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12V Blankets
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:28 pm
by Disco Nic
While I myself am happy being cold, the missus has some auto-immune issues that cause her legs to turn purple… so we are looking at getting an electric blanket for our camping setup.
https://www.takealot.com/auto-gear-heat ... ID91044654
Anyone have any experience with these?
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:15 am
by Mad Manny
I don't, but I hear they work OK....
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:07 am
by PsyPhin
I use this one.
https://campandclimb.co.za/product/kamp ... ic-blanket
Usually when I use the hammock in winter. I stuff it into my sleeping bag and plug it into the Ecoflow next to me on the floor. I stay toasty all night. about 40w usage.
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:34 am
by HenriSteyn
Bugger uses car seat heaters, 2x single.
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:33 pm
by Bugger
HenriSteyn wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:34 am
Bugger uses car seat heaters, 2x single.
Lol they actually the same thing
Bought my ones from Midas they might even still.have stock
AS Phyphin mentioned
They actually use very little power and I love them
With sugar diabetes my body is ok but my feet freez
And these blankets are the answer
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:47 pm
by Bugjuic
I like the idea. But I prefer (if available) to just use the conventional 220V ones if you perhaps have an inverter already running.
Reasons are:
-A single phase AC current on 40-60W per blanket will be approximately 0.25A compared to a DC wire running 50W @ 12V will be 4.2A. Thus having to run effectively and safely a 6mm^2 wire when using two of these units(Double Bed)
-The 'normal' 220V ones are ALOT cheaper when it comes to replacing them. As they do not like to be folded often and controllers start malfunctioning.
-Plus side is you have an inverter for any other items that need strict 220V application (chargers etc...)
Yes I know the inverter will draw about 1A DC constant, but to run 2x blankets effectively if will go without saying that your DC configuration will have to be adequate.
Having a look at cost for two blankets:
Single Phase - R280 each thus +-R600 for two
DC - R600-R1200 each thus +-R1200-2400 for two
Maybe work in an inverter for R2000 and then 2x220V blankets and you may be sitting at R2600 but have a 'free' inverter.
My 2c
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:14 pm
by Disco Nic
Bugjuic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:47 pm
I like the idea. But I prefer (if available) to just use the conventional 220V ones if you perhaps have an inverter already running.
Reasons are:
-A single phase AC current on 40-60W per blanket will be approximately 0.25A compared to a DC wire running 50W @ 12V will be 4.2A. Thus having to run effectively and safely a 6mm^2 wire when using two of these units(Double Bed)
-The 'normal' 220V ones are ALOT cheaper when it comes to replacing them. As they do not like to be folded often and controllers start malfunctioning.
-Plus side is you have an inverter for any other items that need strict 220V application (chargers etc...)
Yes I know the inverter will draw about 1A DC constant, but to run 2x blankets effectively if will go without saying that your DC configuration will have to be adequate.
Having a look at cost for two blankets:
Single Phase - R280 each thus +-R600 for two
DC - R600-R1200 each thus +-R1200-2400 for two
Maybe work in an inverter for R2000 and then 2x220V blankets and you may be sitting at R2600 but have a 'free' inverter.
My 2c
I was thinking about this, hence why I ask the immense knowledge pool on here. Thank you.
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:44 pm
by Mad Manny
Is it just me or did others read Bugjuc's post and think "He might be Gay"....
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:57 am
by Bugjuic
a Little bit gay is ok, I never hear you complaining when your tent gets cold and you come for a cuddle...
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:23 am
by jakeslouw
"What happens at the 4x4AG GTG, stays at the 4x4AG GTG" ? Always had my suspicions. Some okes are just TOO keen to go to one, maybe that's why they call it "camp"?
Re: 12V Blankets
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:31 pm
by Disco Nic
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:44 pm
Is it just me or did others read Bugjuc's post and think "He might be Gay"....
Don’t be jealous.