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Do you need to be hooked up to use sockets?

  • 28-08-2012 7:56pm
    #1
    Colette X
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Probably a stupid question but I just don't know the answer. (a total newbie). I thought we could use the sockets in the MH on the leisure battery but discovered last night that they didn't work. Is that normal, or maybe we are doing something wrong?? Any advice much appreciated:)


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  • #2
    Doom
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Doom


    Yes, unless you have your own generator


  • #3
    dickwod1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭dickwod1


    Sockets are 220/240v and the battery is 12v so you couldnt use it - so as said already you would need a generator or electricity hook up to use the sockets


  • #4
    Colette X
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭Colette X


    Thanks Doom and Dickod1 for the prompt reply. That answers the question. Right now in a campsite in Tramore charging phones, netbook, mp3player etc. Glad to know cos we headin for France in the morn and I stupidly thought we could park up anywhere and be able to use the sockets. With this knowledge we can now plan to stay at aires and campsites now and again when we need to charge stuff or use our Aldi oven (€39.99) when we have hook up. Howling wind and rain here. Can't wait for France. Rain, rain go to Spain,not France please!:) Thanks again.


  • #5
    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    I find a handy inverter, say about 100w is the job when you need to charge on the go .


  • #6
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,556 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Actually this morning I was trying to sort out my favourites and came across this link I'd saved from somewhere...

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/75w-mini-inverter-with-usb-charging-socket-398481

    No idea if it's any good, and as it's in Maplin's you'll most likely find one cheaper. It's a bit small for what we'd use it for and we don't go off hook often enough to really justify spending the money on a bigger inverter so I never bothered.

    I'm certainly not an electrical expert, but I think the inverters aren't that efficient, and you'd be better getting direct 12v options if they are available to maximise your battery life.

    Depends on the phones/ MP3 players/ net book, but ours will charge off mini or micro usb. I picked up a cig lighter socket that had two usb sockets on it for around 2 euro in B&Q earlier in the summer - then you just need to bring the appropriate usb cable. I'd say you'd also find a car phone charger cheap enough if usb charging isn't an option (I think I've seen them in €2 shops). Only additional thing is if your van has 12v sockets you might need a converter for them to take cig lighter shaped stuff.


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  • #7
    dickwod1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭dickwod1


    Or some of these type of chargers would be useful while on the move ... http://www.ebay.ie/itm/USB-2-Port-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Adapter-Charger-iPad-iPod-SmartPhone-/280944513261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item87122b62a8#ht_2166wt_1336


  • #8
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,556 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    dickwod1 wrote: »
    Or some of these type of chargers would be useful while on the move ... http://www.ebay.ie/itm/USB-2-Port-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Adapter-Charger-iPad-iPod-SmartPhone-/280944513261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item87122b62a8#ht_2166wt_1336
    That'd be similar to what the ones I mentioned that I picked up from B&Q (as a special rather than part of standard stock, so might not still be there!).


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