4wd Cooking - Is this the most efficient option yet ?

Hi all,
todays video we look at my new little air fryer which will be taking its home in the back of the 4wd. Im quite surprised how efficient this little thing is and more testing will follow .
here is the link to amazon for the red air fryer as per the video
amzn.to/2ZfNNjs

[@PhilsCampingReviews]

Yep. Know what you mean with the comments you get back. Happening to me. People think I’m an idiot. But they have no idea how efficient and how much better a air fryer is over a travel buddy. I been using air fryer in my Pajero for over a month now every day And as you mentioned, once they get to heat they recycle and they cook quick, Very efficient. I think it’s going to take off. Love you channel. As an avid Pajero owner myself, your doing a great job on your Pajero.

[@mikewasowski1411]

That’s good to hear a second person vouch for it. For some reason I thought they would have the element on almost all the time as my in-laws one seems to vent heaps of hot air out the back, hence I expected it to be constantly pulling in heaps external cold air heating and venting straight out. That would result in a very high duty cycle whereas seems they recirculate internally a fair bit. Hmmmm. I might plug in a watt meter to theirs and see what’s it’s really pulling

[@PhilsCampingReviews]

@@mikewasowski1411 I to expected a air fryer to be on all the time pulling max watts during the cook. And was surprised this is not the case, which is great. They work better than I had expected.

[@DENMONKEY]

I have a squizz of your channel when I get home Phil. It's all fun and games. You don't know if you don't try. I'm keen to test more. I thought it would be much more power hungry.

[@DENMONKEY]

I'm going to check the bigger one inside Mike and see if it's the same deal. I really don't know as yet. I don't imagine this unit is particularly unique though. We'll see

[@PhilsCampingReviews]

@@DENMONKEY 👍 I’m at this very moment cooking a roast pork on the rotisserie feature of the air fryer oven in the back of my Pajero.

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

New intro, logo and outro lookin good Brett. Just an FYI, Kmart do a little 3.2L air fryer too. I use it in the caravan for the kids chips and nuggets, great cos there's no oil to worry about. Heck Kmart even doing a battery box now for $60 which is pretty much the same as the king's ones etc. Lithium is the way to go for the power and the weight savings alone. Great vid mate.

[@DENMONKEY]

Thanks Noodles, Just having a test on the intros and stuff. still learning there. I'm glad people are noticing though. Thought I might have been wasting my time. Trying to keep it short , I hate long intros. Im going to keep my eye out for something with a smaller footprint, if there is such a thing. I also want to check out kmarts induction cook tops. I did see those battery boxes there a little while ago along with some little AM batteries . I think even bloody aldi has done lithium batteries now. the more they do it, the cheaper it get. so im all for it

[@steved2623]

I've just gone lithium, 200 amp and it's opened up all sorts of options. Brilliant.

[@DENMONKEY]

Hold On to your wallet Steve 😁

[@vaughanjackson2262]

Another good vid mate, a walk through of the actual lithium battery build (bus bar config, balancing, bms etc) might be a good idea as alot of people are going down the DIY route.

[@denisvincent3249]

Mate we nearly the same solar/ battery system set up I thought you were mad putting in a Airfryer however now I’m thinking about it I think I’m buying an air fryer love your videos thanks mate bye

[@DENMONKEY]

I'll hoping it turns out to be what I think it is. I need to use it camping first but I reckon it's going to be excellent. Fingers crossed

[@vlfreak]

love your work mate 👌👍 "Test it!" has always been my mantra, plenty of people give me shit for some of the methods (charging an SLA from the ciggy plug? yep it works.. leccy blankets thru your inverter? uses stuff all!), but its all stuff you learn by having a go and not worrying about what some "expert" says.. most of my gear / installs get to about 90%, good enough to work and be safe, but never quite finished 😂 PS: i love my FPV Power DIY ~100ah lithium box 👍

[@DENMONKEY]

FPV certainly seems to be getting a lot of people into Lithium gear, so its good to see. I've been tossing up on getting one of his hybrid starter batteries. but havent done it yet.

[@denisvincent3249]

I have brought the same air fryer, I’ve tried it for the first time , works GREAT , thanks for sharing , I’m now on the induction cooker 👍

[@DENMONKEY]

Welcome Dennis. Having used it in anger now , I'm still not 100% sure it's big enough for my needs but it will be fine for 90% of the time. It will be very rare that I want for something bigger when camping. Other than that, it's a ripper little unit.

