Replacing gas stove with electric hob

[Annwithavan]

HI, I'm thinking of replacing my gas stove with an electric hob and running off a power bank - model is 2015 SE (T5.1 facelift model). Has anyone done this? If so, how expensive is it and how do I go about it? I'd love to do as much of it myself as possible. Next question - is it possible to then replace the cylindrical water tank? Or should I just use the middle of it as extra storage? Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[johnyboy]

Realistically its 1800w for a double induction, £800-1000 for a portable power station you would need with 1-2MwH giving you about an hour of cooking at full chat, obviously longer if you are simmering not sure why you would give up the convenience of gas? (for context we have a fully electrical house but not considering doing anything on the van!)

 

[Roger Boeken]

You mean 2KWh I suppose.. for 1hour full power.
It can be done but at what price :
Loose space for storing powerstation
Need to recharge powerstation almost every day
Need to store electric hob..

 

[WelshGas]

HI, I'm thinking of replacing my gas stove with an electric hob and running off a power bank - model is 2015 SE (T5.1 facelift model). Has anyone done this? If so, how expensive is it and how do I go about it? I'd love to do as much of it myself as possible. Next question - is it possible to then replace the cylindrical water tank? Or should I just use the middle of it as extra storage? Thanks for your help in advance.

You ask about cost.
Electric Hob, halogen or Induction, for a good one £250-500.

Power Bank, large capacity with a 2000-2500 watt inverter £750-1000.

If you are going to drive EVERYDAY for at least 2-3hrs then a high capacity DC-DC charger + wiring etc £200

If not driving everyday then you’ll need Solar panels, at least 200w for spring/summer/autumn or 300w for all year + controller. £1000.

So for about £2500 expenditure you can cook on electric all year round, or for £60/yr cook on gas.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Hi @Annwithavan

We moved away from gas a couple of years ago and occasionally cook with an induction hob and electric grill, As others have commented, it's very easy if you have space for the power bank and a grand, I'd strongly recommend this:

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station | 2,073.6Wh 2,600W

Featured with an automotive-grade LFP battery, BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 portable power station with 6,000 plus life cycle, 2,600W output power and 3,900W lifting power, can support daily essentials. Click to explore the best partner for your camping, van life and home backup.

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It then means that you can take an air fryer and coffee machine, even hair straighteners and hair dryer should you be so inclined (my wife often does!)

There are also many ways to charge it:
1) from 240v domestic socket at home before you travel
2) via 12v cigarette lighter socket while driving or a battery to battery dc charger (search charger one)
3) solar panels while parked up

I know others are resistant to change and to each their own, but with a new grandson that we're hoping to introduce to the joy of camping shortly, removing gas entirely gives us peace of mind.

 

[johnyboy]

As stated I don't have gas at home, and yet I do not fear i!
The california is one of the safest for carrying gas because of the water tank storage method.

Even as a tech guy, who owns an ecoflow delta for other use cases, I don't see the expanse and inconvenience in the Cali as any way necessary or proportionate.

 

[Meoncoast]

You could always use a small induction ring on the worktop. Saves all the problems of taking the van apart, which I feel would put most people off if you were to sell at a later date. We have a single ring, one that we use when we have a hookup. Solved the issue of only one gas ring, now we have a Beach.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/159890...nBUhDdUjA6t_LG93HYOT_JfXgYUj_kHAaAqlBEALw_wcB

 

[Keith Smith]

You can get a portable induction hob for about £50, a double for £70 and use it when on hook up. You can pay for a lot of nights on a campsite for the cost of a power bank big enough to run a hob for long. If you are looking at power banks you need to check that the storage rating kWh is enough to run the hob for a reasonable time and the output kW is well above the power rating of the hob.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

You could always use a small induction ring on the worktop. Saves all the problems of taking the van apart, which I feel would put most people off if you were to sell at a later date. We have a single ring, one that we use when we have a hookup. Solved the issue of only one gas ring, now we have a Beach.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/159890...nBUhDdUjA6t_LG93HYOT_JfXgYUj_kHAaAqlBEALw_wcB

Yes that 800w one could be run of a £400 1kWh Power Bank. Similar to the electric 900w kettle we use. It doesn't have to be thousands of expense to remove gas, despite what some say, but rather hundreds of pounds, even less buying second hand on ebay and Gumtree, etc.

 

[Roger Boeken]

Hi @Annwithavan

We moved away from gas a couple of years ago and occasionally cook with an induction hob and electric grill, As others have commented, it's very easy if you have space for the power bank and a grand, I'd strongly recommend this:

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station | 2,073.6Wh 2,600W

Featured with an automotive-grade LFP battery, BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 portable power station with 6,000 plus life cycle, 2,600W output power and 3,900W lifting power, can support daily essentials. Click to explore the best partner for your camping, van life and home backup.

bluettipower.co.uk

It then means that you can take an air fryer and coffee machine, even hair straighteners and hair dryer should you be so inclined (my wife often does!)

There are also many ways to charge it:
1) from 240v domestic socket at home before you travel
2) via 12v cigarette lighter socket while driving or a battery to battery dc charger (search charger one)
3) solar panels while parked up

I know others are resistant to change and to each their own, but with a new grandson that we're hoping to introduce to the joy of camping shortly, removing gas entirely gives us peace of mind.

1.air fryer, coffee machine, hairdryer.. power station, electric hob .. where on earth are you going to stow all these things ?
2.I can't remember having read about fire or explosions or other problems with gas in cali on this forum (member for more than 9 years..). Only slow heating beans on low flame..seems to be a problem for some..