12v sockets

[susan harringt]

Hi I've bought this kettle for 2008 California but it doesn't fit in the sockets. Do I need an adapter? Thanks

 

[B J G]

Looks like a standard 12V Cigarette lighter Socket plug. Should fit in OK.
hey take a long time to boil.

 

[Sad]

Yep, something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0042EYTEI/?tag=unique09f-21

 

[Wildcamper]

Hi I've bought this kettle for 2008 California but it doesn't fit in the sockets. Do I need an adapter? ThanksView attachment 79470

These 12v kettle are a big draw on the leisure battery, they draw between 10 and 15 amps. Don't understand why you need a 12v kettle when you have gas. Gas will heat far quicker and be more efficient.

 

[flying banana]

Throw that in the bin. Get a 240v 1kw for on hook up or use gas

 

[Loz]

Does your Cali have the euro din 12v socket?
photo?

 

[andyinluton]

I seem to remember Amarillo is the expert on 12v kettles ( it’s what he was famous for prior to chickengate) - wasnt it something like an hour for the kettle to boil and a day to wreck to the batteries doing it?

 

[Perfectos]

If the kettle is for use on hook up get a normal 800w kettle.

not on hook up use gas either in van or portable device, only boil the amount of water you need.(or use a flask)
heating water is not energy efficient and trying to do so via 12v will take an inordinate time and destroy a battery quickly (very quickly)
IMO 12v kettles should be consigned to the bin. (Not fit for purpose)

 

[susan harringt]

Thanks guys! Glad I asked the question before trying to use it with the adapter. Will stick to using the gas!