Can you warm up with food with no inverter?

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    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    Like actually warm up food, such as pizza or a hot sandwich
     
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    Lots of 12 volt appliances available at some truck stops, or Amazon.
    Burton Stove is one example.
     
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    Wrap tight in foil set on turbo wala
     
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    Wrap it in foil and put it on your turbo or on you exhaust when you do a regen.
     
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    There is always armpit heat.
     
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    I dont know of anyone who does it today but my oldest brother used to put canned goods (soup etc) on the manifold, back in the 70's, for a while before lunch. Just remember to have a towel or glove on before retrieving the can...lol
     
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    I used to heat up my food on the manifold, then Burton came out with the lunchbox heater. That was like a dream come true.
     
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    I can vouch for Burton quality. Found at TA.
    It will probably take long. But it will work. I’d say start it in the morning. Should be good at lunch.
     
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    The lunch box ovens work for that.

    I've known a few people to keep a small grill in the truck. Steak, pork chops, brats, whatever, whenever you want. I've seen camping grills that use the small propane bottles, with a burner on the side so you can use pots or pans as needed.
     
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    I used a lunchbox oven for everything for years! They work great! I even used to make grilled cheese in it! Lol
     
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