Safe with CEE
It is always the same image in each campsite or motorhome area: no sooner has a caravan or motorhome reached the location allocated to it than the crew jumps out of the vehicle. After a quick search in the gas box or an outside storage compartment, the cable drum and the blue CEE plug are on the floor. Then the CEE plug is quickly plugged into the exterior pocket of the vehicle and connected to the cable drum. After unwinding the cable drum, the plug is inserted into the power column. And the vehicle’s electrical devices already work with electricity from the campsite or pitch. Besides the robustness and protection against dust and moisture, there are several other reasons for using CEE plugs. As we have already mentioned, it is impossible to connect a CEE plug “incorrectly.” In addition, the connections are consistently designed for 16 amps. Many campsites often have a 4, 6, or 10 amp low fuse power supply. Your kettle or hairdryer can quickly blow your location fuse. You can also use adapter cables that you connect via an extension cable. These are available on cable drums in various lengths. However, when using the cable, unwind it completely from the drum to prevent heat build-up. If you secure the connections with suitable rain and dirt safety boxes, nothing can go wrong.
HOW DOES IT WORK WITH THE ELECTRICITY FROM THE CAMPSITE?
Once there was a bucket of cold water next to the trailer for chilling beer. Today there is an electric cooker. Electric power, which supplies the energy necessary for recreational vehicles, is now the norm. After all, the coffee machine, refrigerator, and lighting should contribute to the usual comfort of camping trips. In addition, the vehicle battery or that of the cell phone, tablet, or camera needs their juice for the next use. Your motorhome or caravan is fitted with a CEE plug socket, which is housed in a box located in the outer wall of the vehicle. Inside, the cable is fused and goes to electrical devices and 230-volt outlets in your vehicle. If you now open the flap, you will discover the three pins of the CEE adapter. The CEE connector of your power cable is plugged in here. Directly connect the other end to the power column of your parking space, and your vehicle will already have 230 volts. You cannot avoid buying a CEE adapter, whether with a tent, caravan, or motorhome, camping. You need the CEE plug and an extension cord if you want to be supplied with electricity at your campsite.
