NO OVEN? REALLY?

4X4Dodger wrote:
It seems clear from reading the pposts here that you'all are talking at cross purposes a bit.

From what I read and can deduce by the coments made this oven debate is divided in three segments.

Those who never leave the grid or visit a National Park, either because of size of their rig or their personal choices....Dont need and dont want the oven.

Those that could be termed Weekenders and Vacationers seem to not use the oven.

Those that get off the grid and to the national parks and other places and spend SIGNIFICANT time in thier RV's such as full timers Want and use the oven.

This brings up the question of how the Survey was conducted, who was their target demographic among buyers and how the survey was worded.

All of that factors into this.

For me I would throw the microwave out the trailer on the interstate. They are the spawn of Satan of the cooking world. I intend on turning that space into storage when I redo the interior soon.

I would like to have a LARGER oven. I use mine alot. Even to make toast in when I am off the grid.

But I also Full Time in 3 seasons and at all altitudes and in all weather. And I do not relish standing by a grill outside in the pouring rain to make dinner.

And yes many things that can be made in the oven can also be done in a dutch oven...many things cannot.

Remember the 50's and 60's push for the "All Electric Home"? And now how we look upon that as so wasteful of resources and dated. RV's are taking that same path now. And mark my words when these all electric 100 amp rigs start to clog the RV Parks the system will degrade and eventually collapse. And the manufacturers will "have seen the light" and returned to good old propane.

I am one of those weekend campers.

I do eat differently when home then when out camping.

I use the TT oven once and awhile but, not very often.

At home I don't have a full sized oven just a toaster oven.

As for the Microwave,,, at home I would stave to death without it !! How can anyone possibly live without one ?? O sure our great grandparents did. But in those days the woman stayed at home and spent 6 hours a day just preparing meals. I am a bachelor. I only have a few minutes to repair breakfast and lunch each day. I could spend all evening preparing supper but, I prefer to do other things.

When camping I don't use the microwave often. (Sometimes I dry camp and have no electricity anyway) I have enough time to cook over the fire or in the grill.

I really don't cook that much. When camping I will make a chicken breast, a small potato, and have a salad.

At home this week I made 4 chicken thighs on Sunday in the slow cooker with some potatoes and carrots. I have been adding them to soups and by doing that I will have enough meat and potatoes to last until about Thursday.

I don't understand where everybody's food goes ? (If you are feeding a family that makes a big difference)

All excellent points 4X4Dodger! I agree wholeheartedly with you, especially on the MW part - we use it for storage. All the other forms of cooking do not require a generator.

myredracer wrote:

Wishbone51 wrote:
"would probably use the oven more if I spent more time in it."

Besides pretty warm inside it, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit in it... :B

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Only if my furnace stops working :D

myredracer wrote:

Wishbone51 wrote:
"would probably use the oven more if I spent more time in it."

Besides pretty warm inside it, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit in it... :B

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

LOL!!!!!

Wishbone51 wrote:
"would probably use the oven more if I spent more time in it."

Besides pretty warm inside it, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit in it... :B

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

The only reason I don't use the oven is because of the inconsistent temperatures, and because it's a pain to light. I also do a lot of outdoor dutch oven cooking, so I have my oven there.

I do use my oven at home a lot, even for things that aren't normally cooked in the oven, such as rice, bacon, sausage, and anything that requires you to simmer with the lid on, stirring occasionally. No need to stir in the oven.

I'm a weekender, and would probably use the oven more if I spent more time in it.

4X4Dodger wrote:
It seems clear from reading the pposts here that you'all are talking at cross purposes a bit.

From what I read and can deduce by the coments made this oven debate is divided in three segments.

Those who never leave the grid or visit a National Park, either because of size of their rig or their personal choices....Dont need and dont want the oven.

Those that could be termed Weekenders and Vacationers seem to not use the oven.

Those that get off the grid and to the national parks and other places and spend SIGNIFICANT time in thier RV's such as full timers Want and use the oven.

This brings up the question of how the Survey was conducted, who was their target demographic among buyers and how the survey was worded.

All of that factors into this.

For me I would throw the microwave out the trailer on the interstate. They are the spawn of Satan of the cooking world. I intend on turning that space into storage when I redo the interior soon.

I would like to have a LARGER oven. I use mine alot. Even to make toast in when I am off the grid.

But I also Full Time in 3 seasons and at all altitudes and in all weather. And I do not relish standing by a grill outside in the pouring rain to make dinner.

And yes many things that can be made in the oven can also be done in a dutch oven...many things cannot.

Remember the 50's and 60's push for the "All Electric Home"? And now how we look upon that as so wasteful of resources and dated. RV's are taking that same path now. And mark my words when these all electric 100 amp rigs start to clog the RV Parks the system will degrade and eventually collapse. And the manufacturers will "have seen the light" and returned to good old propane.

Absolutely - there are different types of people who camp. I read here all the time of folks who want to go out and eat. Why have a kitchen?

We use our oven all the time and would never own an RV without one. Definitely don't want to fire up a generator to cook.

Surprisingly, our camper came without an awning over the back bumper - where the grill is mounted. Yes, it's movable with a little effort, but cooking even under an awning in the rain isn't appealing to me one bit.

Buying a camper without an oven is a deal breaker. The additional storage isn't that critical. There's nothing better than the smell of garlic bread in the oven, or cookies or anything really, just like at home, especially while watching others attempt to grill in the rain.

4X4Dodger wrote:
But I also Full Time in 3 seasons and at all altitudes and in all weather. And I do not relish standing by a grill outside in the pouring rain to make dinner.

I also camp out in 3 seasons, in altitude with no electric but do not full time. I'm out anywhere from a 3 day weekend to 2 weeks so yes to the part of I can get by without an oven.

But really, stand out in the rain? For those of you who made this comment, do none of you have awnings? And yes, I also used my TT out on the Oregon coast where it is frequently windy.

It seems clear from reading the pposts here that you'all are talking at cross purposes a bit.

From what I read and can deduce by the coments made this oven debate is divided in three segments.

Those who never leave the grid or visit a National Park, either because of size of their rig or their personal choices....Dont need and dont want the oven.

Those that could be termed Weekenders and Vacationers seem to not use the oven.

Those that get off the grid and to the national parks and other places and spend SIGNIFICANT time in thier RV's such as full timers Want and use the oven.

This brings up the question of how the Survey was conducted, who was their target demographic among buyers and how the survey was worded.

All of that factors into this.

For me I would throw the microwave out the trailer on the interstate. They are the spawn of Satan of the cooking world. I intend on turning that space into storage when I redo the interior soon.

I would like to have a LARGER oven. I use mine alot. Even to make toast in when I am off the grid.

But I also Full Time in 3 seasons and at all altitudes and in all weather. And I do not relish standing by a grill outside in the pouring rain to make dinner.

And yes many things that can be made in the oven can also be done in a dutch oven...many things cannot.

Remember the 50's and 60's push for the "All Electric Home"? And now how we look upon that as so wasteful of resources and dated. RV's are taking that same path now. And mark my words when these all electric 100 amp rigs start to clog the RV Parks the system will degrade and eventually collapse. And the manufacturers will "have seen the light" and returned to good old propane.