Which one of these 12volt/car charger for MacBook Pro would you choose..???

Hi everyone.
I am looking for a suitable 12volt/car charger, so i can charge my brand new MacBook Pro directly from our caravan batteries via a car/12 volt socket. I dont want to use a inverter, as it draws unnecessary power from the vans batteries.
I am being cautious as I don't want to use a product that is not 100% compatible here in Australia and might void the warranty in any way.
I can not find anything suitable manufactured by Apple but I have found many 3rd party alternatives, ranging from approx $50 up to a couple of hundred.
Has anyone had any experience with any of these products.
1...$149.95 HyperMac Pure DC Car Charger for Apple MacBook
http://www.hypershop.com/HyperMac-Pure-DC-Car-Charger-for-MacBook-p/mbp-car.htm
2...$60.00 The NEW Mikegyver® Power Travel Kit Macbook Magsafe DC car / airline adapter. This one has some great reviews.
http://mikegyver.com/IdeasnProducts/Macbook-Car-Charger-Adapter/
3... $119.99 MagSafe Home/Office/Auto/Air Adapterfor MacBook & MacBook Pro
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Micro%20Accessories/APL125001/%20.
4... $49.99 85W Mobile Power Adapter for Apple MagSafe equipped MacBook Pro 15"
and MacBook Pro 17" Models.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/ADPTMSC85/
Thanks for your help in advance

Hi Carl, Thank you for your help. I am still none the wiser which one to pick. You say they are not equivalent, but don't they all do the same job. I never was any good at joining the dots, my spelling is shocking and I really wouldn't know a technical error even if it was starring me in the face.
Have a good one.

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