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  • The Road Pro vs the Hot Logic 12 Volt Ovens! People are always asking me about alternatives to cooking on propane or fuel. One alternative is the Insta pot. It is not very quick and fast though. So one stove that I really love is the Road Pro 12V Oven.
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  • @MapleMarmite
    @MapleMarmite 2 года назад +62

    If you are cooking a piece of meat from scratch in one of these, you can speed up the process a little by putting a metal skewer through the centre of the length. The skewer will get hot and transfer heat directly through the centre of the meat so it cooks from inside as well as outside. Maybe also wrap the whole thing in a towel and/or place it inside an insulated cool bag - should also work for keeping heat in.

  • @kathleenkline4622
    @kathleenkline4622 2 года назад +238

    I can't speak for the HotLogic, but I cooked 2 lb beef chuck roasts with potatoes, onions and carrots in the RoadPro when I drove semi. Took about 8 hours, but was every bit as good as cooked in a regular slow cooker in the house. Also cooked bbq chicken, pork chops, various stews and soups. When the food starts smelling so good you're salivating, it's done🤣

    • @kays749
      @kays749 2 года назад +5

      I was wondering about meatloaf.

    • @JamesJones-kr9uv
      @JamesJones-kr9uv 2 года назад +11

      @@kays749 I've cooked meatloaf in my cooker, truly if you can think about it,most likely it will be good. I've eaten many meals out of our's when driving semi cross country, eaten many meals in beautiful natural settings.

    • @hermansmith8254
      @hermansmith8254 2 года назад +2

      That's cool 😎

    • @metaglypto
      @metaglypto 2 года назад +5

      It only gets to 300 degrees, so yes it will cook meatloaf, but it will take longer. I would say probably double (at least) the cooking time.

    • @metaglypto
      @metaglypto 2 года назад +7

      @@Zymurgest I think it would do sausages well. I am thinking more along the lines of bratwurst or something similar, and not the type you normally fry. RoadPro also excels at reheating left overs. I use an aluminum loaf pan to put the food in, then put 3-4 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the RoadPro oven for a little faster heating. When used to reheat food, the warming time is much less than regular cooking time, which makes this a practical unit for vehicles with an auxilliary battery when camped off grid.

  • @lorenzoboyd6889
    @lorenzoboyd6889 Год назад +5

    I am a field service technician. I have been using a Road Pro for over 12 years. I really love it - AFTER I modified it.
    • It has no insulation. My usual drive between stops is around 30 minutes, and I complete most calls in 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. While parked (off) it would quickly lose most of its heat. I removed the lower aluminum shell and insulated the walls with silicone rubber foam. Fiberglass would prolly work well. The aluminum tub is only a rather light press fit inside the plastic shell. That problem is solved.
    • Yes, the bottom of the tub will burn a burrito. I have done that. So, I cut a piece of thin sheet steel from my junk box (aluminum would be a good option) so that it allows about 1/4 inch clearance on all sides of the aluminum tub. I bent the corners down to make short legs to lift the plate about 3/8 inch from the heated bottom. I put a dab of silicone sealant on the pointy end of each leg, allowing it to cure overnight. The prevents rattling where it contacts the aluminum tub. The oven now has MUCH better heat distribution.
    • One more mod. I cut 2 pieces of plastic that is twice as thick as milk jug material - I don't recall the source - it may have been an old water jug. These pieces are roughly 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Using POP rivets, I fastened them on opposite corners of the bottom of the plastic base shell. I can pivot them out to act as outriggers to prevent toppling. They swing back under the base for storage.
    Wasn't it Tool Time Tim that said "I am an American - I look at something and ask 'How can I modify this?' "

  • @mariondesio
    @mariondesio 2 года назад +87

    I adore my Hot Logic! My needs are mostly to heat up items, rather than cooking from scratch. The power draw is practically tiny!

  • @alive-awake
    @alive-awake 7 месяцев назад +7

    I wonder if you enjoy making these videos as much as we enjoy watching them.😀

  • @candacelemming858
    @candacelemming858 2 года назад +86

    I like them both for different purposes. The hot logic I use with Pyrex cooking dishes (can't stand plastic 😩) and can cook a dinner longer without concern about burning or drying out the food. The Roadpro is excellent for baking food or toasting bread. It's great to have both. 😊 Love options❤️

    • @ventures1
      @ventures1 2 года назад +9

      Agreed, hot logic with a covered Pyrex dish works great. His open foil test could not have been efficient. I use it about 3-4 times weekly at home. I put a frozen pork loin or chops, chicken, even a serving of 3 enchiladas in the larger version in at noon and ready by dinner time. Road Pro, I haven’t tried it yet but it does look good. I’ve seen one channel use a few hose clamps to lift the tray so as to not scorch the bottom.

