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dawa


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Have ordered some toys to take tripping with me.

A 12volt shower and a 12volt iron to press my quilts as I sew them.

Also ordered a solar battery charger.  This will be connected to a spare truck battery for back-up when bush camping.

couple other things in the pipeline as well.

Will be setting off a month earlier than planned.

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Good on you dawa, you are nearly on your way.
I bought the 12 volt shower the other day too.
There's always something you can buy, get rid of or alter. I have ideas but not the money to do some of the things I want. Putting them on the dream list.

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Great stuff Dawa - we teased Sheba mercilessly when she talked about packing an iron but at least you won't be using it to get spiffed up for happy hour. I've got a 12v shower as well but haven't used it yet.

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Some one said you can get them really cheap from Aldis or Kmart. Anybody know?

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Mine only cost 20.00 at a camping shop Bill

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I got mine for $8 and free postage from ebay

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Ours was about $25 two years ago from BCF or the like.

Also a pop up shower tent, just pull it out of the bag and up she pops.

If you buy one, make them demo the way it folds before walking out the store. Once you know, its easy of course. So we found.



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dawa wrote:

A 12volt shower and a 12volt iron to press my quilts as I sew them.

Dawa

 Where did you find the 12V Iron Dawa ?

Cheers,

Sheba.



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dawa wrote:

Have ordered some toys to take tripping with me.

A 12volt shower and a 12volt iron to press my quilts as I sew them.

Also ordered a solar battery charger.  This will be connected to a spare truck battery for back-up when bush camping.

couple other things in the pipeline as well.

Will be setting off a month earlier than planned.

Dawa

 Hey Dawa - where did you get the 12V iron.?

Cheers, Helen



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Wow everyone is after a 12v iron Dawa - didn't realise there were so many classy nomads amongst us. I will be putting my shorts under the mattress for sure before happy hour. Looks like you might be able to start a profitable franchise if you want.

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I got the iron on ebay  about $25

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here's one on eBay but it works out at $50 buy now,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-volt-Iron-4x4-caravam-marine-motorhome-camping-/370576482488?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56481460b8

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this is one on bidding now $35 - only 1.5 days left free postage

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-VOLT-COLLAPSIBLE-TRAVEL-IRON-/170761359225?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27c22b8f79



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and i only wanted mine to press the quilt seams.
Bugger the clothes...LOL
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Elle on Wheels wrote:

Wow everyone is after a 12v iron Dawa - didn't realise there were so many classy nomads amongst us. I will be putting my shorts under the mattress for sure before happy hour. Looks like you might be able to start a profitable franchise if you want.

 Nothing to do with being classy Elle - if you were a patchworker you would understand.



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Must be ironing day - lol. I pulled my iron out of the bag of stuff going to the op shop this morning and decided to keep it. I'm planning on spending on the odd night at powered sites in CPs and will catch up on laundry and recharge the phone and computer etc then.
I'm buying a solar shower which is essentially a black plastic bag with a shower outlet that you hang in the sun to warm up the water. I plan to use it when I'm out bush.
Sounds like we'll be heading off around the same time - might see you out there. cheers - Suzanne

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I put a bid in on one but will pick it up rather than have it sent - it is only in Upper Beaconsfield - about 15-20 minutes away and a nice drive.



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Esmeralda wrote:

I put a bid in on one but will pick it up rather than have it sent - it is only in Upper Beaconsfield - about 15-20 minutes away and a nice drive.

 Esmeralda, looks like you won that iron biggrin



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Thanks Wombat - I have decided to let them post it.  By the way I did see a 12V microwave there - whatever next!!

Cheers, Helen



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Esmeralda wrote:

Thanks Wombat - I have decided to let them post it.  By the way I did see a 12V microwave there - whatever next!!

Cheers, Helen

 I would think that would not have a lot of power



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12 volt microwave?????



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ive seen one here
http://www.12volt.com.au/General%20Htmls/webcat2003/tvequip.html#microwave

microwave.gif



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If that's the same one I found [a long while ago] Milo, they are no longer sold.  I tried to buy one.

Just E-mailed them, and will know within 48 hours if they are selling them again.

Cheers,

Sheba.



-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 22nd of January 2012 09:02:38 AM

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Would be nice to know how efficient they are......good for reheating
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I would think they would be a big drain on the battery.  I didn't look any further at the ad because I don't have room anyway.



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I think it would be real expensive just like all the stock at the 12 volt shop



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Thought I'd remembered rightly.  Just got this reply from the 12Volt Shop.

The Item being the 12V Microwave.

Unfortunately this item is no longer manufactured, nor have we sourced 
a replacement.

Regards

Dylan Connor
The 12 Volt Shop Sales Team
Distributor of Alzone Solar Mounting Systems-
The Strongest, Highest Quality, Most Versatile, Australian Designed, 
Australian Made Solar Racking - Keeping jobs in Australia

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Sheba wrote:

Thought I'd remembered rightly.  Just got this reply from the 12Volt Shop.

The Item being the 12V Microwave.

Unfortunately this item is no longer manufactured, nor have we sourced 
a replacement.

Regards

Dylan Connor
The 12 Volt Shop Sales Team
Distributor of Alzone Solar Mounting Systems-
The Strongest, Highest Quality, Most Versatile, Australian Designed, 
Australian Made Solar Racking - Keeping jobs in Australia

Cheers,

Sheba.

 thanks Sheba, I'll stop looking for one, I lied, I was not looking for one biggrin



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