cooking in the truck

My hubby and I have worked for Covenant for 2 years now. I was very worried about them because of the bad reputation they had on this board.

We love the Company. They have been very good to us. We're thinking about looking around for something else, at some point, because their pay is low, but that's our only issue with them. Otherwise, we'd stay. Great miles, decent equipment, and everyone we've encountered in the Company has been great.

Good luck with your search!

 

Is this a thread about Cooking in the truck??......

Anyway, I've been driving for Covenant for 2 and half years now. I am a solo driver and if I were not in the WalMart dedicated, I would have left them a looong time ago. Because I hear that solo drivers in their regular fleet don't make squat and their dispatching is kaotic, and their idle policy is a torture for us, solo drivers who don't have an APU...

This thing about Covenant being a Christian co. is pure BS. Unfortunately many fall for that....

Covenant is a big co. just like any other and the pay is very low.

Will be leaving them next year, after my trip abroad.

About the cooking, I gave up on power inverters, cause the last two I had were not working well. They don't allow more than 1000 watts and they charge $100.00 to install it.

After trying almost everything I could, now I am cooking with a propane gas burner. That is it! I am vegetarian and have no other way but cook all that I eat. I cook almost everyday in the truck.

 

What is the best way to boil water in the truck for pasta??

 

You can microwave it or use a propane stove - outside of the truck of course!

 

Is there a 12 volt appliance that can boil it??? 12 volt pot?

 

$24.95 on sale at Petro and T/A electric pan can make popcorn, soup etc.

 

I looked at that but wasnt sure if it just heated up things or got hot enough to boil water.............

 

Actually the Burton digital jobbie boils my rice water. It takes longer than a real stove. And I make brown rice, longer cooking time.

 

Anybody think a 12v Microwave like this is OK?
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/d6b8/#tabs

The WaveBox Portable Microwave Oven is the size of an overgrown lunch box and comes with a heavy-duty luggage handle so you can pick it up and bring it anywhere you need it. Generous cooking space inside accommodates reheatable containers, cups, mugs, even taquitos. Did we mention it can plug into your car or RV's power outlet so you can cook on the road? Features

• Portable microwave oven, complete with handle
• Bring an instant kitchen anywhere you go
• Reinforced ABS casing, heavy-duty luggage handle, no-slip rubberized legs
• Removeable AC cord and extra-long DC cables
• Can also power with a 12-volt battery or in-vehicle power outlet
• Three preset cook buttons for one-touch convenience or set your own times
• Generous cooking space to accommodate reheatable containers, cups, and mugs
• Great for college dorm rooms, road trips, camping, zombie apocalypse survival
• Voltage: 120v AC; 12v or 24v DC
• Wattage: 600w AC/Direct Connect or 240w Vehicle Power Outlet
• Exterior Dimensions: 15" wide, 10" deep, 11" high
• Cooking Cavity Dimensions: 10" wide, 7" deep, 6" high
• Weight: 14 lbs

I kinda wonder what kind of power it puts out in 12v mode...I'm guessing it might be kinda slow!!

 

Well, it takes in 600 watts in 120 volt mode, 240 watts in 12 volt mode.

Offhand, I'd say it takes at least twice as long (less than half as much power) using 12 volts vs. 120 volts.

Even with 120 volts it's no powerhouse - most microwaves use 1000-1500 watts.