[@denisvincent3249]

@@DENMONKEY for me I think it will work well 👍

[@driftke70]

@@DENMONKEY its fine for me and fam (wife 2 daughters) but as soon as i try to cater for a lads trip or something you do push its limits a bit.

[@stephenrogers9664]

A great video. I’m looking at changing over to Lithium later this yr. The same as you just more power to play with. I run a Travel Buddy in my car, & for when your driving I can’t beat it. The best roasts around.

[@DENMONKEY]

You'll love all that extra power but be warned you'll find things to use it 😁

[@driftke70]

i have the same air fryer and use it out the back of my troopy with an 1800w victron inverter and a 300ah lithium and its great, i do everything from hard boiled eggs to chicken chippies and pies sausage rolls way faster. Does good wings too! I find if you take the mesh thing out and use like an aluminium disposable tray you can load it up and when done no clean up.

[@paul-57]

Doesn't the food come out a bit oily? Normally the oil drips down under the mesh so the food is not sitting in the oil that comes out of it.

[@driftke70]

@@paul-57 depends what youre cooking but stuff like wings fries in the oil. Chips etc no issue.

[@muzzaball]

Great video mate, your Li setup has really moved forward and your cooking variety certainly leaves the 2 burner gas for dead. I am amazed when I think back to what we as campers did pre-solar - didn't we pack up camp and go for a drive, or just idle the 4x4 for an hour to put power back in to run our setup? Certainly something to be said for solar - and Li. Twice the capacity for half the weight and a deeper draw down than the AGM - gotta be happy with that. I still have AGM and am certainly worried about using my inverter, only coz of the fridge. It is incredible just how quickly the batts get recharged with the solar tho on a sunny day. Cheers mate, keep these vids coming - maybe you can demo cook something one day?

[@DENMONKEY]

they werent something that I needed and like you I was still happy with my agms but with prices of DIY stuff coming down, I figured it was time to jump in. Youre right through, I can remember taking a massive 60L esky I have 3/4 filled with Ice so I couldnt life the bugger. for it to be half full of water with all your meat floating at the bottom. not much fun at all . tis a good time to be alive. I'll certainly get some footage of the gear in use now we can get out a bit

[@markdebsauzzietravels]

Ha Brett another great casual vid LOL I thought long and hard about lithum a few years back but the $ stopped me, But I will tell you one thing when these AGM die there is only one way to go :) We have finally become grey nomads and are going to do a few vids for the family, but I'm going to to do afew for YT as in beer on tap on the road and my 12volt setup with 2 fidges and a freezer, not that it's fancey but to give others some insite as in how too, Keep up the great work, it's a great 30min vid of R and R while watching the grass grow LOL Cheers Mark

[@DENMONKEY]

I'll have to keep the videos up to keep you entertained you lucky bastard. Get some videos up of that beer set up. I'm sure that will be very popular.

[@benc7102]

Brett Great video mate Setup is sweet Intro is cool as Cheers

[@DENMONKEY]

cheers Benny

[@chronobot2001]

I would think the mounting should be to hold it securely during transport. It would seem that being able to pull it out and relocate it would be what you would want.

[@DENMONKEY]

I am considering how to go with all this stuff I'm puting in the car. being relocatable is a good option to have

[@Adam-ox6zy]

Yup, lithium is the go. I replaced x2 old (buggered) AGMs with x1 lithium that saves a third the weight, saves half the space and gives me almost the same capacity as the 2 AGM's. It's a no brainer.

[@DENMONKEY]

Hey Ads, I just hope we all get the lifespan out of them that they suggest. But just for the capacity alone, i think theyre worth it

[@Timetraveller1010]

I might do the same What size lithium do you have ? I have a 3000W inverter

[@bradhile5031]

Done a similar test using 4susages and once they we hot it even cycled on less cooked sausages for 12 mins it used 4 amps of my 200amp batt

[@DENMONKEY]

They are very efficient. I've considered having one as my only cooking source in the 4wd and while there's not much you can't cook in them, I still need the hot plate for boiling water and stews etc.

[@paul-57]

The issue with mounting it in a confined space is that they exhaust hot air and a small amount of oil and fat out of the exhaust at the rear. For cleanliness it would probably be better to use it free standing.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

It would be interesting to compare the overall energy usage between the air fryer and the road chef to cook a couple of frozen pies. The air fryer is going to be quicker, though even with the much higher current draw, the overall battery usage might be less.

