What should you look for in an enclosure for camping and caravan sites?

Electrical systems and enclosures in caravan and camping pitches, as well as similar areas, are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, so they need to meet a number of particular requirements in accordance with DIN VDE 0100-708.

In practice, this means:

• The use of equipment with protection class 0 is not permitted.

• Enclosures must have a minimum ingress protection rating of IP44 to protect against splashed water and small objects.

• IP45 is necessary if the electrical equipment is likely to be sprayed with high-pressure cleaners or similar.

• A suitable enclosure must be able to protect the electrical circuits within from mechanical stress, for instance by ensuring a minimum impact protection rating of IK07.

Many of the products we offer are suitable for use in camping and caravan sites as well as in similar applications. More precisely, our Abox, Abox-i, RK, RKA, AK, AKi, GTi, STV and GEOS ranges can provide a robust electrical installation. They are designed for demanding outdoor installations, so they provide suitable levels of ingress and impact protection while meeting current standards.

To learn more about the enclosures we recommend for different applications, visit: https://www.spelsberg.co.uk/service/technical-information/technical-information/overview-of-the-installation-areas-and-the-recommended-els-installation-systems/

To look at the specifications of our various solutions for camping and caravan pitches and identify the enclosure that best addresses your needs, use our product finder tool: https://www.spelsberg.co.uk/product-finder/