This is a useful video. I have been trying to figure out how to do the basics with lower watts (like boiling water, making rice, frying). Edit: Poached eggs are best eggs but you need that orange (not runny, like custard). 👌
thank you! its crazy how little appliances there are that run under 500 watts🤔 my dream would be to have a low watt mircowave, but maybe in another life 😆
Dash has toaster oven. Used camping this last week. Omg lube it. Cooked 2 frozen 6 inch pizzas in it. Cheese and crust crispy in middle of no where. No phone signal no where🤠
@@madisonraetogo I am sure you already know about this one, but I thought I’d mention anyway. there is another lady van lifer that uses the dash’’s air fryer to cook with in her van with great success.
You can also use the egg cooker to steam veggies! Use the omelette plate for the veggies. Dash is such an amazing brand and you can find endless ideas and recipes for things you can do with their products!
The rice cooker is a gem. You can actually use it as a crockpot too. Just let it cook up, then when it goes to the heating option, let it sit and cook. I threw eggs and vegetables on top of the rice, and everything was cooked together. I have to check this out, it's pretty brilliant actually. 😍
OR, you could buy the Instant Pot Mini that uses 500 Watts of power & make boiled eggs & cook rice plus pressure cook beans or soups, etc. It has a saute' button so you can saute onions or peppers or meat before adding other ingredients for soups and stews. Since it cooks under pressure it cooks quickly. I like to pressure red potatoes and sweet potatoes also. The awesome thing is, it uses 500 watts to bring up to pressure then goes off only to come on occasionally to keep it at pressure, so it is a real energy saver. I love it and use it with my 600 watt power station. You did a great job with your video!
You can use the rice cooker to warm up a can a of soup, or cook veggies, the skillet to make pancakes, sausage Patty's and biscuits, the egg cooker you can stem veggies.
@@madisonraetogo I didn't believe it at first but it's sitting in my house right now!!! I never win anything. Everyone is telling me it's a sign that I need to do vanlife. It's been hard because of financial reasons but I will make it happen. ❤
@@JaejoongPrincess Chrome on Vancity vanlife and Jackery had a contest a few months ago and all I had to do is go to Jackerys RUclips channel like, subscribe and write a comment on their channel. They had 2 winners one for the 250 with solar panels and the 500 with solar panels and I won the 500. I never win anything so I was so happy that I had won. I was in tears, because I want to get a van to live in and I was worried about how I was going to have any type of electricity because of how expensive it is, so now I know that it's meant to be. I'm so very thankful! ✌
You can use a larger (but still pretty small) household rice cooker that comes with a steam tray. They are only 350w. I like that better because you can cook a whole meal with it. Rice, with steamed veggies and either some frozen chicken breast strips or a piece of thawed fish. All in one pot! 👍
All so very genius Maddy..... I found an electric heated sheet for my bed it only consumes 20 watts on low... I have a goal zero 450 watt solar battery.... For me the rice cooker would be a game changer.... I usually buy a carton of egg beaters for the road but maybe it will be easier just to do regular eggs 🙂
the rice cooker is a game changer, let me know how you like it! its cheap, filling, and with the cooker I don't have to watch over it like I would on my gas stove. geez, never thought I'd had strong feelings over a rice cooker 😆
Thank you for doing this - I don’t care to use gas either, so I really enjoyed learning how much power was used. A few things that I do with the rice steamer that you might like to try - you mentioned breakfast burritos - you can buy the little packets of flavored rice (Spanish or yellow saffron rice, etc) and cook those in the rice cooker, if you want something different than white rice. Also, I have made (dry) lentils and rice in the rice cooker, and also, rice with veggies thrown on top. Cooks the veggies very well with the rice.
I cook small red and gold potatoes in my small rice cooker. I’ve done russets as well and carrots once I’ve cup them up into a manageable size. Even made beef barley soup although it was just a tad tricky.
Nice this is super informative! Finding appliances with low wattage is def essential for van life and we’ve learned a lot along the way, but still so much further to go
I appreciate you sharing this! I've done an electric only kitchen in my minivan camper too (12 volt rice cooker & a HotLogic). I just don't feel comfy with gas in my van either.
Karla Lawrence - ikr?! Why risk cooking with fuel in a small confined space? I would use these to cook outside, to cut down on moisture, whenever possible.
Try a small rice cooker. I use mine for eggs of all kinds as well as rice, soups, heating things up, boiling potatoes, and macaroni. Can even cook a mini pizza if you "cook" it 3 times with the lid on. You can also bake a cake. I did that for my grandson's birthday. Try it, you'll definitely like it.
First time viewer. You probably hear this all the time but you look so much like Mandy Moore. Even kinda sound like her and then you sing too! Ur personality is so adorable and cute. Really like these Dash mini appliances! Thanks for a great video! Blessings to you.
