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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: evans52 on April 01, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
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Well this weekend sees our 4th trip this year already in the Camper. 2 trips in Caravan Parks (Adelaide & Moonta Bay), 1 trip (Milang) at a Mates Shack running an extension cord for power and this weekend sees us "camping proper" at Terowie 4x4 Park. However I realised when I opened up the camper, there's the whole re-packing of different supplies task. ie out with the 240v stuff and in with the Bush Camping supplies ie loo, camp oven, tarp, solar panels, 12v lighting, bbq etc. Have to say, I much prefer packing the Bush Camping gear. Anyone else?
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Well this weekend sees our 4th trip this year already in the Camper. 2 trips in Caravan Parks (Adelaide & Moonta Bay), 1 trip (Milang) at a Mates Shack running an extension cord for power and this weekend sees us "camping proper" at Terowie 4x4 Park. However I realised when I opened up the camper, there's the whole re-packing of different supplies task. ie out with the 240v stuff and in with the Bush Camping supplies ie loo, camp oven, tarp, solar panels, 12v lighting, bbq etc. Have to say, I much prefer packing the Bush Camping gear. Anyone else?
Yep, I don't own caravan park equipment, whatever that may be.
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We too used to run two set ups, one for 240V and one for bush camping. We now find it easier to run all 12V. We carry one extension lead and an electric kettle so if we go to a powered site we can plug into power to charge the batteries, we use the kettle, but stick with 12v for lighting and gas for cooking (or use park camp kitchen facilities). We generally try to call into a powered site about once a week to power up, have a long shower and do the washing.
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Like you hi prefer the bush to CPs.
My 240v. 'Kit' consists of power lead, power board, kettle and a second short lead in a 'milk crate sized' box.
The mid point of the lead is zip tied to the centre of the base of the box and both ends loosely coiled into the box. Box can be placed mid way between power source and trailer and sufficient lead as required played out. Remainder remains safely coiled, a 'trick' I use in my shed, to save it from getting tangled. Second lead can go from the power board to the fridge in the back of the Jackaroo if required.
Other outlets on the board for phones and IPad, etc.
Everything but the kettle can run on 12 volts, now we have LED light strips, so 24
Volts not really required, which is what I set out to achieve.