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Yep, I did post about the Lidl Induction Hob last year, detailing the Amp reading for each power level, from memory, you still could cook stuff, only drawing 3.9amps at the correct setting, the hob cost me £24.99 back then, great bit of kit for when EHU is available. even on max power level 10, it only drew 7.2amps. 

Edit = link to last years model, also 2000watt.

 http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0D61F281-996F267B/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_10013.htm

According to the UK power rating of 230V, a 2000W unit will draw 8.70 Amps.

However, for us, the greatest drawback of these units is the fact that you have to use either Steel or Cast Iron Cookware.

I don't imagine that many campers/caravaners wanting to lug that sort of stuff around.

Hi Lobey.

             The induction hob, does not draw current in the same way as a regular element cooker, as it is continualy switching, so I guess this is why I got a max reading of only 7.2amp when on full power level 10.

As for the pans, we have a large frying pan, and a milk pan, fair comment that they weigh a little more than ali pans, but are not over heavey, as it is only the base of the pan that makes it induction compatible, but I never intended to take the induction hob backpacking with me in anycase lol.

Hi Hacksaw bob.

                        I like the look of the oven, so will be getting one of those, quite small so OK for camping, there has been no stopping me since getting the trailer, all that space just needs filling!.

We bought one of these Lidl Ovens 3 years ago and used it during that season and last year. It was a great bit of kit as long as it was used on a metal table. We used ours on an aluminium folding table.

However, now that we have a full gas cooker in the FC, the Lidle Oven now resides on a shelf in the workshop. I suppose I could always heat a pie or 3 in it.

Was going to say that you need special cookware for induction hobs.    Not got one myself, but Richard, who used to install them said they are fabulous, but people do forget that they don't work with ali pans - which is what most pans are.