I have a 4 cup rice cooker that uses 300 W. I usually use a regular mug for measuring. 1/2 cup of whole grain rice to 1 cup of water. You can cook a lot more than rice in it. I usually put a couple of chicken drumsticks or thighs or even a pork chop on the bottom, then rice and water, salt and margarine (or butter), then frozen vegetables on top. In 45 minutes, I have a complete dinner with leftovers for breakfast, that I cook in a frypan with eggs. I have a butane stove for cooking and have just purchased a 12 V food warmer that looks like a lunch pail. It's great for warming up leftovers or a tin of chunky soup. It will bake, too, while you're driving, but takes twice the time listed on the package, if cooking frozen or packaged food. Oh, you really shouldn't drain your Jackery. Do find your charging cord. :) Other things under 500 watts are a countertop ice maker and a bread maker, both 300 watts. I also have a SodaStream, that doesn't require power, just a C02 canister, water for the bottle, and either pop syrup or juice squirts to make the soda pop. I don't put the syrup or flavouring in the bottle, too much washing up. I put it in my tall mug, then add the soda water. Jon in rural BC, Canada
Just a suggestion for you; try using the Wolfgang Puck 1.5 rice cooker. It uses only 200 watts/hour and you can cook entire meals using it. I only have a 500 watt Jackery also but its enough to cook just about anything. Wolfgang also has a recipe book with about 75 wonderful recipes just for this cooker. In fact it just got finished making the Beef stew. Good luck on your travels.
The egg cooker can also be used to steam vegetables warm soups or other canned goods you could probably poach fish but I don't recommend that in the van😅
For removing bad smells in your van, half an apple and place it in your console. After a few days or the apple turns brown, just toss it out. Problem solved!
I have different dash mini appliances…I use my griddle to make crepes, pancakes, hamburger, sausage, hash browns, green beans…etc. it’s very versatile and you can get creative….some things are definitely a learning curve. I have the Bundt cake dash…I’ve made cakes, cornbread, biscuits, and dinner rolls…..I am curious about the pie maker.
Finally someone testing devices with the same Jackery that I have (which I got for the same reasons; it was all I could afford). Nice to have options when the fuel runs out or if there is a shortage on campstove fuel like there was in my area last fall because of COVID resupply issues not keeping up with demand. Nicely done!
All right on the last appliance you used I see you're flipping the egg don't do that just take the appliance and flip the appliance. After you started cooking the eggs no longer running once you flip it it's going to sear all that juice inside of it and voila nothing leaks out and it Cooks perfectly I know I've done it.
My folks used the egg cooker when they were in assisted living and Mom would just barely poke the yolk to make sure fully cooked. The omelette pan makes great veggie pan. Dash makes a double decker egg cooker too.The griddle is good to make grilled cheese sandwiches, even works with english muffins. The rice cooker I use for ramen & other soups.
I just came across this video... OMG!! I actually used the regular Dash Egg Cooker for my Dad for several years... love it! But these minis are a wonderful surprise to know about when I get to hit the road in the next few weeks. Thank you!! ✌🕊
For me must have car or vehicle living: inverter 1500+ watts, hot plate or single electric burner, small carbon steel or stainless steel skillet and pot , spatula, large serving spoon, large knife, 1 fork,spoon,steak knife, stainless steel cup ,plate and bowl. Scepter water jug, cooler or ice chest, 24 hour gym membership, blackouts for windows, fan and light usb if possible. 1 bag for clothes,shower products and toiletries ,1 clothing cross bar for hanging clothes, mattress memory foam, no air mattress they get leaks, thick bed pan stainless steel and garbage bags as liner ,1 small bucket with lid( gamma lids are best) to put toilet waste in until you can find a dumpster. Truckers microwave are nice but not a must have. Sleeping bag for below zero -0 ,thin blanket and sheets for hot summer weather when not using sleeping bag.
The one thing most never mention is,a firstaid kit im not talking abt the 3 bandaid kind you get in the store lol 😂i made mine out of a tackle box . Scissors needle thread a,sharp knife even a small saw. Bandages .alcohol,peroxide, neosporin,ace bandages , old white t- shirts cut in rings ( so you can also use it for a,sling,) tourniqet, ibprofen, epipen, snakebit kit, hold/ coldpaks ,ducttape and walking stick incase of a, sprain or break👍what else ? 😉
Ok only 3.29 min in and I’ve laughed several times, your funny. Thanks for this post clever chica. I appreciate you sharing these low wattage options, with your natural clever witty delivery.
I just found your channel and I love your energy! Also great tips! I am moving into my van this year and I am SO PSYCHED!!!! I can't wait to embrace the road fully this year once the van is finished. blessings!
I am with you on the hard-all-the-way-through yolks! As soon as you said this, I was like "Finally, someone who understands!" 🥚🤗 And what an excellent vid! I just got a mini waffle maker for home and was wondering if it would work in my van. Also, you're super entertaining! 😃 Happy travels! 🚐💨
I use my griddle for grill cheese (I use rye bread and cut it in half to fit. I also make eggs and vegetables or mushrooms. Just put the mushrooms or veggies for a minute or two first. The great thing other then the lower power consumption is it’s a great size to store.
