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02/7/2009 at 12:22am
 Location: Manchester
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hi

im a total newbie to camping but we are going this weekend to somewhere around carnforth i think.

my question is would 150w power inverter run off my car ciggarette lighter blow up a double aerobed?

 

thanks

P



02/7/2009 at 9:16am
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Should do, but an odd inverter doesn't like to run pumps (eg mine!)

Just see if the pump runs before you go.


02/7/2009 at 9:29am
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ok cheers

im all confused about what power to use now!!



02/7/2009 at 9:36am
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We have a 150 watt inverter and a Aerobed. It works fine although I've only tested it in the driveway at home, not in a campsite in the pouring rain!


02/7/2009 at 9:44am
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ok ta

so should i buy an inverter or do site tend to let you use there electricity for free? at the moment thats the only thing we would need electric for.



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02/7/2009 at 9:45am
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Quote: Originally posted by 9secondlegend on 02/7/2009

ok cheers

im all confused about what power to use now!!




The inverter is 150W, if the pump is less than that, then there's no problem.


02/7/2009 at 9:46am
 Location: Blackpool
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We use the invertor on our airbeds and we have4 singles a double and the sofa and have had no problems,just make sure you leave the car running while inflating or you could have a flat battery!

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Kazzy & Bob


02/7/2009 at 12:38pm
 Location: Wigan
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I bought a 300W one just to be on the safe side... works a treat

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We use a small compressor when we need to pump up the air
bed,which you plug into the cig socket of the car.
Its very small and compact and we always have it in the boot
of the car in case of a slow puncture,i think you can get
these from halfords.
Good luck

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bald eagle

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02/7/2009 at 7:11pm
 Location: Manchester
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Quote: Originally posted by tykey on 02/7/2009
Quote: Originally posted by 9secondlegend on 02/7/2009

ok cheers

im all confused about what power to use now!!




The inverter is 150W, if the pump is less than that, then there's no problem.

excellent

thanls for that



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02/7/2009 at 7:11pm
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cheers everyone


02/7/2009 at 7:21pm
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Which Aero bed? If you get one of the Active range then you charge the pump up at home so don't need either electric or inverter.

The girls have the Aero bed overnighter singles and this comes with a pump that runs off 4xD batteries - you need lots and lots of them but no need for inverter or electric again.

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28/7/2009 at 11:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by dadsbeaniemad on 02/7/2009
Which Aero bed? If you get one of the Active range then you charge the pump up at home so don't need either electric or inverter.

The girls have the Aero bed overnighter singles and this comes with a pump that runs off 4xD batteries - you need lots and lots of them but no need for inverter or electric again.

hi

 

it is an aerobed premier but i dont know what wattage it is. there is nothing on the actual pump.

this is it if anyone could advise.

http://www.gadgetworld.co.uk/p/AeroBed_Premier.htm

 

cheers



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