  • @dawndamron7391
    @dawndamron7391 2 года назад +71

    Hot Logic is more like a slow cooker, Road Pro is more of an oven. Hard to compare as they are totally different items.

  • @cramias1
    @cramias1 2 года назад +12

    Hot logics are intended to be used with sealed containers. The notion is it works by steaming the moisture inside the container slow cooker style, warming the food without overheating it and without drying it out like a microwave can. Per their website, "You can use any flat-bottom container made of glass, plastic, Tupperware, or metal, ***as long as it has a sealed lid."*** This test where you used an open top aluminum pan is not the best test of its capabilities. The roadpro, by contrast, has its own sealed lid, so its more effective with open containers like you did here. If your friend has been using her hot logic the way you demo here, that may explain why she's been struggling with it, she's using it incorrectly.

    • @amys5715
      @amys5715 7 месяцев назад +2

      AGREE! Very important to follow instructions about what to use for HotLogic for which foods. She simply didn't read the directions. I use my HotLogic like a slow cooker and prep/plan ahead. Love the glass Pyrex containers - I never use plastic. The disposable foil containers that come with lids work if you want to cook from frozen but I rarely do that. He's such a Hot Logic hater in this video when he's not using it properly! It does a disservice to the appliance.

  • @PopFizzPaperDani
    @PopFizzPaperDani 2 года назад +42

    I have a Hot Logic and love it. I use it to heat up thawed frozen meals. The size/dimensions inside the HL mean I don’t have to remove the meal from the container it comes in. Takes about an hour and doesn’t draw a ton of power. I also like that it’s compact and soft-sided.

  • @dc5grl
    @dc5grl 2 года назад +71

    Just an observation, I use a hot logic - when cooking from scratch I typically have a small pyrex pan with a cover - that cover makes all the difference and is how they recommend it to be used for cooking.

    • @caroleanne8529
      @caroleanne8529 2 года назад +3

      I also wondered if the pans should have been covered. I also wonder if a person could thinly slice a small potato and scatter it around the meat and add a single serving size of soup as "gravy." although it would probably take longer to cook.

    • @PinkieSmith
      @PinkieSmith 2 года назад +17

      @@caroleanne8529 I’ve cooked tri-tip with sliced potatoes in my HotLogic several times. I don’t slice the potatoes very thin, and I cook it all day, like I would in a slow-cooker. If I want tri-tip & potatoes for breakfast or lunch, I put it in before I go to bed. Comes out great! I use Pyrex and cover with foil. I don’t like using my lids.

    • @diannahaas7171
      @diannahaas7171 2 года назад +8

      Agreed pyrex and lids make a huge difference.
      That's how its made.

    • @grlnexdoorable
      @grlnexdoorable 2 года назад +9

      You can buy the glass baking dishes with a lid at Daiso.

    • @MNPonyLady
      @MNPonyLady Год назад +3

      I agree. I have an Anchor Hocking glass dish with a cover I use in mine

  • @ZiggZagg11
    @ZiggZagg11 2 года назад +17

    I use a HotLogic... I use a lot of individual frozen meals in it... Takes about 4 hours... Steaming hot when I open the box... 😎

  • @julieheath6335
    @julieheath6335 Год назад +4

    We use the HotLogic, and have for years. We set up our (raw) salmon/canned beans/pre-cooked rice in a single container about 1.5-2 hours prior. If you place it on top of the tortilla bag, those will also be warm. Everything is ready by the time we pull into our campsite for lunch. The rice doesn't dry out. Very convenient.
    If we forget, we fry things on our propane burner.
    We like this system enough to use it even at home. Weighs only 1 lb, and have taken it to hotels.
    We use a cheap portable inverter to convert the car battery 12V power. Makes a little noise, but can do easily in any car. Takes very little space.
    The whole selling point of the HotLogic is that it doesn't dry things out too much. No, you can't cook rice from dry or many crisp veggies. Quinoa or bulgar wheat are fine. There are trade offs.
    Plastic bags for different items won't melt, if you aren't phobic. Normally we use a glass pyrex container.

