I would be interested to know if there is such a thing as a 240v low wattage water heating element? Basically - we want to be able to do the dishes and wash without having to boil the kettle all the time. No room in the van for a gas water boiler so open to any suggestion/alternative.

Ps Campsites in N. Ireland are not allowing sinks to be used for anything until this pandemic thing passes btw.

Thanks.

Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #2

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Have a look at tea urns. We used a Swan 8L when we had a trailer tent. I remember it was a dual element. one for heat up and the other for holding the temp when up to the required level. I cannot recall the wattage, but 1500w for the main rings a bell.

Colin

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Good point about the kettle. On that I spotted a 950w 8L tea urn on Amazon - Igenix IG4008. Reviews a bit iffy despite the smaller print...so will likely go for a Swann model instead.

As a cheap alternative I use a thermal kettle, it keeps the water hot all day and uses very low ampage, Its more than enough for hot drinks and washing up through the day. We use the 3.5 litre model as it fits better under the cupboards. We also use it in the house and take it with us when in the Eriba, it has been switched on for three years 24/7 with no issues.

https://www.scottsofstow.co.uk/neostar-p...m-water-boiler/

Right now we need something a tad bigger than a thermal kettle, so punted for a 8L Igenix IG4008 tea urn in the end. Having said that, the tea urn is for getting us through pandemic camping trips. The thermal kettle appeals to us much more when this is all over though, so thanks for the link.