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Hi, I have just invested in a Aerobed Active Double sleeping bag after being fed up of replacing cheap ones. Like this...........

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001B9HVXI/ref=asc_df_B001B9HVXI636881/?tag=googlecouk06-21&creative=7966&creativeASIN=B001B9HVXI&linkCode=asn&tag=ukcampsite00

First impressions are very good. The pump supplied is by far the best I have ever used, apart from the VERY specific charging instuctions. Firstly, you have to charge the pump for 24 hours before first use. Not a big deal. After this however, you have to charge the pump for no less, or no more than 12 hours, and the battery must be fully discharged before you do so. If you do not stick to these rules, the battery life will be significantly reduced. You can however power the pump direct from your car cigarette lighter, but seeing as the one in my current car is broken, that is not much use.

The one piece of information that I am after is how long does the battery on the pump last? Will it inflate the bed twice? Three times? Four times? This information is not given.

Does anyone have one of these that can advise?

One thing that did make me laugh in the instructions was how to inflate the bed in an "Emergency". Heres the quote:

"In an "EMERGENCY", a 3 HOUR charge will provide one inflation"  

So here I am in my tent freezing my ****s off, and all I have to wait is 3 hours! Suppose you have to make sure it is fully charged before you go then!

All in all though I'm very pleased, the bed inflates super quick and deflates even quicker thanks to the huge valve that you open. I reckon from being fully inflated to being packed away in the bag would take you around 30 seconds, and I'm not exaggerating. It also feels very comfortable. Recommended.

Any info on the pump charging situation much appreciated.

Andy

I have got a new Aerobed Active too.  Have inflated it 4 times so far from the initial 24 hour charge, will have a try for a fifth time and see if it makes it and report back soon.

Quote: Originally posted by Karen leathley on 15/8/2022

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I wonder if anyone could tell me if the battery is pumping airbed up and the sound changes , is it the sign battery low .as my bed started to deflate . I got bed as new from charity shop , I charged battery 12hrs as I read but not sure if it has ever been fully charged .any information would be appreciated.

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