  • @ChristineMcClendon
    @ChristineMcClendon 2 года назад +14

    I absolutely love love the Hotlogic. I have 4. 3 small ones and 1 family size. I put my oat groats at night. In morning it’s ready to eat. Regular oats are faster. I cook raw meats with or without bones. I prepare my lunch and supper in mornings and it’s ready when I am ready for lunch. I cook everything an oven would cook. Frozen or fresh organic veggies! I use oven ready lasagna and pre-cooked packaged pasta. Hard root veggies I simply use a potato peeler so it will cook. I can cook eggs, patty melts. So simple I cook and eat in same container. No fuss no burning. You can cook or re-heat in glass plastic foil cardboard so easy. And no smell until you open container l!

  • @Eddyturn
    @Eddyturn 2 года назад +21

    We just finished a one month road trip in which we cooked every other day with the Hot Logic. I used a glass baking dish and aluminum foil as a lid. We cooked chicken, steak, & pork chops. I cut things smaller and used various seasonings and/or cans of soup. It was great! Chicken took 2 hours when covered carefully.

    • @theresa337
      @theresa337 Год назад

      I want to go on the road in my Prius and eat carnivore. This info is wonderful! Oh with a dog.

  • @MomBehindTheComputer
    @MomBehindTheComputer 2 года назад +53

    We do not live in an RV currently, but we have several Hot Logics that we have been using for years. They are probably not for everyone but they’ve worked really well for cooking and warming for us at home and while traveling. Also while my husband was working in an office. I love that I can use them as warming plates for gatherings too. Both of these seem like great options for on the go cooking!

    • @christopherreilly7731
      @christopherreilly7731 2 года назад +3

      Hello, I was watching your wind turbine video, I saw a weather turbine behind you and the turbine was always turning or spinning . can you use that kind with the cups to generate energy for lithium battery's it looks like it could give you energy at night with wind so you battery's never run out.

    • @angelamc3532
      @angelamc3532 2 года назад

      Ok. But you can only use this in a car. Correct? You can't use it in your house when you have no power

    • @larryc1616
      @larryc1616 Год назад +1

      @@angelamc3532 they make it with cigarette lighter or standard house plug.

  • @donEvans27
    @donEvans27 2 года назад +14

    The RoadPro benefits from the slight pressure created by locking it while in use.

  • @mtnlinda
    @mtnlinda 2 года назад +9

    I've never heard of either of your cookers but I have found something that works off of solar while traveling in my car. I keep a black plastic bag in with my cooking supplies. I'll put my lunch or dinner container inside the black plastic bag and leave it on the dashboard in the sun. I go for my hike, bike ride or kayak and when I'm done I have a hot meal ready for myself. It works great! Of course this depends on the outside temperature and how much sun there is. Thanks for all the info you post for us! I have learned a lot that helps me while traveling to all the beautiful places in the US in my Prius. Happy travels everyone!

  • @anio1349
    @anio1349 2 года назад +9

    OMG!
    Today's project was to find these products by searching online.
    I was expecting to spend HOURS!
    As always, THANK YOU, BOB!!

  • @bananascanner
    @bananascanner 2 года назад +16

    I think of my Hot Logic more as a crockpot type of cooker. Long and slow.

  • @kennethgardner3090
    @kennethgardner3090 2 года назад +14

    A truckdriver told me about the hot logic 5 or 6 years ago. For him this was extremely useful.

  • @tesslee100
    @tesslee100 2 года назад +13

    I use a Hot Logic for work lunches. It heats up leftovers and frozen meals. I love how convenient it is.

  • @kevincrozier8625
    @kevincrozier8625 2 года назад +6

    These are good. When I drove truck over the road I used these all the time. Put your food in, the top would lock and drive down the road as it cooks.

  • @Glassology
    @Glassology 2 года назад +15

    Using a couple of metal rings from a canning lid placed underneath the foil pan works great to keep it elevated to prevent the bottom from burning.

  • @charlaville7658
    @charlaville7658 2 года назад +13

    I've had a Road Pro in my van in Australia for 5 months now. I use it for almost every meal. One of the best purchases I've made for my van :-) You can't be in a hurry when using it though...it does take a bit of time to cook.

    • @trisht7003
      @trisht7003 4 месяца назад

      What sort of meals do you cook in it? I’m wondering if I can cooks something like eggs and bacon in one.

  • @stingrayshark9373
    @stingrayshark9373 2 года назад +61

    You didn't mention something important that Hot Logic uses only 40W compared to 110W for RoadPro. Hot Logic is not suppose to cook food, but to warm up pre-cooked meals.

