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Not that any of these appliances were overly heavy on the battery draw, but given the usage of each and if you didn’ t have a decent recharging system, combined with the longer cook times, the only downside I can see is that you should be picking your meals wisely to help preserve your battery bank.
The smaller size of each appliance dictates you won’ t be cooking for the whole footy team. Rather, a couple or a small family would be perfect.
To me, given more appropriate battery reserves, like the 400Ah system in our converted 4x4 HiAce camper, it makes total sense to include these appliances on our longer journeys around the countryside. The same would go for most off-grid caravan fitouts – these appliance are perfect for knocking up almost the same meals you would at home … No, not Vegemite on toast!
The results: well, nothing short of brilliant.
Given Sharyn has new tools to play with, I’ m thinking we’ ll be doing even more camp cooking than ever, and I’ m sure she won’ t serve up pies and pizza.
MARK’ S WISE WORDS
Technology is grand when it works as intended. I reckon embracing it to make your camping easier and more convenient is the way to go.
Old dogs can indeed learn new tricks. Just look at me go, using battery power to cook instead of over a fire! But sadly, staring at a battery is nowhere as soothing as a fire at camp … 58 \