Coffemaker in the car

[Whitwellblue]

We’ve just upgraded from the manual Wacaco espresso maker with ground coffee refillable baskets to the Outin rechargeable one, as described above. We have, however, gone for the Nespresso version with compostable pods from Roar Gill. Various reasons:
We only really want espresso coffee, not filter, and both these do a fantastic job of making espressos with a proper crema. The Outin with compostable pods is soooo much less hassle and mess than the Wacaco (great as that was when these machines came out). I won’t use normal pods, but compostable are acceptable to me. We use the Outin with hot water from the kettle, so it makes loads more than 5 espressos - the rechargeable battery does 5 from cold, or about 100 from hot water. We’re going to be using a kettle of water for washing up anyway, so we just boil it up early.

(We drink flat white or lattes, and use a stainless steel jug, directly on the gas, then froth it in the jug with a plunger handle thing)

 

[Kev56]

Bialetti Venus Stovetop Espresso Maker, Copper.​

KINGrinder K6 Straight Handle Manual Coffee Grinder​

Ethiopian Coffee beans.
My latest favourite camper coffee, no elec needed, and the smell/ odour of the coffee is well, opposite of not wanted.

 

[myvanrodney]

Coincedentally I have received my Outin coffeemaker yesterday and have made my first cups of coffee with it this morning. (Not sure if you are looking for filter coffee specifically, if so, it's not).

It's a portable coffee maker on battery (USB-c charging) that heats up water for you (so no need to heat it up seperatelty requiring EHU or gas) and makes coffee either by using grounded beans or Nespresso pods/cups. Tested it today and already love it.

When on EHU we use a normal Nespresso machine. But when 'off-grid' or when driving, we were never able to make Nespresso-coffee. And having to heat up water seperately kind of defeats the purpose.

Now, while off-grid or driving we can just press a button and get a cop of coffee.I'm surprised at how well it works. Max of 4-5 cups percharge but thats no obstacle asyou hardly ever drink more then 2 cups at a time and you can re-charge it againoff teh leisure batteries whiel driving or'off-grid'.

I use aeropress, but am addicted to gadgets and buying stuff I dont really need!!

How big a coffee can it make?.. how long does it take? and is it hot enough (I like my coffee hot!)

Love all this

 

[ThomasHJ]

I use aeropress, but am addicted to gadgets and buying stuff I dont really need!!

How big a coffee can it make?.. how long does it take? and is it hot enough (I like my coffee hot!)

Love all this

temperature was a worry I had as I to like my coffee hot. I read reviews suggesting it wasn't hot enough but I can't distinguish it from my Nespresso machine at home and steam comes off the cup when it's poured so I honestly cant fault it for temperature.

The max amount of water it will take for 1 coffee is 80ml. If you use hot water it starts brewing instantly. If you use cold water it takes 200 seconds to heat and make the coffee.

 

[Whitwellblue]

I use aeropress, but am addicted to gadgets and buying stuff I dont really need!!

How big a coffee can it make?.. how long does it take? and is it hot enough (I like my coffee hot!)

Love all this

We tried to get a slightly bigger single shot this weekend using a single pod and c70ml of hot water - it was a bit weak, so we’re going to take our smaller coffee glasses in the van next time (or make 2 whole shots each…). Coffee comes out perfectly hot, as machine can top up your kettle water’s temp if necessary.

We use this for milk :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grunwerg-Stainless-Steel-Frothing-Frother/dp/B00FKVSIG2?tag=unique09f-21

 

[Ghostbuster]

Keep it simple. Taylor coffee bags. You only need boiling water and a cup. Saves loads of space and tastes great too.

I second the Taylor’s especially the lava java.

 

[SpuffingtonMe]

Coincedentally I have received my Outin coffeemaker yesterday and have made my first cups of coffee with it this morning. (Not sure if you are looking for filter coffee specifically, if so, it's not).

It's a portable coffee maker on battery (USB-c charging) that heats up water for you (so no need to heat it up seperatelty requiring EHU or gas) and makes coffee either by using grounded beans or Nespresso pods/cups. Tested it today and already love it.

When on EHU we use a normal Nespresso machine. But when 'off-grid' or when driving, we were never able to make Nespresso-coffee. And having to heat up water seperately kind of defeats the purpose.

Now, while off-grid or driving we can just press a button and get a cop of coffee.I'm surprised at how well it works. Max of 4-5 cups percharge but thats no obstacle asyou hardly ever drink more then 2 cups at a time and you can re-charge it againoff teh leisure batteries whiel driving or'off-grid'.

+1 from me for this. Don't use it much now as I have a large inverter & Nespresso machine in the van but I take this with me in the car and or picnic lunches. Works very well indeed.

 

[erik.godderis]

Hi, does anyone have experience with 12V or 220V coffee machines (filter) in the car? If so, which machine?

I installed a other inverter.
Works fine!

 

[Celia Vanchez]

Aeropress. No electrics required.

We have the travel version which serves ip a nice coffee

 

[jaydisc]

I used a Wacaco Nanopresso for ages, (requires pre-boiled water). It’s a manual pump but makes a very impressive shot of espresso.

