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I need to replace the kettle used. It was a spare from home but didn't know if I should check wattage etc., before replacing.
 
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Are you going to be on hook up then? Otherwise you would need 12v or gaz one.
 
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To answer the OPs question, yes the wattage is important, especially if you are also using EHU for heating. At the very most 2kw, but preferably 1-1.5kw. That way you won't end up tripping the bollard when everything comes on together. It will be slower to heat up, but then it takes far longer with a high wattage kettle when the bollard has tripped.
 
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We just stick with one on the gas ring. As we recon to use about 50p worth a day a kettle full of water to boil must be 1p or so of gas not worth buying and carting one around for that especially as in Europe we hardly ever have a hook up.
 
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We've got a small electric kettle hidden away under the fridge, I know 'cos I had to take it out recently (and clean it out!) whilst wiring a new reversing camera, but I can't recall ever using it. We're hardly ever on hookup anyway and for the amount of gas used it's not worth the hassle. It weighs next to nothing and takes up otherwise unuseable space so I'll keep it for emergencies.

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Hi Marilyn, there are lots of kettles to choose from, the supermarket 'basics' ranges tend to be lower wattage than the more expensive manufacturer branded ones, corded again are usually lower wattage but not necessarily so just have a good rummage. I wouldn't pay extra for a 'camping' super low wattage one that some companies market as they are expensive and take ages to boil.
 
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When on hookup we use a 'travel kettle' which is low wattage, about 700W, which is OK for a couple of drinks. Be careful buying them. We bought one from one of those bazaar shops in Spain, and it didn't have an automatic off switch. We'd moved on too far by the time we found out, so it just went in the bin.
 
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TerryL said:
We've got a small electric kettle hidden away under the fridge, I know 'cos I had to take it out recently (and clean it out!) whilst wiring a new reversing camera, but I can't recall ever using it. We're hardly ever on hookup anyway and for the amount of gas used it's not worth the hassle. It weighs next to nothing and takes up otherwise unuseable space so I'll keep it for emergencies.
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We have a basic electric travel kettle for emergency use only and as we never use EHU normally it's hidden away with the rest of the electric kit (hob, cables etc) in a crate in the centre of our double floor which is difficult to access for stuff that's needed more often so unlikely to be used otherwise.
 
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We’ve got a collapsible kettle 900 watts I think does 2 cups of tea/coffee easily.
Also got the old whistling one for the gas.
Anything under 1200 watts will be ok on a 6 amp supply.
 
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Our electric one is used for drink stops while travelling in the summer to avoid heating the van interior with gas. Just an ordinary travel kettle around 1Kw run on inverter.
 
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Use gas. I like the whistle. ;)

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Zains Pops said:
Another vote for a gas whistler quick and easy. Ideal for a mid journey brew. It sort of tells me we’re on holiday as it’s different from home.
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I agree, there's something about having the kettle on the hob and the whistle when its boiling that just puts you in holiday mode on the journey from home.
 
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We've a 120/240V travel kettle which holds enough for two proper mugs (never seen the point in taking a huge 1.7L domestic one). Always use that when on a hook-up but carry a small camping kettle for transit stops or when off-grid.

As a very rough "Rule of Thumb" 1KW draws 4amps (W=VI). UK EHU's are usually between 10 & 16 amp rating but the odd one can be as low as 6 amp
 
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Electric travel kettle for when on hookup

Small whistling kettle on diesel hob when not

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Normally use one on the gas but do have an 800 W electric one. Useful on the chunnel or waiting at a port to have a brew when the gas is off.
If we didn't have loads of storage space I wouldn't bother with an electric one, it's not essential.
 
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Our kettle has a high tech gadget that warns us when it is ready for use. Us techies call it a whistle.

We always use gas for all forms of heating, including the water for our tea/coffee. That way we can use it wherever we are. Once you get into Europe you will find that many of the hook ups will blow if you even show it a kettle.
 
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We love our electric kettle in the van. Automatic cut out, so no need to jump up the moment it's boiling.

Perhaps the fact we don't have gas at home influences our preference. Obviously, we use the gas for boiling water if we are, wilding, on an aire or just don't have a hook-up.

Suggest a maximum of 1,000 watts to use when camping, which will be OK on most continental sites as well as the UK. ie, happy on a 6 amp rated hook-up.

If I was looking for one now, I'd probably go for this full size 1.5 litre one £15.95

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=222075542403

Yes, they take a bit longer to boil than at home, but works for us. When travelling we generally fill one or two large flasks with hot water in the morning, which keeps us going through the day for making coffee en route . (y)
 
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Minxy Girl said:
I agree, there's something about having the kettle on the hob and the whistle when its boiling that just puts you in holiday mode on the journey from home.
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It reminds me of being in my granny’s static caravan on Hayling island. It sounds so cosy, somehow. I just have a gas one, as I also take the Tassimo away, and use that on hook up. I’d take my home kettle if I had one for washing up when hooked up, but our house came with a boiling water tap, so I don’t have one at home now, either. Silicone collapsible for us!

My mother (who stays with us often, and declines to learn to use my tassimo, despite having her own absurdly complicated barista-thingy at home) only drinks instant coffee at ours, using the boiling water tap. She recently dragged an aged aunt around to show off my new house too, and hissed at me ‘where do you keep the kettle?!’ When I told her I hadn’t one she she wailed ‘but how will I make a Aunt Aged a cup of tea?’ On being directed to the boiling water tap, she responded that she had only ever used it to make coffee! 🤣
 
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