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Just remember that for a 10amp hook up you can't go higher than 2300w at one time, which basically means the oven OR one electric ring OR the kettle. And many campsites only have 6Amp hookups, so even less options.

Cotton canvas tents usually have heat resistant cooking areas which are less flammable than just canvas, and one heck of a lot less flammable than any synthetic tent. I cook inside my TT because it has a sturdy cooker unit plus heat resistant area, but I won't cook inside any other of my tents because of the fire risk.

I often cook inside our Cabanon Tent which also has a kitchen area with a ventilated window above  it's one of the best things about camping, eating outdoors.Along with the gas cooker i have a mini oven which i bake ready to cook bread rolls in which i buy in Aldi, a slow cooker plus a electric kettle. I take some disposable BBQs with a high stand i bought from B&Q  for cooking meat or fish outside of the tent. I would never cook in my other tents which are not canvas.

Good luck with your bidding

Quote: Originally posted by fowey57 on 05/7/2009

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thanks Val - all the tents I am looking at have a cooking area, so does that mean I have to un plug the fridge when I want to cook? I have a gas cooker for the kettle and other cooking but really miss an oven and as I go for a month - i can't afford to eat out more than once a week - so i like to feed us all at a reasonable price

thanks

jane

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Sorry...I should have clarified that the rule of thumb on campsite is one heating appliance at a time ie ring or kettle or oven or heater or microwave or....etc. The low draw stuff like phone chargers, a modest light or the fridge usually don't amount to much so you can leave these on with your one heating appliance.