Newby site question

[janie b]

Hi there I recently bought an old t4
Iv been told that I would need an electrical test certificate to use electric hook up on sites ! Is this a thing do I need one ? And if so how do I get one ? I though our mot would cover this ? Any ideas guys ?

 

[phase3begins]

Never heard of that in a very long motorhoming career

 

[TheBig1]

I take it the person telling you porkies is an electrician and could do your test for a price? Total and utter ballcox unless you hire the vehicle out

 

[Phill D]

Hi and welcome.

It maybe a good idea to get the mains system checked if you are unsure but I very much doubt you will be asked to produce any certificate. In fact never been asked in all the years of travelling

 

[PP Bear]

Welcome and no, you'll not need or be asked to provide one.

If you have any concerns over 240v input, have it tested at home for your own peace of mind.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[janie b]

Thankyou soooooo much guys ! I thought it mighnt be rubbish as it was a fella who knew everything about everything but thought I should ask someone who knows as I’m new to this so thanks so much for all your answers
Also is there any good rallies I should try this year ?

 

[Kups]

Agree with all of the other comments, complete bol***s, no certificate required.

However, as the van is new to you, if you haven't already, you could have it checked over by a motorhome service engineer to make sure that the mains and 12 volt electrics are OK. The engineer should also check that the LPG system is gas tight and that the water system is also good. They also check for damp. Plenty of engineers do the "Habitation Check" for around £100, might be worth the peace of mind for you if you feel it's necessary.

 

[janie b]

Thanks for your response

 

[Riverbankannie]

Thankyou soooooo much guys ! I thought it mighnt be rubbish as it was a fella who knew everything about everything but thought I should ask someone who knows as I’m new to this so thanks so much for all your answers
Also is there any good rallies I should try this year ?

Hi Janie
Do have a look at the Anniversary Rally at Quackers place -

Woodside Field Anniversary Rally

Anniversary Rally July 15-19 2021 Old Sodbury, Woodside Field Motorhome Park, near Bristol and Bath Join us on the anniversary weekend at the lovely CL run by our very own Broken Link Removed, Brian and Helen, almost a year of being open to Funsters! Escape from the busy sites around the...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[BillyKontiki]

Hi Janie.
As said wouldn’t go wrong to get your electric system checked by an electrician, and also gas system checked,
For piece of mind. No certificate required unless you want one. Happy camping

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[janie b]

Thanks guys and that rally looks awesome we may book that is booking online ??

 

[Quackers]

Hello Janie from Old Sodbury.

As I expect you have already realised Motorhome Fun is a lively place and some body is always out there to help with any motorhome related issues, well any issue really. It is well worth the joining fee and expect to meet lots of new friends if you decide to join a rally.

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Thanks guys and that rally looks awesome we may book that is booking online ??

Just add a post on the rally thread saying that you would like to come. Clivefog will then let you know how to pay. There will be some others there for whom it will be first rally, and others who are old hands. I will be popping in.
Other rallies are listed under the blue Rallies tab at the top of the page but many are already booked up.