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Ok apologies if you've heard this one before... but .. here goes.... when static lights work pump works cooker works, however plug sockets don't work unless plugged into a mains... as there's not always a mains available can anyone help/advise/ please. Apologies in advance if this is a reoccurring problem.

Regards..

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You can use an inverter, which changes 12v to 240v, but it will run down your habitation battery.so you will have to find a hook up or drive a distance to replenish it.

Don't worry about negative comments, we all start with a blank sheet.

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new2campervans - 2015-05-24 1:07 PM

 

When it comes to camper vans and electrics yup I'm pretty dumb... is there a way I can make them work without a mains supply?

 

 

I strongly suggest you invest in John Wickersham’s “Motorcaravan Manual” book

 

https://www.waterstones.com/book/motorcaravan-manual/john-wickersham/9780857331243

 

This should provide you with basic background knowledge of motorhome-related technical issues.

 

 

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agree with the above....

 

however, in simple terms, without an EHU most folk run their appliances in a different way.making use of gas and 12v systems...EG.....

 

a simple kettle placed on the gas hob

small electrical devices (phones, iPads etc) charged using 12v charger

heating and hot water switched to gas

your water pump and heating pump/fan will work automatically from the 12v battery

many TVs run from 12v

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  • 1 year later...

Yes an old post - I'm sorry, perhaps I did sound a bit harsh [although I added a smiley] but with the facilities and knowledge available on the internet, it really gets me when people are just too lazy to look - and more importantly learn for themselves......and I did actually think it was a wind-up

 

Much easier to go on a forum, get everybody involved - and in most cases not bother to return!!

 

This forum is littered with one-off enquiries - and they do normally fall into the dumb question category.

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