Although the caravan installation is designed for a maximum current of 16 Amp, some sites may limit the maximum current loading per caravan to a lower figure, usually 10 Amp in the UK and sometimes 5 Amp or less. On arrival at a site, check the maximum permitted current, and make sure you dont exceed this figure.

What amp is caravan hook up cable?

The rating of the cable is important too - a 2.5mm core mains lead is required on most UK caravan sites to satisfy IEE regulations [1]; rated to either 20 or 25 Amps (depending on the insulation and grade of copper). Household 4-way adaptor sockets are, as the name suggests, intended for household use indoors.

Can you use hair straighteners on electric hook up?

What appliances I can use on Electric Hook Up? First things first, you wont be able to just plug everything you own in and leave it all running. Your appliances such as hair dryers, straighteners, heaters, fridges etc will all have a power requirement measured in Watts.