Download info on Electric HookupsElectrical Safety
To all Electric Campers
VERY IMPORTANT
Please Watch this video.
This knocked out 100 Electric hook up pitches for THREE hours at F1 2024
It’s not very neighbourly
Please Think
You MUST use proper weatherproof electrical safely equipment
ELECTRIC CONNECTION FOR F1 Camping for Traders & Staff Campsite.
If you have already booked your Staff/Trader Camping with us at Dadford Road Campsite and wish to purchase an electric connection for your group, this is the page for you!
Before you book an electric connection please note the following:
- You can bring a small quiet generator if you wish instead of an electric connection, but it must not upset neighbouring campers and must be turned off by 10pm.
- We provide a bank of free USB Charging points on site for charging phones and battery packs
- There are some charging lockers available to hire – but these are not near the staff/trader camping field.
- You will need your Staff/Trader Camping Booking Reference in order to book electric connections.
Electric connection in Staff/Trader Camping field as follows:
Availability:
Electric connection only available from: Wednesday 6pm to Monday 9am irrespective of you arriving any earlier.
Supply:
Each Staff/Trader Electric Connection will provide a 32 amp electrical supply
This is enough supply for up to 3 kettles and 3 microwaves at any one time. If you use too many items at the same time the power will trip.
Price:
The 32 amp supply will be:
£200 plus VAT per electrical connection.
Maximum number of electrical connections: Six per Staff/Trader booking
Live in caravans & campers
You need to bring double insulated three core cable which is of an outdoor grade and has a 16a single phase CeeForm socket on one end and a plug on the other. This must be a minimum 2.5mm cable.
Tent Campers
You need to bring a suitable cable. This must be a 16a single phase CeeForm plug (blue) with suitable grade of double insulated three core outdoor cable. 1.5mm or larger (twin and earth is NOT acceptable) The other end of the cable should be a 13amp socket with some form of protection, electrical and mechanical. The cable should ideally be 20m long but a maximum of 30m. The 13a socket must be kept off the ground, under cover & away from liquids. – Watch the video about how not to to do it!
Temporary Generator
Electric is provided by Temporary Diesel Generator due to the countryside nature of the campsite.
It means that you will hear the generators running close by to electric connections.
You should note that the Generators do result in some background noise, but with out the noise there is no electricity!
No Refunds
Only book what you need.
Trader/Staff Electric Connection Booking Form:
Important Notes
Dadford Road Campsite reserves the right to refuse connection without refund if:
- They feel your equipment is not fit for purpose or does not meet the required standards or specification.
- Your hook up causes persistent trips or trips out other users.
- Your camping unit does not fit in to the allocated Pitch Area.
- You cannot provide the proof of payment for the pitch.
- It is your responsibility as Camper to ensure that the plug, cable and associated sockets used to connect between the distribution board and the Campers unit/pitch are safe and fit for purpose.
Dadford Road Campsite will not accept responsibility for any accident or loss arising including from the use of unsafe & unsuitable equipment connected to the electrical supply.
