Slow Cooker on the Move?

[Jacques le foot]

Hi everyone,
Can any one tell me if its possible to run a slow cooker (150w) via an inverter, through the 12v system of our motorhome while we are travelling. I have tried to do it through our little 150w inverter, but it just tripped immediately. Would a larger capacity inverter do the job, if so how large? and please tell me if it might do harm to the electrics. As useful as it would be to have our meal cooked when we get to our destination, I wouldn't want to risk damage, or a fire hazard.

Thanks,

Jackie

 

[scotsy]

seriously?

 

[BedfordMJ]

I do remember someone on the sbmcc using I think a 12v slow cooker whilst on the move, dinner ready on arrival.

 

[Jacques le foot]

Yes Scotsy...'seriously !' why did you think I wouldn't be serious?

Jackie

 

[1967bowesj]

slow cooker

Jacques le foot I can see the benefit, and it should be possible just a tight fitting lid/top needed. As for the inverter it depends on the size of the wattage on the slow cooker we have a very large on in the house which uses 270 watts, my inverter (from argos on special £19.99) rated at 359 continuos 500 max would run it so you should be able to get something rigged up

 

[BedfordMJ]

12 volt shop?

 

[bob690]

Hi Jackie, You should be fine with a larger inverter. Because the slow cooker is a continuous pull on power, albeit a low one on normal mains electricity, by the way it works, a small inv" would be flogging its guts out all the time. A 500 watt inverter should be able to handle this load ok. I say should, because some of the cheaper inv" on the market could never handle their supposed loads continuously. Make sure its in a well ventilated area to dispose of the heat the inv" will produce, and good cooking...Bob

 

[scotsy]

Yes Scotsy...'seriously !' why did you think I wouldn't be serious?

Jackie

Hi Jackie

I'm new to this malarky but isn't a slow cooker a device for heating up stews etc . I don't even like ANY loose objects lying around in the back when driving so i couldn't get my head around a heavy pot full of hot liquid sitting on a worktop behind me suddenly being 'launched' through the air if anything caused me to brake hard.

Have i missed the point?

Where would the slow cooker be sited whilst moving?

Is the slow cooker 'fixed' down?

My apologies if this is normal activity with safety taken into account but it sounds a bit dangerous to me

Why not get a 12volt one anyway (truckers use them)

Ian

 

[dellwood33]

I was thinking exactly the same thing, but perhaps being new to this as well, I was mising something.

 

[Chrissy]

Messy ?

I'm with Scotsy and Dellwood so would be interested to know how you're gonna prevent potential mess of slopping etc. Even if you didn't ever have to break hard the roads are atrociously potholed

 

[pokerking]

Hi everyone,
Can any one tell me if its possible to run a slow cooker (150w) via an inverter, through the 12v system of our motorhome while we are travelling. I have tried to do it through our little 150w inverter, but it just tripped immediately. Would a larger capacity inverter do the job, if so how large? and please tell me if it might do harm to the electrics. As useful as it would be to have our meal cooked when we get to our destination, I wouldn't want to risk damage, or a fire hazard.

Thanks,

Jackie

Hi Jackie, I have already posted this last week in a microwave discussion. We have a 1kw inverter and I have fixed it next to the sink. A £16 slow cooker from Tescos fits perfectly in the sink and cooks whilst we are driving. It takes enough for 2 for 2 days and is brill for stews, rice dishes, pasta and my favourite, corned beef hash.
Layer of onions (1 large)a layer of baked beans (2x16 oz tins), a layer of sliced potato and about 1/2 hour before serving, a layer of grated cheese. I will be watching for you in Portugal, let us know if you are going, cheers, Alan

 

[pokerking]

Hi Jackie

I'm new to this malarky but isn't a slow cooker a device for heating up stews etc . I don't even like ANY loose objects lying around in the back when driving so i couldn't get my head around a heavy pot full of hot liquid sitting on a worktop behind me suddenly being 'launched' through the air if anything caused me to brake hard.

Have i missed the point?

Where would the slow cooker be sited whilst moving?

Is the slow cooker 'fixed' down?

My apologies if this is normal activity with safety taken into account but it sounds a bit dangerous to me

Why not get a 12volt one anyway (truckers use them)

Ian

I refer the honourable member to the answer I gave sometime earlier (I should have been an MP, at least I don't take bungs), cheers, Alan

 

[SunsetSeeker]

Cook it before you leave

Hi Jackie,
Take a tip from us. Cook it before you leave, let it cool and put it in a pan with the lid on. Gaffer tape works well around the lid to stop it comming off and slopping.

Re heat on the gas when you arrive. Works every time.

Cheers

Bill

 

[pokerking]

Hi Jackie,
Take a tip from us. Cook it before you leave, let it cool and put it in a pan with the lid on. Gaffer tape works well around the lid to stop it comming off and slopping.

Re heat on the gas when you arrive. Works every time.

Cheers

Bill

Cooking on the move saves gas/battery?

 

[Chrissy]

Nice One

Hi Jackie, I have already posted this last week in a microwave discussion. We have a 1kw inverter and I have fixed it next to the sink. A £16 slow cooker from Tescos fits perfectly in the sink and cooks whilst we are driving. It takes enough for 2 for 2 days and is brill for stews, rice dishes, pasta and my favourite, corned beef hash.
Layer of onions (1 large)a layer of baked beans (2x16 oz tins), a layer of sliced potato and about 1/2 hour before serving, a layer of grated cheese. I will be watching for you in Portugal, let us know if you are going, cheers, Alan

Ahhhhhhh I see, mine is a round sink and an oval slow cooker so would not have come up with that one

 

[Channa]

I'm with Scotsy and Dellwood so would be interested to know how you're gonna prevent potential mess of slopping etc. Even if you didn't ever have to break hard the roads are atrociously potholed

No idea about slow cookers untill now. However a babies nappy bucket filled with water and a bit of detergent. stick it in the bathroom.Add dirty laundry and the atrociously potholed roads....agitate the wash and save time !! whilst on the move.

Channa

 

[Chrissy]

V V Good

No idea about slow cookers untill now. However a babies nappy bucket filled with water and a bit of detergent. stick it in the bathroom.Add dirty laundry and the atrociously potholed roads....agitate the wash and save time !! whilst on the move.

Channa

lolololololololol chuckling away to myself

 

[BedfordMJ]

The poster I remember put it in the sink. I do love my slowcooker at home but not sure it's what I'd want when i'm away.
I have also heard of people using small pressure cookers to cook a whole meal quickly.

 

[jimmnlizz]

Hi Jackie, I have already posted this last week in a microwave discussion. We have a 1kw inverter and I have fixed it next to the sink. A £16 slow cooker from Tescos fits perfectly in the sink and cooks whilst we are driving. It takes enough for 2 for 2 days and is brill for stews, rice dishes, pasta and my favourite, corned beef hash.
Layer of onions (1 large)a layer of baked beans (2x16 oz tins), a layer of sliced potato and about 1/2 hour before serving, a layer of grated cheese. I will be watching for you in Portugal, let us know if you are going, cheers, Alan

Hi Allan, not being picky, but why do they call it corned beef hash?

JIM!!

 

[Channa]

lolololololololol chuckling away to myself

Laugh you might !!! and perhaps a blokey thing , but it works..reach ones destination quick rinse Roberts your Mothers bruvver.

Like a whirlpool on four wheels it is

I have a secret weapon for washing dishes too ....but that is better in the fun and games (drunk and disorderly) section..

but give you a clue I acquired 'it ' in Rothwell

Channa