No Oven?

[sandrae]

I could do with another shelf in our oven, we had two shelves in our caravan oven, but only had one in both motorhomes.

Margaret

Might one of these Broken Link Removed or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Caravan-Motor-Universal-Fridge-Shelf/dp/B001MJIYJM be the answer?

 

[Terry]

I have this small oven spare. I intended to put it in this tranny but decided against it (unless the new owner wants a oven in)http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/smev-mini-oven--grill-20-litre-1500-p.asp
don't think you will get a oven and grill much smaller -about the size of a large microwave - use the link measurements to see if you can fit one in your van :thumb:
terry

 

[Puddleduck]

Apart from my Fray Bentos pies, we are both vegetarian.

I tell my vegan daughter-in-law that I am a herbivarian - I only eat plants, although the plants may have been pre-processed through fish or other animals (and more than once) before I eat it. She doesn't think it's funny for some reason.

 

[Wombles]

Tefal Roast N Bake - like a Remoska but cheaper - used for finishing off part baked bread & reheating pies & pasties so far & works as well as an oven. Website shows it can be used as a large non-stick pan too! Broken Link Removed

 

[Terry]

Tefal Roast N Bake - like a Remoska but cheaper - used for finishing off part baked bread & reheating pies & pasties so far & works as well as an oven. Website shows it can be used as a large non-stick pan too! Broken Link Removed

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only 650 w so very close to remoska wonder why it's unavailable ?is Lakeland doing them for copying
terry

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[Wombles]

Extra tips for anyone considering the Tefal Roast N Bake (currently £83.98 from Tefal on eBay) - the Lakeland cover for Grand Remoska fits it (if you can find it for sale as discontinued by Lakeland) plus the Grand Remoska rack fits perfectly in the Tefal & enables all round cooking keeping pastries, meat etc off the bottom of the pan or up the other way moving quick cooking items like pizza closer to the heated lid for better cooking in less time. It can also be used on the hob as a large non-stick pan!

 

[Dotplus6]

The answer really depends on how often you like to cook when you're on holidays.

Our last MH didn't have an oven and although we eat out quite a lot I did miss not having one & this time it's a pre-condition that when we buy this time it must have one. I love to bake & there were days I just would have loved to have thrown a few scones into the oven.

I also think if you are going to use the MH for longer periods than just holidaying, it's nice to have one - IF you like cooking or just for cooking pizzas or some other handy oven dish.

The European Models tend to not have one & if they are fitted they are in the oddest places like too low down or too high up where you can't even see into the oven. I suppose they cook outdoors more with the better weather ……………..

Dot

 

[daisy mae]

Didn`t have an oven in my first MH so changed to one that does, wouldn`t consider not having an oven, always had ovens in caravans, don`t use microwaves. Like others have said, depends how you want to use your MH if you have one it is there just in case and you can always use for storage, handy for bread bin and cake tin, as it is cooler than the cupboards, providing it is not on of course. Don`t have meals out.

Enjoy your new toy.

Margaret

 

[Morrigan]

I love cooking. I especially enjoy finding ways to cook using the least possible fuel and without conventional methods.
A favourite of mine is using a haybox, my modern day version at any rate.
Line a box thickly with newspaper, bottom and sides. Start a stew/curry/whatever and bring it up to temperature using any method you choose, using a vessel with a well fitting lid. Lift it from the heat, put it in the haybox and fill any gaps with more paper. Also cover it with a thick layer of paper, close the box and leave it alone for a few hours.
It's dead easy and I have cooked many dishes on the way to somewhere this way.
If there is a shop near you which sells fish (as pets), they will have boxes lined with polystyrene which does the job and saves you looking for newspapers. They will give these away happily if asked.:thumb:

 

[jonandshell]

Motorhomes are leisure vehicles.

Theres nothing leisurely about slaving over a Sunday dinner whilst others sit with a beer.

Why does the motorhome and caravan press place such emphasis on having a large oven? Continental vans don't generally have them and I reckon the occupants have a much nicer travelling experience as a result!
It means more time outside the van, socialising with a BBQ or at a restraunt!:thumb:

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[Spidey]

Extra tips for anyone considering the Tefal Roast N Bake (currently £83.98 from Tefal on eBay) - the Lakeland cover for Grand Remoska fits it (if you can find it for sale as discontinued by Lakeland) plus the Grand Remoska rack fits perfectly in the Tefal & enables all round cooking keeping pastries, meat etc off the bottom of the pan or up the other way moving quick cooking items like pizza closer to the heated lid for better cooking in less time. It can also be used on the hob as a large non-stick pan!

This is really useful info, just bought a tefal one from ebay. Came today, yeh . When you say grand remoska, is that the old style or new style one?

 

[Wombles]

This is really useful info, just bought a tefal one from ebay. Came today, yeh . When you say grand remoska, is that the old style or new style one?

