Electric Oven

[Oggycampers]

Hi. We're new to both our Cali 6.1 Ocean and the forum. We live in Cornwall, camping locally and planning to travel alot next year. We would like a small electric oven and wondered if anyone has experience of one of these or any recommendations.

Amazon.co.uk

Quest 35409 Compact 9L mini oven
TAVM

 

[OGII]

The 9 or 12 litre ovens can work well, a little limited in what you can cook or reheat but they do give you the option to vary your meals a bit and warm up croissants etc or raid different parts of the supermarket when away.

I was given a small one that cost a few Euros about 20 years back. It's cheap cheerful and relatively small with a mechanical timer that turns the heating element off. I've since been given a slightly better one with heating elements top and bottom with a more sophisticated timer. Both are essentially inexpensive units we use on cold winter weekends or take on trips where we put it in a drive away awning if staying put for a few days

We've got a Beach so don't have the built in stove so have bought one of these as well which lives in one of the storage pockets. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074M166ZY?tag=unique09f-21 It doesn't get much use but it's handy when we are on a hook up, otherwise we tend to cook on gas outside.

At the price I'd say read the reviews and choose one to see how you get on.

 

[dspuk]

Hi. We're new to both our Cali 6.1 Ocean and the forum. We live in Cornwall, camping locally and planning to travel alot next year. We would like a small electric oven and wondered if anyone has experience of one of these or any recommendations.

Amazon.co.uk

Quest 35409 Compact 9L mini oven
TAVM

I’d wait and get a few trips under your belt.

Would hazard you will find quite quickly you have no need to cart an oven about in something as compact as a Cali.

 

[Kayleigh]

If you do decide you need an oven of some description, you may be better off looking at compact air fryers..

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I’d wait and get a few trips under your belt.

Would hazard you will find quite quickly you have no need to cart an oven about in something as compact as a Cali.

I would echo this.

As a keen cook & ex chef, I had visions of elaborate meals, with induction hobs etc.

Have to say, I get much more enjoyment out of simple cooking using a limited set of pots in multifunctional ways.

Found the much touted Tefal Ingenio pans great. For me it’s about rethinking cooking and celebrating simplicity.

 

[Kayleigh]

I would echo this.

As a keen cook & ex chef, I had visions of elaborate meals, with induction hobs etc.

Have to say, I get much more enjoyment out of simple cooking using a limited set of pots in multifunctional ways.

Found the much touted Tefal Ingenio pans great. For me it’s about rethinking cooking and celebrating simplicity.

Coincidentally, I have just bought a portable induction hob for the van, and yes I agree regarding the Ingenio pans, they are great.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Coincidentally, I have just bought a portable induction hob for the van, and yes I agree regarding the Ingenio pans, they are great.

Talk me through the hob, what did you buy?

 

[Kayleigh]

Talk me through the hob, what did you buy?

I was going to post something in the “What have you bought for your Cali” thread, but it’s this one. Not a brand I know, but I got a £35 off voucher, so £75.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Induction-Ultra-thin-Multi-safety-Protection/dp/B0CT36HNG8/?tag=unique09f-21

 

[myvanrodney]

I was going to post something in the “What have you bought for your Cali” thread, but it’s this one. Not a brand I know, but I got a £35 off voucher, so £75.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Induction-Ultra-thin-Multi-safety-Protection/dp/B0CT36HNG8/?tag=unique09f-21

Just impulse bought this!

 

[BrendanJ]

The issue with such kit , as always in a campervan is where to store it and where to use it, including trailing wires to the one 240v socket in the cab
We bought a small microwave which probably similar size as an oven and just didn’t work for us in the kitchen, so I had fitted an additional 240v socket in the back and sited the microwave on the rear shelf for both storage and use.
Given that microwaves are quite quick to use no problem to use in the back under cover of the rear door, and opens up a range of quick food options which is perfect after long journey and no fuss sustenance is required

 

[Lorri]

Only picture I could find - 9ltr I think, very light weight, sits on top of fridge with anti slip mat whilst travelling.
Have used inside van a couple of times on big table with both side windows open. Grill/oven.

 

[Kayleigh]

I’m half tempted by one of these… £29.99

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[Kayleigh]

Just impulse bought this!

I wrote my thoughts on it here:

What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

They do look good. Would be interested to know how they withstand scuffs etc over time. They are quite prone to scratches, but I just see them as a durable sacrificial layer. Which look loads better than the protective films etc.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Nick.C]

Hi. We're new to both our Cali 6.1 Ocean and the forum. We live in Cornwall, camping locally and planning to travel alot next year. We would like a small electric oven and wondered if anyone has experience of one of these or any recommendations.

Amazon.co.uk

Quest 35409 Compact 9L mini oven
TAVM

Have you considered a Remoska?