Thought I buy a 12v kettle, thought it would save me having to get out and turn the gas on when I want a cuppa, you know, don't want to be seen in my dressing gown bla bla bla,.
Well this b!@#$dy thing, took 23 mins to get to a heat that was bearable for coffee, but it wouldn't switch off., So much for saving me time., its quicker to turn the gas on.,
Took it back to BCF., they refunded me no questions asked..., me thinks they new it wasn't going to work...., still looking for alternatives to gas..., -Fran
Dougwe said
10:05 PM Mar 14, 2015
What about peddling harder on the push bike Fran. Works for Fred Flintstone
frangipani said
10:08 PM Mar 14, 2015
Yep thought about doing that, but fell off a bike last time I was on it 2 yrs sgo., was more embarrassed then hurt
abigail said
10:07 AM Mar 15, 2015
What about the time honoured method of packing a thermos in the morning? I am new to caravanning but think the idea of turning on the gas is great when you compare it to getting out the gas stove finding the matches etc etc then having to wait for everything to cool down again before packing it all away into its personal gap in the boot. It didn't take long for the thermos to take on this convenient role. Cheers.
PeterD said
10:22 AM Mar 15, 2015
If you had have compared the power consumption of the 12 V heater with that of a 240V jug you should have seen that it would have taken a lot longer to boil. People who use those 12 V models use them on the run, the passenger has it between his/her feet for the last half hour before the morning tea stop.
As Abigail said, use a vacuum flask for morning tea stops. Most of us who don't look for coffee shops carry them. My cook fills one each morning, that way if we suddenly want to go somewhere we can take morning tea with us and she is ready to go.
Happywanderer said
02:43 PM Mar 15, 2015
That morning tea/coffee when still in dressing gown seems to be the issue. It says to me you have your gas turned off at the bottle if you don't want to be seen.
When I arrive I turn my gas on, I can have a hot drink anytime I like. Before I leave I fill the thermos for during the day, then turn the gas off for travel.
By the way I don't carry a dressing gown. Don't find I've needed one.
frangipani said
03:58 PM Mar 15, 2015
Thankyou all for your input., was wanting to share a laugh..., I really wanted a kettle for those days when I would pull up too late to turn on my gas bottles., Yes I too always made extra coffee, but I put it in those take away cups, they keep it hot longer.., am getting Athena ready, just did a bit of recaulking, we're off to Uluru end of April, can't wait..., Cheers n happy travels to you all....
baysidetas said
04:32 PM Mar 15, 2015
If you have an adeqate inverter hooked up to a suitable capacity battery bank then turn the inverter on and use a 240v kettle or jug.
We not only do that but we also make toast using the inverter and a 240v toaster.
frangipani said
05:30 PM Mar 15, 2015
baysidetas wrote:
If you have an adeqate inverter hooked up to a suitable capacity battery bank then turn the inverter on and use a 240v kettle or jug.
We not only do that but we also make toast using the inverter and a 240v toaster.
yep, thats my next step..., being looking, should I get the 1000w inverter., and I suppose its an auto electrician job too?
Aus-Kiwi said
08:03 PM Mar 15, 2015
Thought of a portable gas stove or a way of turning gas on inside ? Via cable etc ?
frangipani said
09:16 PM Mar 15, 2015
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
Thought of a portable gas stove or a way of turning gas on inside ? Via cable etc ?
thnx never thought of that option., soooo you can actually fix it that the bottles turn on from inside hmmmmmmm
-- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 15th of March 2015 09:17:22 PM
halfpint said
11:04 PM Mar 15, 2015
Well I think I have found the right kettle for me, got it from Rays Outdoors, it folds inside itself, can fit in my grill when travelling.
