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You will be OK! I use extension leads for the awning and for when I run out of available sockets or for powering my tools when working on the van.
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Generally stay under 2kw (2000w) and you should be ok.

It's not hard to add extra sockets though.

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Thanks - much appreciated!!
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