Powering a cool box

[alimey]

I've just bought an electric cool box for use with the Bongo. Basically the fridge wasn't large enough to put all the dog food I need to take with me when I go away on training trips (don't ask - that's just how I like to feed my dog).

So the plan is to leave the cool-box at the campsite inside my storage tent whilst I am away from the campsite with the Bongo and the dogs etc.

I have bought one which can use 240v - but my question is re. the adapters.

I already have one long hookup cable & so I just want an adapter socket to plug the coolbox into so I can leave the box on hook-up whilst I am away from camp.

Is something like this safe enough? http://www.camping-online.co.uk/mains-e ... ket-1.html

If not - where can I get something man enough for the job that doesn't come with the hookup cable attached?

Many thanks.

[the laird]

I use the Coleman mains to 12v adaptor and leave it in the awning never had any trouble inc heat xtreme in France Belgium and Scotland that's a joke,
Ps I'm a jock

[Diplomat]

Get a cool box with a catch on the lid in case there are any inquisitive dogs (or bears) roaming the campsite. The tent won't be much of an obstacle!


Frank

[the1andonly]

Forgive me if Iv'e got the wrong end of the stick, but where is your RCD/ distribution box. In the van?
you will need a separate one for the tent, even one with a short lead and use the current extension

will have a quick search, i bought a long one and used the cable in the bongo.

[the1andonly]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kampa-Pitch-Pow ... 2_edpp_url

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camping-Site-Ma ... 2_edpp_url
2 examples a single and 3 way

[Simon Jones]

You'd need an RCD protected lead like this:

http://www.camping-online.co.uk/mains-e ... -unit.html

Electrics, water, the great outdoors and dogs that nibble through cables are a recipe for disaster (or fried dog/owner) .

[alimey]

Thanks all - right RCD it is - not much point in taking the dog to training and then frying it!! (thanks also for the tip about a box w/ a catch - hadn't thought of that).

Simon - the link you posted seems to have a long hook up cable - am looking for one without. the1andonly - I couldn't make your links work.

So, in an idea world I am looking for a double socket w/ RCD - but just a short section of cable - any ideas anyone, I can't find one.

[briwy]

Could use one of these in your existing cable.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-Line-RCD-C ... 0437171985
Put it near the plug end then it guards against any problems in the cable itself as well.

[alimey]

Yes I could - thanks. But what I am really looking for is the whole thing combined (minus the great long cable)

[the laird]

Buy a used one on fleabag and modify the lead at the plg end(sorted)

[Diplomat]

Forgive me if Iv'e got the wrong end of the stick, but where is your RCD/ distribution box. In the van?
you will need a separate one for the tent, even one with a short lead and use the current extension

I knew there would be a use for one of those Mazda Bongo earth spikes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Earth-rod-gro ... 2ec6ddbb62

For earthing a tent!

Frank

[the1andonly]

alimey
goto amazon.co.uk
Kampa Pitch Power Mono Mains Supply Unit
£30 1m cable

try right clicking the link and open in a new tab
this just an example you may find it cheaper
swmbo would

[Simon Jones]

Simon - the link you posted seems to have a long hook up cable - am looking for one without. the1andonly - I couldn't make your links work.

So, in an idea world I am looking for a double socket w/ RCD - but just a short section of cable - any ideas anyone, I can't find one.

Single socket with 1m lead:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORHOME-CAR ... 589cc15f1c

I can't see any short multiway sockets, so you may have to get one and shorten the lead as required.

[the1andonly]

Diplomat
it wouldn't be diplomatic of me to to venture a location

[the1andonly]

Diplomat
are u monitoring my email
thats 2ce uve posted the same time