May seem a stupid question - but is it possible to use ordinary electric kettles that you use at home in the caravan. We have always bought the ones from caravan dealers, but have found these less than reliable.
Electric Kettles
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- Aug 4, 2005
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HI Anne, we have always used an electric kettle. Cant be bothred to wait for the gas to heat up the kettle in the morning. Need the cafine fix. However never use the kettle in the evening! Should be in the drinks cubinet by then! Enjoy.
- Mar 14, 2005
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We always use the electric kettle morning,noon,or night BUT its a caravan low wattage kettle (750-900)
"Ordinary" household kettles can be up to 3200 Watts and this would trip out a 6 amp or less supply even if it was the only appliance in use.
"Ordinary" household kettles can be up to 3200 Watts and this would trip out a 6 amp or less supply even if it was the only appliance in use.
Ann, we use a small electric kettle which has a lower wattage rating than a domestic kettle. A domestic kettle will be rated at about 3000 watts, which is about 13 amps. This is too high for a lot of sites, and is too high for my caravan which has a trip of 10 amps for the sockets. The camping kettle is around 750 watts, and just takes a little longer to boil. It is also smaller and easier to store. We got ours from an electrical shop and have never had a problem. So far!
Gary
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- Mar 14, 2005
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Volts X Amps is Watts so 230V X 10 amps site supply(if your lucky!) would give a max of 2300 WattsWe always use the electric kettle morning,noon,or night BUT its a caravan low wattage kettle (750-900)
"Ordinary" household kettles can be up to 3200 Watts and this would trip out a 6 amp or less supply even if it was the only appliance in use.
- Apr 17, 2005
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We bought & use a low wattage (700 watts) electric kettle from a camping accessory store - never had any problems with it but it is of course a bit slower in boiling than the domestic electric kettle.
Thanks John - we are no good on technical stuff - but learning as we go along! We did go on a caravan club course for towing etc when we first got the van, but the non-practical stuff left us even more confused (not all men have natural technical ability!!).Volts X Amps is Watts so 230V X 10 amps site supply(if your lucky!) would give a max of 2300 Watts
Yes - we are with you on this except we do like a coffe with our late night brandy!!HI Anne, we have always used an electric kettle. Cant be bothred to wait for the gas to heat up the kettle in the morning. Need the cafine fix. However never use the kettle in the evening! Should be in the drinks cubinet by then! Enjoy.
- Mar 14, 2005
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- Mar 14, 2005
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We have met many people on continental rallies who use domestic kettles.
They are usually met at the hook up box resetting the trip.
What has to be taken into account and notices to this effect are displayed at CC and C&CC sites is that the site supply will not be able to supply the stated amperage at peak periods due to voltage drop when demand is high particularly at Easter and during similar cold periods.We are asked to keep to 1Kw at such times.
Is it worth saving a tenner on a kettle to incur the wrath of a site warden and possibly on some sites to pay a reconnection charge.
They are usually met at the hook up box resetting the trip.
What has to be taken into account and notices to this effect are displayed at CC and C&CC sites is that the site supply will not be able to supply the stated amperage at peak periods due to voltage drop when demand is high particularly at Easter and during similar cold periods.We are asked to keep to 1Kw at such times.
Is it worth saving a tenner on a kettle to incur the wrath of a site warden and possibly on some sites to pay a reconnection charge.
- Mar 14, 2005
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We use a low wattage kettle from the caravan dealership, and never have any problems. I would not use a domestic kettle, although they area cheaper as I would get really embarrassed if I did cause the electric to 'trip' off. Whilst on a CL at Easter, the electric tripped off nearly every night and the owner said it was from mainly newer vans with everything electrical switched on at once, ie. kettles, fridges, fans, fires, lights, tv etc etc.
I think it's a matter of selfishness, I hate to put anyone else out and would hope many vanners feel the same way. Tripping the electrics is a pain for the site users and the site owners, especially if chucking it down with rain. So I would definitely stick to low wattage, it doesn't take much longer to boil anyway.
I think it's a matter of selfishness, I hate to put anyone else out and would hope many vanners feel the same way. Tripping the electrics is a pain for the site users and the site owners, especially if chucking it down with rain. So I would definitely stick to low wattage, it doesn't take much longer to boil anyway.
- Mar 14, 2005
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I wasn't meaning you Ann, or anyone else particularly, and obviously I realise that everyone is new at some point and has to learn these things. To be honest, we only got a kettle last year (after 9 years vanning) because I thought the majority of sites now have electric, may as well use it and save the gas! It was just a generalisation of vanners I was meaning. Sorry for an confusion.Thanks for all these answers. Just a note, I don't think people trip the switch from selfishness particularly, probably they are like us,quite new to caravanning and not quite sure of things yet ..... still we are learning new things all the time.
That's Ok Janet, I realised you were speaking generally. Just realised I have a travel kettle in the loft, going up to get it for the next trip!I wasn't meaning you Ann, or anyone else particularly, and obviously I realise that everyone is new at some point and has to learn these things. To be honest, we only got a kettle last year (after 9 years vanning) because I thought the majority of sites now have electric, may as well use it and save the gas! It was just a generalisation of vanners I was meaning. Sorry for an confusion.
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