Can outdoor power supply vehicles be checked in

Connecting recreational vehicles – whether based on land or water – to mains electricity needs to be done carefully as there is a potential for fire and electrocution. Electrical installations in caravans and motor homes must be maintained in a safe condition.

If you are using a caravan or motorhome at home, get a licensed worker to install the correct socket for the caravan's or motorhome's power supply lead. Make sure that the supply box is switched off before connecting your caravan and remember to switch it off and disconnect it before driving off.

Electrical installations in caravans and motor homes must be maintained in a safe condition. Always have a current warrant of electrical fitness which is valid for four years from the date of issue. Only use approved cords, plugs and sockets to hook up your caravan. Only one supply lead must be connected to each site supply socket-outlet.

Using electricity while camping or on boats poses particular risks which boaties and campers should be aware of. Connecting recreational vehicles – whether based on land or water – to mains electricity needs to be done carefully as there is a potential for fire and electrocution.

If you want to run appliances in the awning or outside of your caravan or motorhome, always use an RCD or isolating transformer. Store power leads neatly rolled, to avoid kinks or damage. Always completely uncoil power leads before using them. A smell of smoke or fumes when operating electrical systems suggests overloading or overheating.

Any supply lead between a site supply socket-outlet and your caravan or motorhome should be in one unbroken length. The supply of electricity for use in an individual caravan or motorhome should not be obtained from a socket-outlet inside other caravans or motorhomes, or by the use of double adaptors.