I have had my little egg cooker forever and several of my lady subscribers have purchased one and they love theirs too! It's so easy to make deviled eggs, the easiest peeling hard-boiled eggs ever! I got mine from Amazon for the same price, dash appliances are so inexpensive! I want to try their larger waffle maker to see if I can use it in the van! Great video sweetie You're such a clutz 💜 just like me 🤣🤣
Thank you for showing 👍I’m also getting a Jackery with 500 Watts end of the year when I get my electric car (a Skoda Enyaq). You sing incredibly well ❣️I only want a small stove with a high-rimmed pan. Have a great day 🍀
@@madisonraetogo you could one day, too, actually they’re not much more expensive than other cars, well at least here in Germany, because we get support from the state when we buy an electric car. Have a great day 👋
You’re so energetic, and fun to watch! I love the Dash products. They add cuteness to cooking! LOL! So easy to use and the non stick quality lasts for a long time. Blessings and much success and happy travels. Thanks for great video’s too!😊
i have the rice maker, I cook eggs in it, I make pizza in it, pasta, fish, hamburgers, soup, all kinds of stuff. I have 3, one in my camper, one in my house, and one at the office. the rice maker does everything that the other 2 can do.
I have a mymini 260 watts, a dash waffle 240 watts and i got a mini crockpot at the thrift store for $3 !! Its 90watts. we really can cook anything in these small appliances pizza, biscuit spaghetti anything i just love it❤
I learned lots of tips regarding DASH products while watching van campers out of Japan and Korea. Lots of great meal tips with them too. Glad you found them.
cool tip: you can throw the eggs into the rice cooker while its cooking, by the end you get hard boiled eggs and cooked rice. just wash the shells first.
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I just found your channel and I liked and subscribed. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family
The waffle maker is amazing too! You can use cheese or tatter tots even hash hash browns! Thanks for the share! In that omlette thing you can mix eggs up and add some sugar and vanilla it tastes like custard but not running!!!
A Crock-Pot uses anywhere from 50 to 300 watts very energy efficient I got a mini Crock-Pot and I use it to heat up my lunch at work so I will use this in my van thank you
These are great videos😊 I saw another minivan lifer who has a 500 watt microwave even!! I have a stacking double boiler kind of thing and even a heater! All under 500 watts because my power bank is only 600 watts.
Love your videos and you. Get on the road so we can see real life. Save and get the Jackery 1500. Have a converter installed and you can recharge at 500 watts. I have a microwave, hot water, single cup coffee maker, 53qt fridge/freezer, tv and fans. I can’t wait to watch you on the road. Take care!
Do you think your set up is possible with a 1000 watt jackery? Also what do you mean have a converter installed? What is a converter and how do I have it installed? Like connected to the jackery?
I am so loving this go girl go thank you so much I'm going to go purchase one of those rice cooker you have a very beautiful spirit about yourself God bless💯🐞🍹
Rice is wonderful you can get a shower and if that place has a plug you can get rice cooked with the timing of your shower. You can carry cooking in your bag try using insulated pouches to keep things safe.
I have the dash egg cooker in my nyc apartment. It’s great for all the ehh styles. A bonus is that the omelette is shaped perfectly for an egg sandwich
I would try making a cup cake in it. You can get them at Walmart come with maybe 5 in a box and you add water,put in microwave. Definitely think it could work in this.
I definitely learned quickly that 1000w is the standard, and you need a little over that just to be safe. While they have things like small heaters, they still run around 400w, and cooking appliances definitely get closer to the 800-1000w range.
Discovered this video, this is the same challenge I’ve been giving myself. As I’m too cheap to want to get propane bottles or use high watt ways to cook. Thanks for sharing. (New fan of your channel)
If you have two solar power stations with cigarette lighter ports you can use the green looking 12 volt 100 watt rice cooker on Am*zon with the cat face on the side to cook rice and lentils at the same time. These cookers have a voltage range between 12 and 24 volts so they can be directly wired to solar panels too (I got the idea from a video) or used in a car. They have fuses to protect them and come with an extra one. They come with a scoop, large spoon, and a stainless steel steamer bowl that fits in the top to steam other foods as the rice, oatmeal, cream of wheat, pasta, instant grits, eggs, etc cooks. These can cook one dry cup of rice. Mine uses 20% of my 290 watt hour Golabs power station battery to cook rice and it takes about 30 minutes, just a bit longer than normal. I hope to do most of my cooking from solar or an Instapot style pressure cooker to save on my electric bill. I also bought a RoadPro 165 watt fryer type pan. I plan to wire it up directly to a 190 watt solar panel and see if it works. You can also buy a cheap 12 volt 120 watt immersion water heater to heat water in cups or bowls. I`ve made noodles and boiled eggs in cups this way. Some power stations won`t work with 120 watt 12 volt devices. I think the cig port has to be at least 10 amps.
I live in hurricane country and I use my truck for cooking after a storm. I hook up a 1500w pure sine wave inverter (around $160 on Ebay) to the truck starter battery and I have the engine running which provides power from the alternator. Then I can run my microwave oven using the inverter. I also have an induction cooker ($20-$60 on Ebay) and the inverter can also run the induction cooker.
