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Thu, 17 April 2014 05:59  |
midlf
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The CFO has made it very clear she is not doing "gourmet" when on the road as she is on vacation also. She insists the stove is outathere. However she does realize there are things that still need to get hot so there will be a convection microwave. The question at this moment is:
Has any one had experience with the induction hot plates like those being advertised on TV?
(I'm asking this question for her. I just had her convinced to sign up for the net/forum when the yahoo thing came up and she has a yahoo email address.)
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247683 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 06:19  |
Ken Henderson
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Steve,
Your CFO must have been taking lessons from mine. She was just bragging to
someone a couple of days ago that she really doesn't know whether the two
gas burners are still under the cover they're hidden under. On the RARE
occasion when she wants something other than the convection microwave, she
drags out the little single-burner electric hot plate.
Only one comment about the induction heaters: Do you really want to haul
only heavy ferrous pots/pans?
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 6:59 AM, Steve Southworth wrote:
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> The CFO has made it very clear she is not doing "gourmet" when on the road
> as she is on vacation also. She insists the stove is outathere. However
> she does realize there are things that still need to get hot so there
> will be a convection microwave. The question at this moment is:
>
> Has any one had experience with the induction hot plates like those being
> advertised on TV?
> ...
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247699 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 09:50 |
Carl S.
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Steve,
That is fine if you never intend to dry camp. For us, needing to be plugged in or use a generator is WAY too restrictive. Besides, I do most of the cooking.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247704 is a reply to message #247695] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 10:25 |
powerjon
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Rob,
We are with you when it comes to going out to eat or cooking on the road. We try to avoid eating out too often, maybe once or twice a week when we are on the road. We do like Cracker Barrel restaurants for breakfast, but we are like you and often do an evening meal at the coach. When have the 2 burner glass top in the coach which allows us to prepare most any meal we like and we also have a convection/microwave to to bake and heat up as necessary. If you really think about any average meal at a restaurant is $20+.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Apr 17, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Steve,
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> We don't do gourmet on the road but quite frankly I reckon not having a simple two burner stove in a GMC if one plans to be on the
> road for any length of time is not a good idea.
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> The roadside food available in the USA leaves a lot to be desired in the way of nutrition and calories plus it can get quite costly.
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> We find it is quite nice to quit driving around 5:00 and find a RV camp. We park and get setup for the evening; I'll hang the BBQ on
> the side of the coach while Helen gets the "sides" ready.
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> I would be willing to ask Helen what she thinks of having no way to cook while traveling, if she expresses an opinion noting it
> would not be a good idea not to have a stove I could ask her to call Lauralynn and have a chat?
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Southworth
>
> The CFO has made it very clear she is not doing "gourmet" when on the road as she is on vacation also. She insists the stove is
> outathere. However she does realize there are things that still need to get hot so there will be a convection microwave. The
> question at this moment is:
>
> Has any one had experience with the induction hot plates like those being advertised on TV?
>
> (I'm asking this question for her. I just had her convinced to sign up for the net/forum when the yahoo thing came up and she has a
> yahoo email address.)
> --
> Steve
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247708 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 10:44 |
James Hupy
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Steve, good news on the coach. I have a little different take on the
cooking on the road thing. We frequently travel in groups out here in the
west. One of the most enjoyable aspects of rolling rallies is the combined
meals. They are great fun, cost effective, wholesome, and we get to pick
who we eat with. No little "property devaluators" hanging over the backrest
of an adjoining booth, just what we enjoy. Even if you don't use the stove,
it is a good thing to have during extended power outages and other types of
similar stuff. Besides that, when she tosses you out on your ear with only
your shirt and your gmc you will be able to eat on the cheap. (Grin)
See you later this summer.
Jim Hupy & Judy Countermine.
