12 volt DCcoffeemakers/water jugs . if so where can you buy them .Im sure the yanks must have themin their cars.
bigmacnfries,
Aug 29, 1:30pm
Yes, Repco or Supercheap should have them.
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 29, 2:26pm
Keeping something warm with such a device while you drive works. Actually boiling water doesn't really work.
Consider that they are going to need to gear such an item to 10, perhaps 15 ampsyou are only looking at 120 - 180 watt's. So about 10% of the wattage of the Jug.
I have seen 30 AMP Cigarette lighters before but I don't think they would be common enough for manufacturers to spec for them. I am happy to be proven wrong though.
Nice! Plus you get a properly decent car to go with it. That is the ticket though, factory or retro-fit direct wiring capable of dealing with the current required for this to work properly. Possibly even stepped the voltage up to keep to sensible gauge wiring with minimal voltage drop.
countrypete,
Aug 29, 2:39pm
Oi!I've got a Cappuccino.A real one.660cc of brute, big-block grunt!
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 29, 2:45pm
Only big blocks in that size I have ever seen come in Edam, Tasty or Mild.
timmo1,
Aug 29, 2:48pm
you might be able to fit one of those in the boot of a Cappuccino
grangies,
Aug 29, 3:04pm
What a strange buy-now price. $134.
Was $130 not enough, and $135 too much!
countrypete,
Aug 29, 3:05pm
No, once you put the hardtop in the boot, you'd be lucky to fit an extra handkerchief!
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 29, 3:29pm
LOL, I actually really like them. Never even sat in one though, but the concept of a very small, small engine convertible appeals.
Sort of like the MG Midget of old.
Do they handle as well as they look like the might, or is it more a for looks cafe type thing!
ceebee2,
Aug 29, 3:33pm
Hey I have one of those.LOL
solarboy,
Aug 29, 10:33pm
Jaycar have had them too. But just keep the motor running while you boil up or it may not start after your brew up
thewomble1,
Aug 29, 10:48pm
I had one and it used to take about 15 minutes to heat water hot enough for a cup of tea. It clipped on the inside of the door so could be switched on while driving. Have not seen one for some time now.
ml6989,
Aug 30, 8:46pm
Really good idea in terms of heating efficiency, but it will probably burn the carpet and set the seats on fire. Don't forget to open the window to let the smoke out.
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