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VeeTee



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I have my dual battery system running for over 5 years now, consisting of a Cyrix VSR (€50) and a Optima Yellowtop leisure battery (€180). Add some cable, connectors and other small hardware. I am very happy with this setup, and it is not very expensive.
I run a Waeco 40l compressor fridge on the Yellowtop, as wel as additional lights and phone chargers and the like. I also have a solar panel permanent on the roofrack for topping up the leisure battery while camping. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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munch90



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post mentions kettle some kettles are 3kw that's a bl@@dy big inverter your need!
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VeeTee



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^^^ Indeed, it is best to avoid using an inverter: most laptops and mobile chargers work on 12V (or use a dc-dc converter).
And a fireplace is much more fun than an electric kettle Whistle


Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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munch90



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can't beat a proper whistling kettle , electric aint camping ! Rolling with laughter
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Glamping Rolling with laughter

Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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