I'm trying to locate a queen size 12 volt electric blanket but not having much luck. People talk about them but the closest I find are electric car blankets that are only 42x58. Thanks

Just get two of them - problem solved... Better yet just get two twin size 12VDC electric blankets... You also need to know how many DC AMPS does the 12VDC TWIN SIZE electric blanket draws from your 12VDC battery...You will need some pretty substantial batteries if these draw 15-20AMPS each in addition to a very good 12VDC socket setup..I am not a good fan of 12VDC appliances due to the high DC currents involved.Roy Ken

Why not use an inverter to operate a 110v. queen ?or as suggested, use two 48's with individual heat control.3rd option is to use two 36x60 12 v mattress pads. avl from tractor trailer supply companies . Our solution: 110v queen mattress pad off an inverter to warm things up . Once that's done, our King size double sleeping bag takes care of business better than anything we have ever used. Most of the time its too hot and it uses no power. We bought two king size top sheets and had them sewn together as a washable liner.We found the king size to offer lots of wiggle room on top of a queen mattress. http://www.rei.com/product/828229/the-north-face-dolomite-3s-sleeping-bag-double

I bought a 110 volt AC double bed heat pad that uses a converter to produce 18 Volt DC. The pad uses very small wires, you do not feel it, and using DC current is supposed to be less danger than a 110 AC. I tought it would work directly plugged in 12 volt, while producing less heat, but it did not. The controler just tip off.So I bought a converter to up the power from 12 volt DC to 18 Volt DC. It works, I think it uses less power to go from 12 DC to 18 DC. Otherwise, I have to use an inverter to produce 110, then plug in the converter provided that convert 110 to 18 volt DC.

lay on top of a down and cover w/ one and ad additional comforter if necessary .... grey tank open, black and fresh never more than half. use 12V tank heat pads every so often. worlds great and no worries

Why not get a winter sleeping bag? No drain on your batteries. PM me if you want a recommendation.

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bobndot
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2014
scottz wrote:
bobndot wrote:
scottz wrote:
Can you guys who like your 12v blanket/mattress covers post links to them?

http://www.12volt-travel.com/

Doesn't help, reread my post.

http://www.12volt-travel.com/12-volt-electric-blanket-p-5631.html
scottz
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
bobndot wrote:
scottz wrote:
Can you guys who like your 12v blanket/mattress covers post links to them?

http://www.12volt-travel.com/

Doesn't help, reread my post.
kohldad
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2014
Glad this was brought up. I need to get one before next winter season. I need one to take the chill off the feet area as I have poor circulation. Once I get that area warm, my feet can keep it that way. And yes socks help, but still have some problems on very cold nights.

Would definitely be worth the 2-4 amp/hr drain off the battery.
ggadwa
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
Use whatever you like but in our case 4 amps for 30 minutes makes for a nice cozy bed and my two 6 volt Trojan Golf Cart batteries are not bothered by it either...We are Happy Campers.
We TC in Winter lots.
Gary & Laurii
bobndot
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2014
scottz wrote:
Can you guys who like your 12v blanket/mattress covers post links to them?

http://www.12volt-travel.com/
2oldman
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2014
ggadwa wrote:
SEARS has the one we purchased, however, I believe we found it cheaper on Amazon.Your link
My 120v Sunbeam mattress pad is 180w per each side. Compared with the 12v unit in your post, it's about 3+ x the power.

Many of these 12v units list a feature as "Energy-saving" which also translates to "heat saving." They really have to, because those 12v socket outlets won't handle higher amperage.

Given these specs, you won't likely get the heat nor the speed of a good 120v unit. Resistance heating takes a lot of battery power.
ggadwa
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
SEARS has the one we purchased, however, I believe we found it cheaper on Amazon. Again we love the timer feature. We have never had a single problem with it.

http://www.sears.com/comfy-cruise-12-volt-heated-travel-blanket/p-09665935000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=09665935013&kispla=09665935000P

GARY & LAURII
Handbasket
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
scottz wrote:
Can you guys who like your 12v blanket/mattress covers post links to them?

You can find some by entering '12V electric blanket ' or '12V electric mattress cover' in the Google search box, or do a web search for 'trucker's supplies'. But yeah, it'd be nice to hear from actual users.

Jim, "Yeah, I'm lost. But darn, I'm making good time!"
scottz
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
Can you guys who like your 12v blanket/mattress covers post links to them?
narcodog
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2014
I really like our 12v two mattress covers, electo warmth. they are thermostatic controlled. When they first turn on they pull about 6amps, they then cycle off and on.

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