Ikea portable induction hob (2 Viewers)

[Theonlysue]

Called TILLREDA
30 CMS WIDE
38.5 CMS DEEP
5.4 CMS HIGH £35

 

[Emmit]

You're gonna need a BIG Motha****er inverter to run that!

 

[Theonlysue]

Campers do use them on hook up

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[DBK]

Fairly compact I guess but you would need to keep the original packaging to store it in as being glass it couldn't just rattle about in a cupboard.

 

[Riverbankannie]

You would need new pans as special ones are required I believe.

 

[Theonlysue]

Just iron bottomed ones.

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[GJH]

It looks similar (in spec and price) to the ones which Lidl sell from time to time. We bought a couple a few years ago and they are fine. We do have pans that are induction friendly, except for one large one. We have a diffuser similar to so as to be able to use that but it isn't quite as efficient.

We did think of taking a hob with us when we were going to be on EHU but decided not to as we would have to take the alternative pans and it would all be extra storage space and weight.

 

[Techno]

Glass is tough as old boots no issue in storage
The pans are much heavier
Do you need all the extra weight
What does it give you that gas cannot in terms of camping rather than home use

 

[Techno]

I have just fitted a NEFF induction hob in the house and it is brilliant but for the van I don't see a gain

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[Allan & Loren]

We've had a portable induction Hob for years. We used it in the caravan and now in the RV. Ours is about the same size as the idea one, it is transported in a cupboard and not had any problems with it rattling around and breaking. Pans are easy enough to get and not anymore expensive than other pans. We only use it when on hook up but use it a lot, inc cooking outside and using it like a electric frying pan (we've a couple of plug sockets in one of the lockers so really convenient to plug in). Ours also has a timer so I can slow cook for a couple of hours then it turns itself off.

 

[Jim]

We always choose to camp with no electric whenever we can but we do carry a leccy hob. Because when we are forced to pay for leccy on a site we refuse to use any gas at all, so heating, hot water and cooking will all be on electric.

 

[scotjimland]

Agree with @Techno

I honestly don't understand why there is a need, or even a desire for an electric hob of any type in a touring van.

what is the benefit ?

Most of my cooking is outside on a barbie.. and if not, the gas hob is more than capable.. in fact , I prefer it to an electric hob.

Also, with our type of camping and having solar, we are rarely on an EHU, so we don't take any electric kitchen appliances , everything can be done with gas.. even baking..

each to their own of course..

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[Techno]

We always choose to camp with no electric whenever we can but we do carry a leccy hob. Because when we are forced to pay for leccy on a site we refuse to use any gas at all, so heating, hot water and cooking will all be on electric.

Difficult to have variety on one ring but fine for us that have the payload
A skillet will not work either

 

[Jim]

Difficult to have variety on one ring but fine for us that have the payload
A skillet will not work either

We use Broken Link Removed more than one ring and your skillet will work on it

 

[Techno]

But the topic is INDUCTION hob @Jim

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[Jim]

But the topic is INDUCTION hob @Jim

I mentioned Hob and you responded, so now were talking Hobbs

 

[Techno]

Your twin job is far more flexible and can use any pans no contest but off topic

 

[Jim]

Your twin job is far more flexible and can use any pans no contest but off topic

Its a little heavier than it looks, probably too heavy for European vans

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[Techno]

Its a little heavier than it looks, probably too heavy for European vans

I still have at least 600kg spare

 

[Hymie]

Its a little heavier than it looks, probably too heavy for European vans

We have one of those as well, not often on leccy but when we are I'm not paying a fiver a day just to boil a kettle.

Hymie

 

[Jim]

I still have at least 600kg spare

So will I when I've finished my diet

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[DanielFord]

The thing with induction hobs is you need special pans! Great at home in the kitchen, not so great in the van.
Like @Jim we try to be self sufficient, we even carry one of those single ring butane camping stoves as an emergency backup should we run out of gas on the continent!

 

[Wombles]

We have a large induction hob from Aldi/Lidl but now have the smaller Maplin version http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/maplin-small-induction-hob-500w-£24-99.134198/#post-1936078
No special pans needed for induction hobs just stainless steel

 

[Techno]

We have a large induction hob from Aldi/Lidl but now have the smaller Maplin version http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/maplin-small-induction-hob-500w-£24-99.134198/#post-1936078
No special pans needed for induction hobs just stainless steel

Stainless steel is not ferrous and will not work on induction unless it has been specifically made induction capable which will involve ferrous steel inside the base

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[DBK]

The pans which work on induction hobs also work on gas - in fact they are probably some of the best as they have thick bases. So you wouldn't have to carry two sets of pans which I think some of the earlier posts seem to suggest. But you may need to buy new pans! If you already have pans which you are unsure about try a magnet on them. If it sticks to the base you should be OK but only a test on the hob can really confirm this.

I can see the advantage of being able to cook outdoors on electric when it is very hot - but not every site (in Europe) is going to be able to provide enough amps I fear, the IKEA thing needs 8+ amps. The induction hob is a nice idea and certainly not expensive but you may not get a lot of use from it - depending where you go of course - though you might find it useful for cooking in the garden at home!

 

[Techno]

This is a quality berghoff aluminium pan with a ferrous steel insert in the casting which makes it induction suitable.
A stainless steel pan MUST have a label on the packaging stating if it is induction ready or it will not work

 

[Adbt]

I have just fitted a NEFF induction hob in the house and it is brilliant but for the van I don't see a gain

Agreed , bought one for the van , sold it on E Bay a year later unused.

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[Techno]

An easy test of a pan is to try a magnet on the bottom , if it doesn't stick it will not work on induction

 

[Wombles]

Our stainless steel pans do have a tri-ply (sandwich) base & work well but also have a Bialetti coffee pot (just stainless steel) that works equally well & a cheapie stainless jug which again is fine. Understand that it's possible to use a metal diffuser plate to enable aluminium pans to work. Having had a family member suffer with dementia & researching the potential causes we got rid of all our aluminium pans years ago - they might be light but not worth the potential health risk.

 

[Techno]

If it works it's because it has iron in the base whether you can see it or not

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