JUST HAD A LOOK ON EBAY THERE IS ONE GOING FOR 28.99 FREE DELIVERY IN AUSTRALIA. HAS 11 HOURS LEFT TO BID AND ONLY 3 BIDDING ON IT. I AM TEMPTED BUT HUBBY WOULD SHOOT ME. A couple of others going as well. good prices. You shouldn't have to pay more the $60.

sams warehouse / reject shop / etc. and they are very heavy on the power usage when running, like a fridge though they cycle on/off so would be bad for either gennie or inverter

partner likes the 1 pot method of cooking & tells me off when i use 4 or 5 for a meal (never a complaint about the food, only the mess)

I have heard them running on genny's a 3kva & a 2 and boy do they cut in and out but they will handle it. A couple pulled up at Little Topar and she darted in when the genny was going just to make a cake in one.

Who does the dishes then. Anything like our camp it is me, me, me and me who does them. I use a lot of glad bake excellent to put on top of frying pans etc and my top plate on the pull out bbq on the side of the van. I also use it to do toad in the hole etc. great stuff. Less dishes for me to wash.

There are different size pots for the Shuttle Chef.. 6lts and 2 x 3lts which would be quite large enough for the 4 of you. I have the 6ltr and the 2 X 3ltr posts these can also be used for saucepans. good for cooking silverside and curries, spag bol. fruit cakes. Have a look on ebay for the turbo cooker.

Cheers,
Trish.

when i was a cub (a few yrs ago/ few decades ago) there were instructions on how to make a "hay box" for cooking; muchlike the 'dream pot' suprisingly enough:D
personal thought only, for just an insualted cover with a billy, it seems a bit pricey

Hey Krusty

We travelled for 2 years many moons ago using a "hay box" I bought off a couple selling them while travelling around by van down the bottom of WA. Was made of two bean bags different sizes (smaller beans inside) the larger one on the bottom put the pot in the bean bag with the second bean bag on top. I precooked just the same way as you do with the Dream Pot & Shuttle Chef. Bought it for $20. Kept it in a box to keep shape then put it on the bed while travelling. They same can be done today with bean bags but we all want something moden and pay the price. Did try and replace the bean bags but living on the yacht I never had the room. Would still work today.

Cheers,
Trish

Congratulations on your commitment to become a wandering traveller!

The comradery and enjoyment you will get is likely to make you kick yourself for not getting into caravanning sooner

My folks have a Windsor Royale 658S and think it is the best van they have owned (6 and counting from memory).

Make sure your vehicle is adequate to tow your new van with relative comfort - you don't want to be right on your tow limit before you load your van, or have to limit the things you pack in your van based on weight.

My folks used to do this very thing with their Ford Territory Ghia that had a maximum towing capacity of 2300kg - they were right on the limit.

Ultimately they sold that car and now tow with a 2010 200 Series twin turbo Diesel Cruiser.

Enjoy your new found freedom and experiences.


Cheers.



Mike