You don't actually have to cook oatmeal, just add hot water and let it sit awhile. I make mine mixed with raisin bran cereal, dry skim milk powder and Splenda (or honey). :) The only difference between regular oats, which I use, and instant oats is the size. That's what makes it quicker to make. I'm too lazy to grind it up, so I just let it sit. Jon in rural BC, Canada
I have to thank you so v.much for finding these things cause I was worried about cooking all the ti.e outside also, I dont mind, but I want to more with my time. So thank you v. Much, you're aweso.e keep making them videos funny as heck🙏😊💕🤪👍
You cook a lot more in your van than I do. And we have a Winnebago Travato. But I don’t cook. I either pre-make rice, freeze it into two portion baggies, and put it in our little freezer or I use boil in bag rice. But I do love Dash products. I can save you some money and tell you that the little pie maker is a waste. The top burns and gets black while the bottom crust is still rubbery and raw. I have not been able to figure out a way to get around that. I suppose I could cook it longer on the bottom, add the crust halfway through, but it’s a pie. You need to be able to crimp the crusts together. How do you do that in a little hot Dash product. I also got the little ice cream maker. I suppose in a pinch you could call it ice cream but not really. But you’re in a van and like all of those ice cream makers, you need to pre-freeze the inner or container. You wouldn’t have a freezer in a van; we have an actual freezer in our Travato G. The little Bundt maker works pretty well. I buy a box of cake mix and split it into three portions. That works out well because (at least with the ones I buy), they call for three eggs. Eggs are one of those ingredients that it’s hard to use a portion of. So 1/3 of a box of mixed with one egg and whatever the liquid ingredients are works well. I always get the Apple spice cake mix. You can get two or three little baby bundts out of that. I only get two because I eat so much of the raw mix while I’m making them. The problem is that the cakes have to be baked sequentially and that takes some time and paying attention to make sure they don’t burn. And as soon as they come out of the maker I roll the tops around in a little bit of sugar in lieu of frosting.
I love my mini and dash appliances. They only use minimal power, provide what I want quickly and are a ton of fun. Between these and 12 volt products, I'm set.
Look for the mini Nesco electric skillet. Also the My Mini one slice bread/bagel toaster. They are both under 500 watts. I'm running a 1200 watt inverter straight of of my batteries in a semi truck. If you have a little more power, the 6 quart Instant Pot is a must have.
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This is a useful video. I have been trying to figure out how to do the basics with lower watts (like boiling water, making rice, frying).
Edit: Poached eggs are best eggs but you need that orange (not runny, like custard). 👌
thank you! its crazy how little appliances there are that run under 500 watts🤔 my dream would be to have a low watt mircowave, but maybe in another life 😆
Dash has toaster oven. Used camping this last week. Omg lube it. Cooked 2 frozen 6 inch pizzas in it. Cheese and crust crispy in middle of no where. No phone signal no where🤠
@@hauk3839 win!
What?! Awesome!
@@madisonraetogo I am sure you already know about this one, but I thought I’d mention anyway. there is another lady van lifer that uses the dash’’s air fryer to cook with in her van with great success.
You look like Mandy Moore, especially in her “A walk to remember” days. Oh and I have two of these appliances 😁
aww Thank you!
@@madisonraetogo Right before I clicked on this video, I thought you were Mandy Moore too ☺️
I see it but more beautiful
whoa you're right!
I use to love Mandy Moore!!!!! But this gal is much cuter 🥲❤️
I live in a micro shelter I made and I need a way to eat warm food in the thing
You can also use the egg cooker to steam veggies! Use the omelette plate for the veggies. Dash is such an amazing brand and you can find endless ideas and recipes for things you can do with their products!
Yes... But I use the dash rice cooker to steam vegetables because it uses less electricity
@@camposvazquez didn’t even think of that! Thanks for the tip! Need to research into more Dash hacks.
Just try to steer away from coatings used on cooking or heated surfaces, PFAS are insidious
The rice cooker is a gem. You can actually use it as a crockpot too. Just let it cook up, then when it goes to the heating option, let it sit and cook.
I threw eggs and vegetables on top of the rice, and everything was cooked together.
I have to check this out, it's pretty brilliant actually. 😍
I own this and its great! Also lovely for making soups and hot chocolate
Seriously expanding the realm of mobile cooking. this is really good to know!
When you are on the road….soak any rice and beans overnight. It cooks much faster.
OR, you could buy the Instant Pot Mini that uses 500 Watts of power & make boiled eggs & cook rice plus pressure cook beans or soups, etc. It has a saute' button so you can saute onions or peppers or meat before adding other ingredients for soups and stews. Since it cooks under pressure it cooks quickly. I like to pressure red potatoes and sweet potatoes also. The awesome thing is, it uses 500 watts to bring up to pressure then goes off only to come on occasionally to keep it at pressure, so it is a real energy saver. I love it and use it with my 600 watt power station. You did a great job with your video!
All the 3 qt instant pots I've found are at 700 watts. What's the model no. for the 500 watt?
Where do they sell mini instant pot? Thanks!
You can use the rice cooker to warm up a can a
of soup, or cook veggies, the skillet to make pancakes, sausage Patty's and biscuits, the egg cooker you can stem veggies.
I love those cute little cooking appliances! I won a jackery 500 and I would definitely use those items. Thank you for sharing! ❤
you WON a Jackery 500?! Dude, thats amazing!! 🎉🎉 yes, these are a great addition to your cooking gear, I hope you enjoy them!
@@madisonraetogo I didn't believe it at first but it's sitting in my house right now!!! I never win anything. Everyone is telling me it's a sign that I need to do vanlife. It's been hard because of financial reasons but I will make it happen. ❤
How did you win?
