Adapter

[askho]

A novice question.
When the MP is plugged into the mains, say at a campsite, I can use 230V appliances like a household kettle by plugging it in to the socket behind the passenger seat, right? So why is it a Continental socket instead of a 3 pin socket for us in the UK? Does it mean I have to buy an adapter to use 3 pin plug appliances? Will one of those travelling adapters do the job?

 

[WILLH]

I think it’s just laziness on the part of MB/Westfalia.I purchased a UK socket the same colour off eBay for around £10 and had an autoelectrican swap the sockets for me.You can use a travel adaptor if you don’t want to go to the trouble of changing sockets though.

 

[askho]

Thanks.

 

[RFT]

Buy a black travel adaptor and you won't notice it's there.

 

[Epigram]

We use an adapter but be aware some adapters can be inverted in the socket with the result that the live connection on the UK 3pin socket ends up on left pin instead of the right. See the photos - the same adapter inserted upside down.
Most appliances these days are double insulated but if you have an old or a faulty appliance where the neutral is connected to earth it could become live.
Best to check with a socket tester to be sure. Also you will have peace of mind that the site hook up is correctly wired.