    • @markbajek2541
      @markbajek2541 2 года назад +3

      Also the hot logic needs an inverter (so you'd have inverter losses, if needs to be plugged into a DC power port on a car). , but it has the bonus of being able to be used on shore power or in a hotel if that's available and you didn't wan't to use a Microwave..

    • @dawndamron7391
      @dawndamron7391 2 года назад +23

      @@markbajek2541 Hot Logic makes a 12v version that plugs into the cigarette lighter port.

    • @karinhart489
      @karinhart489 2 года назад +12

      I have a 12v plug version of the HotLogic Mini, so no inverter loss for me.

    • @annejusttryintobecreative9934
      @annejusttryintobecreative9934 2 года назад +9

      Yes, the wattage is important, but hot logic most definitely is designed to cook from scratch. But just like a crock pot, you gotta put a lid on it. If you can cook it from scratch in your crock pot, you can do it in a hot logic.

    • @maggie0285
      @maggie0285 2 года назад +3

      My roadpro says it uses 144 watts. My cigarette lighter is only 110. I blew a fuse in my car

  • @PinkieSmith
    @PinkieSmith 2 года назад +8

    Great review, as always. 👍👍
    I bought my first HotLogic mini 3 years ago to use in my car when traveling. I’ve absolutely love being able to eat my own homemade food, or favorite frozen foods on the road. This past holiday season, HotLogic had a really good sale, so I bought another mini for my car, and two for the house (a mini and a family size).
    I use the HotLogic at least 4 times a week. I use it like a slow-cooker. Some of the foods I’ve cooked in it are chicken, tri-tip, frozen lasagne, frozen quiche, potatoes, and sausages. Anything I would throw in a slow-cooker, I throw into the HotLogic. If I want quiche, or something I would normally have for dinner for breakfast instead, I put it into the HotLogic just before I go to bed, and it’s ready when I wake up. Love it!
    I use Pyrex dishes to cook in, and I cover with foil. I don’t like the idea of using my lids for cooking (I also don’t use them in the microwave).
    I’ve been thinking about the RoadPro, but haven’t decided yet if I really need it.

  • @ronpeted
    @ronpeted 2 года назад +2

    Glad you mentioned the amps at the end. I always wonder about such with these tests. Thanks!

  • @CottonWoodBlues
    @CottonWoodBlues Год назад +1

    I had one of those back in 2004 when I was a truck driver. I would put something like baked potatoes in it to cook while driving..when I got to where I was going hours later, I had hot baked potatoes. I am presently getting set up for RV life and I happen to still have that "lunch box' from my truck driving days. So I hope to utuiize it and hopefully can get another one

  • @brianleonard6885
    @brianleonard6885 2 года назад +4

    Amazing Bob thanks so much for all you do brother, love you and see you down the road!

  • @itsmimiyallxoxo5624
    @itsmimiyallxoxo5624 2 года назад +24

    Thanks for the comparison and review! I was going back and forth between the two last year and recently bought the hot logic (its purple)!! I will definately be using it for heating up meals.

  • @dondiego124
    @dondiego124 2 года назад +11

    Great video thanks. It probably builds up a little pressure and would cook faster if you didn't open it to check so often. Lol I always tell my wife that about the oven and BBQ.

  • @dougjohnston156
    @dougjohnston156 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Bob for more good imfo and help in the kitchen.

  • @terrapintravels3829
    @terrapintravels3829 2 года назад +7

    Wow, I'm very impressed with this oven! Thank you Bob!🦋

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername 2 года назад +4

    thanks bob, i am actually ordering a system for just warming food, so this was very helpful

  • @lorimac0260
    @lorimac0260 2 года назад

    Been watching for years. Valuable info. Thanks so much Bob!

  • @marilynrenaud1892
    @marilynrenaud1892 2 года назад +5

    I love the idea of the Road Pro... That thing could come in handy. Thanks Bob.👍😁

  • @lcinflorida8728
    @lcinflorida8728 2 года назад +2

    Holy cow!! I am so glad I watched this channel I did not know something like this existed... Sweet! Thank you sir Bob!

  • @pvgranny12
    @pvgranny12 2 года назад +6

    Chicken at 40 to 140 can grow bacteria like any food so the low temps for such a long time would concern me.

  • @microgreensgrower3946
    @microgreensgrower3946 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video - it prompted me to check them both out. I ended up choosing the Hot Logic. Can't wait to get it!