@@JaejoongPrincess Chrome on Vancity vanlife and Jackery had a contest a few months ago and all I had to do is go to Jackerys RUclips channel like, subscribe and write a comment on their channel. They had 2 winners one for the 250 with solar panels and the 500 with solar panels and I won the 500. I never win anything so I was so happy that I had won. I was in tears, because I want to get a van to live in and I was worried about how I was going to have any type of electricity because of how expensive it is, so now I know that it's meant to be. I'm so very thankful! ✌
You can use a larger (but still pretty small) household rice cooker that comes with a steam tray. They are only 350w. I like that better because you can cook a whole meal with it. Rice, with steamed veggies and either some frozen chicken breast strips or a piece of thawed fish. All in one pot! 👍
Which one should I buy?
I do cook my whole meal in whatever appliance i am using too no waste or leftovers i love it! One pot meals everytime 😀
Thanks...hope these last a long time. I ordered all three. Off grid since 1984
Dash has a griller like goarge forman cooker. 350 watts. Cook eggs bacon pancakes and such under $20
Thank you! Going to go look for that now.
What the "F?!!!" She is me..I am she! How is she just now poppin up on my timeline the now 2yrs of my SUV life! She is hilarious and real! Love it!!
All so very genius Maddy..... I found an electric heated sheet for my bed it only consumes 20 watts on low... I have a goal zero 450 watt solar battery.... For me the rice cooker would be a game changer.... I usually buy a carton of egg beaters for the road but maybe it will be easier just to do regular eggs 🙂
the rice cooker is a game changer, let me know how you like it! its cheap, filling, and with the cooker I don't have to watch over it like I would on my gas stove. geez, never thought I'd had strong feelings over a rice cooker 😆
Thank you for doing this - I don’t care to use gas either, so I really enjoyed learning how much power was used. A few things that I do with the rice steamer that you might like to try - you mentioned breakfast burritos - you can buy the little packets of flavored rice (Spanish or yellow saffron rice, etc) and cook those in the rice cooker, if you want something different than white rice. Also, I have made (dry) lentils and rice in the rice cooker, and also, rice with veggies thrown on top. Cooks the veggies very well with the rice.
I cook small red and gold potatoes in my small rice cooker. I’ve done russets as well and carrots once I’ve cup them up into a manageable size. Even made beef barley soup although it was just a tad tricky.
amazing! yes, just something about using gas seems... too dangerous to me hahaha
I LOVE all my DASH kitchen gadgets for in the house and SUV camping. Cool to see someone so excited about using them as I get. Awesome video.
Nice this is super informative! Finding appliances with low wattage is def essential for van life and we’ve learned a lot along the way, but still so much further to go
Thank you! yeah, it's stupid crazy to find daily appliances under 500 watts 🙃 hopefully with time there will be more options for us!😭
I appreciate you sharing this! I've done an electric only kitchen in my minivan camper too (12 volt rice cooker & a HotLogic). I just don't feel comfy with gas in my van either.
yeah, gas in a confined space doesn't lead to good things 🙃 hopefully with time, more companies will put out more low watt appliances in the future 🙏
Karla Lawrence - ikr?! Why risk cooking with fuel in a small confined space? I would use these to cook outside, to cut down on moisture, whenever possible.
@Madison Massey exactly, I have seen so many homeless burning down there vehicles like that making there homeless situation even more tragic 😥 😔
Try a small rice cooker. I use mine for eggs of all kinds as well as rice, soups, heating things up, boiling potatoes, and macaroni. Can even cook a mini pizza if you "cook" it 3 times with the lid on. You can also bake a cake. I did that for my grandson's birthday. Try it, you'll definitely like it.
You may be able to use the egg cooker to steam veggies or reheat some soups, stews and other meals.
Heat up soups anything too
I love all this tiny cool stuff😂
First time viewer. You probably hear this all the time but you look so much like Mandy Moore. Even kinda sound like her and then you sing too! Ur personality is so adorable and cute. Really like these Dash mini appliances! Thanks for a great video! Blessings to you.
I have a 4 cup rice cooker that uses 300 W. I usually use a regular mug for measuring. 1/2 cup of whole grain rice to 1 cup of water. You can cook a lot more than rice in it. I usually put a couple of chicken drumsticks or thighs or even a pork chop on the bottom, then rice and water, salt and margarine (or butter), then frozen vegetables on top. In 45 minutes, I have a complete dinner with leftovers for breakfast, that I cook in a frypan with eggs.
I have a butane stove for cooking and have just purchased a 12 V food warmer that looks like a lunch pail. It's great for warming up leftovers or a tin of chunky soup. It will bake, too, while you're driving, but takes twice the time listed on the package, if cooking frozen or packaged food.
Oh, you really shouldn't drain your Jackery. Do find your charging cord. :)
Other things under 500 watts are a countertop ice maker and a bread maker, both 300 watts. I also have a SodaStream, that doesn't require power, just a C02 canister, water for the bottle, and either pop syrup or juice squirts to make the soda pop. I don't put the syrup or flavouring in the bottle, too much washing up. I put it in my tall mug, then add the soda water.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Just a suggestion for you; try using the Wolfgang Puck 1.5 rice cooker. It uses only 200 watts/hour and you can cook entire meals using it. I only have a 500 watt Jackery also but its enough to cook just about anything. Wolfgang also has a recipe book with about 75 wonderful recipes just for this cooker. In fact it just got finished making the Beef stew. Good luck on your travels.