Glad it's of use! Our rack & cover were bought when the older model Remoska was being discontinued but the cover is quite big so should fit a range of sizes & the Lakeland rack listed now on their website is 7.6cm x 26cm (3" x 10 ¼") so might be worth measuring your Tefal to check. Got the cover (cheap clearance price) to stop it being bashed about in the cupboard & wouldn't be without the rack as really helps things warm up & cook better

 

[scottie]

ovens.

My devon astec was converted 3 years ago, full seperate oven and grill, 4 gas burner. Waste of space, would have preferred 1electric burner, 2 gas and an installed microwave. Bought van as i wanted something under 6 metre:Blush::Nowink:, but would have preferred different cooking options. May have to do a retro fit on this

 

[Minxy]

I love cooking. I especially enjoy finding ways to cook using the least possible fuel and without conventional methods.
A favourite of mine is using a haybox, my modern day version at any rate.
Line a box thickly with newspaper, bottom and sides. Start a stew/curry/whatever and bring it up to temperature using any method you choose, using a vessel with a well fitting lid. Lift it from the heat, put it in the haybox and fill any gaps with more paper. Also cover it with a thick layer of paper, close the box and leave it alone for a few hours.
It's dead easy and I have cooked many dishes on the way to somewhere this way.
If there is a shop near you which sells fish (as pets), they will have boxes lined with polystyrene which does the job and saves you looking for newspapers. They will give these away happily if asked.:thumb:

Or for a more 'sophisticated' version, how about the below, Lakeland's Stay Hot Pot (no longer sold by them for some stupid reason!) which is actually a thermal cooker along the same lines as your hay box:

 

[Wickolad]

There is only yourselves can decide whether or not you would need an oven and if you would make use of it. There are lots of cooking methods, each to their own. I personally use Vario's methods of cooking, pressure cooker, oven, BBQ, griddle and pan. There is only you and your dearest that knows the preferred method of cooking. Everyone is different. Are there alternatives to a 'fitted oven?' Yes, a beauclaire with a lid, a cadac with a lid, a bbq, a remoska, a portable mini oven. Only you know what you eat and how you prepare it. I prefer to cook outside as most appear to do, but sometimes it is not ideal. Its your and only your choice. I find it hard to believe you need to ask to be honest. Its your choice, that's what its all supposedly about.

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[wizzer59]

Thanks again for all the replies guys, nice to see there plenty of alternatives and it has given us food for thought

 

[Kool Kroozer]

Of all the MHs we have hired in the past we have never used the ovens so we were not that bothered our Autocruise didnt have one fitted... a microwave would have been nice thoughoh:

 

[joner8888]

We never use our oven , it`s useless , burns at the back and cold in the front.
Microwave and hob and Tefal auto grill machine which cooks the best steaks ever :thumb:

 

[Bellini]

We've equipped Udo with a double skillet, which is handy for these in the morning...

He has a microwave, which is handy for making popcorn and Uncle Ben's rice pots (very quick tasty lunch), or mugs of milky hot chocolate.

And a thermal cooker (hay oven) which is great for all sorts of things.

And a Cadac. Used this only once, so far. Love it.

Don't really need an oven.

 

[Wombles]

It depends on when & how you travel with your motorhome as to whether an oven is of use - someone mentioned eating out is best when touring but with 3 of us (1 hungry teenager) that is too expensive to do all the time! We do like to buy local produce when available though. in good weather our Cobb (bbq) gets used a lot with salads, we find taking good quality part baked bread saves on having to rely on/ keep running to the supermarket/shops & can slice & toast the loaves (without baking) but use the Tefal for finishing off rolls & baguettes plus ideal for quiche, pies, pasties, meat & fish when it's not outdoors weather. Cooking with the Tefal uses electric that is already paid for so no extra cost of cooking with the gas hob or grill. We always aim to take a couple of home made meals too in the freezer too so we can enjoy a few days without having to worry about having to buy food but can do if there is somewhere good & reasonably priced to eat.

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[WynandJean]

Our van has just 2 gas rings and I am amazed at what Jean manages to produce using just that! However, if it's of use I notice that Aldi have in stock their £29 mini oven/grill thingie. We bought one but haven't used it yet. The manager says whenever they get stock they sell like hot cakes. I don't think he saw the irony. People were clamouring for them, though.

Wyn

 

[MHVirgins]

Motorhomes are leisure vehicles.

Theres nothing leisurely about slaving over a Sunday dinner whilst others sit with a beer.

Why does the motorhome and caravan press place such emphasis on having a large oven? Continental vans don't generally have them and I reckon the occupants have a much nicer travelling experience as a result!
It means more time outside the van, socialising with a BBQ or at a restraunt!:thumb:

Just because some people prefer to have an oven in their van doesn't necessarily mean that they are "slaving" over a Sunday dinner.....that's the last thing we would want to do when away. But it's nice to have the option of popping a meal in the oven then sitting back with a glass or two of red whilst dinner heats up:thumb:

Not quite sure what you mean by continental vans having a much "nicer travelling experience" as a result. But with an oven and an external BBQ point and gives us choices and the best of both worlds