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Electrical installations in caravans & motorhomes must be maintained in a safe condition.

Check for safety with the following list:

• Always have a current warrant of electrical fitness which are valid for 4 years from the date of issue. You can get one from a licensed electrical inspector.
• 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.
• 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 socket-outlet adaptors (double adaptors).
• Where a reel, drum, storage box or similar equipment is used for coiling a supply lead, the lead should not be connected to the supply while coiled.
• RCDs used for the protection of your caravan or motorhome should be checked for correct operation every time you connect your caravan or motorhome to the electricity supply. They can be checked by means of their in-built test facility (push-button). If the RCD does not operate, have it serviced by a licensed electrician as soon as possible.
• If you are using a caravan or motorhome at home, get a licensed electrical 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.
• If you want to run appliances in the awning or outside of your caravan or motorhome, always use an RCD or isolating transformer.
• If you are using an extension cord, take care that it does not get damaged.
• 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. Always recognise that a "tingle" or slight shock is a warning – disconnect the caravan from the supply and have it properly checked by a licensed electrician or inspector.

Download the Gas and Electrical Safety for Caravans and Motorhomes safety brochure.