Thanks! I'll check it out! 👍😊
Thank you great info !! 👍
Girl, you could be an actress for the advertising industry, you are so smooth.
Whaaaaaa thank you! I haven’t heard this one yet 😆✨💕
The egg cooker can also be used to steam vegetables warm soups or other canned goods you could probably poach fish but I don't recommend that in the van😅
No fish in my van- or any other meat!
For removing bad smells in your van, half an apple and place it in your console. After a few days or the apple turns brown, just toss it out. Problem solved!
That’s how u get ants
You need to get one of those small immersion heaters that you put in a cup. Super compact and perfect for instant coffee and ramen.
Great idea thanks 👍
I have different dash mini appliances…I use my griddle to make crepes, pancakes, hamburger, sausage, hash browns, green beans…etc. it’s very versatile and you can get creative….some things are definitely a learning curve. I have the Bundt cake dash…I’ve made cakes, cornbread, biscuits, and dinner rolls…..I am curious about the pie maker.
You can heat soup in the rice cooker, and other foods that have a little liquid
Finally someone testing devices with the same Jackery that I have (which I got for the same reasons; it was all I could afford). Nice to have options when the fuel runs out or if there is a shortage on campstove fuel like there was in my area last fall because of COVID resupply issues not keeping up with demand. Nicely done!
I bought the mini rice cooker to use it when I'm car camping/traveling, but I use it nearly everyday in my house! Its so perfect for 1 person.
Van cooking gives me that nostalgia of college cooking. Slow cooker pot is so magic.
All right on the last appliance you used I see you're flipping the egg don't do that just take the appliance and flip the appliance. After you started cooking the eggs no longer running once you flip it it's going to sear all that juice inside of it and voila nothing leaks out and it Cooks perfectly I know I've done it.
You can also use the rice cooker to cook eggs. We sometimes just put the eggs in with the rice and cook them the same time.
My folks used the egg cooker when they were in assisted living and Mom would just barely poke the yolk to make sure fully cooked. The omelette pan makes great veggie pan. Dash makes a double decker egg cooker too.The griddle is good to make grilled cheese sandwiches, even works with english muffins. The rice cooker I use for ramen & other soups.
I just came across this video... OMG!! I actually used the regular Dash Egg Cooker for my Dad for several years... love it! But these minis are a wonderful surprise to know about when I get to hit the road in the next few weeks.
Thank you!! ✌🕊
For me must have car or vehicle living:
inverter 1500+ watts, hot plate or single electric burner, small carbon steel or stainless steel skillet and pot , spatula, large serving spoon, large knife, 1 fork,spoon,steak knife, stainless steel cup ,plate and bowl. Scepter water jug, cooler or ice chest, 24 hour gym membership, blackouts for windows, fan and light usb if possible. 1 bag for clothes,shower products and toiletries ,1 clothing cross bar for hanging clothes, mattress memory foam, no air mattress they get leaks, thick bed pan stainless steel and garbage bags as liner ,1 small bucket with lid( gamma lids are best) to put toilet waste in until you can find a dumpster. Truckers microwave are nice but not a must have. Sleeping bag for below zero -0 ,thin blanket and sheets for hot summer weather when not using sleeping bag.
The one thing most never mention is,a firstaid kit im not talking abt the 3 bandaid kind you get in the store lol 😂i made mine out of a tackle box . Scissors needle thread a,sharp knife even a small saw. Bandages .alcohol,peroxide, neosporin,ace bandages , old white t- shirts cut in rings ( so you can also use it for a,sling,) tourniqet, ibprofen, epipen, snakebit kit, hold/ coldpaks ,ducttape and walking stick incase of a, sprain or break👍what else ? 😉
Ok only 3.29 min in and I’ve laughed several times, your funny. Thanks for this post clever chica. I appreciate you sharing these low wattage options, with your natural clever witty delivery.
Use chicken broth paste or poweder..much flavor....in the water..
I just found your channel and I love your energy! Also great tips! I am moving into my van this year and I am SO PSYCHED!!!! I can't wait to embrace the road fully this year once the van is finished. blessings!
As a truck driver I will get those cooking essentials❤
Great ideas. Ordered and just rcvd my egg cooker! Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow! Thxs!
No way! Please tell me how it goes, I hope you enjoy that little contraption!
I am with you on the hard-all-the-way-through yolks! As soon as you said this, I was like "Finally, someone who understands!" 🥚🤗 And what an excellent vid! I just got a mini waffle maker for home and was wondering if it would work in my van. Also, you're super entertaining! 😃 Happy travels! 🚐💨
I use my griddle for grill cheese (I use rye bread and cut it in half to fit. I also make eggs and vegetables or mushrooms. Just put the mushrooms or veggies for a minute or two first. The great thing other then the lower power consumption is it’s a great size to store.
So glad someone with a jackery could test it out. I have the Dash, egg, waffle, and pancake one.
