Wirral Tourer Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Wondering if anyone has got one of these for winding up the cable and whether they're any good for storing the cable without it becoming tangled ? Also seen another product from W4 which includes a carry case, but think I prefer the Cordwheel as it would appear quicker to unravel the cable Cheers Edited March 28, 2009 by Wirral Tourer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerN Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I have a cable keeper but do not use it much as I find that, as the cable is the first thing out and the last thing away, it does not get tangled much. If you do use one of these, do NOT use it partially unwound. I do see a lot of people who have the spare cable nicely wound around one of these or even in a tidy loop. This is dangerous as it will cause hot spots in the cable and can lead to a fire. Roger Quote GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS Swift Challenger and Kia Sorento XS Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wondering if anyone has got one of these for winding up the cable and whether they're any good for storing the cable without it becoming tangled ? Also seen another product from W4 which includes a carry case, but think I prefer the Cordwheel as it would appear quicker to unravel the cable Cheers We use the cordwheel and find it stops the mains cable getting twisted up, but we do not use it with the cable connected through it only as a holder for storage. As Roger says don't use it with the cable left coiled on it as it will act like a transformer and heat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lute Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 We have a cordwheel, but we never use it now as it gets very heavy (for us) when reeling in the cable, instead we use a reel on a small stand, which also has 4 sockets on it. short Cable from caravan to 1 of the sockets on reel, unreel all the cable from the reel and plug into mains,we then have 3 extra sockets in the awning. We have a 25 metre and a 50 metre reel. Quote Knaus sudwind 500 TL C4 grand Picasso 2. 0 hdi 138 EGS Exclusive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madrat Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) We have a cordwheel and its a pain in the you know what. When you try to wind the cord up it keeps dropping off the sided so you end up with a twisted cable also the plugs don't fit the cutouts. Your better off with something like this http://www. towsure. com/product/13516-Cable. ..mp;_Storage_Bag but you can find them much cheaper made from metal without a bag Edited March 28, 2009 by madrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytruck Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 We have a cordwheel and its a pain in the you know what. When you try to wind the cord up it keeps dropping off the sided so you end up with a twisted cable also the plugs don't fit the cutouts. Hi. I quite agree, the Cordwheel is a royal pain in the bum, it is so awkward to use, and heavy with the cable on. I have a metal version of the above, light and easy to use, and CHEAP just three pounds 12 months ago. Cheers. T. Quote HI. ITSME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madrat Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I rue the day I swapped my 10 year old metal thingy for a cordwheel. As soon as I see another metal one I an getting it. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandjen Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Had one of these for over 10 years, is all you need. ......... http://www. caravantech-shop. co. uk/products. ..ains-cord-wheel Quote Bailey Ranger 510/4 & Skoda Octavia Elegance Estate 1. 9TDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Even though we bin loads of welding wire spools at work, I prefer to roll up my cable & put it in a plastic bag , Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBS Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Even though we bin loads of welding wire spools at work, I prefer to roll up my cable & put it in a plastic bag , This is the best cable reel we have used. We have used the orange cordwheels, the plastic and the metal cable keepers. The advantage with this is that you can unplug at the bollard, put it into the reel and not have to touch the cable until you disconnect at the 'van. I don't know if you will be able to find them (made in Australia) but Burdon's used to wholesale them. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John KS Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Binned our cordwheel at the end of last season. Pain in the neck and too heavy. Gone back to coiling it up and chucking it in the front of the van! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel129 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is the best cable reel we have used. looks like a fire starter to me, any reeled up cable with elec running thru it is a no no, try your vacume cleaner lead next time you do a quick bit of vacuming without pulling the cord out fully. .......hmmm that nice warm fuzzy feeling. ......fire waiting to start. nigel Quote NIGEL129 Hobby 495 Ufe (2003) Powrtouch HD BP GAS Lite User Toyota Surf 2. 4 Tug, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Anyone know where I can get a wind up reel on a tubular metal stand WITHOUT the cable? I have several cables, all artic type, 2. 5mm which I want to transfer from Cordwheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBS Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 looks like a fire starter to me, any reeled up cable with elec running thru it is a no no, try your vacume cleaner lead next time you do a quick bit of vacuming without pulling the cord out fully. .......hmmm that nice warm fuzzy feeling. ......fire waiting to start. nigel Who said anything about leaving it coiled up on the cable? It is designed so that the cable is easily removed from the reel - unlike the orange cordwheels. This means that it's less likely to 'walk'. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulus Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We have a cordwheel and its a pain in the you know what. When you try to wind the cord up it keeps dropping off the sided so you end up with a twisted cable also the plugs don't fit the cutouts. Your better off with something like this http://www. towsure. com/product/13516-Cable. ..mp;_Storage_Bag but you can find them much cheaper made from metal without a bag This is exactly what I use, and I find it really easy to use right up until the last 5 meters of a 25 meter cable, by then my arms are aching and everything is getting a bit heavy, and I am no lightweight!! My solution was to buy another length of cable and cut it into shorter lengths (adding plugs and sockets to each end) so I now have a choice of 25, 16 or 9 meters and I don't have to unwind a 25 meter cable every time I need a EHU. Quote Have Bailey - Will Travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonegroover Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I started using a cordwheel last year, I think it makes winding and unwinding a lot easier, the cable never gets tangled or knotted now. Quote Swift Challenger 490 Sorento + Fabia to help the Sorento up hills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael r Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Anyone know where I can get a wind up reel on a tubular metal stand WITHOUT the cable? I have several cables, all artic type, 2. 5mm which I want to transfer from Cordwheels. Hi, yes go to B&Q and you can get a lightweight garden hose reel (minus hose) with tubular stand and winding handle, it's what we use for the hook up cable, best thing I ever bought. They aren't expensive either. I can thoroughly recommend it. Cheers Mike R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertieBassett Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have one but its for the tip, I had to cut a bit out to get the socket out of the way. It's rubbish, back to a bag for me. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinktwo Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Butterfly coil is a way to fold up a rope or cable witout it getting in a tangle. The reason it works is because it does not put a twist in the cable, which is happens if you roll it on a drum. There are videos on the web if you google Buttefly Coil. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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