SDG
Caught the Bug
So WJCO, what's the plan for the inverter? I have never used mine, maybe I am missing out!
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WJCO
Meme King
Will do.
Thanks. Check the wattage. I'm not sure what wattage a small microwave pulls, but you need an inverter that will handle that or even more. Some appliances will have a peak wattage upon first start up. So even if it's a 1000 watt appliance, the startup peak could be around 2000w, so an inverter that large would be needed. It starts getting expensive with high wattage inverters. You would also need thick wire to run something like that likely, like 2 or 0 gauge. This little coffee pot was rated at 675w and sure enough it sat at 670-680 the whole time. It also had no peak wattage at start up.
I had 2 goals with this: Small coffee pot for camping. And being able to run power tools like grinders and drills. I wanted to be able to have mobile power if I were building something and not close to a plug in. This inverter does all of that.
I do have cordless tools as well for the trail, and I can also charge those batteries now if there were an emergency (assuming engine starts).
USMC Wrangler
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WJCO
Meme King
Thanks.
Just an FYI, this little coffee pots was 8 bucks from Chinatown. It was the smallest one they had, does 5 cups at a time. The next sizes up were 900 watts. If you're coffee pot is running 900 watts, I would suggest getting at least 1500w or 2000w inverter just to be safe. The one we have brewed a small pot in about 5-10 minutes. So even if we have to brew 2 pots on a camp morning, we're ok with that. Some people (or a big family) may want a bigger setup.
That's good info to know. I still just do it old school and use a Jet Boil and a french press to make coffee or in a pinch, use Starbucks instant.
SDG
Caught the Bug
Nice! I have honestly never used mine. I like the charging tools idea, I also saw that Milwaukee makes a 12v charger for their fuel line of tools. I wonder what is more efficient (as in a drains the battery less?)
I like the coffemake idea, but I already bring so much crap hahaha.
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Ddays
Hooked
I can rough it in almost any condition and any situation but I am known to whine like a little bitch without my fresh ground coffee in the morning :grayno:
This inverter is salvation for me! :2thumbsup:
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
WJCO
Meme King
I used to use that method for backpacking as well. Now I just carry a Red Bull. I'm lazy when I'm backpacking, lol.
If you're ok with burning a little fuel, the inverter isn't too bad, just let the engine idle. If you have a dual battery setup, even better, may not even have to run the engine. This little coffee pot doesn't take up much room at all. It's a little taller than a green Coleman fuel can and about the same diameter.
The coffee is more for the wife (from Seattle). She's the same way, she won't even talk in the morning until she has coffee. I enjoy my coffee but can go without it if needed. But with a setup this simple, it's totally worth it to me.
Thanks.
Stotch
Caught the Bug
I'm right there with you, I have to bring a manual grinder and an Aeropress.
I just have a little 300w inverter for charging small stuff; WJCO, that setup is awesome!! :rock::thumb:
WJCO
Meme King
Thanks. :beer:
Brute
Hooked
Can't beat a metal French press on the trail...I do it the same way with a jet boil too
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WJCO
Meme King
As you can tell by these pictures of the cargo rack and roof rack filled with gear, I got to do a little thing that is officially called.....
Some updates. Coffee pot with the inverter was awesome. Worked great, wish we had done it sooner. As far as the new fan for the transmission, vehicle temps were climbing in town at idle, so I ripped it off before the trip, didn't want to deal with it. The motor diameter itself (minus the fan blade) covers the entire trans cooler and since it sits right against the cooler, I think it was blocking air flow. The camping was awesome other than the wind. The wind took our pop-up canopy and threw it into the side of the tent breaking one of the poles. Luckily the Jeep was equipped with an Official Approved Coleman Tent Pole repair kit to make it good as new and the fix withstood the 2nd night of solid wind.
We got to see a ton of Elk, one group had a calf. One of the bull Elk was right behind my Jeep before I knew it, so I tried getting some pics through the spare tire holes. Only one Moose seen on the trip, but she had a calf with her as well.
Moose: Pics suck, but the video turned out ok. We weren't that close to them.
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BobNH
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Nice shots, looks like a great day. And those racks seem to do the job nicely.
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GraniteCrystal
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Looks awesome. Jealous of your RMNP
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Nice pics. You can fix anything with zip ties. [emoji1303]
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Labricon
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WJCO
Meme King
Thanks. Having 3 kids we have come to love that roof rack for camping trips.
It was. Thanks.
We are very blessed. We get a park pass every year and probably use it about 20 times a year. Sometimes even for a 30 minute drive.
Thanks. Out of all the items in the jeep, I can honestly say that I have used zip ties more than anything else. We have about 200 in each jeep. You never know what they'll come in handy for.