I have had my little egg cooker forever and several of my lady subscribers have purchased one and they love theirs too! It's so easy to make deviled eggs, the easiest peeling hard-boiled eggs ever! I got mine from Amazon for the same price, dash appliances are so inexpensive! I want to try their larger waffle maker to see if I can use it in the van! Great video sweetie You're such a clutz 💜 just like me 🤣🤣
Seriously expanding the realm of mobile cooking. Awesome video!!
Thank you for showing 👍I’m also getting a Jackery with 500 Watts end of the year when I get my electric car (a Skoda Enyaq). You sing incredibly well ❣️I only want a small stove with a high-rimmed pan. Have a great day 🍀
Amazing! And honestly, good on you for getting an electric car, especially in these times- I wish I had one!
@@madisonraetogo you could one day, too, actually they’re not much more expensive than other cars, well at least here in Germany, because we get support from the state when we buy an electric car. Have a great day 👋
Omg I love that ball of moisture 😂 I’m so gross but it’s probably my favorite part. I love soft boiled for that reason cuz runny yolk is my favorite
You’re so energetic, and fun to watch! I love the Dash products. They add cuteness to cooking! LOL! So easy to use and the non stick quality lasts for a long time. Blessings and much success and happy travels. Thanks for great video’s too!😊
Awww thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
1st time watching your channel. You are quite funny. I'll go check out more of your videos.
i have the rice maker, I cook eggs in it, I make pizza in it, pasta, fish, hamburgers, soup, all kinds of stuff. I have 3, one in my camper, one in my house, and one at the office. the rice maker does everything that the other 2 can do.
I got a good laugh with the super tiny griddle! Thanks for sharing the egg cooker, great find!
thanks! yes, these little guys are great! I'll be sure to share anything else I find with low wattage 😎😎
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I needed to see what type of appliances could work with the Jackery batteries!
Nice but would like to know the wattage of the fryer thingy. Have fun traveling and stay safe.
Yes! What kind of wattage did the Dash mini griddle end up using?
Search for CHAFFEL recipes on you tube. Chaffel is cheese+waffle. You will be blown away.
I bought itaki pro. It's an electric lunchbox. It can cook two things at the same time. So I make rice and stew. It can cook even meat!
Laughed out loud at your mad flipping skills on the griddle. Lol
Thank you so much for that. I will definitely order all three. 😁🌺
I have a mymini 260 watts, a dash waffle 240 watts and i got a mini crockpot at the thrift store for $3 !! Its 90watts. we really can cook anything in these small appliances pizza, biscuit spaghetti anything i just love it❤
I learned lots of tips regarding DASH products while watching van campers out of Japan and Korea. Lots of great meal tips with them too. Glad you found them.
First yay...Keep up the great work, I debated On getting that egg thingy..now I'm gonna buy it
A great and informative video. These devices are a good idea. Good advice. Your singing voice is nice too. Enjoy
Aw thank you!!
cool tip: you can throw the eggs into the rice cooker while its cooking, by the end you get hard boiled eggs and cooked rice. just wash the shells first.
I like her 70’s vibe!
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. I just found your channel and I liked and subscribed. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family
The waffle maker is amazing too! You can use cheese or tatter tots even hash hash browns! Thanks for the share! In that omlette thing you can mix eggs up and add some sugar and vanilla it tastes like custard but not running!!!
You are so awesome!!
Love the personality! Keep the videos coming!!
You are a HOOT🎉
Def getting the small appliances.
My boat is small!
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A Crock-Pot uses anywhere from 50 to 300 watts very energy efficient I got a mini Crock-Pot and I use it to heat up my lunch at work so I will use this in my van thank you
These appliances are a smart option! No carbon monoxide, safer for small space cooking 🌟
Yes they are!
And no worrying about burning the van up!😮❤😊
Buying all 3 right now! I need these so much
These are great videos😊 I saw another minivan lifer who has a 500 watt microwave even!! I have a stacking double boiler kind of thing and even a heater! All under 500 watts because my power bank is only 600 watts.
Love your videos and you. Get on the road so we can see real life. Save and get the Jackery 1500. Have a converter installed and you can recharge at 500 watts. I have a microwave, hot water, single cup coffee maker, 53qt fridge/freezer, tv and fans.
I can’t wait to watch you on the road. Take care!
Do you think your set up is possible with a 1000 watt jackery? Also what do you mean have a converter installed? What is a converter and how do I have it installed? Like connected to the jackery?
You might be the most entertaining Vanlifer I've ever seen
Love this. My favorite breakfast is Turkish eggs, poached eggs over yogurt with meat and a nan bread and instead of chili oil itumcurry and oil.
I am so loving this go girl go thank you so much I'm going to go purchase one of those rice cooker you have a very beautiful spirit about yourself God bless💯🐞🍹
I love dash. That dash toaster is awsome and could hear that little van real fast
I have a double decker egg genie (very similar) and I love it.
It is literally the best way to boil eggs.
They peel easier too when they are steamed.
Love it! I have to get the egg maker!
That egg maker changed my life tbh
Rice is wonderful you can get a shower and if that place has a plug you can get rice cooked with the timing of your shower. You can carry cooking in your bag try using insulated pouches to keep things safe.
I have the dash egg cooker in my nyc apartment. It’s great for all the ehh styles. A bonus is that the omelette is shaped perfectly for an egg sandwich
The roadpro portable stove has worked great for me so far.
