aside from the cost, it was thr weight of the alucab that turned me away. As it is almost all of us are more than a few hundred pounds over gvwfor a weekend camp trip. I cant imagine how insurance would feel about the alu cab weight
I love these electric cooking comparisons. I tend to be a very light traveller, and the smaller/lighter the better. I'm mostly camping a couple nights, by myself, or with one other person, and the ability to cook inside without lugging the propane around is nice for these weekend adventures. Just jump in my truck and go. When the situation is right, there's nothing better than a camp fire or for a big group, my cowboy wok!Test of Roadpro Saucepan 12v and Dash Mini Griddle 110v.
Roadpro Saucepan: 12v. . Wattage draw 115w. Have used this to warm canned soups, frozen chilli and spaghetti in past. Works well, just takes a while. Tried cooking to test result. 1 strip of bacon took 41 minutes to get done and 50 min to where I liked it. One egg took 6 1/2 minutes.
Conclusion: Good to use inside camper. Stable with 4 short legs. I will continue to use for soups, stews and chilli. For camp, will take precooked bacon to warm (rather than raw to cook,) along with english muffin to warm. Then cook eggs, and put all items in for last minute to reheat while eggs finish.
Dash Mini Griddle: 110v. Wattage draw 287w. Bacon cooked in 10 1/2 minutes. Very small. Only can cook one egg, or 1 strip of bacon (cut in thirds) at a time. Both top and bottom plates heat. Would be useful for warming bagels, muffins, cheese toast, sandwiches etc. Can cook small items.
Conclusion: Since so small, and I have the YQ-105 HotPlate to use, I will be leaving this at home.
Agree 100%. I like to keep gear compact and easy to move, as I sleep on platform in bed with my tent extension. Like to travel with everything protected inside canopy. Nice to leave gear inside if raining, or under tailgate if weather permits. I am trying to consolidate gear boxes/bags for different types of trips and different seasons, where I only need to grab the three or so appropriate boxes/bags and head out !
Doesn't anyone use a jet boil and camp stove anymore?Test of Roadpro Saucepan 12v and Dash Mini Griddle 110v.
Roadpro Saucepan: 12v. . Wattage draw 115w. Have used this to warm canned soups, frozen chilli and spaghetti in past. Works well, just takes a while. Tried cooking to test result. 1 strip of bacon took 41 minutes to get done and 50 min to where I liked it. One egg took 6 1/2 minutes.
Conclusion: Good to use inside camper. Stable with 4 short legs. I will continue to use for soups, stews and chilli. For camp, will take precooked bacon to warm (rather than raw to cook,) along with english muffin to warm. Then cook eggs, and put all items in for last minute to reheat while eggs finish.
Dash Mini Griddle: 110v. Wattage draw 287w. Bacon cooked in 10 1/2 minutes. Very small. Only can cook one egg, or 1 strip of bacon (cut in thirds) at a time. Both top and bottom plates heat. Would be useful for warming bagels, muffins, cheese toast, sandwiches etc. Can cook small items.
Conclusion: Since so small, and I have the YQ-105 HotPlate to use, I will be leaving this at home.
Who made the tent?Agree 100%. I like to keep gear compact and easy to move, as I sleep on platform in bed with my tent extension. Like to travel with everything protected inside canopy. Nice to leave gear inside if raining, or under tailgate if weather permits. I am trying to consolidate gear boxes/bags for different types of trips and different seasons, where I only need to grab the three or so appropriate boxes/bags and head out !
Since mine is a daily driver, want to park in garage, but have 82" height limitation. Wish I could find a 5' canopy with a hinged top that would allow standing in bed area, even if had to stoop. Looked at topper lift, but just not sold on it. If you ever see any ideas, please let me know.
Good point. But for people with solar it’s easily replenished.Doesn't anyone use a jet boil and camp stove anymore?
Electric to heat is not a very efficient use of limited electric power.
Great work!Finally did my testing on a few items:
I had two Immersion Heating Elements that I bought last year and never used. Received my YQ-105 Hot Plate to test also.
Will write up the test of these three items for heating water in this post, then the cooking test of my Roadpro Saucepan (12v) and my new Dash Mini Griddle (110v) in my next post.
Tested these to determine time needed and used my Jackery 1500 to verify wattage draw.
Results:
Lewis N. Clark 120/240V Immersion Heater: 11oz of room temp water in a Stanley steel french press pot. Wattage draw from 107w to 114w. 165° in 9 minutes. 12 minutes till started bubblingat 180°. 20 minutes to 200° and light movement. Still no boil at 35 minutes and 5% drain on th Jackery from 99% to 94%. Conclusion: useful for warming water if have plenty of time. Will leave at home.
BeWinner 12v Immersion Heater. 8 oz room temp water in a glass mug, partially covered. Wattage draw from 110w to 115 w. 165° in 10 minutes. 180° and bubbles at 12 min. 200° in 19 minutes. At 25 minutes, still no boil. Jackery drain from 94% to 91%. Conclusion:: Same as above item, except more useful 12v for camping. Will carry it in camp kitchen.
YQ-105 Hot Plate: 110v. 4" round heating surface. 8oz room temp water in Stanley steel french press. Set dial to max heat at #5. Wattage draw from 477w to 480w. 180° with bubbles at 7 minutes. Boiling at just past 7 1/2 minutes. Power drain from 91% to 86%. Also tested at power level # 3, and wattage drain was 479w to 480w. Conclusion: Although small, this heats quickly and can be used with small pot or pan. Be sure to plug in outside for 15 to 30 minutes to burn off chemical residue that has strong odor. Is fine indoors after that. Also, be very careful when using unit as sides have no protection and get very hot. Will be using this regularly on my trips with a small skillet and pot.
Could not find one that fit what I wanted, so I used some of my old camp gear and modified to fit my cargoslide when extended. Gives me options up to about an 8' long inside area.
Agree. I have solar panels I can use if needed, but so far my set-up with the Jackery does everything unless do not drive each day. It was the 2nd best camp accessory I purchased. First was Dometic powered fridge ( and freezer later.)
I do have a butane stove I use occasionally. Especially if we have a campsite we return to each afternoon. Love it, but does not make me happy in strong winds, or if I am freexing cold and could be cooking inside with electric!Doesn't anyone use a jet boil and camp stove anymore?
Electric to heat is not a very efficient use of limited electric power.
Nice looking setup. I've thought about the canopy and then a ground tent that attaches to the back.Agree 100%. I like to keep gear compact and easy to move, as I sleep on platform in bed with my tent extension. Like to travel with everything protected inside canopy. Nice to leave gear inside if raining, or under tailgate if weather permits. I am trying to consolidate gear boxes/bags for different types of trips and different seasons, where I only need to grab the three or so appropriate boxes/bags and head out !
Since mine is a daily driver, want to park in garage, but have 82" height limitation. Wish I could find a 5' canopy with a hinged top that would allow standing in bed area, even if had to stoop. Looked at topper lift, but just not sold on it. If you ever see any ideas, please let me know.
