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Cheerios78

11/4/2017 at 12:43pm
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Hi guys,

The weather is getting lovely day by day and my wife is itching me to make a camping plan soon with the family so just getting all the bits and bobs ready.

Can anyone recommend me a portable electric grill/hob which I can use for camping?

Thanks in advance

saltysplash

11/4/2017 at 12:58pm
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We have one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fine-Elements-Electrical-Double-Plate/dp/B0057JBK26/ref=s........

which works very well, boils a kettle in good time and is nice and solid.

For toast we use an electric toaster and for anything that would normally be grilled we use a griddle pan on the hob.

Cheerios78

11/4/2017 at 2:14pm
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Thanks a lot for providing me with the link. I've had bad experiences previously with cheaper hobs as they don't tend to hold up the temperature for long so I dont mind paying a bit more.

A friend of mine recommended me a hob by Palson.

Has anyone used this particular hob before? I will order it tonight and give it a try.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010NAUNBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491916580&sr=8-1&ke........

HighSlayer

11/4/2017 at 2:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Cheerios78 on 11/4/2017
Thanks a lot for providing me with the link. I've had bad experiences previously with cheaper hobs as they don't tend to hold up the temperature for long so I dont mind paying a bit more.

A friend of mine recommended me a hob by Palson.

Has anyone used this particular hob before? I will order it tonight and give it a try.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010NAUNBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491916580&sr=8-1&ke........

That one is 2400w so not really suitable for camping.

On a 10amp site you get 2300w maximum for all your appliances combined.

On a 6amp site you only get 1300w so that should be your maximum really.

Of course, if you only use 16amp sites then you should be fine as long as you buy a 16amp hookup kit.

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Cheerios78

11/4/2017 at 3:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by HighSlayer on 11/4/2017

Quote: Originally posted by Cheerios78 on 11/4/2017
Thanks a lot for providing me with the link. I've had bad experiences previously with cheaper hobs as they don't tend to hold up the temperature for long so I dont mind paying a bit more.

A friend of mine recommended me a hob by Palson.

Has anyone used this particular hob before? I will order it tonight and give it a try.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010NAUNBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491916580&sr=8-1&ke........

That one is 2400w so not really suitable for camping.

On a 10amp site you get 2300w maximum for all your appliances combined.

On a 6amp site you only get 1300w so that should be your maximum really.

Of course, if you only use 16amp sites then you should be fine as long as you buy a 16amp hookup kit.

Thanks for the advice. I have a 16amp hookup kit as I would like something powerful.

I have placed an order for the hob and will keep you guys updated on how the hob is.

DaveS1

11/4/2017 at 7:30pm
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Just to clarify, it doesn't matter that your hook up lead is capable of carrying 16 amps but if the site is only providing 6 or 10 amps then using a 2400 watt appliance will blow the pitch cut-out.
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11/4/2017 at 8:12pm
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Would be able to run one plate on a 6A site unless it's 2400watts per plate. 1200wattts wouldn't be very powerful.

it doesn't have a grille

You might find a gas hob & grill better

TimCESmith

12/4/2017 at 12:32am
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Looks like a nice bit of kit. I have something similar (though a lot cheaper) and discovered when camping in February that it turns itself on when it gets properly cold - i.e. fridge temperature, 4 centigrade-ish. Yours is a lot better quality but if you ever take up winter camping, a) don't leave stuff on top of it overnight and b) let us know if it tries to kill you.

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I have the Russell Hobbs hob and it is fine and only around £30. Bought mine from Currys. It is also only a total of 1250 watts with both plates on so ideal for a 10 amp campsite supply.

GWTE

12/4/2017 at 8:16pm
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Look out for the induction hobs when they are on sale at Aldi or Lidl.

Kelper

12/4/2017 at 10:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by GWTE on 12/4/2017
Look out for the induction hobs when they are on sale at Aldi or Lidl.

But remember you'll have to have suitable cookware to put on them ...

magnolia

13/4/2017 at 6:45am
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We use one of these when we are away. Hopefully if the weather is good we use it outside!

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Cheerios78

22/5/2017 at 3:00pm
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I received the Palson hob a couple weeks ago and I have to say its fantastic! I took it out the box to test it and I have to say it has exceeded my expectations! I have started using this rather than the fixed hob in my kitchen. The hob literally warms up within seconds and does not loose its temperature unlike the cheap ones I purchased before.
Cant wait to use this kit on our camping trip!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010NAUNBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491916580&sr=8-1&ke........

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Frazzle-

23/5/2017 at 10:52am
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Ours looks like the Russell Hobbs (Bob61) one, above. It is a £20 one from Aldi. Only problem we have is a camping kettle does not heat up as they do not have a flat base. We had to buy an electric kettle - no more whistling one for us.

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