I would try making a cup cake in it. You can get them at Walmart come with maybe 5 in a box and you add water,put in microwave. Definitely think it could work in this.
Madison is so pretty, and so adorable. Loved this helpful video. ❤️👍❤️
I definitely learned quickly that 1000w is the standard, and you need a little over that just to be safe. While they have things like small heaters, they still run around 400w, and cooking appliances definitely get closer to the 800-1000w range.
Thankyou for that information. These look great. I have to buy from Canadian Amazon but plan too.
I hope you enjoy them!
$20 Single butane cooktop meets all my needs, esp. the essential of boiling water.
Discovered this video, this is the same challenge I’ve been giving myself. As I’m too cheap to want to get propane bottles or use high watt ways to cook. Thanks for sharing. (New fan of your channel)
If you have two solar power stations with cigarette lighter ports you can use the green looking 12 volt 100 watt rice cooker on Am*zon with the cat face on the side to cook rice and lentils at the same time. These cookers have a voltage range between 12 and 24 volts so they can be directly wired to solar panels too (I got the idea from a video) or used in a car. They have fuses to protect them and come with an extra one.
They come with a scoop, large spoon, and a stainless steel steamer bowl that fits in the top to steam other foods as the rice, oatmeal, cream of wheat, pasta, instant grits, eggs, etc cooks. These can cook one dry cup of rice. Mine uses 20% of my 290 watt hour Golabs power station battery to cook rice and it takes about 30 minutes, just a bit longer than normal.
I hope to do most of my cooking from solar or an Instapot style pressure cooker to save on my electric bill. I also bought a RoadPro 165 watt fryer type pan. I plan to wire it up directly to a 190 watt solar panel and see if it works. You can also buy a cheap 12 volt 120 watt immersion water heater to heat water in cups or bowls. I`ve made noodles and boiled eggs in cups this way. Some power stations won`t work with 120 watt 12 volt devices. I think the cig port has to be at least 10 amps.
loved your video and demonstrations...you were made for this ...adorable, funny and informative...
The egg cooker is good for steaming veggies too! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
I live in hurricane country and I use my truck for cooking after a storm. I hook up a 1500w pure sine wave inverter (around $160 on Ebay) to the truck starter battery and I have the engine running which provides power from the alternator. Then I can run my microwave oven using the inverter. I also have an induction cooker ($20-$60 on Ebay) and the inverter can also run the induction cooker.
You can make oatmeal in your rice cooker as well!! 😋
You don't actually have to cook oatmeal, just add hot water and let it sit awhile. I make mine mixed with raisin bran cereal, dry skim milk powder and Splenda (or honey). :)
The only difference between regular oats, which I use, and instant oats is the size. That's what makes it quicker to make. I'm too lazy to grind it up, so I just let it sit.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
You don’t even need hot water. Overnight oats.
I have to thank you so v.much for finding these things cause I was worried about cooking all the ti.e outside also, I dont mind, but I want to more with my time. So thank you v. Much, you're aweso.e keep making them videos funny as heck🙏😊💕🤪👍
You cook a lot more in your van than I do. And we have a Winnebago Travato. But I don’t cook. I either pre-make rice, freeze it into two portion baggies, and put it in our little freezer or I use boil in bag rice. But I do love Dash products. I can save you some money and tell you that the little pie maker is a waste. The top burns and gets black while the bottom crust is still rubbery and raw. I have not been able to figure out a way to get around that. I suppose I could cook it longer on the bottom, add the crust halfway through, but it’s a pie. You need to be able to crimp the crusts together. How do you do that in a little hot Dash product. I also got the little ice cream maker. I suppose in a pinch you could call it ice cream but not really. But you’re in a van and like all of those ice cream makers, you need to pre-freeze the inner or container. You wouldn’t have a freezer in a van; we have an actual freezer in our Travato G. The little Bundt maker works pretty well. I buy a box of cake mix and split it into three portions. That works out well because (at least with the ones I buy), they call for three eggs. Eggs are one of those ingredients that it’s hard to use a portion of. So 1/3 of a box of mixed with one egg and whatever the liquid ingredients are works well. I always get the Apple spice cake mix. You can get two or three little baby bundts out of that. I only get two because I eat so much of the raw mix while I’m making them. The problem is that the cakes have to be baked sequentially and that takes some time and paying attention to make sure they don’t burn. And as soon as they come out of the maker I roll the tops around in a little bit of sugar in lieu of frosting.
I love my mini and dash appliances. They only use minimal power, provide what I want quickly and are a ton of fun. Between these and 12 volt products, I'm set.
Right? I wish they would come out with more🙏
You could use the egg cooker as a steamer as well...like steamed biscuits stuffed with some veggies or cooked meat or something like that.
Love the rice cooker. Love it. Ps you can use a sink strainer to clean rice and keep with rick cooker
this is a great idea!
Love the sound of your voice and your singing
Look for the mini Nesco electric skillet. Also the My Mini one slice bread/bagel toaster. They are both under 500 watts. I'm running a 1200 watt inverter straight of of my batteries in a semi truck. If you have a little more power, the 6 quart Instant Pot is a must have.
IP also has a 3 quart pot ❤
I got the mini toaster oven!