Crockpot question

[richard5933]

You need a thermal cooker like this: https://mrdscookware.com/

I've seen these used in videos from the UK on narrowboats - you bring the food to a boil and then you can take it off the heat and it continues to cook for a few hours on its own.

You could easily use one of these on a propane cooktop or electric stove to get it going, then cover it and let it continue to do its thing while you carry on with your driving or other activities.

Lots of other brands of these out there.

[ByeTheWay]

Originally Posted by propchef

Duo Gourmet.

I tried to take a picture but this forum isn’t photo friendly.

X 2!!!!

[Scott 3]

Look up Foresty Forest on YouTube. He is famous for living in a minivan and cooking with a crockpot among other things.

[rbTN]

I have 300 watts solar, 2 6v GC batteries and use my 3 qt slow cooker / crockpot all the time when the sun is out (10 to 4 or so).

My panels will easily power the cooker and charge the batteries at the same time.

[Winemaker2]

Originally Posted by ByeTheWay

X 2!!!!

Haven't you seen posts w pics?
See the note above re file size and its pretty simple.

[ByeTheWay]

Originally Posted by Winemaker2

Haven't you seen posts w pics?
See the note above re file size and its pretty simple.

Yes, I have posted pics, but the technique is not friendly. Using BaseCamp is much easier for me.

[Mark_K5LXP]

I've never used mine in the RV but the last time DW made something in the slow cooker at home I put my Kill-A-Watt meter on it just to see what it might draw off an inverter.

"Real" crock pot brand crock pot, don't know the exact model #

High - 230W, never changed or cycled.
Low - 186W, never changed or cycled.

My conclusion is that if you really really wanted to use this you could as long as you had a game plan for replenishing the batteries. I don't see much value to operating an electric crock pot if you have propane. DW has made some fantastic chili and stews on the stovetop, letting them simmer all day in one of those enameled cast iron pots. But the idea of starting a dish in the electric crock pot and letting it cook while underway seems like a great idea, and wouldn't be too much power for the alternator to keep up with.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

[Marie W]

Originally Posted by Mark_K5LXP

I don't see much value to operating an electric crock pot if you have propane.
Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

When it's 100F and higher outside and you don't want to heat up the place by running the cooktop or oven and the wind is blowing at 30mph or more. That is when you want an electric crockpot or Instant Pot. Today's high was 102F which is better than last week's 108F.



A good way to find out what will or won't run off your batteries is to simply unplug from the power pole and pretend like you have no hookups. If it runs your batteries down too low. If you run out of water. If you fill up your holding tanks too fast, you have your hookups right there to save you.

[dustyone]

We have used a little 2 quart. It works well while traveling. We put a small bungee strap over lid place in a sink. It rides in a trailer. Great to have a meal when you park for the day

[abrogo]

I use a small pressure cooker that doubles as a crock pot. Pressure cooking can do what you need in a fraction of time! Use it as a slow cooker when you're plugged in somewhere.

[dustyone]

Originally Posted by abrogo

I use a small pressure cooker that doubles as a crock pot. Pressure cooking can do what you need in a fraction of time! Use it as a slow cooker when you're plugged in somewhere.

What is the wattage draw?

[Camper25]

My mini Crock-Pot uses 80-watts and cost $14.99.... perfect for one hungry guy, or two that eat less.