Mains cables for campervans, motorhomes, and caravans have a 3-pin campsite female end socket to plug into the vans external electric point.

Do motorhomes have plug sockets?

Motorhomes do have plug sockets. A motor home has a mains system that you would have in your home and a 12-volt system for use when you are not using the mains. The mains system will only work when you are plugged in with an electrical hook up.

How do you plug in a motorhome?

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Do motorhomes need powered sites?

If you have a self-contained campervan or motorhome, you wont have to rely on powered sites regularly. However, there will be times where you will want to base yourself at a powered site. As long as you conserve your power, everything should remain charged.

How do you charge your phone in a motorhome?

You get a USB lead and (sometimes) an ordinary plug. That lead can fit into a 230v plug or a 12v cigar lighter plug no worries it charges at 5 volts (universal USB voltages) on both. Make sure you get a cigar lighter USB adapter that is fairly new and capable of supplying at least 1.2 amps (A).

What size generator will power a house?

You can run the most critical household equipment with a generator rated at 5,000 to 7,500 watts. These include things like a well pump, refrigerator and freezer, and lighting circuits. A generator with around 7500 running watts can run all these appliances at once. For RV, a 3000 – 4000-watt generator would be ideal.

How do I charge my motorhome battery while driving?

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Can you charge a phone on 12V?

The phone manufacturers are starting to standardise around a mini USB port which should help to reduce these problems. You can also recharge your phone directly from a solar panel, usually via a 12V cigarette lighter plug adapter socket, much the same arrangement as you have in a car.