Can this be used while camping? Or does it need a power outlet?
269728
I do not think it has an electrical cord but I could be wrong. I am moving and it is packed. However I charged all my rechargeable batteries before packing. I just set it out in the sun and the batteries were fully charged is a couple of hours. I do live in New Mexico where the sun is very intense. Solar anything works great here!
269729
It is only solar. I thought it was either when I ordered it. Perfect for camping as long as there is a sunny place.
823642
I use mine to charge my trailer's battery when camping. All electronics (phones, Ipods, etc.) are pluged inside into the trailer outlets and we've had no issues.
1667705
I run this from the outlet, and it's been exceptionally reliant. There's a back-up battery for emergency power outage.
1250499
we just blew it up when we had people staying with us. We kept it plugged in for the most part but I don't think you would have to. I don't imagine it uses much electricity but I don't really know.
1916729
Sure, I plug it into a 12v back up battery I charge with a solar panel. But you could use an outlet.
762176
It has to be plugged in to the access. power outlet. It has no built in rechargeable batteries.
721569
it is portable in that you could take it anywhere that you have an outlet. If you have a generator, you could plug it in and cook. As an aside, though, the first time we used this particular model, it blew out. Spend a few extra bucks and get a better model.
1284641
I am sure it can, I have been using mine continuously while I am building a house. It serves me power from the Power Pole to my camper and has been doing so since late April and no problems. I must say, it is a very good product and I would highly recommend it. What I do is where it connects to the other plug, I put a little cover over it to protect it from the elements.
832676
This does not have a rechargeable battery. It's needs to be plugged in to a power outlet for it to work.
415938
This device must be plugged in to an electrical outlet to provide heat. It is not cordless.
822648
nope !! that's why i bought it , complety portable , I use it in my camper , while in very remote areas and or just put it on the table outside ....
1212823
it must be plugged into a wall socket. Or if you have a power inverter you could use a 12vt outlet. It does not have a battery in it.
958488
The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a battery is a good idea, so that's why I suggest the "jump start" battery. The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a... » Read More The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a battery is a good idea, so that's why I suggest the "jump start" battery. « Show Less
660072
You can power it from an outlet, however the alarm bell will sound continuously. You will need to wire in a switch of some sort to avoid this.
1216976
It needs to be plugged in. It's portable and can be moved around the house, but it needs power.
2109597
We only plug it in when we are out on the patio. I imagine the power cord is safe for outside use.
1625343
If your camp is large or small you will need to know how many amp hours that it requires to fulfill it's needs. I currently utilize two slr125's to power my small homestead. I can run this energystar notebook computer all night long. I can also run a couple of 12 volt dc lights all night at the same time. If you require much more than that I recommend doing some research into how much power you need and how much you are willing to spend. Watts equal amps times volts. If you are wanting to run AC appliances you will need an inverter. my laptop-60 watts 2 light bulbs-30 watts 90 watts divided by 12 volts equals 7.5 amps. To run my computer and two lights for a ten hour night it takes seventy five amp hours. Also take into consideration that deep cycle, lead acid, AGM batteries are very sensitive to cold weather and should never be exposed to freezing temperatures unless fully charged. As a rule of thumb always double what you need. Those winter months can be long. Have fun camping!