Caravanning For Beginners (Setting up the Electric Hook Up Cable)
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2020
- Today we are showing another video from our Short Series of Caravanning For Beginners (Fitting Electrical Hook Up). We will show you how to set up the cable to your Caravan and discuss Cable and Fire Safety. Thanks Phil Below are links to other handy videos we have recorded.
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Hi Phil
You could have mentioned that on CMC club sites you have to put the plug in and twist it clockwise until it clicks to turn on power. To disconnect you need to press the blue button before pulling it out.
Hi Colin. Thanks for this. I have to admit I have never come across this at Club sites but I have only been to 5. I will pin your comment to help others. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Great tips as usual phil, could you do a video on closing up caravan and what to do with electrics as in how to leave all settings when in storage please
Hi Thanks. Yes will sort one out very soon. Thanks again Phil 🙂
Top tips and advice as usual. Keep them coming as these will help new caravanners.
Thanks Ian. I hope they are informative enough. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Great simple but very important safety tips for staying safe with Mains electricity when on site. Thanks Phil.
Thanks Colin. Seeing the cable still wound up does worry me especially when its close to my Van. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Top tips there Phil. I don't have my electric cable on a reel but I will keep the placement of the cable firmly in mind on future outings.
Thanks. It will be worth it in the long term. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Useful information Phil thanks for taking time to do this vid
Thanks Ann. I just wanted to share what we had learned from the many mistakes we had. Thanks so much Phil🙂👍
Nice one Phil good info for new beginner's I've cut my 25 metre cable in half and put one male plug on one and and a female on the other so if board is close use a short one save fatin about with access wire I've never had a problem putting the electric cables together if needed as the plugs a fairly water tight I don't even use a wheel to roll cable away just put them in a cable bags much easier cheer kev
Hi Kev. Thats a good idea. Mine is 15 metres which for me is enough. Mine came on the reel which is handy sometimes but can be a pain. Hope you are well. Phil🙂👍
Great tips Phil one thing we always do when packing away the cable is as we put it back onto the storage reel I wipe the cable over with on cloth to remove any dirt and also if packing up early in the morning to dry off any dew (making sure it's unplugged first) then it goes away clean and ready for the next time.
Stay safe best wishes Jon and Karen
That's a great idea! Jon. I do a similar thing myself. Thanks Phil. PS Hope you are both well.🙂👍
More good tips there Phil. I carry two lengths of cable, a 25m and 10m. All 10 holidays in 2019 never had to use the 25m because the hook up bollard was close enough for the 10m cable. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob. Thanks Yes I agree 25ms is more for Euro Campsites. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Plenty of good advice Phil 👍
Thanks Guys👍 Phil🙂
Super helpful, thanks so much! :)
You're so welcome Lena Happy Holidays. Phil🎅👍
Hi Phil,
Good vlog on setting up the electric hook up cable pal. 👍👍
Thanks 👍Nigel. Somethings experienced Caravanners take for Granted. Cheers Phil🙂👍
Great video for beginners, some very useful tips. Stay safe🙂Mark & Coral
Thanks Mark & Coral. I hope all these little video are useful. I recall my hand over but not thing that was said to me. I was more interested in everything being correct and the was no marks etc. Take care Phil🙂👍
Great vid. I’ve also come across some connections that to need to turn the plug slightly to turn on and then press red button to release the plug
Hi Rob. Thanks. I have never come across these junction boxes yet. I understand now that some CAMC sites have them. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂👍
Good tips Phil. I've cringed in the past when I've seen someone walking back from the hookup post with their live cable; a tazer! Thanks for sharing/ Mart 'n' Jo.
Thanks Martin. Yep you are so right but a few more Amps than a Taser. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Thanks Martin. Yep you are so right but a few more Amps than a Taser. Thanks Phil🙂👍
More top tips Phil. Still can’t believe how many hook up cables I see on the reel whilst on site. Cheers Martin
Thanks Martin. Yes I agree you see so many. I hope we can all persuade them it's dangerous. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Good stuff Phil, all useful tips for beginners and also great reminders for all of us, especially on the safety elements... ✅ ⚡️
Cheers for now matey, Rog... 👍🏻 😉 🐍
Thanks Rog. I am pleased with the videos so far. It can be difficult making these videos as they tend to be examined by experienced Caravanners. Thanks so much Phil🙂👍
Great video Phil. We still see people with their cables on a reel or wound up. Thanks for sharing. Hope you Juliet and Alfie are well. Ian.
Hi Ian. Yes they are both fine. Alfie is getting bored. I hope this video helps folk realise how dangerous a wound cable is. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Yes thankyou you will be pleased to know I do exactly the same ........... phew 😅 thought there I was in trouble for a minute
You can do it! Gavin I know you can. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Another great informative video Phil thanks for sharing
Hi Karina. Thanks I have watched your vlog but yet to comment. Will catch very soon. Phil🙂👍
Another good video Phil. I've always placed the excess cable (unravelled) under the caravan to protect it from the elements. Should I stop doing this?
Hi Thanks for watching. Yes don't put it underneath. The cable can get hot and there a surge it could catch fire. Better leaving in the open which helps to keep it cool. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Socket on power point on site is a bigger plug my one to small help piease
Sorry Davie Just seen this. Without pictures I cannot help. Best to reach me on FaceBook (Page Name same as channel). I hope you sorted this out. Phil🙂👍
Hi can anyone tell me how to plug the caravan into a house socket. Thank you
Hello. Yes you can plug into a house hold socket but you will need a Domestic plug adapter. Hope this helps. Thanks Phil👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan very helpful thank you ,I was a bit nervous to try it incase it blew up .iv searched the internet no one seems to have a video on it .thank you 😊
The adaptor hook up came today .works great thank you .
I can put the heaters on now for a bit .😊🙏☘
Can I do this with solar ?
Hi Your solar cables attach to the battery direct via the control unit. I hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
Our van is 14 years old - could this cable be stolen at all?
Hi I have not known of any stolen. The battery box can be locked there securing the cable. Thanks Phil. 🙂👍
Hi, why do you not put cable under van?
Hi Carl Good Question. If the cable heats up and catches fire it will no doubt catch the van alight too. When on a pitch I tend to loop the cable at the rear of the van usually on the grass and run just a single length along the side.. I hope this helps. Phil👍🙂