Waeco 12v Kettle

frangipani · Guru

Waeco 12v Kettle

Dougwe · Chief one feather

What about peddling harder on the push bike Fran. Works for Fred Flintstone smile

frangipani · Guru

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 · Newbie

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 · Guru

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 · The Master

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 · Guru

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

Thought of a portable gas stove or a way of turning gas on inside ? Via cable etc ?

frangipani · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Senior Member

Fill a thermos before you go to bed Fran. It will give you a cuppa before you get dressed.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

I won't look ! Lol

The Doo crew · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Newbie

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.