MOLLUSCAN said
12:20 AM Mar 16, 2015
Fill a thermos before you go to bed Fran. It will give you a cuppa before you get dressed.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:59 AM Mar 16, 2015
I won't look ! Lol
The Doo crew said
09:57 PM Mar 16, 2015
Got the same kettle in the Coaster, boss puts it on only when were driving & I can see when the light goes out in the rear view mirror then its time to stop for a cuppa, takes about 20-25 minutes. If the gas is off in the morning we just use the lunchbox stove to boil the kettle, been using them for years without an issue although the instructions say "don't use indoors"
Have seen a gas solenoid on a motorhome where you turn the gas master supply on & off with a switch in the galley!!
frangipani said
08:44 AM Mar 17, 2015
The Doo crew wrote:
Got the same kettle in the Coaster, boss puts it on only when were driving & I can see when the light goes out in the rear view mirror then its time to stop for a cuppa, takes about 20-25 minutes. If the gas is off in the morning we just use the lunchbox stove to boil the kettle, been using them for years without an issue although the instructions say "don't use indoors" Have seen a gas solenoid on a motorhome where you turn the gas master supply on & off with a switch in the galley!!
yep i know where the master gas switch is, but i didn't think it would be safe to keep switching it on and off? Isn't it dangerous driving with the gas bottles on all the time?
chaslib said
09:37 AM Mar 17, 2015
Can relate to this ... Bought one from some camping store , connected to the car outlet .... Still waiting for it to boil ..... That was last year!!! Now use a thermos .....
-- Edited by chaslib on Tuesday 17th of March 2015 09:38:37 AM
Ray the Grey said
10:25 PM Sep 24, 2018
Yep this is an old post, BUT....
For anyone else thinking of purchasing a Waeco 12v Kettle, i suggest you do so.
There is no issue with the kettle if you have a 20 Amp lighter socket however most cars, utes and vans only have 10 or 15 Amp lighter sockets.... hence it'll never boil.
With a 20 Amp socket it will boil usually in 22 minutes, you can get an Auto Elec to upgrade your existing socket or install a new one.
Thought I buy a 12v kettle, thought it would save me having to get out and turn the gas on when I want a cuppa, you know, don't want to be seen in my dressing gown bla bla bla,.
Well this b!@#$dy thing, took 23 mins to get to a heat that was bearable for coffee, but it wouldn't switch off., So much for saving me time., its quicker to turn the gas on.,
Took it back to BCF., they refunded me no questions asked..., me thinks they new it wasn't going to work...., still looking for alternatives to gas..., -Fran
What about peddling harder on the push bike Fran. Works for Fred Flintstone
Yep thought about doing that, but fell off a bike last time I was on it 2 yrs sgo., was more embarrassed then hurt
What about the time honoured method of packing a thermos in the morning? I am new to caravanning but think the idea of turning on the gas is great when you compare it to getting out the gas stove finding the matches etc etc then having to wait for everything to cool down again before packing it all away into its personal gap in the boot. It didn't take long for the thermos to take on this convenient role. Cheers.
As Abigail said, use a vacuum flask for morning tea stops. Most of us who don't look for coffee shops carry them. My cook fills one each morning, that way if we suddenly want to go somewhere we can take morning tea with us and she is ready to go.
When I arrive I turn my gas on, I can have a hot drink anytime I like. Before I leave I fill the thermos for during the day, then turn the gas off for travel.
By the way I don't carry a dressing gown. Don't find I've needed one.
Thankyou all for your input., was wanting to share a laugh..., I really wanted a kettle for those days when I would pull up too late to turn on my gas bottles., Yes I too always made extra coffee, but I put it in those take away cups, they keep it hot longer.., am getting Athena ready, just did a bit of recaulking, we're off to Uluru end of April, can't wait..., Cheers n happy travels to you all....
We not only do that but we also make toast using the inverter and a 240v toaster.
yep, thats my next step..., being looking, should I get the 1000w inverter., and I suppose its an auto electrician job too?
thnx never thought of that option., soooo you can actually fix it that the bottles turn on from inside hmmmmmmm
-- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 15th of March 2015 09:17:22 PM
Have seen a gas solenoid on a motorhome where you turn the gas master supply on & off with a switch in the galley!!
yep i know where the master gas switch is, but i didn't think it would be safe to keep switching it on and off? Isn't it dangerous driving with the gas bottles on all the time?
Can relate to this ... Bought one from some camping store , connected to the car outlet .... Still waiting for it to boil ..... That was last year!!! Now use a thermos .....
-- Edited by chaslib on Tuesday 17th of March 2015 09:38:37 AM