Trip info about making coffee on my drive (camp, transport)

[Dakster]

All sorts of ideas here for Java on the go.

I have a large inverter that runs off of the battery and gives 500 watts of 110V. Even with a real cigarette lighter plug in the car I don't recommend something with that high of a draw on it. BUT If you did, it shouldn't smoke something other than the fuse.

[bongo]

We use a plastic melita funnel filter with disposable filter papers, good french roast coffee & one of our camping stoves. We are coffee addicts when traveling.

[terracore]

Here's your options:

* Coleman coffee maker (uses camp size propane cylinders).

* "Rocket" camp stove and french press (coffee in about a minute, probably "best tasting" option).

* Regular coffee maker and inverter (the type that plugs into your cigarette lighter will NOT power a coffee maker. You will need the type that hardwires to the battery, personally I use a 2,500 watt model (5,000 watts surge).

* A good thermos, getting it filled along the way.

Not recommended (I did this): Travelling with a large and charged UPS system. Plugged into a microwave, heated the water, and used a french press. Battery in UPS died after 2nd day. Only tried it because, was transporting the UPS and microwave anyway.

[4theluvofgold]

I used the trucker style one. It has a 12v plug.

Coffee Maker : 12 Volt Coffee Makers : One Cup Coffee Maker : RoadPro 12 Volt Coffee Pot : MarinePro 12 Volt Coffee Maker

Just used it on my Alcan drive

[4theluvofgold]

BTW they take longer to brew, but, it is cause of the slower draw to compensate the 12 volt

works just dandy when driving. I used a spare battery for it that I had tied into the system by a switch. When I drove it charged when I stopped it was off. So I could use it to get my morning brew without burning gas to do it. And help thaw the windows with the little heater handle since I slept in my rig at -37 it was a nice thing to have to start off.

[JoDan]

Thanks for all the positive responses! Coffee on my trip north, yahooooo!

[lyoness]

This is the one I take on trips and camping, though I guess it's not supposed to work . I use it with an old Braun coffee maker with the stainless steel carafe. Maybe it works because the coffee makers with the stainless carafes don't have burners, don't know, but have had it for several years now, got it at Menard's, maybe they make one with higher volts/watts now. The steel caraffe is also great because it works like a thermos, easier to pour while you're driving IMO. Also works good for recharging camera batteries and charging cell phones in a pinch.

[tidelines]

I take a little one-burner Coleman, a perk pot, and ground coffee. I can make the coffee and put it in my thermos in the morning, or just put the hot water in and make each cup fresh with a Melita. Don't forget the bottled water.

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by lyoness

This is the one I take on trips and camping, though I guess it's not supposed to work . I use it with an old Braun coffee maker with the stainless steel carafe. Maybe it works because the coffee makers with the stainless carafes don't have burners, don't know, but have had it for several years now, got it at Menard's, maybe they make one with higher volts/watts now. The steel caraffe is also great because it works like a thermos, easier to pour while you're driving IMO. Also works good for recharging camera batteries and charging cell phones in a pinch.

It should work spending on the coffee maker, and if it uses less than 100 Watts (like the one shown in your photo). But average coffee makers that have hot plates use a lot more power than your inverter can produce (somewhere around 150-200 Watts).
http://www.absak.com/library/power-consumption-table

[warptman]

A case of Redbull does wonders on road trips.