Anyone try using a Keurig coffee maker?

[NYRunner]

Hi All,

This may sound like a silly question....
I'm making my longest trip yet with my Limited tomorrow, from LI to northern VT (woohoo!) and I'm wondering if the outlets in my 'Runner provide enough juice to make hot coffee along the way and for camping in the future etc... Anyone tried this yet?

I'll have some snow pics and an update on mpg's next week

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

 

[manhunter]

Hi All,

This may sound like a silly question....
I'm making my longest trip yet with my Limited tomorrow, from LI to northern VT (woohoo!) and I'm wondering if the outlets in my 'Runner provide enough juice to make hot coffee along the way and for camping in the future etc... Anyone tried this yet?

I'll have some snow pics and an update on mpg's next week

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

You will need a power inverter of at least 600W to run small kitchen appliances I believe. For that wattage, they run around $50 - 75. Regarding the Keurig coffee makers, I have looked at them and have considered getting one since I always have about half a pot of coffee left over that I end up throwing out. The Keuring allows you to make one cup at a time and the ability to change flavors if you wish.

Enjoy your trip.

 

[echo4tango]

I have run this inverter in my work truck for years with no issues. I power a Laptop, a printer and a dvd player with mine.

Power Bright Power Bright 12 Volt DC to AC 1100 Watt Power Inverter - PW1100-12 at The Home Depot

 

[diver110]

I have run this inverter in my work truck for years with no issues. I power a Laptop, a printer and a dvd player with mine.

Power Bright Power Bright 12 Volt DC to AC 1100 Watt Power Inverter - PW1100-12 at The Home Depot

How does that work? Do you have to wait for the 12 volt outlet to charge it up so it can put out 1100 watts. I also have a need to run a coffee maker in a vehicle.

 

[diver110]

I have run this inverter in my work truck for years with no issues. I power a Laptop, a printer and a dvd player with mine.

Power Bright Power Bright 12 Volt DC to AC 1100 Watt Power Inverter - PW1100-12 at The Home Depot

I just checked, and the Keurig draws around 1500 watts. So this inverter would not work.

 

[Tilo]

This will do!!!


Power Bright Power Bright 12 Volt DC to AC 2300 Watt Power Inverter - PW2300-12 at The Home Depot


PS* I hope you're all planning on making a quick stop to do this for safety reasons. In my humble opinion, I find the need to make coffee on the road quite unnecessary as I could easily stop at a rest area and buy one which would spare me setting up the converter which needs to be connected to the maker that needs to sit on a secure spot for the entire duration of the trip since its a cup by cup make, spare me from cleaning it all up and also give me a peace of mind from a possible spillage accident that may occur as a result of road conditions or as a result of a fault other than your own... 1- Because when you're driving you have to expect the unexpected !!! 2- Because sometimes people do not pay enough attention to the road when driving by doing things like putting on make-up, eating, reading, texting or making coffee...

Food for thought~

 

[echo4tango]

the inverter just plugs into the 12vdc outlet and then when you power on the inverter it instantly produces 120v ac. there is no waiting for charging or anything it works just like a wall outlet. just need at least 10% more watts than the equipment you are running.

i agree that you should not use the coffee pot while driving but it only takes about 45 seconds to make a cup. so a quick stop on the side of the road will get you a fresh hot cup of joe.

 

[diver110]

the inverter just plugs into the 12vdc outlet and then when you power on the inverter it instantly produces 120v ac. there is no waiting for charging or anything it works just like a wall outlet. just need at least 10% more watts than the equipment you are running.

i agree that you should not use the coffee pot while driving but it only takes about 45 seconds to make a cup. so a quick stop on the side of the road will get you a fresh hot cup of joe.

What kind of coffee maker do you use? I assume you keep the engine running?

 

[Ryan_S]

That thing draws 30amps. I would not be plugging that into the cig outlet. The 12vdc outlet provides 10 amps max.

 

[bradj]

Hi All,

This may sound like a silly question....
I'm making my longest trip yet with my Limited tomorrow, from LI to northern VT (woohoo!) and I'm wondering if the outlets in my 'Runner provide enough juice to make hot coffee along the way and for camping in the future etc... Anyone tried this yet?

I'll have some snow pics and an update on mpg's next week

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

I'd say the only use would be for camping in the future because making coffee while driving makes about as much sense as drilling a hole in the floor so you don't have to stop to piss.

 

[bp4runner]

I got the Keurig coffee maker for christmas and its awesome If I might add!

 

[echo4tango]

well i am not sure anyone will actually consider making coffee WHILE driving. I think they are talking about making coffee while on a trip..by pulling over at a roadside park or what not.

I camp quite often but i dont use electrict coffee pots i use cowboy coffee pots. so as far as using a coffee pot in a car i only know that it can be done with an inverter however the lowest wattage keurig i have seen is 1425 watts. so using it will require a very large inverter around a 1500-1800 watt inverter. it will only use around 12-14 amps so that shouldnt be a problem for an inverter..or just buy a thermos and fill it up every time you fill up with gas.:driving:

 

[desertice]

I'd say the only use would be for camping in the future because making coffee while driving makes about as much sense as drilling a hole in the floor so you don't have to stop to piss.

:trophy:
:frog:

 

[RonMAIDEN]

I got a Keurig for my wife and I could see using it for camping since it is very easy and quick to use.

The only issue is the K cups can get pricey but I'm hoping to find a place that sells them in larger quantities. Most places sell 12 cups for about $10 but I did by my wife a universal filter so she can just use any ground coffee in it. I'm partial to the hot chocolates and teas.

 

[SeattleMike]

I got a Keurig for my wife and I could see using it for camping since it is very easy and quick to use.

The only issue is the K cups can get pricey but I'm hoping to find a place that sells them in larger quantities. Most places sell 12 cups for about $10 but I did by my wife a universal filter so she can just use any ground coffee in it. I'm partial to the hot chocolates and teas.

Costco sells boxes of ~100 K cups for 48 bucks.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Costco sells boxes of ~100 K cups for 48 bucks.

Thanks,that's not too bad but how was the variety?

 

[SeattleMike]

Thanks,that's not too bad but how was the variety?

To be honest, it was something I saw in passing. I don't use them so I didn't bother looking at the available inventory.

 

[B'klyn_Mike]

I'd say the only use would be for camping in the future because making coffee while driving makes about as much sense as drilling a hole in the floor so you don't have to stop to piss.

That's what I thought these were for! :toilet3:


Mike :artist2:

 

[Maritimer]

...drilling a hole in the floor so you don't have to stop to piss.

Anyone have instructions on the best way to do this mod? :surfer:

 

[Uneek]

I got one for Xmas.

I've seen Amazon from time to time run deals on the K-cups. It might be a better option than Costco, so you don't end up with varieties of flavors you don't want.