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Apr 17, 2014 3:59 AM, "Steve Southworth" <midlf@centurytel.net> wrote:
>
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> The CFO has made it very clear she is not doing "gourmet" when on the road
> as she is on vacation also. She insists the stove is outathere. However
> she does realize there are things that still need to get hot so there will
> be a convection microwave. The question at this moment is:
>
> Has any one had experience with the induction hot plates like those being
> advertised on TV?
>
>
>
> (I'm asking this question for her. I just had her convinced to sign up
> for the net/forum when the yahoo thing came up and she has a yahoo email
> address.)
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
> Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247709 is a reply to message #247695] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 10:56 |
Jeff Marten
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I agree. A PO removed the stove/oven and replaced it with a microwave where the oven was. I'm fine with the micro, but will source a 2-burner drop-in later this summer to be installed when I replace the counter top. I may replace the micro with a convection/micro at some point.
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> We don't do gourmet on the road but quite frankly I reckon not having a simple two burner stove in a GMC if one plans to be on the
> road for any length of time is not a good idea.
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247717 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 11:29 |
zhagrieb
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I bought a single burner induction unit for the coach. Before it even saw the inside of "Moby the Motorhome" we started using it in the kitchen. it worked out so well we bought an induction range. Now the little one goes in the coach.
You will have to use steel or cast iron cookware, copper or aluminum won't work. All heat from the induction unit goes into the pan, not the coach. For under $100 give a try.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247718 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 11:39 |
Cadillackeeper
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We LOVE our stove/oven.Scrambled Eggs and bacon,Pancakes and sausage on top.
Frozen pizzas,toll house Cookies and of course pop open pillsbury rolls ,crescents and cinn. Buns.Love that thing.!!!
77 455 Elaganza II and 67 Animal, Built 500 Powered Eldo
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247721 is a reply to message #247718] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 11:53 |
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Matt Colie
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It's your coach, set it up the way you want it.
I will caution you about two things:
If your coach has no means to cook without AC power, you will limit its resale possibilities. Maybe not drastically, but an associate just bought an Avion trailer for about half its expected market value because the galley is now all electric which means it can't be effectively used for dry camping.
Before you put a microwave where the oven now is, talk to others. I have heard from some of those that having to bend down to load, unload and set the panel is not comfortable.
By the by, Mary loves to work the galley and does she ever.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247724 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 12:25 |
Cadillackeeper
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I actually want a microwave,she does'nt.I might stick a small one under the fridge and next to the vacume.She wont even know I made a frozen burritto while she sleeps.I can bend down no prob.the other location is my towel storage at the top of the dresser.I need the towel space more than the micro.I do however want an induction plate for the house,kinda novel.
77 455 Elaganza II and 67 Animal, Built 500 Powered Eldo
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247725 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 12:36 |
bwevers
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We took out the 3 burner and upgraded to a 4 burner. The wife would be bored without kitchen appliances.
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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| Re: Cooking in the GMC, induction hot plate [message #247777 is a reply to message #247680] |
Thu, 17 April 2014 20:33 |
Bullitthead
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GMC didn't have generator when we got it, had been replaced with 2 monster 12V batteries in parallel. Got the inductive cooktop from Amazon for $69. Thought it would be great to use on an inverter with those big batteries. That and a small nuke and we would be set and wouldn't have to take the mousey/rusty stove/oven with us. Well, max power consumption for the cooktop is just 1800 watts (15 amps @120 volts),but it could not use the wave coming out of the inverter. It turned on and operated with a whining sound, but did not transfer energy to the pan. I'm sure it will work with the generator wave, but I wanted to try to get by without it for awhile. However, since I can't seem to get good airflow from the dash A/C, I guess I'll have to do a complete reinstall of the genset and wiring anyway to power the roof unit.
So right now I use the induction unit in the house until we roll, and I really like the efficiency of the process and the lack of leftover heat when you stop putting energy into the pan. It doesn't have to be heavy iron cookware, just ferrous. I use a porcelain 2 qt. pot of thin steel and lots of other stainless cookware on it.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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