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okwaterdog
Explorer
Explorer
considering buying an induction burner to use instead of (or in addition to) the gas stove top. I realize there are issues with the type of pan/pot you use (must be aluminum I think) but would like feedback as to type and watchouts.... Thanks in advance.
2000' Airstream, Suburu toad
Willie and friends lucky enough to ride along
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Dog_Trainer
Explorer
Explorer
For all of you that say you use your gas in the rig we do as well But I have stepped into the new age in a couple of situations. When it is hot out the induction burner provides an alternative to the gas which heats the rig up. The induction is overall much cooler. The speed to boil water and get to cooking speed simply kicks the gas stoves Butt. We use everything we have and found a place for our Burton 6200 induction burner it is a great addition.
2016 Newmar Baystar 3401
2011 HHR Toad
Daktari & Lydia Cavalier King Charles , Annie get your guns, our English setter (fur Bearing Children)

Cuffs054
Explorer
Explorer
Okwater, I went with the "nuwave". I got mine off the online goodwill site, WAY cheaper than the web site. I like them so much I'm looking for a third.

FlatBroke
Explorer II
Explorer II
I concur, I think a hot plate outside would be just the ticket when my wife heats up HER garlic butter mussels! Haven't run into that problem in the trailer but will keep it in mind at home.LOL

Hitch Hiker
"08" 29.5 FKTG LS

pianotuna
Nomad III
Nomad III
Hi,

When using a traditional electric hot plate the burner gets hot and then transfers heat to the pan by conduction.

When using the induction cooker the energy goes directly into the pan--so it is more efficient. My hot plate is 750 watts, but the induction cooker can do over 1200 watts on the highest possible setting. When I do that the induction is considerably "faster" than the hot plate--but also uses more energy.

I get a lot of my energy from the sun--so if the batteries are in good shape I prefer to cook electrically.

One draw back of induction cookers is that they require a true sine wave inverter.

okwaterdog wrote:
I have been told the induction heats faster etc etc.... but I also know advertisements often exaggerate, so am especially interested in the brand names which are recommended (or not)
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
My theory: If the elctricity is included in the parking fee, and the Propane is not.. I'm not burning Propane lessen I have to.!!!!

I do not use an induction cooker, since not all my cookware is compatable, but I do use an electric,,, One with the full top (Aroma brand) not a coil.. Slow to heat yes, but no cost for Gas.

If I need to do SERIOUS cooking... Gas is the only way.. I learned on Gas, I love to cook with gas,, But,, It cost more.. so I use Electric.

I will not fault anyone who does likewise.
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okwaterdog
Explorer
Explorer
first, thanks for comments regarding these induction stoves.... let me explain why I am interested in them - I've tried elec burners outside for shrimp and crab boils and the one I had never did the trick. I also have a smaller kitchen now and the gas stove is usually covered with cutting boards etc - not much room.

If I were boondocking of course I would use the propane....I have been told the induction heats faster etc etc.... but I also know advertisements often exaggerate, so am especially interested in the brand names which are recommended (or not)
2000' Airstream, Suburu toad
Willie and friends lucky enough to ride along

pianotuna
Nomad III
Nomad III
Hi pnichols,

I use my inverter for "short burns", so no need to run the genny.
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.

pnichols
Explorer II
Explorer II
ChopperBill wrote:
We use the heck out of our gas stove and oven in the fifth wheel. Beats the heck out of using the gawd awful slow electric in the house. One thing I think is better than all the new age, fancy, expensive stuff they throw at you now days.


X119!

We drycamp at lot and carry along two generators for reliable electrical backup (.... plus the main engine's alternator).

HOWEVER, we do not want to fire up the built-in genny (not good for it to run short runs) just to heat something up on an electrically powered 1500 watt cooktop burner just for a few minutes here and there. We also don't want to deal with the cleanup of (greasy) iron utensils when on a limited water supply.

We also have a propane oven for very occasional but priceless uses.

After spending all that money, we basically wanted a motorhome that could provide everything our home provides ... but just in a miniature version that can be off the grid for awhile whenever and wherever we want.

BTW, this summer we're switching our all-electric home over to propane gas in only the kitchen cooktop to duplicate the cooking experience of our motorhome.
2005 E450 Itasca 24V Class C

dave_smith1
Explorer
Explorer
x 2! No offense to folks who don't use their amenities but we use everything in the trailer to the max. We travel with people who don't use their shower & toilet for only #1 emergencies, preferring to walk to the campground facilities. Or do all the cooking outside on a camp stove or BBQ. We just scratch our heads - that's one of the main reasons we have an RV - I like knowing the owner of the previous feet in the shower or butt on the seat personally! And nothing seems more like camping to me than a pot of stew or chili simmering on a low flame on a rainy day in the trailer. (Plus you get a nice source of heat as a bonus!)

Ok, /rant...sorry to veer off-topic.
Regards,
Dave & Kristi Smith
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FlatBroke
Explorer II
Explorer II
We use the heck out of our gas stove and oven in the fifth wheel. Beats the heck out of using the gawd awful slow electric in the house. One thing I think is better than all the new age, fancy, expensive stuff they throw at you now days.

Hitch Hiker
"08" 29.5 FKTG LS

NCWriter
Explorer
Explorer
Got a Nuwave for Christmas, lightweight, easy to store in a zipper case that came with it, works very well. I like to plug it in outside on a little table for cooking pasta to avoid steaming up the RV inside.

bob213
Explorer
Explorer
They sell a disk that you can put under most pans to make them usable on an induction cooktop:
Interface disk

Found it cheaper here!
disk 2
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Cuffs054
Explorer
Explorer
X2 on the nuwave. Just bought my 2nd one for TT.

sdianel_-acct_c
Explorer
Explorer
http://taratan.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/induction-symbols.gif?w=630

Link above shows symbols on different types of cooking options for cookware. Look for the symbols on the bottom of the cookware. For older pots, use the magnet test.
Lonny & Diane
2004 Country Coach Allure 33' "Big Blue"
Towing 2008 Chev Colorado 4x4
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rvten
Explorer
Explorer
We use an induction cook top most of the time.
Carry 2 cast iron fry pans and a griddle.
Tom & Bonnie
Crossville, TN.
Aspect 29H 2008 Type C
Ford Flex SEL 2010
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