A couple of years ago we were told by a Warder (sorry Warden) on a C and MC Club site that we were not to use a splitter and that all EHU cables should run from post to van without a join (quote:- At Caravan Club sites no post is further than 25 metres from the pitch).

I argued that our seperate awning power lead had a circuit breaker on it (typical of tent camping power leads) so it's perfectly safe. No matter, the only way the CC allow power into the awning is through the caravan, by way of an extension cable if necessary.

Without going into huge detail, I was wondering how others get power into their awnings? If a straight forward extension cable is used, do you use a plug in circuit breaker.

One point to note: with our set up, if we do trip the circuit breaker, it is never on the van or awning side. It is always at the EHU post so are van side circuit breakers necessary?

Randa

As you suggest Colin, the problem with solution one is that those eagle eyed warders might spot the connection, especially as on our Puck the flap for the EHU is right on the front corner.

However, because you use a common or garden extension lead to run into your awning or anywhere that will remain dry, I think i'll go the same way but use a cunningly concealed splitter under the van somewhere.

Blimey, that 45 mettre cable must weigh a tonne. When abroad we use a 25 metre with no fear of connecting another to it if needs must. No problems abroad. I've even seen Madam and Monsieur LeClerc using ordinary extension cable from the ECU to the van or tent.

Randa