I used my regular Mr. Coffee pot when I was out camping, plugged into the plug in the back. It popped off a few times while making a full 12 cup pot, and I would have to go hit the switch again on the dash. But after doing that 3 times it did actually brew a whole pot. It was warm/hot but not piping. But for camping, and being 20 degrees out that morning, it was pretty nice. Specially when you dont want to start a fire yet and get out on the water and fish when the sun comes up. Quick cup of coffee will get you through to bfast!
Anyone try using a Keurig coffee maker?
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Being more of a self-proclaimed coffee snob, I was getting excited over the 2300W inverter until it was posted that the amp draw was too great. Running a coffee pot and a coffee grinder? Sweet! I certainly could of used it over the holidays as I was traveling across Eastern Colorado and Kansas. Not many Starbucks between Colorado Springs and Kansas City.
Coffee pot current draw
Old thread for sure, but some new information to add for those interested.
I have a solar setup at home, and run some equipment off the grid. I have to be careful what I power as I have a limited supply.
I did a test of several different coffee makers. Pics and details at this link: 2manytoyz - Coffee Via Alt-Power
The Keurig Mini Coffee Pot draws just under 700W in my testing. It will run fine from a Xantrex 1000W pure sine wave inverter. It's the setup a friend has used on his truck for a few years now when traveling. No issues.
Keep in mind to run this amount of power through an inverter, heavy wiring must be used on the 12V side, and they need to be kept as short as possible. Otherwise, the resulting voltage drop will cause the inverter to shutdown.
At 700W, the inverter is drawing about 60A from the battery. The inverter is not 100% efficient, and the losses show up as heat. Don't plan on burying the inverter like the OEM 400W model.
The upside of the Keurig Mini Coffee Pot is that it only runs for 1.5 minutes, so total power used is only 1.67AH.
Old thread for sure, but some new information to add for those interested.
I have a solar setup at home, and run some equipment off the grid. I have to be careful what I power as I have a limited supply.
I did a test of several different coffee makers. Pics and details at this link: 2manytoyz - Coffee Via Alt-Power
The Keurig Mini Coffee Pot draws just under 700W in my testing. It will run fine from a Xantrex 1000W pure sine wave inverter. It's the setup a friend has used on his truck for a few years now when traveling. No issues.
Keep in mind to run this amount of power through an inverter, heavy wiring must be used on the 12V side, and they need to be kept as short as possible. Otherwise, the resulting voltage drop will cause the inverter to shutdown.
At 700W, the inverter is drawing about 60A from the battery. The inverter is not 100% efficient, and the losses show up as heat. Don't plan on burying the inverter like the OEM 400W model.
The upside of the Keurig Mini Coffee Pot is that it only runs for 1.5 minutes, so total power used is only 1.67AH.
Antman
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K cups are convenient and there is no grinds to clean up- Bringing the Kuerig camping - no thanks (unless I had a camper).
Here is what I use. Jetboil ,just to heat the water, (but pure awesomeness for everything) and a Presto MyJo. Works great and packs up small. Start to finish is about 3 -4 minutes.
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FrenchToasty
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Jetboils are the cats pajamas!
Sleeter
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I can't wait to see this in action and compare it to my hipster approved aero-pres.
n2advnture
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Best advice yet :thumb:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FZX93...t=&hvlocphy=9008054&hvtargid=pla-156944163370
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Antman
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It's made well enough and it works- nothing fancy!
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This one makes a really good cup of coffee.
This one makes a really good cup of coffee.
e60ral
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A French press is basically the best cup of coffee you can make... Portable too.
you can even get one that fits into your jetboil for $10 http://www.jetboil.com/accessories/coffee-press/
[MENTION=155908]2manytoyz[/MENTION] i get the need for coffee, i just don't understand why you wouldn't just carry a coffee press or pour over instead of a bulky coffee maker and huge inverter. or if you are okay with keurig, just get starbacks via, they are at least as good as keurig
I wasn't the OP, but I do have a LOT of experience using inverters for work, home, and mobile applications.
We already own the mini Keurig, as well as a full sized one. The big one lives at home, the mini in my wife's office at work. When we travel, we take the mini. That typically involves hauling our 25' travel trailer. Space and weight aren't much of a factor in this scenario.
While I wouldn't pull the OEM inverter unless it has issues. If I did, I'd put a larger one in there, not just for making coffee, but also for running other power equipment. I don't like that the OEM inverter only produces 100W when driving, but 400W when parked. I've used a Vector 400W inverter in other vehicles since 2004. Can't get 400W out of a cigarette lighter outlet, but easy enough to run a dedicated cable to the battery. Just have to be mindful of the amount of energy being drawn from the battery when the engine is off.
And since I already own the Keurig(s), and have a few unused inverters at home, it wouldn't make much sense IMHO to buy yet another coffee maker.
There's also no space saving having to haul a propane stove to heat the water, and a Jetboil cup setup.
The mini Keurig isn't a lot bigger than a coffee cup.
It also only takes 1.5 minutes to brew a cup!
http://www.jetboil.com/Products/Flash-Cooking-System-Blue-Desert/
Per the manufacturer: "This system lights with the click of a button and in just over 2 minutes provides two cups of boiling water for cocoa, coffee, instant soup or a gourmet freeze-dried meal."
Keurig is 1 1/2 minutes for BREWED coffee, not just hot water, ready to add coffee, wait, then press. But the Jetboil does potentially look like a smaller stored package, depending on if you bring spare fuel cans. If I was still into backpacking, I'd seriously consider one. I'm getting old, and RVing is more my speed...
rihavens
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Yes, they're disgusting. Plus those pods are bad for the environment. I prefer to make my own iced coffee.
