John
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Having mains power to your Awning gives you a big boost in versatility when camping with mains hookup. With a heater you now have a space for drying clothing, if the weather has not been so kind to you. Or with a table, a electric kettle, and even a electric toaster etc., your awning can become a useful galley space. 
When powering the Awning you will want to also power your Cali and it may be tempting to just make up, or buy, a splitter lead with a ordinary mains trailing socket on the end. Although this may be cheap to make or buy it wont be very safe. In the external possibly damp environment of a Awning you need more protection, not only surge protection from contact breakers, but also a RCD that will protect you if the line neutral or earth lines are shorted out.
I modified this crusader power outlet so that the cali can be powered as well as having a safe outlet for electric in my awning. A overseas move means it’s now for sale. Please see my original forum post “Power to your Awning” for more details.
It can be yours for £60 or best offer
John
When powering the Awning you will want to also power your Cali and it may be tempting to just make up, or buy, a splitter lead with a ordinary mains trailing socket on the end. Although this may be cheap to make or buy it wont be very safe. In the external possibly damp environment of a Awning you need more protection, not only surge protection from contact breakers, but also a RCD that will protect you if the line neutral or earth lines are shorted out.
I modified this crusader power outlet so that the cali can be powered as well as having a safe outlet for electric in my awning. A overseas move means it’s now for sale. Please see my original forum post “Power to your Awning” for more details.
It can be yours for £60 or best offer
John
