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didi


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Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread,  cheese, wine..... beerwink)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow.

So can anyone tell me how much battery power the induction cooker use in short 5min bursts like this? Whats the most efficient way to use it? Im getting a 500w-1800w so I presume Ill be using 500w setting?????

I also will be using a small portable35lt camping fridge rather than a large rv fridge. Again fresh fruit and veg where possible. Just somewhere for cheese butter and milk and a few cold drinks. So hoping to save some battery power there.

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-- Edited by didi on Friday 25th of July 2014 07:21:14 PM

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Hiya Di..

Your going to hate this..
To make induction cooking effective you need Lithium Batteries as they work far better than Normal Lead Acids.. Charge Quicker, More cost effective when taken into their Life span.. 3-5 time the Life of Lead Acids..

for a Fridge a small Domestic fridge would be the go.. 100lt or so..

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Hi Didi.  If you're really only going to want to use a stove to mainly boil water, why not just get a small Butane Gas Stove ?  To make it even more economical, get a Vacuum Flask to store the boiling water in, and  you'll only have to use it maybe twice a day.

I won't have LPG Gas in my Camper, but the little Butane Stove is quite safe.

Cheers,

Sheba.

 



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Hiya Snow.biggrin

OK youve got me, lol. So how much are these lithium batteries? I was going for two 6v deep cycle.

Cheers Di



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Cheers Sheba.

Already there, with the little butane stovewink But just wanted to see what the induction was like to run.

Thanks tho. Di



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Try reading this link on induction cookers in caravans and how much power they require. We looked at one but ended up with the portable gas cooker.
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/89563/Induction_cooker.aspx



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Just a thought . We use mentholated spirits to cook smoked fish .. How would this go with what you want ?? Using outside .



-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 31st of July 2014 09:02:21 PM

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I have an induction hotplate at home which I love using.  I have wondered whether it would be suitable in the MH with the power issue.



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Ok..

Yes you can use an Induction cooker.. Especially good if you Don't want to get Gas certified..

- As I said the issue is the longer you use then the more power it uses.. There are some good unit's out there.. multi-power setting's.. which are good..

The issue is that if you use them, powering them from a Lead acid it does not seem to be viable..
- The Induction cooker is the primary unit that Most of the Lithium's group are looking at...

You need to tailor the system for the lifestyle you want to have..
-- Most unit's use 2000w and have temperature control gear.. About $50-$60 is the average price..

They are good..
-- To get the best out of them.. Cook the main meal during the day and drop it into a Hot Pot to Keep it warm...

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hako wrote:

Try reading this link on induction cookers in caravans and how much power they require. We looked at one but ended up with the portable gas cooker.
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/89563/Induction_cooker.aspx

 Thanks Hako. Shame to say- but I agree



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Aus-Kiwi wrote:

Just a thought . We use mentholated spirits to cook smoked fish .. How would this go with what you want ?? Using outside .



-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 31st of July 2014 09:02:21 PM

 Yes do have little butane for outside . Thanks Guru



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Thanks Juergen



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I had a cheap induction hot plate in Thailand, great fun getting used to it but you really have to watch them, I found it really good for lighting cigarettes, put a cheap thin empty pot on it and it was glowing red hot within about 20sec.



-- Edited by TizTom on Wednesday 6th of August 2014 01:18:11 AM

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Hi Didi

It should be carefully noted that the induction cooker I use is low wattage. Most of the cheaper cookers are around 2000W which will drain the batteries very fast.

Ours works well BUT we use other methods when at free camp especially on cold nights when the inverter/battery combo will be used to keep us warm.

Also ensure the unit meets Australian standards. BTW the butane stove ($25 from Kmart) works quicker and wont flatten the battery.

Im back again. Our beasty cost a lot because its very low wattage, I saw it at a caravan and camping show in Adelaide and its been gold for us. a cheaper 2000W unit will probably not work with an inverter under 2500W, and then drain the battery very fast. I have a Fridge freezer on the DC as well, works a gen when we have no 240V. 

I love the idea of cooking a meal and carrying it in a thermo cooker, For a quick cuppa again use the butane, easy to set up and quick as a wink to get a small billy boiling.


Travel safe



-- Edited by Phil C on Friday 8th of August 2014 06:47:03 PM



-- Edited by Phil C on Friday 8th of August 2014 06:56:09 PM

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