12v iron please? Help.

[movan]

Sick of buying 12v stuff that doesn't seem to work but finally bought an air pump that did so hopeful there are some good things out there.

I can't put it off any longer ................ I need a 12v iron. Can anyone recommend one THAT WORKS .... loads on market but if like my hairdryer can't blow seeds off a dandelion.

Thank you.

 

[Don Quixote]

You are wasting your time as it will EAT your batteries in minutes........... heat = energy = ++++amps. Your better getting an old cast iron one and heating it on the gas and using that.

 

[DanielFord]

I am sure I am not imagining it, but I have a memory of a butane powered iron, works in a similar way to those portable hair thingies that ladies have. Pretty sure a 12v iron would be as much use as a chocolate fire guard. I will do a search.

 

[movan]

I am sure I am not imagining it, but I have a memory of a butane powered iron, works in a similar way to those portable hair thingies that ladies have. Pretty sure a 12v iron would be as much use as a chocolate fire guard. I will do a search.

Thank you... but don't spend too much time Daniel .. it looks like I am wasting my time doesn't it... So may I apologise to everyone in advance for looking scruffy and unkempt after doing my washing in the mh..

 

[scotjimland]

Look for an antique flat iron, heat on the gas ring.. that's what my mum used when we went camping..

or a Tilley paraffin iron, I have one I bought at a boot sale, but they only have two heats .., hot and blazing hot

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[Judge Mental]

charcoal ones they use in India ..weigh a ton though!

one of our main problems touring is lack 230v for wife's hairdryer...any ideas plse?

 

[movan]

charcoal ones they use in India ..weigh a ton though!

one of our main problems touring is lack 230v for wife's hairdryer...any ideas plse?

Eddie, I believe that's the main reason people go for a generator

 

[Don Quixote]

I cannot recommend enough the mod that @Broken Link Removed did ( how to do is on here ) we now can use hairdryer, toaster, hair straighteners etc - plugging into any 230Volt socket on MH via inverter and solar replaces what we take it.

 

[Judge Mental]

Eddie, I believe that's the main reason people go for a generator

really? They sound very popular! and cheaper then a divorce

 

[Don Quixote]

Eddie, I believe that's the main reason people go for a generator

No generator required, if you have enough solar - good inverter - good batteries....... enough said.

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[movan]

I cannot recommend enough the mod that @Broken Link Removed did ( how to do is on here ) we now can use hairdryer, toaster, hair straighteners etc - plugging into any 230Volt socket on MH via inverter and solar replaces what we take it.

That sounds good.

 

[Dawn B]

Put your clothes under the mattress before you go to bed

 

[movan]

Put your clothes under the mattress before you go to bed

Yep do that but it has wooden slats and I look like I've been run over by a tractor..

 

[CandC]

charcoal ones they use in India ..weigh a ton though!

one of our main problems touring is lack 230v for wife's hairdryer...any ideas plse?

 

[Dawn B]

Yep do that but it has wooden slats and I look like I've been run over by a tractor..

Or you could drive over them for a different pattern

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[DanielFord]

It would appear I am dreaming it, can't find anything about them on the internet!

 

[Cobweb]

This might not be all that helpful but we usually go to a campsite to use washing facilities and do what little ironing we need to do when hooked up . To be honest most of our MH gear does not need ironing and can be worn or hung up straight off the washing line or drier . I did have a butane iron years ago on our sailboat but it was difficult to get the temperature right .....it was either scorching hot or too cool .

 

[Judge Mental]

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Yeah you recon...I'll introduce her to you at meet and you can suggest it

 

[Chockswahay]

one of our main problems touring is lack 230v for wife's hairdryer...any ideas plse?

Head out the window maybe?

(sorry, someone had to say it.........)

 

[appydaze]

I usually iron my shirts with a wok, on the gas hob to warm it up, but you look too slim for that. x

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[movan]

I usually iron my shirts with a wok, on the gas hob to warm it up, but you look too slim for that. x

That's a brilliant idea Why didn't I think of that... Good on ya.

 

[GJH]

Do like we do, buy clothes made of fabrics that need no ironing

 

[movan]

... I'm waiting for the 'or go to a Nudist colony camp site.'

 

[pappajohn]

12v iron Joy ......no need to remove your cloths to iron them as the iron will never get hot enough to take out creases let alone burn skin.

 

[pappajohn]

Here you go Joy.

Half a pint of unleaded petrol and you can iron for hours.

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[Judge Mental]

Head out the window maybe?

(sorry, someone had to say it.........)

Forwarding this....you will be on her list

 

[CandC]

Yeah you recon...I'll introduce her to you at meet and you can suggest it

Uhmm I'll pass thanks... I didnt say it was necessarily a good suggestion

 

[Puddleduck]

I have a mini (240v) travel iron (used on EHU only) and it's better than nothing but not great. A site with laundry facilities or a launderette that offers an ironing service is your best bet I think. For some stuff hanging it up in a steamy shower or even hanging it over a boiling kettle works

 

[Wildman]

charcoal ones they use in India ..weigh a ton though!

one of our main problems touring is lack 230v for wife's hairdryer...any ideas plse?

shove her head out of the window whilst driving.

 

[Beacons]

I think we have one at our shop it would be used as we do house clearances its in a box so proberley not had much use but I can have a look on tuesday when I am there if you are interested and it is a travel iron 12 volt I haven't looked at it
Properly I can bring to shell I will let you know if you are interested .jan

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