I tried the handheld frothers, but if you want the milk heated, then you also need a pot, stove, etc. - a lot of work for minimal gain, so I got an electric frother (Lavazza MilkEasy). It’s 550W, so a bit much for the built-in off-grid inverter, but fine for an EcoFlow River, which I have between the seats.

And then earlier this year, Wacaco released a USB-rechargeable automatic version (the Pixapresso) that heats its own water as well as extracts the shot! So this is my setup now:

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Perhaps you should all seriously think about your priorities, I recommend that you have all picked the wrong camping vehicle and that this vehicle with a tent would be a far better fit!

 

[myvanrodney]

temperature was a worry I had as I to like my coffee hot. I read reviews suggesting it wasn't hot enough but I can't distinguish it from my Nespresso machine at home and steam comes off the cup when it's poured so I honestly cant fault it for temperature.

The max amount of water it will take for 1 coffee is 80ml. If you use hot water it starts brewing instantly. If you use cold water it takes 200 seconds to heat and make the coffee.

thank you

 

[myvanrodney]

I used a Wacaco Nanopresso for ages, (requires pre-boiled water). It’s a manual pump but makes a very impressive shot of espresso.

I tried the handheld frothers, but if you want the milk heated, then you also need a pot, stove, etc. - a lot of work for minimal gain, so I got an electric frother (Lavazza MilkEasy). It’s 550W, so a bit much for the built-in off-grid inverter, but fine for an EcoFlow River, which I have between the seats.

And then earlier this year, Wacaco released a USB-rechargeable automatic version (the Pixapresso) that heats its own water as well as extracts the shot! So this is my setup now:

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I have the throther on van too for when I fancy a flat white

 

[WelshGas]

This is not Campervanning it is Motorhoming.

 

[SpuffingtonMe]

This is not Campervanning it is Motorhoming.

What's that got to do with it?

I don't think having a campervan and access to good quality coffee on the go are mutually exclusive or just the preserve of motorhomers? Having done both, I can say coffee came high on my list of priorities in the T6 and Knaus BoxDrive.

 

[Betsycalifornia]

Perhaps you should all seriously think about your priorities, I recommend that you have all picked the wrong camping vehicle and that this vehicle with a tent would be a far better fit!

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I could tow that

 

[Barbara]

It's not too bad unless you have small ones that could knock it over. We use a kettle not a saucepan. The gas kettle is not as accurate as the electric one.

It's coffee time.

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I too make coffee this way but my filter cone is one that folds together and I put in directly on the mug. Electric kettle or water from a thermos if it has only been in there a few hours, it stays hot enough. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Collapsibl...ble-Container/dp/B0C5LXR5M9/?tag=unique09f-21

 

[edocali]

I think I'm. not interested in having an espresso maker for the Cali heating the water. So I'm intrigued by the Wacaco
I would like to have the option of using ground coffee or occasionally NS capsules. So the Minipresso is out isn't it ?
It has to be a Nanopresso + NS adapter.
Has anyone tried it and would recommend ?
thanks!

 

[jaydisc]

I have a Nanopresso w/Barista Kit (for double shot capability), and I use grounds with it, and frankly, it’s amazing. I have their new Pixapresso (which can heat the waters but doesn’t have to), which also makes a tasty coffee, but the Nano is king. I don’t use capsules, sorry.

 

[SamSara]

You always see on youtube people using gooseneck kettles but never thought of getting one for home. It could work in the van, we drink tea as well, as long as it can boil 1 litre of water. The camping kettle we use is useless at pouring and the whistle has never worked.
I have not tried an Outin but my problem would be getting my frothed milk for my latte. The mess we have at home with our espresso machine wouldn't go down well in the van. So would never go the Bellman route.

Thankfully, my daughter doesn’t bring her tea set up in the van!

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

Thankfully, my daughter doesn’t bring her tea set up in the van!

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I have been looking on the Internet for a gooseneck kettle. I found some clearance stock locally, so thought I would give it a go for the next trip. The spout does look a bit vulnerable though. Will have to ditch the camping kettle and find a safe place for it. Cali cupboard Tetris again!
If I go with an induction hob it might not work though being stainless.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

I have a 12v Kettle, and a jar of instant, the engine needs to be running so as not to flatten the battery.

I have seen a 12v Filter Machine. Road King is a good source if you are a trucker

 

[Julesverne2000]

I have been looking on the Internet for a gooseneck kettle. I found some clearance stock locally, so thought I would give it a go for the next trip. The spout does look a bit vulnerable though. Will have to ditch the camping kettle and find a safe place for it. Cali cupboard Tetris again!
If I go with an induction hob it might not work though being stainless.

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We have a similar kettle, but with a thermometer, for the van. Perfect for v60, still compact and tastes way better than a collapsible silicone kettle. Not had any worries with the spout at all.

 

[ThomasHJ]

I love it that every once in a while there's a new coffee thread and everytime it turns into a big one ;-)

 

[Mehdime]

I have a 12v Kettle, and a jar of instant, the engine needs to be running so as not to flatten the battery.

Running a 2 liter diesel engine to make a cup of instant coffee I can’t even tell if you’re trolling or not.