  • @kathleenfinneganharp
    @kathleenfinneganharp 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have used the same road pro for 5 years and it is still great. I do use pyrex and foil inside to make clean up a lot easier. I also keep a towel under it while it is heating because the water and/or condensation will drip outside on whatever it's sitting on. But I have cooked all kinds of things in it and it is done in a short time, comparable to a regular oven. One of the best things I ever bought for traveling.

  • @SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me
    @SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me Год назад

    Bob, I've been watching you for years! I live in a house, loved Camper living! I Love what you do and how you help people💞 If I ever get back into the life, your advice would definately benefit me!💞💞💞

  • @peterpowell6168
    @peterpowell6168 2 года назад +6

    thanks Bob! i got a Road Pro pan that works great 👍 it heats up to 165watts more for heating up. i am not wanting propane etc. got a 1000 watt solar generator . happy trails to all!

  • @cloudraker100
    @cloudraker100 2 года назад +6

    My hot logic cooks fast when I'm driving. I can do rice in under 2 hours and reheat meals in under a hour. I guess I have higher Amp 12 volt plug or a stronger alternator.

  • @shawnbailey.parkie7585
    @shawnbailey.parkie7585 2 года назад +21

    Hey Bob, I use the Road Pro for baking. I just recently baked 3 small Russet potatoes in it. Took 1.5 hours. It was a really bright and sunny day in southern AZ my (3) 100 watt panels were bringing in 230 watts (they are flat mounted on my van roof, non tilting). I was able to run the oven (which says it is 144 watts at 12 volts) and keep my battery (I only have (1) 12 volt 125ah AGM) at 13.6 volts, Float for the duration of baking the potatoe. I was impressed!!. Also have used it for cinnamon rolls and biscuits with good results. For quicker cleanup and for those who do not want to cook with aluminum foil there are Pyrex dishes and stainless steel pans that fit the Road Pro. I have used the Pyrex, just allow a little more time due to the added thickness of the dish and sower heat transfer.

    • @steadmanuhlich6734
      @steadmanuhlich6734 2 года назад +7

      Thanks for sharing the helpful tips.

    • @caroleanne8529
      @caroleanne8529 2 года назад +5

      If it is sunny outside, you could use the sun to warm the empty pyrex dish before you put your food in. I've never tried it - just wondering.

  • @VanLifeWolf
    @VanLifeWolf 2 месяца назад

    The hot logic works for me and lunch, I have the three or so hours before I am ready, the lunch box oven will be a great addition, Thank you again

  • @nomadicconquistador7-5-39
    @nomadicconquistador7-5-39 2 года назад +4

    Thank you Bob as always. You make this lifestyle possible with your knowledge and asome way of teaching. FYI awsome beard by the way........😊

  • @petergunn9149
    @petergunn9149 2 года назад +2

    Been using the road pot for 4 years in my truck it reheats my lunch.I use a loaf pan in it and a little water under the pan warm food in 30 minutes 👍 It’s really nice to have a hot lunch in the winter when you working outside 😁

  • @einzgeisha
    @einzgeisha 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for doing the research! I like the black lunch box /road pro! I think it's perfect for driving from place to place and then your lunch/dinner is ready when you settle.

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse 2 года назад +6

    Internal (inside the meat, by probe thermometer) temp needs to be at least 165°F to be considered safe to eat.

    • @fiendishthingy1630
      @fiendishthingy1630 Год назад +1

      Beverley Lynne Harris - That's why Bob used a meat thermometer in the RoadPro oven.

  • @lizdc1
    @lizdc1 2 года назад +2

    I love my hotlogic in my van. I have two. I am vegan and my hubby isn’t. We add frozen meals, leftovers, and even from scratch. When often use them while driving. When we get where are going we have a hot meal. I also got pyrex for each of them. I never have to worry about it burning or it draining my battery since it uses 45 watts. So with both it is only 90 watts.

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 2 года назад

    Oh... this will be a fun addition to have that might turn a rainy day into sunshine!

  • @gizmotrongraphicsmusic9374
    @gizmotrongraphicsmusic9374 2 года назад +2

    Learned another trick that I like. Thanks Bob. Gonna have to install a 12v outlet off the solar system's battery for this in the living space. It looks like several of these are out there with several names. Found one at the link above that reads: Koolatron 12V Black Heating Lunch Box Stove. Well heck, that one has my name on it. I love slow cooking and can substitute this for a slow cooker. You can go out somewhere and come back and it's done.

  • @morrisshepherd1637
    @morrisshepherd1637 2 года назад

    Great review on the road pro!! Thanks Bob for great information.

