There are two main ways you can power electrical devices on the campsite. The first is to use a leisure battery, which is like a car battery and provides a 12V supply, and the second is an electric hook-up, which provides a 230V supply as you would find at home.

Do you need electricity for camping?

Most caravans, motorhomes and folding campers have electrical equipment fitted as standard but if youre bringing electricity into your tent you will need to buy a special hook-up device manufactured specifically for tent hook-ups.

How long will my battery run my fridge?

Therefore a 100ah (amp hour) battery will last for 1000 hours. A slightly different example is a 60 watt fridge running on a 12 volt power source uses 60 /12 = 5 amps, but only while the motor runs.

How can I camp without a cooler?

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Can a 12v battery run a refrigerator?

RV refrigerator is an important appliances while camping in RV. It keeps the food cool and fresh. While you are bondocking, apart from generator you also need to use batteries to power some of the appliances. A refrigerator too can be powered using a 12 V dc battery.

What should a fully charged leisure battery read?

The reading should be between 1.1 (discharged) and 1.28 (fully charged). To determine how long the battery can go between charges, check the capacity, which is normally measured in amp hours (Ah).

How do I know if my leisure battery is healthy?

The only way I check is is to completly charge and then discharge into a known load say a 12v car bulb of known wattage and current,Measure the dischage current anyway to confirm and see how long it takes to discharge to get a amp per hr result.

Do eggs need to be refrigerated?

In the United States, fresh, commercially produced eggs need to be refrigerated to minimize your risk of food poisoning. However, in many countries in Europe and around the world, its fine to keep eggs at room temperature for a few weeks. If youre still unsure, refrigeration is the safest way to go.

What foods keep well without refrigeration?

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