12V Blankets

[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?

[Mad Manny]

I don't, but I hear they work OK....

[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.

[HenriSteyn]

Bugger uses car seat heaters, 2x single.

[Bugger]

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

[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

[Disco Nic]

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.

[Mad Manny]

Is it just me or did others read Bugjuc's post and think "He might be Gay"....

[Bugjuic]

a Little bit gay is ok, I never hear you complaining when your tent gets cold and you come for a cuddle...

[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"?

[Disco Nic]

Is it just me or did others read Bugjuc's post and think "He might be Gay"....

Don’t be jealous.