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2 . I CAN RIG UP MY OWN POWER LEAD
No . You can ’ t . Caravans , motorhomes , camper trailers and fifth wheelers require a 15A power lead , as opposed to the 10A extension leads you might use around your house . To charge your van ’ s batteries at home , it might be tempting to simply snip the end off a 10A lead and replace it with a 15A plug for the van , or vice versa for plugging into a household
240V powerpoint , but you ’ d be breaking the law and potentially putting yourself and others at risk . The good news is that there is an adaptor available , the Ampfibian , for when you need to plug your van into a standard 10A power socket . It is fully compliant with all relevant electrical standards and , ultimately , it would be cheap peace of mind .
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