Induction hob

[dcworm57]

Anyone using induction hob in their van , what are you using to power it , what size battery , solar panel and inverter etc 
any advice or thoughts please 
 
cheers 

[R0B]

It might be worth having a word with these. https://vanjunkies.co.uk/collections/induction-hobs

[TwinTurbo]

An electric hob is going to take a lot of electrical energy , that's why they are very rare ic campers and personaly would only see them getting a look in if your always on EHU. 

your going to need a 2Kw inverter to give a margin, and inverters introduce ~ 20% loos of energy ... with that ypu will be looking at ~ 30 mins cooking time out of a 100AH leisure battery without damaging it.

a 907 Gaz cylinder will have an overall smaller footprint to provide a days burn with ~2kw output. 

 

[pkrboo]

I have a small portable induction hob, run at half power it pulls about 350watts and boils a kettle in a few minutes, work great with my lithium solar setup.

It's a streetwise one from eBay about £40

I got it as a back up for gas. But may well use it more often

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Cooked my breakfast on it as well.

Setup is a homemade solar genny, 125amp lifepo4 battery, 1600watt inverter, and 20 solar controller with portable panels. All ideal for my Doka weekend camper setup

[pirate-pete]

One thing to think about is to check your pans are compatible for induction or else you may need a new set.  Was just camping last week with someone who had bought one of these for use in their van to save on gas when on hookup.  Our Tefal Frying pan worked OK but our oldish Tefal camping pots - the ones with the folding handles did not work.  The newer Tefal pans with the detachable handles worked fine though.  Think the induction ring had some kind of flashing led to indicate whether or not the pan was compatible and whether it was taking any heat.