  • @myrapomeroy8659
    @myrapomeroy8659 2 года назад +5

    Love my hot logic. I take it to work and let my lunch cook while I work. My husband uses one at work as well. It will cook anything you would cook jn a slowcooker/crockpot. If you purchase the fully cooked packaged frozen hamburgers it will heat them perfectly without drying out. It will cook bratwurst and. Veggies. You can make tinfoil dinners in them like you would over a campfire.

  • @gamblebeeslotsnmore8576
    @gamblebeeslotsnmore8576 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing BoN I’ve been looking for something like this 👋

  • @aikanae1
    @aikanae1 2 года назад +20

    I wish Bob had included the Itaki electric lunchbox, the one that comes with a 12v plug or std plug. I love it. It'll cook chicken breast in 45 min but it's more of a rice cooker/steamer and that does a much better/faster job. IMO more variety and healthier than being largely limited to reheating frozen/canned foods.

    • @steadmanuhlich6734
      @steadmanuhlich6734 2 года назад +2

      thanks for mentioning that. I will look for it.

    • @AhJodie
      @AhJodie 2 года назад +1

      I can not find one with a 12 volt plug

    • @aikanae1
      @aikanae1 2 года назад +1

      @@AhJodie it's sold separately

    • @AhJodie
      @AhJodie 2 года назад

      @@aikanae1 how does that work?

    • @sharondomier3197
      @sharondomier3197 2 года назад +5

      I am not on the road, but I love my Itaki Pro. It cooks real food (I usually make rice in the top container and chicken/beef curry in the bottom one). Sometimes I start from frozen pucks of curry vegetable mix, and it all cooks nicely in about 25 minutes. Recently I tried it using my Bluetti (300 watt) plugging into the AC and it was just fine. The amount of food it produces might not be enough for large males, but for smaller women/small eaters it is perfect.

  • @xavierbreath2227
    @xavierbreath2227 12 дней назад

    Instant pot uses most of its energy in heating of the water to get the unit under pressure. Add preboiled water from a propane stove to the instant pot will greatly reduce cooking time and energy used. Also there is a nice little 3qt size which is more than enough for 1 person.

  • @shirleyfrederickson4794
    @shirleyfrederickson4794 Год назад

    So happy you did this video Bob! I bought a road pro at a thrift shop and am testing it this morning 😊

  • @mayinnlin1879
    @mayinnlin1879 2 года назад

    Thank you so very much for sharing Bob! 👍❤️

  • @lisasheridan5482
    @lisasheridan5482 2 года назад +6

    Really great video Bob. I'm looking to buy the oven but wasnt sure which one to get.

  • @MNPonyLady
    @MNPonyLady Год назад

    I live in a semi truck. I absolutely love my Hot Logic. I use it every day. I mostly heat with it - I cook meals at home and bring them out on the road and heat in the Hot Logic. But I have cooked a few things from scratch, too, and had great luck.

  • @penelope-oe2vr
    @penelope-oe2vr Год назад

    I am an unplanned homeless person living in my car up in the northeast. I absolutely LOVE your channel! Thank you! You look at the simple and cheap things what I might be able to actually use. I have no solar or anything.

  • @DavidDrivesElectric
    @DavidDrivesElectric 2 года назад +2

    Very interesting! Thanks for doing this test. One other thing that is a pro for the lunch box oven is that it's probably easier to clean. The steam from cooking will get into the zipper and fabric of the HotLogic. You also can cook in the RoadPro without a liner and rise it out. Those aluminum dishes add up in cost.

  • @nickynooable
    @nickynooable Год назад

    Jacket potatoe cooked on your van engine with butter. Beautiful.

  • @Cozmicsuga
    @Cozmicsuga 2 года назад

    I love Hot Logic so much I have it in two sizes. I've cooked from scratch using Pyrex with a lid, toasted items on the plate itself and warmed up frozen dinners in their packaging. No problems at all, unless you are in a rush.

  • @tq6407
    @tq6407 7 месяцев назад

    Never knew these products existed. Wish I had them when I was a traveling nurse but now I’m hoping to get into Vanlife. I’ll have something else as a back up. Thank you.

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg2658 2 года назад +13

    I like the instant pot. It does a LOT more than just pressure cooking.

