gadgets using 12v

magbrin

magbrin

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I learned about slow cookers using 12v on "so what about cooking?" thread. What other USEFUL gadgets can be used with 12v cable? Once saw a mini kettle in Halfords which cost £20.00ish and said it took up to 20mins to boil. When I want coffee, I can't wait 20mins for the water to boil:eek:
Needs to be comparatively small and have dual functions to be allowed in our PVC:p
 
have you considered an inverter.?
we got 1 for the slow cooker. the idea is to cook while on the move that way the alternator will keep the leisure battery charged up.
im sure others on here would have more info.
tony
 
tony said:
have you considered an inverter.?
we got 1 for the slow cooker. the idea is to cook while on the move that way the alternator will keep the leisure battery charged up.
im sure others on here would have more info.
tony
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Yes, have a small inverter, but I rather gather they are a bit tempramental, so only use it either through cab socket while on the move or the habitation socket when parked up and can keep an eye on it.
 
we have 1,000 w. wired direct to leisure battery. tried it on hook up & seems ok.
we will try it on trip to scotland while driving.
the max inverter from cigerette socket is supposed to be 150w.
tony
 
As you know, I like my 12v Wavebox microwave for warming up the Snugglesafe in chilly weather - as used in your driveway.

I also have an assortment of 12v battery chargers eg for camera batteries including a universal model which will charge all batts which have their contacts on one side (not sure about the chipped batteries however).

I also run a 12v powered coolbox (no space for a fridge in the Roo) and, a more recent addition, a 12v fan although this combined with the the air-con isn't coping with the current heatwave any more than I am and this weekend's jaunt has had to be aborted! (Bring back last week's Scottish hail and sleet.... all is forgiven...!)

K-Roo
 
Here's the answer to all your prayers; a shop that specializes in all thengs 12vDC powered

It was started by Roger and Jean when they were doing a self-build and found that they could never find exactly what they needed

Their shop at The 12 Volt Shop, St Austell Bay Business Park, Par Moor Road
St Austell, , Cornwall PL25 3RF.has got to be one of the most dangerous places for your wallet in Cornwall :D

Please use Canalsman's link - it works
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btw - I have no connection (no pun intended) with the 12Volt Shop; just a very happy customer who has always had excellent service
 
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baloothebear said:
Here's the answer to all your prayers; a shop that specializes in all thengs 12vDC powered

It was started by Roger and Jean when they were doing a self-build and found that they could never find exactly what they needed

Their shop at The 12 Volt Shop, St Austell Bay Business Park, Par Moor Road
St Austell, , Cornwall PL25 3RF.has got to be one of the most dangerous places for your wallet in Cornwall :D

btw - I have no connection (no pun intended) with the 12Volt Shop; just a very happy customer who has always had excellent service
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It's just as well we live at the other end of the country:D

tony said:
we have 1,000 w. wired direct to leisure battery. tried it on hook up & seems ok.
we will try it on trip to scotland while driving.
the max inverter from cigerette socket is supposed to be 150w.
tony
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I think ours is 150v. It does all the small things - camera batteries, telephones, computer (better when computer is switched off). We were not keen on attaching heavier one to the battery, not quite sure why:confused:

kangooroo said:
As you know, I like my 12v Wavebox micowave for warming up the Snugglesafe in chilly weather - as used in your driveway.

I also have an assortment of 12v battery chargers eg for camera batteries including a universal model which will charge all batts which have their contacts on one side (not sure about the chipped batteries however).

I also run a 12v powered coolbox (no space for a fridge in the Roo) and, a more recent addition, a 12v fan although this combined with the the air-con isn't coping with the current heatwave any more than I am and this weekend's jaunt has had to be aborted! (Bring back last week's Scottish hail and sleet.... all is forgiven...!)

We had thought of a fan for our autumn Europe trip (assuming we go) - and we don't have Air Con. but we may be late enough that it won't be a problem :)

We have basic needs - but with a small van and minimal storage space for gas the more we can use the 12v sockets and instant barbeques etc the better, particulary when we are on the continent - in Scotland we are never away for more than a few days at a time, so space is less of a problem.
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magbrin said:
Yes, have a small inverter, but I rather gather they are a bit tempramental, so only use it either through cab socket while on the move or the habitation socket when parked up and can keep an eye on it.
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I have a 1600w inverter and it is as solid as a rock. No problems at all and I use it to run equipment on the move and to suppliment the mains when on hookup. Been in almost constant use for 3 months now. Had it fitted in early 2007 and run Kettle from it in Motorway service areas. George Foreman also works on it.

John
 
You will, they actually know what they're talking about which is unusual
 
We have a 12v pretend aircon which you fill with water. The fan blows damp air around which drops the temperature substantially. The dog likes it too.
 
12v electric blanket/travel rug!
Use it to warm the bed on a run in the winter! Aaah bliss pull up and the bed is warm and cosy!
12v oscillating fan, like the idea of the air cooler, was thinking of one for when you pull up, use cab/dash A/C whilst travelling but then the van warms up, so that would help keep things cooler for longer!
 
Nosha said:
12v electric blanket/travel rug!
Use it to warm the bed on a run in the winter! Aaah bliss pull up and the bed is warm and cosy!
12v oscillating fan, like the idea of the air cooler, was thinking of one for when you pull up, use cab/dash A/C whilst travelling but then the van warms up, so that would help keep things cooler for longer!
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Those fans are great they keep you cool in the summer and aid demisting the windows in the winter.
 
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