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hello, was thinking maybe an electical hookup thingy might be useful for our tent, but having read the post above it all sounds a bit too much! Only want a light for nights but seems it may be a bit pricey for the odd weekends we get, are they worth it?

Abx

hi

as far as im aware we are still the cheapest around at 44.99 plus 5.00 postage

kevin

we to started of with battery this and rechargable that, last year we got an ehu, a fridge is a must on longer stays, so far this year we have bought a bigger tv, radiator, for the extra cost per night it is definetly worth the little bit of extra comfort.

cliff 

The only reason I'd want one is so we could use a heater and extend the season.

I positively enjoy not having a tv, have always managed fine with just a coolbag and hired out ice packs (good excuse to eat out every night lol), have in car chargers for the phones and find we only need a battery lantern and LED headlight each.

To me, having all that extra stuff makes it seem, well ..... not like camping, really.

It starts off with just a light, but then its the kettle, then the toaster, and if the wifes with you its definaly the HAIRDRYER, see where im going.

                                         Bob.

Quote: Originally posted by alibee on 20/2/2008

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hello, was thinking maybe an electical hookup thingy might be useful for our tent, but having read the post above it all sounds a bit too much! Only want a light for nights but seems it may be a bit pricey for the odd weekends we get, are they worth it?

Abx

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If you just want a light then there are plenty of alternatives.

 

I bought an EHU unit at the same time I bought the Combicool, and it's a great combination. I also use the EHU for chargers of various sorts and (when I used to use it) a hairdryer. Last year OH used it for his (neccessary-work) laptop, and we will run the DVD player off it if it's a wet night, though the kids actually prefer turning the back of the car into their own private cinema/gang hut.

I don't take anything else to use with EHU though. No heater/kettle/hair straightners/microwave/oven/toaster/slow cooker/light/tv/Playstation/iron/hoover/electric blanket/washing machine or anything else. None of them fit in with my particular style of camping because, basically, I can't be bothered carrying all that extra kit.

Word of warning though if you do decide to go over totally to EHU. It doesn't always work. Campsite electrics can fail at either the box, the local loop or overall and if this happens at night you don't always get it back on immediately. So ALWAYS take back-up, even if it's just a suitcase stove, extra fleece blankets and a torch. Also needing EHU can really restrict you in terms of where you can camp....many EHU pitches are smaller (less distance to wire up) and this can restrict the size of tent you can take. EHU pitches get booked up a lot faster than just going in the camping field, while many smaller campsites may not have EHU at all.

So think about what kind of camping you do and what you'll want the EHU for. I think it's a versatile piece of kit to have but I'm not a slave to it. Other folk won't leave home without it. Personal choice.

I agree with Val, i only use our EHU to make our holiday more comfortable, i dont wash or iron clothes, im on holiday !! I certainly dont have enough room for all the other stuff available grills,kettles etc. It is whatever suits your own needs.

Couldn't cope without EHU now!

We have a small Oil filled radiator as its safer than a fan heater. Plus its better for drying stuff on (just like you do at home).

We have a table top fridge that means we can have fresh cold milk, cold beers and wine, ice cubes, as well as burgers etc for the BBQ

Chaz