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erm... what about lawnmowers!  Terrible things to have in a tent.

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It depends on what amps the campsite runs on.  Unfortunately I don't know the ins and outs - only that you probably will have to choose between a cuppa and the fan heater!

I find my 3 phase welder difficult to run---

seriously- you have to watch the current rating, although the campsite should tell you- you probably only have about 10 amps to play with- I work on this therory, and work it out according to wattage- 10 amps will allow you about 2500 watts- so a 3 kw heater will possibly blow the trip.

I use my EHU to inflate the airbeds and charge up the phones and DS's.  I know I could use the car but it saves my battery and if it is raining or if the car isn't next to the tent.  I don't take anything else but a friend who is coming with me is camping for the first time and wants all mod cons!

The Guides in my area are doing 'back to basics' this weekend with canvas tents.

Fi

Quote: Originally posted by V8trikemids on 29/5/2009

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and we have used our George Formby grill

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Never found it a problem while away with domestic appliances.  We just take a bit of care and don't think about it much.  I switch off the heating for the few minutes that I use my hairdryer or the toaster.  Going to get a micro soon for this summers longer holiday, but just a normal 700 watt one, but again will switch off heating for the few minutes it is in use for the start up power.

My straighteners are no problem.  With heater on, we can use the TV, or radio and have lights on and charge phone / batteries etc.   I use gas for kettle so not sure how much power it a kettle would use.

I worried about that before we started caravanning but have never found it a problem to be honest.