Electrics abroad

Dollysjg

Dollysjg

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Hi guys although I have been motorhoming for years in this country I am thinking of going over the channel and I got to thinking about the electrics on board all equipment being 240volt. What happens over in Europe where it's 110volt I believe. I know this might sound a basic question but I have never even thought about this before so I rely on your vast experience to put me in the picture
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as above and dont get sucked into the reverse polarity rabbit hole ..... it only becomes an issue if you try to dismantle an electric appliance or carry out any electrical 'work' while its still plugged in to the supply!

doesnt stop you fitting a surge protector though, prior to travel ..
 
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Thanks all that has put my mind at rest and will soon be motorhoming abroad (y)

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if you intend going to free aires, some of which have free electric, you might want to consider also buying a three way adapter, which allows you to share the supply with someone else
 
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Enjoy your trip visit.
Just remember that they drive on the wrong side.
 
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What is the difference between UK voltage and European voltage​

The voltage used throughout Europe (including the UK) has been harmonised since January 2003 at a nominal 230v 50 Hz (formerly 240V in UK, 220V in the rest of Europe) but this does not mean there has been a real change in the supply.
Instead, the new “harmonised voltage limits” in most of Europe (the former 220V nominal countries) are now:
230V -10% +6% (i.e. 207.0 V-243.8 V)
In the UK (former 240V nominal) they are:
230V -6% +10% (i.e. 216.2 V – 253.0 V)
This effectively means there is no real change of supply voltage, only a change in the “label”, with no incentive for electricity supply companies to actually change the supply voltage.
To cope with both sets of limits all modern equipment will therefore be able to accept 230V +/-10% i.e. 207-253V.

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While you're over there go native and try an aire or two. I think motorhomes and France are made for each other
 
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Dollysjg said:
Hi guys although I have been motorhoming for years in this country I am thinking of going over the channel and I got to thinking about the electrics on board all equipment being 240volt. What happens over in Europe where it's 110volt I believe. I know this might sound a basic question but I have never even thought about this before so I rely on your vast experience to put me in the picture
Cheers
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Mostly 110volts in the US.
Europe including the UK has standardised at 230 volts.
It's amazing how many people still think we have 240 volts here even though it was changed in 1988

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I think 110V is pretty only in the Americas. Canada, USA, South American countries and islands ?
 
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