We were cold on our first night away at half-term because we paid for EHU only to get there and find signs everywhere saying don't use electric heaters because site supply was only 6 amp.
Our next campsite we've booked is a C&CC site - are they all 10 or 13 amp? We're going to the one at Clitheroe. I wouldn't like to be in a position again where we didn't have any heat. We thought about a Black Cat as backup but after the safety recall on these, have been put off a bit.
It's a pity you can't have dynamo wind-up heaters like the torches!!
Quote: Originally posted by kippygirl on 02/7/2007
We were cold on our first night away at half-term because we paid for EHU only to get there and find signs everywhere saying don't use electric heaters because site supply was only 6 amp.
Our next campsite we've booked is a C&CC site - are they all 10 or 13 amp? We're going to the one at Clitheroe. I wouldn't like to be in a position again where we didn't have any heat. We thought about a Black Cat as backup but after the safety recall on these, have been put off a bit.
It's a pity you can't have dynamo wind-up heaters like the torches!!
All C&CC sites are 10A or 16A,worth giving individual sites a call to clarify what there one is..Wind up heaters now that would be a good idea !! would have to last all night on one wind though !!
I am really annoyed if a site says you can't use an electric heater. We always pay extra for Hook up as OH is unwell and has to have a heater if it is a bit cold. Only use it for a short time as the van warms up in no time.
The only other thing we use the elect for is the kettle and could manage with the gas if no elec. One site charged us £2.50 p night for elect and we could not use the heater.
both my fan, and oil filled have setting for low usage, the have 2 switches, one is 500W, one 1500W, or both for 2000W the 500W setting will work work even on a 6A hookup (it will use less than 3A
SIG stands for Sewn in Groundsheet,ZIG is a zip in groundsheet and ZOG is a zip off groundsheet.-I think.......SIG is definately correct cos I have one in my tent,keeps weather and creepy crawlies out.
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Topic: What heater for tent with SIG?
would have to last all night on one wind though !!