    • @jasonchesnet3922
      @jasonchesnet3922 2 года назад

      Love my 3qt instant pot. Like you said more than just pressure cooking. Only thing is I wish I had few more pots to go inside

    • @thrumylens1
      @thrumylens1 2 года назад

      @@jasonchesnet3922 Hi...buy a 2nd 3 qt size unit...almost as inexpensive as buying a separate 2nd pot....good to have a backup in case yours gives out....maybe you can catch a sale....

    • @irishcanuck9489
      @irishcanuck9489 2 года назад +1

      Sometimes size and weight makes a difference. I have a small camper, less storage and I'm always concerned about my payload

  • @daralen4232
    @daralen4232 2 года назад

    Thankyou for sharing Bob.

  • @alchristensen8121
    @alchristensen8121 2 года назад +11

    After a couple of years, the lid of my RoadPro warped from the heat and wouldn't seal properly, letting heat escape.

  • @nanbulance5522
    @nanbulance5522 2 года назад

    I have a lunchbox cooker and I love it. I use the tinfoil pans, that way I can pretty much cook a one dish meal in it as I'm driving. Love it!

  • @daynacook4140
    @daynacook4140 2 года назад

    I love this! I use a slow cooker for longer drives, but don’t have anything for the shorter drives.

  • @susanshaver912
    @susanshaver912 10 месяцев назад

    I am so excited to try my 12 volt hot logic while I am driving. So it won't use up my battery while the engine is off. When I stop for a lunch I will have a hot meal. I am on a super low carb Keto diet, basically mostly meat, so will be making up recipes to try while driving. I have so little room that I want the mini one - it is less than half the size. It is fine if it takes 2 - 4 hours.There is no hot logic fail, it just takes a bit longer, and then if it is done, keeps it warm. You need a flat bottom for the hot logic for it to heat best, not all bent up, plus a lid or cover with aluminum foil. Thanks for doing this test!

  • @rblackman2
    @rblackman2 2 года назад +6

    I have both and I like both. I like that I can put my plastic or glass Rubbermaid meal prep containers in the Hot Logic and heat up my meals. I also like that I can layer food in the Road Pro by laying a piece of foil over my aluminum pan to warm rolls and buns. For the Hot Logic, it is best to use a covered dish.

    • @lordvelos1
      @lordvelos1 2 года назад +1

      I have both myself and love them both

    • @karencueto3940
      @karencueto3940 2 года назад +2

      Love our Hot Logics. Use pyrex dishes with plastic lids. Work great for us, cook dinner while driving or use solar to cook when stationary.

  • @marcomac8824
    @marcomac8824 4 месяца назад

    Another very useful video! Thanks!

  • @muzerhythm2242
    @muzerhythm2242 2 года назад +14

    Love this option😁...especially like the Road Pro. Question on cooking: wonder with the set up for Road Pro if you added a little water for steam cooking. Would it cook faster and more uniformly? Has anyone else here tried steam cooking in these? Would like to know the results.😁

    • @daveb224
      @daveb224 2 года назад +19

      I can cook the chicken he's using in about 30 to 35 minutes in my Road Pro. I line the bottom part of the Road Pro with aluminum foil. Maybe it's because he's using a pan it's so inefficient. And I've cooked chicken breast in mine at least 200 times.

    • @JamesJones-kr9uv
      @JamesJones-kr9uv 2 года назад +8

      I've added water an it works great. Still use the road pro whenever I travel, saves food cost an I eat better.

  • @rickrivera2734
    @rickrivera2734 2 года назад +8

    Hi Bob. Thank you for this review. I was going to buy one of these electric ovens but I think the insta pot would better serve me.
    I watched the video you did on the insta pot and felt it would be a good investment. Thanks

  • @leahc9723
    @leahc9723 2 года назад +1

    When I lived in an RV, I just used an instapot. I was able to make enough to have leftovers 2 other times. The rest of the week we just had simple to make stuff that didn't take so much power.

  • @cocacolafiesta
    @cocacolafiesta 2 года назад +2

    Drove from Henderson to Vally of Fire and I put raw sliced potatoes and raw chorizo in it at home. It was cooked completely in 1 hour and I just needed to cook up some eggs for a complete breakfast. Continuing our trip To Bryce Canyon I put a pork loin roast to cook and we had it for dinner at Bryce. Cooks very well and just bought one for my son that goes from one location to the next for his jobs and he’s having good meals now instead of depending on fast food places.

  • @mariannemcgregor2986
    @mariannemcgregor2986 2 года назад

    Great information! Thanks!

  • @KD7ONE
    @KD7ONE 2 месяца назад

    I use my dash as a solar cooker.
    The food goes into the aluminum loaf pan. I cover it with plastic wrap and place it on my black dashboard in the sun.

