Anybody using an electric throw in their van?

[Toady]

I have just bought an XL electric throw to use in my MH. I have a decent inverter and the reviews on the blanket state it uses little energy 120 watts.

 

[scotjimland]

I have just bought an XL electric throw to use in my MH. I have a decent inverter and the reviews on the blanket state it uses little energy 120 watts.

Do the maths

Watt = V x A

120watt at 12v = 10ah .. what size is your battery bank.. ?

divide the battery bank capacity by 10 to see how long it will last , taking it down to 50% capacity

I suggest you only use on EHU .. as we did when we had one

 

[Toady]

Do the maths

Watt = V x A

120watt at 12v = 10ah .. what size is your battery bank.. ?

divide the battery bank capacity by 10 to see how long it will last , taking it down to 50% capacity

I suggest you only use on EHU .. as we did when we had one

Looking at using to warm up initially and then dial it right down on the heat setting. The 10amp will only be brief to get the blanket and us warm.

Point noted about the battery bank.

Thanks for responding

 

[herald_400rl]

We ran one on an Anker 555 for 3 hours, ours drew 85 watts when I looked and it used about 26%.

 

[scotjimland]

Looking at using to warm up initially and then dial it right down on the heat setting. The 10amp will only be brief to get the blanket and us warm.

Point noted about the battery bank.

Thanks for responding

have you considered a hot water bottle ?

even on for an hour will eat into valuable battery power.. how will you recharge it, are you driving every day .. ?

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[Guigsy]

have you considered a hot water bottle ?

even on for an hour will eat into valuable battery power.. how will you recharge it, are you driving every day .. ?

I'd need to do the calcs, but I bet there's a few Ah of energy in a hot water bottle.

 

[pagey]

I'd need to do the calcs, but I bet there's a few Ah of energy in a hot water bottle.

About 5p of gas

 

[Lenny HB]

Buy a better quilt much easier.

 

[LithiumConvert]

have you considered a hot water bottle ?

Has so many advantages.

 

[LithiumConvert]

Buy a better quilt much easier.

And works nicely with the hot water bottle.

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[Mike001]

for using a water bottle.
Is what I use when getting a bit on the chilly side.
5amps to boil the kettle, and being a covered hot water bottle it stays reasonably hot for quite a few hours.

 

[olley]

We use an electric under blanket in the RV and the camper whether we are on leccy or not, lovely and toasty to get into, no cold spots.
Turn it on for around an hour, doesn't take much out of the batteries.

 

[CazPaul]

It’s surely better to stick the heating on for half and hour or so before bed?

 

[Toady]

Got Truma heating but in my opinion it is a bit slow heating up. There are occasions when we have been out for the evening, returned to the van, and just want to watch the tv without heating up the whole van.

Got a hot water bottle etc but was seeking others views on an electric throw.

We do move a lot and have solar and B2B.

I let you know how it goes on our travels.

 

[Dolmen]

Seems a great idea for a cosy evening in front of the tv, not sure holding a hot water bottle would do the same, probably better for warming the bed. In terms of power usage I would imagine you could turn it right down once warmed up and if you are moving regularly your b to b will soon top it up. I have been looking at the 12v ones, however, not sure they have enough in them

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

I just let Mrs CC go to bed 30min before me then jump in roll her out the way and my spot is toasty
Cost£0

 

[JJ]

I moved to a warmer location.

Boots may well have been made for walking but motorhomes were meant for moving.


JJ

 

[PP Bear]

It’s a dastardly task I know, but for any of the ladies in need of a preheated bed, I’m available for an hourly rate of £50. For that I’ll roll around in the bed for an hour, get everything toasty and warm, then get up, make you a hot chocolate, tuck you in and say good night. What a bargain.

For an extra £50, I’ll even dump your cassette on the way out

What a good kind Bear I am

 

[Shrimp]

We both have a Teddy Fleece blanket for the cold weather and if I get really cold I use a hot water bottle, N uses the dog!

 

[Spriddler]

for using a water bottle.
Is what I use when getting a bit on the chilly side.
5amps to boil the kettle, and being a covered hot water bottle it stays reasonably hot for quite a few hours.

And you save water and gas as the water's still warm when emptied into the kettle for the morning brew.

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[Lenny HB]

And you save water and gas as the water's still warm when emptied into the kettle for the morning brew.

 

[cyberyacht]

I just let Mrs CC go to bed 30min before me then jump in roll her out the way and my spot is toasty
Cost£0

Nothing like having a hot wife in bed.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Nothing like having someone else’s hot wife in bed.

Your not wrong

 

[cyberyacht]

Your not wrong

That is very naughty editing of my post. Exodus 20:14

 

[nicholsong]

I just let Mrs CC go to bed 30min before me then jump in roll her out the way and my spot is toasty
Cost£0

You forgot to include the divorce costs!

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

You forgot to include the divorce costs!

Only if you get caught

 

[Spriddler]

Nothing like having a hot wife in bed.

My pal moaned that having to stay at home with his wife during the Covid lockdowns had ruined his love life.

 

[VXman]

I would heat the motorhome by the gas heating prior to going to bed. Turn heating down and jump into bed. Once inside the covers i'm warm enough in whatever temperature.

 

[Gina M]

Get a dog they get so hot!! or maybe a Stoov heated cushion you can charge on EHU (don't know about lithium batteries) once charged they last for about 5 hours.

 

[scotjimland]

Get a dog they get so hot!!

no thanks ..

I love my dog , but she doesn't go on my bed ...