Induction hob recomendations

we are looking for a Portable Induction Hob. . .

we have the Cadac and Jetboil etc etc . . . . which are all great.

but looking for a new use case. . . this time touring.

we have 240v Microwave, kettle, coffee machine that run off the Victron 3kw inverter and 460ah lithium. - so should have enough power to run one.

the idea being that when touring, ie no external awning or anything and for quick stop overs and one nighters, that one of these can be stored in the draw and pulled out fast and dropped on the side. . . . no need to extra fuel, ie Gas, and safe to be used inside the van on a rainy day.

so doing a quick online search we found these few.

Tefal IH201840 Induction Hob 2100w- Black - Amazon.co.uk
Caterlite Induction Hob for Professional Kitchen and Restaurants 2000W - Amazon.co.uk
Daewoo 2200W Portable Single Induction Hob - https://amzn.to/3LmXDrP
Duxtop Induction Hob, with LCD Sensor Touch 2100 Watts - Amazon.co.uk
Outdoor Revolution Single Induction Cooker, Black 1800w - https://amzn.to/3LhY5r9




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currently thinking the Tefal will best suit our needs,

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But also like the look of the Caterlite,

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The Outdoor Rev looks good - not sure who makes it for them?

The Daewoo has some good reviews.

The Duxtop has some good reviews.

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so before i spend my Hard`Earned,

anyone got any views?
 
@Dellmassive we have the caterlite induction hob and never had a problem with it, only things worth noting about it is - it only has a timer with 5 minute increments and also that it +is fairly thin for storage
 
I bought our double induction hob portable or can be fitted in worktop £55 from Amazon run it off our 300ah lithium and 3000 watt inverter.
 
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We have the single sizzle, it’s nice and compact, I can’t remember the power, but it’s a little slow if your in a rush, with your batteries you can go for a more powerful one i reckon
 
Skyliner33 said:
I think THQ now do a single and a double specifically for camper cans.
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just took a look. . .

looks like they low power - 1300w,

and fairly basic functions, also thick in size versus the others above.

so fat the above suits our needs better.

now i think im in a toss-up . .

the Tefal VS Caterlite . . i think the Caterlite has it for looks and thinness, and the Tefal gets the win for the name?
 
Just throwing in my tuppence..

Apart from exploring the wilderness and staying in amazing places, my van existence invariably will end up with a nice meal cooked wherever I settle down. I love outdoor cooking and have an array of portable gas hobs, grills etc to fry, boil, stew and occasionally burn my delicacies!

Last year I decided to add a portable induction hob to the mix to not only take advantage of a recent EcoFlow Delta 3 purchase but to add the ability to cook outdoors on a windy day which can be very frustrating with gas. I tried and tested a few models and generally found that all of them were generally good for fast boiling a pan of water but useless to slow simmer anything at a constant heat. None of them could hit that heat sweet-spot of a constant low simmer. They'd either simmer intermittently, cyclically powering up and down every 3-4 secs, or would simply be too hot.

I did finally find one hob though that works brilliantly in this department: the Duxtop 9600LS, which you have in fact listed. Not only does it simmer uninterruptedly, it does so at a comfortable 660w (Power Level 4) which is kind to my 1024Wh EcoFlow. On top of that the 'hotspot' was slightly wider than most models.

If what you need is something that blitzes at nuclear rate and speed, I guess anyone will do but for more heat control, the Duxtop works great. There are lots of good reviews online about this model..

Below is a power level reference chart fyi

Happy cooking!

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tammo said:
Just throwing in my tuppence..

Apart from exploring the wilderness and staying in amazing places, my van existence invariably will end up with a nice meal cooked wherever I settle down. I love outdoor cooking and have an array of portable gas hobs, grills etc to fry, boil, stew and occasionally burn my delicacies!

Last year I decided to add a portable induction hob to the mix to not only take advantage of a recent EcoFlow Delta 3 purchase but to add the ability to cook outdoors on a windy day which can be very frustrating with gas. I tried and tested a few models and generally found that all of them were generally good for fast boiling a pan of water but useless to slow simmer anything at a constant heat. None of them could hit that heat sweet-spot of a constant low simmer. They'd either simmer intermittently, cyclically powering up and down every 3-4 secs, or would simply be too hot.

I did finally find one hob though that works brilliantly in this department: the Duxtop 9600LS, which you have in fact listed. Not only does it simmer uninterruptedly, it does so at a comfortable 660w (Power Level 4) which is kind to my 1024Wh EcoFlow. On top of that the 'hotspot' was slightly wider than most models.

If what you need is something that blitzes at nuclear rate and speed, I guess anyone will do but for more heat control, the Duxtop works great. There are lots of good reviews online about this model..

Below is a power level reference chart fyi

Happy cooking!

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To me, just with the power setting in mind, this one looks like a good idea.

I was just going to throw the IKEA unit in as a suggestion as their electrical always seem decent- BigClive compliments the USB chargers for their safety and many people note their rechargeable batteries are decent, being made by Panasonic, for bargain prices.

I don’t have one so can’t comment on the controls/settings, which as this post (above) highlights is worth thinking about.
 
We have the IKEA single unit. We've used it for a few years and it's served us well. It's quite basic in terms of controls etc but it does the job. The single is 2000w and currently £45.
They also make a double unit for £85. I have not used it but the reviews suggest it is quite limited when using both hobs. Which would be the main point of having one...
 
We have the tefal and its been good for many years , the only slight issue is the plastic edge around the glass got melted slighty when a pan vibrated its way to the edge while being used on a not very flat surface .
I would buy again .
 
Bargy62 said:
Silicone roasting tray liners work a treat in stopping pans vibrating and sliding about
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That’s what I use to make toast on my Wallas XC Duo, very quick and no mess.
 
This just happened.....

Now defo keeping the Duxtop off the simmering recommendation above, and reading reviews that simmering with these can be problematic.

But do we keep the Tefal.............?


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