Whats it cost to get EHU free?
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Bakers2 replied on 16/08/2017 22:36
Posted on 16/08/2017 22:36
Thanks boff I'll check that out.
We use gas for whistling kettle and cooking. Don't use hairdryer, microwave (rarely at home and don't have one in the van) and nothing else needs gas or electric save phone/tablet/TV.
Don't think we need to spend more 😆.
Not sure about your low wattage kettle savings! We use a low wattage one when on EHU.
Bakers2 replied on 16/08/2017 22:41
Posted on 16/08/2017 22:27 by BoffBakers2 you will need something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Caravan-Camper-12v-10a-Two-Parallel-Pin-Plug-Black/1808754088?iid=171407185558
I have posted that my setup cost approximately £400 but for a short stay you need to spend nothing.
With my setup we cant use. The microwave or a hairdryer. As for a Netspresso machine no thank you under any circumstances. We have bought a Caravan low wattage kettle from Aldi, I think it cost £10, it is hard to imagine we will ever save £10 in gas.
I cant really comment on offgrid cooking because I have never cooked for more than 95 off grid so don't feel qualified
TBH my belief in life is some people do it whatever it is. And others make excuses not to. But personally I refuse to be dictated to where I stay by the lack of a Netspresso machine. Other opinions are available
Posted on 16/08/2017 22:41
Thanks boff that looks like the 'funny' socket. Do you just wire it as a plug? Sorry for dumb question just need to be sure! Taught by domestic science teacher to wire a plug, she insisted it was easier than preparing and cooking a balanced meal 😉. But not necessarily 95 😂😂😂
Boff replied on 16/08/2017 23:35
Posted on 16/08/2017 22:41 by Bakers2Thanks boff that looks like the 'funny' socket. Do you just wire it as a plug? Sorry for dumb question just need to be sure! Taught by domestic science teacher to wire a plug, she insisted it was easier than preparing and cooking a balanced meal 😉. But not necessarily 95 😂😂😂
Posted on 16/08/2017 23:35
Actually look at the one that mollysmummy has linked. The pins aren't parallel so you can't mix up positive and negative. You can buy the plugs with a female cigarette socket at the other end. So you can plug in standard accessories. The world is then your lobster. Just try googling 12v Caravan socket or similar and a multitude of possibilities will appear.
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Oneputt replied on 17/08/2017 08:03
Posted on 16/08/2017 17:14 byThat is a fair synopsis Michael. I would just add that a fitted Gaslow system would be unlikely to suit a caravan. Way to much weight and too difficult getting the van to a filling point. A removable lightweight refillable would be better and cheaper.
Posted on 17/08/2017 08:03
After seeing the gaslow system on brothers MH I looked at fitting gaslow to the van, so a s a matter of interest every time I went into a filling station I positioned the van as though I was going to fill up the gas as well. It was never a particular problem. If I was going to go with it I would put the filler on the nearside, the same side as the cars filler. Although having the system fitted would do away with some weight i.e. 2 x colour gas bottles, I think weight would still be an issue. Have decided not to go ahead as I don't think I will be keeping this travesty of a van much longer.
peedee replied on 17/08/2017 08:14
Posted on 16/08/2017 21:09 by MerveHi bakers, what are you using an inverter to charge phones for? - or to watch television for that matter? Charge them from the 12v socket using an adapter and run your TV on 12v- if you have a 240v set- bin it and get something that runs off 12v. An inverter is very useful when needed to run 240v gear but the vast majority of operations aboard can be done with 12v. An inverter uses amps whilst on so make sure you switch it off when not using it. - the more you can use 12v DC the better. I'm really pleased the OH is beginning to. Sleeve in offgrid though- a real leap forward! Yes, invest in a Safefill- you'll not regret it.
Posted on 17/08/2017 08:14
Agree with Merve we are almost 100 percent 12 volt. We have a 750watt inverter and it hardly gets used but it is there if ever we need to run 230 volt appliances, usually in our case charging 36 volt electric bike batteries.
Like DD my motor home came fitted with an inverter so all I had to do to equip it for off grid use was to fit a 120 watt solar panel which I did myself for under £250.
peedee
peedee replied on 17/08/2017 08:21
Boff replied on 17/08/2017 08:35
Posted on 17/08/2017 07:15 byThanks to everyone for the help but as I thought in the beginning its not going to be worth it for us
BTW Boff I caravanned for the first 15 years in a van without 240v and didnt even have a second battery just a long lead from the car so can live without all the gizmos but now choose not to as I especially. cant live without the Nespresso
Thanks again
Posted on 17/08/2017 08:35
Just to be clear my main objection to Netspresso is not its unsuitability for non ehu. It is the taste of the product
I could also object to the cost per mug, you don't pay George Clooney millions if it's not make Nestle a fortune.
I could also object to the fact that the pods are non recyclable, but mainly it's the taste
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MichaelT replied on 17/08/2017 09:00
Posted on 17/08/2017 08:35 by BoffJust to be clear my main objection to Netspresso is not its unsuitability for non ehu. It is the taste of the product
I could also object to the cost per mug, you don't pay George Clooney millions if it's not make Nestle a fortune.
I could also object to the fact that the pods are non recyclable, but mainly it's the taste
Posted on 17/08/2017 09:00
I could also object to the fact that the pods are non recyclable, but mainly it's the taste
They are recyclable Nespresso send you a bag, yo collect them up and post them back or take to a boutique. Maybe you are getting confused with the Dolce Gusto ones Mr Clooney advertises?
Obviously taste is a personal thing.
