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coppo Subscriber 08/06/2012 


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Which is the best? Caroline insists on having it on nearly all day.

The one we have goes through a set of batteries every hour or so, we end up using it through the 1000w inverter which is a waste.

Is there a 12v one available?

Considering we spend long periods in the van, usually without EHU.

What do others do?

Paul.
 
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We have one of THESE for when not on EHU, the batteries seem to last forever.

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This one Never needs batteries << at least that's what it says ......solar powered and wind up.

I have not got one so it is not a go and buy one post... I just had a look at Amazon... Wink


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P.S. we use the cab radio ....


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Cab radio (we use ours loads)?

Or the ultimate - wind up radio?

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I have one of these, with the portable power back, can be charged via mains or 12v.

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Had 2 of the wind up ones and both times the handle has broken off rendering it useless.

I must be a very careless erratic winder upper. Smile

Or maybe it was used every day and not just the odd weekend away. Wink
 
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I have one of these >>>radio<<<
Even has a torch Very Happy

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I power my radio: http://www.thecookingshop.com/Shop/Kitchen-Electrical/Other-Electricals/3826~Dualit-DAB-Radio-.html?utm_source=G oogleBase&utm_medium=Product+Search

from a 12v socket via a dc/dc converter like this http://www.powerstream.com/dc6.htm Many radios can be powered this way. You can check in a shop by looking at those on display and seeing if they use an external power pack to convert from ac to dc and reduce to under 12v dc.

I have looked at the power consumption of dash mounted radios and they all seem very high, mine says 10 amps although I doubt it is so high just on radio. Still better safe than sorry and if it is that high (or even half that) it would soon discharge the engine battery to the extent that it might not start the engine.

If on mains hook up then just use the cab radio if you refer, Alan.
 
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Thanks everyone for you suggestions, will have a study before i invest in another one.

Paul.
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