Where to get power while traveling?
May 2nd, 2019, 03:53 AM
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I doubt it, but I have learned some interesting things from this thread.
november moon-- what kind of tabletop grill do you have, and do you like it? We were looking at some and my husband is definitely interested in the idea of supplementing the things we can cook with a Coleman stove.
I doubt it, but I have learned some interesting things from this thread.
november moon-- what kind of tabletop grill do you have, and do you like it? We were looking at some and my husband is definitely interested in the idea of supplementing the things we can cook with a Coleman stove.
May 2nd, 2019, 06:39 AM
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I'll be cooking with propane all summer at the fire tower in the wilds of Oregon. My refrigerator (42" high) is also gas powered. All electrical is 12 volt with the batteries charged by solar panels.
If I do take a shower, it will be from a 5 gallon bag that was heated for several hours by the sun (solar shower). Three days last summer it got above 100* inside the tower cabin. I spent most of my time out on the deck with the radio turned up.
If I do take a shower, it will be from a 5 gallon bag that was heated for several hours by the sun (solar shower). Three days last summer it got above 100* inside the tower cabin. I spent most of my time out on the deck with the radio turned up.
May 2nd, 2019, 08:07 AM
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we took a western 6 week camping/motel/dude ranch trip with our 3 kids in 1979. We used the Kangaroo Kitchen!! It is a fantastic design--you can charcoal grill, bake, and gas grill.
https://classiccampstoves.com/thread...kitchen.14178/
Now I would go to a place like Gander Mountain or even WalMart and get a butane camp stove. Get a camp pan set, particularly a saute pan and you are set. There are nice camp stoves that would double for tailgating like Coleman's that are on legs. LOTS of stoves using butane cylinders.
https://classiccampstoves.com/thread...kitchen.14178/
Now I would go to a place like Gander Mountain or even WalMart and get a butane camp stove. Get a camp pan set, particularly a saute pan and you are set. There are nice camp stoves that would double for tailgating like Coleman's that are on legs. LOTS of stoves using butane cylinders.
May 2nd, 2019, 08:37 AM
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I think these are all great ideas, but the OP has stated they will be bringing their 7-in-1 cooker.
Except perhaps using engine heat none of these other methods can do all the following 7 in just one appliance:
Pressure Cooker
Slow Cooker
Rice Cooker
Steamer
Sauté
Yogurt Maker
Warmer
all at up to 70% faster to support a busy lifestyle
Except perhaps using engine heat none of these other methods can do all the following 7 in just one appliance:
Pressure Cooker
Slow Cooker
Rice Cooker
Steamer
Sauté
Yogurt Maker
Warmer
all at up to 70% faster to support a busy lifestyle
May 2nd, 2019, 10:00 AM
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But why do you need to all those things on a 10 day road trip just to have a hot lunch in the car?
And yes since the OP stated that, they better figure out where they are going to find electricity to run the thing!
And yes since the OP stated that, they better figure out where they are going to find electricity to run the thing!
May 2nd, 2019, 07:23 PM
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I doubt it, but I have learned some interesting things from this thread.
november moon-- what kind of tabletop grill do you have, and do you like it? We were looking at some and my husband is definitely interested in the idea of supplementing the things we can cook with a Coleman stove.
I doubt it, but I have learned some interesting things from this thread.
november moon-- what kind of tabletop grill do you have, and do you like it? We were looking at some and my husband is definitely interested in the idea of supplementing the things we can cook with a Coleman stove.
May 2nd, 2019, 08:03 PM
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I doubt you’ll be back, but I don’t think you’ve considered that you’re usually not allowed to use kitchen appliances IN a hotel room. And I’ve seen people get into trouble for trying to use that sort of thing in campground bathrooms. Good luck, if you decide to go forward with your plan.
May 3rd, 2019, 03:17 AM
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.>I think these are all great ideas, but the OP has stated they will be bringing their 7-in-1 cooker.
Believe me, I know all about the Instant Pot and it is ludicrous to think about bringing it on a 10 day car trip unless you are in an RV and going to a campground every night.
Believe me, I know all about the Instant Pot and it is ludicrous to think about bringing it on a 10 day car trip unless you are in an RV and going to a campground every night.
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May 3rd, 2019, 04:05 AM
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sf7307 and november moon--thanks for the grill information.
We have converted a Honda Odyssey as a camper van. For now we have a two burner Coleman stove and the aforementioned backpacking canister stove but it would be nice to be able to grill, too.
We have converted a Honda Odyssey as a camper van. For now we have a two burner Coleman stove and the aforementioned backpacking canister stove but it would be nice to be able to grill, too.
May 3rd, 2019, 05:41 AM
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Vttraveler--We have the same little grill that November Moon mentioned. We take it to cabins that don't have a grill and it works great. It is small and folds into itself, so is easy to carry. Very basic, which is all we need. We had one years ago and it walked off with one of our kids, so we replaced it a couple years ago off of Amazon for around $25 or so.
May 3rd, 2019, 07:57 AM
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This one looks pretty cool
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert-Gr...lack/653637933
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert-Gr...lack/653637933
May 3rd, 2019, 08:15 AM
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I was wandering around REI yesterday and looked at the camp stoves. It's been years since we did any camping, either car or wilderness, and I was impressed with the options. Went to their website and found more, including this grill/stove combo:
https://www.rei.com/product/820671/p...piezo-ignition
https://www.rei.com/c/stoves?pagesize=90
https://www.rei.com/product/820671/p...piezo-ignition
https://www.rei.com/c/stoves?pagesize=90
May 3rd, 2019, 10:08 AM
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Someone mentioned cooking on a car engine. A friend of mine wrote a book on the subject years ago, Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! I see it is still available on Amazon, though I'm not sure it is still possible to do considering the way car engines are now covered.
May 4th, 2019, 06:44 AM
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Cooking your meals sounds like way more trouble than it’s worth.
Can’t you survive on sandwiches, fresh fruits/veggies, and other cold foods for just 1.5 weeks?
Get a cheap ice cooler and buy stuff at grocery stores/farmers’ markets along the way.
Can’t you survive on sandwiches, fresh fruits/veggies, and other cold foods for just 1.5 weeks?
Get a cheap ice cooler and buy stuff at grocery stores/farmers’ markets along the way.
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