  • @Pyjamarama11
    @Pyjamarama11 3 месяца назад

    Love your Alaska tee, standing in the middle of a beautiful desert

  • @TimHief
    @TimHief 7 месяцев назад +1

    I've been looking to purchase the Hot Logic for sometime now but with your demo, the Road Pro Oven appears to be a solid choice too, and on Amazon, it is the less costly unit.

  • @ginaperry2599
    @ginaperry2599 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Bob!

  • @lordvelos1
    @lordvelos1 2 года назад +1

    I have both and love them both. I run mine off my Inergy Kodiak which is a 1500 watt solar generator which is recharged by my Prius. The Prius pretty much keeps that battery at full charge all the time.
    I like using the logic mini if I'm going on a long drive to reheat or cook foods that do well with gentle heat like scrabbled eggs. It's kind of like a slow cooker.
    When I'm at base camp so to speak the road pro cooks faster.
    I use the towel trick for both devices.

  • @randomsanwhich2
    @randomsanwhich2 2 года назад +5

    Use the proper glassware and top for the hot logic and you will be amazed.

  • @grannyonthego8752
    @grannyonthego8752 2 года назад +2

    I use my Hot Logic to heat up frozen meals while traveling. I place the frozen meal (Lean Cuisine) in the Hot Logic and after driving about 4 hours I have a nice hot lunch. I’ve not used it to cook raw meat.

  • @MsPoprouge
    @MsPoprouge Год назад

    Different uses. Both are great.

  • @kimkesler7056
    @kimkesler7056 2 года назад +2

    I drive a truck I put chicken breast and veggies and I stop for the day I have healthy meal

  • @mosickgirl
    @mosickgirl 2 года назад

    I know otr drivers that use the road pro or similar lunch box cookers. Disposable loaf size baking pans (easy clean up). They start it when stopped for pick up or drop or break an hour or so before done driving and when they pull off for night it's ready to eat. They work great

  • @leanbean8376
    @leanbean8376 2 года назад +1

    I love that Rd Pro!, I'm a sweet freak & would love trying to bake a cake in that, of course along w/foods!🤗...Again, thanks Bob for this review!

  • @carverolson8782
    @carverolson8782 Год назад

    Good test, thank you

  • @johnmichael5348
    @johnmichael5348 2 года назад

    Thanks Bob.

  • @rosemarydominguez9764
    @rosemarydominguez9764 Год назад

    Really enjoyed this cooking session, i might lookfor one or get one as a gift thanks 😊

  • @patrickvernon4766
    @patrickvernon4766 4 месяца назад

    Thanks Santa 🎅🏻!

  • @Lisa_J_Kidwell
    @Lisa_J_Kidwell 2 года назад

    I like both ..
    you can use the oil drain pans for grills in the Roadpro, they fit better .. especially for BBQ ribs .. lol
    The Hot Logic is better with a small glass bake ware , it cooks faster .. only a hour for Italian chicken strips, but I do cover it with a piece of aluminum foil too
    Thanks for testing and sharing .. been binge watching your videos (and others) for months .. so many ideas and knowledge to help my daughter repair and remodel her RV ..
    Thanks again Bob ..
    God bless !!

  • @ritadelitta424
    @ritadelitta424 2 года назад

    Thanks ,,, good test😄

  • @Polemic-2525
    @Polemic-2525 2 года назад

    Thanks Bob

  • @ShayTBD
    @ShayTBD 2 года назад +2

    Don't forget to consider glass w/ covers? - Find small ones at Dollar Tree (portion control & separation) - Both Plastic & aluminium emit toxins at certain temps... Glass or Borosilicate Glass, good investment, safer options, easier to clean, can go in microwave, freezer, oven & long term reusable‼ Store with cheap cloth between if stacking to cut noise

  • @vantrekker
    @vantrekker 2 года назад

    Thanks Bob, I am kicking myself for going with a Corojc one, 40 watts. I did look at the Road Pro but it drew too many watts for my solar build, so another 100 watt panel would work. It had both the 12v and 110 AC option, but the end broke on the 12v where it plugged into the box. Bummer! Guess it doesn’t hurt to have a backup. Thanks for the review.

  • @maryw3989
    @maryw3989 7 месяцев назад

    Many years ago my son and I was camping in Arizona and I cooked a roast and veggies double wrapped in foil paper under the hood of my car while I was driving it was delicious and the easiest meal I ever cooked on a camping trip.