Cooking and Heating Source?

[musigenesis]

There are diesel stoves, but they're way pricey.

[sepudo]

Originally Posted by LoveBusTreatery

Aha. See this is why I need this forum. I only have a very preliminary knowledge of what I'm doing. THANKS!

I guess though, if I'm planning to recharge every 2-3 days, and if I cook for 30-45 min per day it shouldn't be more than 100AH/day even if I'm cooking a ton... 150/day for fridge as well. Doable, though admittedly not ideal.

I just don't feel good having propane. Are there even other solutions besides electric/propane? Also not a fan of butane/alcohol as I don't perceive those to be safe either.

Propane/alcohol/butane cooking is safe if done correctly.

Equally, all can be dangerous if not done properly.

[sepudo]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

There are diesel stoves, but they're way pricey.

Pricey maybe on the front end, but can't beat the ease of tapping into the huge fuel tank. Convenience usually comes at a cost

[john61ct]

Again, going with an electric galley **will** require running recharging from ICE sources very regularly. aka a great alt setup with many hours driving, or running a genset.

Lotsanlots of solar will just reduce the need for ICE produced energy a bit.

The size of the bank is a minor factor compare to avg daily inputs must be larger than what you use.

[Borealis]

There are some very nice mini-sized woodstoves on the market now. Some have ovens and cook surfaces large enough to be practical for daily use. Maybe have a chat with Cody at Tinywoodstove. I found him to be very helpful.

If you're looking for alternatives, wood is a proven source.

[LoveBusTreatery]

If we're talking safety, wood seems less safe than even propane or butane. I have animals that will need to stay sometimes for a few minutes without me in the vehicle when I'm shopping, etc. There won't be open flame.

Also, as for propane/electric/butane, I've tried all of these exactly once. Each one exploded in my face, inside the house I was trying to use them in. That's enough PTSD to never use those fuels inside (esp where I live with my animals).

As far as diesel, I don't have a diesel tank so now I would have to have 2 gas tanks (1 main, 1 for heater) AND a diesel tank. Not for me either.

I have seen people with fairly meager setups cook with induction without too much pull. I saw a full dinner including protein, veggies and rice (about 20+ min total), even cooked separately, on an induction stove off-grid in a van use about 35AH. Induction stoves can be set from 100W to usually 1500 W, they're way more efficient than regular electric stoves. This is likely what I'll go with, and just try to cook outside over fire as often as possible.

[PNW_Steve]

I see mention of diesel cookstoves in an earlier post.

If you are considering one i would strongly recommend visiting someone who uses one before you commit.

If you burn the super filtered lamp fuel they are not terrible. Burning pump diesel in them STINKS and the smell gets into the soft goods (upholstery etc) and stays.