Coffee in the truck???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Howling wolf1, Jun 5, 2014.

  1. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    From time to time I bobtail over to Starbucks and take up three spots along with stares from patrons and scare them with my air brakes
     
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  3. Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    ROTFLMAO!!! School Buses do the same thing... They seem more afraid of us, I can't figure why....
     
  4. Feedlebum

    Feedlebum Light Load Member

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    I went through two of those 12 volt coffee makers they are junk and take forever to make a cup of coffee. I went back to old faithful the good ole Stanley thermos.
     
  5. dannythetrucker

    dannythetrucker Road Train Member

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    I have a Hamilton-Beach brewstation. I like it because it keeps the coffee warm inside and dispenses into my cup or thermos. No carafe to break.

    I run it with my generator so no idea how big of an inverter you'd need.

    I get Kicking Horse "#######" coffee and grind it fresh at home. I recommend it Good stuff !
     
  6. crazw

    crazw Light Load Member

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    I use that road pro hot pot thing. It's 12v. I only use it for hot water. It claims u can do soup but It would be hard to clean the heating element.

    Instant coffee. Use Nestlé single tubes and little moo creamer cups...no refrigerator needed.

    Water is hot enough in about 5 min or less with room temp water. Cold water about 7-8 min
     
  7. Polky55

    Polky55 Light Load Member

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    Road-Pro "Hotpot"...12volt...and instant coffee. Granted, only makes about 2 cups, but gets the water to a boil in a short amount of time. I have 2...1 for hot water and 1 that I heat cans of soup in. A can of soup fits perfectly into the 'Hotpot'. Nothing like a nice hot bowl of soup on a cold Winter's night. :yes2557: Got my "Hotpots" on "Amazon.com" for $15.95 a piece.
     
  8. lfod14

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    Dunks is going downhill as a company. I used to drink at least 5-8 coffees a day from them, now if you order 10 coffees they will all be different. There is no consistency with them anymore. The one thing I have to give Starbucks is you will always get exactly what you order every time. Their iced coffee is awesome, I'm not really a fan of their hot coffee though.
     
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  9. ncmickey

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    Sorry, I must be a coffee snob... but instant coffee sucks..lol

    I just make the stop at the truck stop. If I take my 10 at the truck stop, I just run in and get a couple cups. If I stay at a rest area I stop, fuel up and get coffee. Bring in your own cups and it's free refills anyways with the fuel. Or use your points.

    I prefer Dunkin Donuts coffee to Starbucks...but it's hard pulling through either drive thru!!

    I have gotten the coffee from the vending machine at a rest area...pretty bad... but better than nothing... I guess that's instant coffee huh? Lol
     
  10. Howling wolf1

    Howling wolf1 Bobtail Member

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    thank you so much for taking the time to reply!! it is most appreciated!!!
     
  11. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I am a cheapskate. I get the free refills at Loves so I fill my thremos there. If I won't cross one early enough in the morning I break down and buy a refil for my 32 OZ bubba coffe mug. One mug a day is all I need unless I am running overnight which is rare.
     
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