Insurance Quotes

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register  Log In  Search  Latest Posts
 Reception - All Forums
  Motorhomes and Campervans
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email
Subject Topic: Inverters
Post Reply
06/9/2006 at 9:29am
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: IH Motor Campers Oregon Re
View colinbess's Profile View Profile   Reply to colinbess Reply   Quote colinbess Quote  
Joined: 26/7/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   160
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Are they really worth the money?

31



-------------
Batman lives on in North Yorkshire


06/9/2006 at 12:42pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Romanie's Profile View Profile   Reply to Romanie Reply   Quote Romanie Quote  
Joined: 10/5/2005

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   60

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Suppose it depends how much you pay.

We bought one last year half price in Woolworths sale for £12.

It meant that we didn't have to buy 12v chargers for our mobile phones as we can now take the normal home charger with us. So that saved us money.

We can also run a booster aerial to improve TV reception which is on a 3 pin plug.

We can charge the rechargeable batteries for our camera on a charger which is also 3 pin.

We think ours is great!


06/9/2006 at 4:33pm
 Location: Norfolk
 Outfit: VW Nexa camper
View Wanderer's Profile View Profile   Reply to Wanderer Reply   Quote Wanderer Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2002

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   240
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 72
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 3 
Site Reviews 2023: 9 
Site Reviews 2022: 4 
Site Reviews 2021: 4 
Site Reviews 2020: 2 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 12
Site Nights 2023: 27
Site Nights 2022: 11
Site Nights 2021: 19
Site Nights 2020: 6

Waste of money if you do not have a use for one, well worth the money if you do. I find mine invaluble when there is no hook-up available, charges the laptop, mobile phone, AA battery charger & razor, runs my hi-fi and an energy efficient 9w bulb in my table lamp. I know there are alternative ways of achieving all the above and perhaps slightly more energy efficient ways but the inverter works fine for me.



09/9/2006 at 9:04pm
 Location: Chandler's Ford
 Outfit: Hymer C614GT
View smifee's Profile View Profile   Reply to smifee Reply   Quote smifee Quote  
Joined: 14/7/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   14

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

i use a lot of electricity and have some mains only things.

i have a waeco inverter which gives 3Kw peak, 2Kw for 30 mins & constant 1.6Kw.

it is wired into the MH wiring circuit so when i press the button all the 240v sockets have mains power without hookup.

so i can run - breadmaker, TV, Sky+ box, washing machine, spin dryer, toaster, vacuum cleaner etc.

i save an average of £10 a night because i don't have to use campsites. it will pay for itself.

yes i think it was worth the money

mike



-------------
don't mock the afflicted


09/9/2006 at 9:52pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View saxo1's Profile View Profile   Reply to saxo1 Reply   Quote saxo1 Quote  
Joined: 29/10/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4490

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

3Kw at 240 volts = app 250 amps required from the 12 volt input side of the inverter, you must have a large bank of batteries!
Saxo1


Advertisement

Roofbox


10/9/2006 at 8:35pm
 Location: Chandler's Ford
 Outfit: Hymer C614GT
View smifee's Profile View Profile   Reply to smifee Reply   Quote smifee Quote  
Joined: 14/7/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   14

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

hi saxo1

4 X 125Ah Elecsols. i haven't run out of juice yet.

2 X 75W solar panels top them up & sterling battery to battery charger keeps them fully charged when on the move.

mike



-------------
don't mock the afflicted



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Motorhomes and Campervans - Top of Page

     Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...















    Upcoming Event

UKCS Meet Elvaston Steam Rally 2026 03/07 to 06/07

Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.


6489 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Special Offers]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Tent Reviews

[Contact Us



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026


Advertisement


Advertisement

Advertisement