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We use Solar, never run out, even on a dull day you still get something,  for nowt unlike a genny which requires fuel and understanding neighbours

As to what size, depends on your needs.

Toilet: It depends on the model toilet as to where the manual flush is. On a bench type C4 model the manual flush is a round dial that you turn, if it's an electric flush model then it usually has a button in the centre instead that flushes via the power form the leisure battery. On a C200 model the manual flush has a lever on the top that you pull up then push down, on the electric flush it doesn't have a handle. There are other model toilets on the later caravans that I'm not familiar with but if you go to a caravan dealer they will point out whether the unit has a manual or electric flush toilet or not. Personally I prefer the manual flush as I use less battery power and there are less things to go wrong with it than an electric flush toilet. The principal of operation is very much the same but the manual flush has no electrical circuit to it for it to flush. Hope this explains the difference.

Generator: The Honda suitcase generators are the ultimate leisure power as they are much quiter than other makes plus they have a sine regulator built in to control the electrical flow (to reduce the electrical spikes) whereas others don't and this why you pay more for a quality product such as a Honda generator. There are other things you need to know like you need to unplug an appliance before you switch off the generator otherwise you are likely to damage the appliance but like I said before and keep saying, it's all in the 'Caravanning Handbook' so you really need to buy it because it's absolutely priceless and it will save time asking questions about various topics that are all covered in this book.

Quote: Originally posted by crystaltips78 on 07/4/2013

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From what youve said its an elecric toilet. Ive just been on your link and bought the caravanning book. I feel daft asking all these questions but sometimes its better to ask people that know because they do it. cheers for all the help. What do you think of the solar panels? Is it worth getting one of those rather than a generator? xxx

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Quote: Originally posted by crystaltips78 on 06/4/2013

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Oh blimey this is getting complicated!!! I have absolutely no idea about inputs and outputs and so forth. I would usually go for sites with hook up but we're bikers and love going to the BSB and WSB and the tracks have camping but no hook up. We can probably survive with no tv but need our phones charging as we both have mega family issues. The kettle like you say can be boiled on the hob so no biggy there. Ive seen a briefcase solar panel thats 13w and £50 is that any use to me?? xxx

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