I've read the topics regarding using 10A home power socket to run a 15A power point for a caravan. My question is the opposite of this.
For the first time in 15yrs I find myself going to a caravan park on a powered site. (Sharing a site with another campervan for an Outrigging Canoe Regatta)
Seeing I'm paying for a powered site I want to use some power. My camper isn't set up for 240 volt but I do have a portable 12 volt battery pack (that runs my fridge, iPad & Iphone) that can be charged up from a 240 volt (10A) at home.
I can't seem to find a device that takes 15A socket from the caravan park power supply and gives me a 10A socket. Everything seems to be designed for the other way around.
The local caravan accessory shop tells me just to shove a 10A lead into the 15A socket but this doesn't seem quite right and I don't want the caravan park manager jumping down my throat.
Any opinions?
Phillipn said
11:13 AM Jul 29, 2016
Krusty wrote:
I've read the topics regarding using 10A home power socket to run a 15A power point for a caravan. My question is the opposite of this. For the first time in 15yrs I find myself going to a caravan park on a powered site. (Sharing a site with another campervan for an Outrigging Canoe Regatta) Seeing I'm paying for a powered site I want to use some power. My camper isn't set up for 240 volt but I do have a portable 12 volt battery pack (that runs my fridge, iPad & Iphone) that can be charged up from a 240 volt (10A) at home. I can't seem to find a device that takes 15A socket from the caravan park power supply and gives me a 10A socket. Everything seems to be designed for the other way around. The local caravan accessory shop tells me just to shove a 10A lead into the 15A socket but this doesn't seem quite right and I don't want the caravan park manager jumping down my throat. Any opinions?
You are not breaking any rules, If the park owner gets their knickers in a knot, just plug a 15A lead into the park outlet, then connect your 10A lead into the 15A lead in your camper. As easy as!!!!!
Aus-Kiwi said
11:18 AM Jul 29, 2016
It will be fine . I assume your only drawing 5 or 6 amps anyway .. Plus can use 10amp circuit breaker board if you wanted . Keep it OUT of weather or any water .. There are leads with RCD built in . But if it's fridge and iPod etc ? You'll be fine
Krusty said
03:36 PM Jul 29, 2016
Thanks guys. :)
iana said
11:10 AM Jul 30, 2016
Has the campervan sharing your site have an external 240V socket, plug into that.
macka17 said
12:45 PM Jul 30, 2016
Hey Krusty. Which Outrigger club.
I was Cap Coast for yrs. Retired after tearing ligaments at 68yrs. (Accepted age. Racing with the 55/65 yr olds. Mainly 55/60's.) Best sport next to distance running there is.
Still got a coupla paddles if anybody wants any as new Second hand ones. 51/52in.
One racing. curved shaft. Emu on blade. One training, straight shaft.
15a cables. unless H/Duty ones, are just an oversize earth pin and extra outer insulation
It's not the cable you use. it's what juice you use. Sensibly, you'll be fine.
'Ere u go.
Embarrasing hey.
Coast guard towed em into beach. water too rough to bail.
We were about 8 miles out.
I'm no 4 in second canoe.(dark shirt)
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:47:20 PM
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:54:05 PM
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:55:48 PM
All good guys. The chick I'm sharing a site with is comfortable with her solar system so no 240v inlet.
I'm with Bundaberg OCC although we're their second training venue at 1770 and we're racing at Hervey Bay this Saturday, but heading down Wednesday to get some OC2 training done beforehand.
Funny photo, we do that weekly :) but force a Huli then bail it out (practice makes perfect)
Only got a 55l Evakool 12v fridge and an IPhone and IPad so I reckon I'll be fine.
Thanks for the replies.
macka17 said
07:13 PM Jul 31, 2016
Yea. Here at Yeppoon. We have good surf and go out past the breaks for a run most sessions.
Just under a km b4 burying nose was best ever run with my crew. (Over 60's)
tipping /bailing practice is normal.
But when you halfway to Keppels. (Around 14km) and tip one. the water just keeps filling you up again as you bailing.
Surface too broken and deep.
Tow to shallows is only option.
Keeps you fit though, hey.
oldtrack123 said
10:35 PM Jul 31, 2016
No problem with putting a factory fitted 10A plug into a 15A socket [all legal & approved] ,nothing can be damaged
You are not breaking any rules, If the park owner gets their knickers in a knot, just plug a 15A lead into the park outlet, then connect your 10A lead into the 15A lead in your camper. As easy as!!!!!
Hey Krusty. Which Outrigger club.
I was Cap Coast for yrs. Retired after tearing ligaments at 68yrs. (Accepted age. Racing with the 55/65 yr olds.
Mainly 55/60's.)
Best sport next to distance running there is.
Still got a coupla paddles if anybody wants any as new Second hand ones. 51/52in.
One racing. curved shaft. Emu on blade. One training, straight shaft.
15a cables. unless H/Duty ones, are just an oversize earth pin and extra outer insulation
It's not the cable you use.
it's what juice you use. Sensibly, you'll be fine.
'Ere u go.
Embarrasing hey.
Coast guard towed em into beach. water too rough to bail.
We were about 8 miles out.
I'm no 4 in second canoe.(dark shirt)
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:47:20 PM
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:54:05 PM
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:55:48 PM
Just under a km b4 burying nose was best ever run with my crew. (Over 60's)
tipping /bailing practice is normal.
But when you halfway to Keppels. (Around 14km) and tip one. the water just keeps filling you up again as you bailing.
Surface too broken and deep.
Tow to shallows is only option.
Keeps you fit though, hey.
No problem with putting a factory fitted 10A plug into a 15A socket [all legal & approved] ,nothing can be damaged