cooking in the truck

You'd be well advised to avoid this microwave - get a 120V-only unit. Make sure that its maximum power draw is less than what your inverter will produce. Most of the units with an analog dial control (not the electronic digital display type) microwaves will draw less power - not sure why. Even a 700W unit works great in the truck.

Microwaves tend to be the heaviest load we put on an inverter, so the best way to go is the lowest power unit you can find.

 

I ordered one of these for school. Hope it's good. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G6S8ZM/ref=oss_product

 

It's against FMCSR regulations to have a portable heater with an open flame inside the vehicle. Especially when you are hauling hazardous. It is also illegal in some states to have propane inside the cab or sleeper.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cigarette lighter receptacles are not designed to handle more than 150 Watts. If need more than that then you need to connect your inverter directly to the battery, which most companies don't allow.
To figure out wattage, look at the specs of the electrical appliance and multiply volts x amps. (Volts x Amps = Watts)

Back in the old days, we just wrapped it in tin foil and placed it on top of the motor and after a while it was cooked. Never carried pots and pans. Some carry Hibachi's or small BBQ's.

It's your decision, but these are probably some things you should know.

 

I was told after a long day of driving the engine was hot enough to cook on!

 

If you cook in everyday then it gets old. I like to mix it up a bit.

 

Does anybody use a George Foreman grill?

 

Heres something even better

http://www.thane.com/products/housewares/flavorwave-turbo/flavorwave-turbo.php

Bought 1 for the motor home then got a few for the trucks, no smells and the food tastes great.

 

Great ideas. Being a man who likes his food I appreciate all the tips.
Max

 

One driver from Swift I met the other day had a great system. His wife cooks all his favorites at home. She freezes the food in vacuum pack pouches. He packs it into a real thick styro foam cooler and uses dry ice. He got a brochure from AirGas and buys dry ice on the road at grocery stores. They have an 800 number he can call to get locations.

He also has a Coleman 12V cooler.

He doesn't have to buy anything at all.

BTW for those of us that strap their Coleman into the jump seat? He showed me how to flip the bottom cushion forward and just sit the cooler down on the frame.

 

And you can do soooo much more than a grill or a slow cooker, including the ability to cook quickly from frozen.