[@DENMONKEY]

You and your bloody pies 😁 I want to pick something that I can cook in the road chef, the air fryer, the microwave and maybe the induction cooker. But I can't think of anything that would work and be fair on all. But I wanted it to be something that would be edible once cooked. I was thinking fish or chicken nuggets and chips. But id need to oil fry them on the cooker and they'll be shit out of the micro wave. Open to suggestions. Theyre different beasts though so I likely won't find the perfect thing.

[@YeahTheOzzy]

Great video. It's been over a year now, still using an air fryer? If so, any update videos? Cheers.

[@christianalexanderknaack6994]

Hi, very good videos. To compare the consumption of different appliances, would be good if you record the energy (kWh) each one uses during a complete cooking cycle. If one appliance use 100Amps for 10 seconds and the other one uses 50Amps but for 1 hour, the more efficient one will be the first one.

[@DENMONKEY]

I'll be sure to do a test like that as soon as I get a bit of time. I'm curious about that myself.

[@davidmoore7303]

Make a aluminum 25 x 25 angle square frame that the fryer can sit in. Also you can get a microwave,air fryer and convection oven all in one

[@DENMONKEY]

I don't need encouragement Dave, you're meant to stop me spending more money. Not give me ideas on how to :) Although I wonder if those units come in a low power unit ? got a link by chance ? damn you dave

[@gmannn4850]

Awesome video. Dam, I was going to ask if I could come for a visit 😜😜

[@DENMONKEY]

Thanks Gaz. Just drive around the area. If you don't find me, just keep looking

[@Davi.b]

A charger of any description charges at a nominal rate. Let's say a dc2dc puts 40 amps in. That's per hour not per min. So for a drive of 30 mins is 20 amps put back in. Here is where most people fall down . Just thought mentioning this point was valid

[@DENMONKEY]

thats a lot of driving at 40A to fill a 300A/h battery. :( Ive been curious about an upgraded alternator and a second dcdc charger. never gonna happen though

[@steved2623]

Great video, thanks.

[@DENMONKEY]

Cheers

[@darylzampese1855]

I am in the process of setting up my caravan using 560ah lithium 730w solar. Wanna completely do away with the gas. Air fryer, induction stove,compressor fridge,maybe an elect pressure cooker as well. 👍

[@DENMONKEY]

Can't beat it Daryl. My Van has a gas stove and oven in it. I really love the oven , so I will have to wrestle with that one when I get around to doing the lithium for that. May I'd just get me one of those combo air fryer units and save a bunch of weight. Nothing better than getting rid of that stupid 3 way fridge for a compressor unit. never looked back. I hated that thing

[@Edge-dy9fh]

I'm going the same route for my LR Defender based camper. Just bought an instant pot combined pressure cooker and air fryer. I've only used it at home so far but it looks like a viable option.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Told ya lithiums are good. Cheers Steve

[@DENMONKEY]

Power for days bro.

[@r1017397]

Great video, and great food for thought (no pun intended)

[@DENMONKEY]

get on to it Stu

[@r1017397]

@@DENMONKEY Mate, with young kids this is really a winning idea, keep the videos coming. Legend!!!!

[@montxsuz]

Okay nice, I just got it forA$60 on special at Amazon AU, unfortunately they only had red left. Spur of the moment decision. Will go nice with my small induction plate and Jaycar lunchbox style oven. Target sells the same, but full price.

[@DENMONKEY]

thanks mate. how are you finding it. It's kinda weird to be able to eat some of the things you can cook in an air fryer when camping :) Chicken kiev and a few chips has been my go to lately. If I recall, when I got mine, I think the red was cheaper by a few bucks too.

[@montxsuz]

@@DENMONKEY I have to add that I also have a Thermal cooker. I have the Aldi branded one. It is a bit like a slow cooker, but needs no electricity - once you brought it to boil on you induction plate.

[@newyboys]

Gee Brett your going camping with a full blown kitchen in the back of the Paj, YOU must be good on the tooth mate...🤘🤘

[@DENMONKEY]

Fair point Joe. You see me packing on the weight. Maybe I should install an exercise bike instead

[@vlfreak]

@@DENMONKEY supplant the solar input with a exercise bike genny? 🤔

[@DENMONKEY]

So long as it has a cup holder for my beer

[@kylieandmicknolan8919]

That air fryer may mount onto the Milwaukie pack out system..

[@DENMONKEY]

Not heard of it. Shall check it out. I think I'll just chuck it in and take it rather than mount it.. I'm running out of space.

[@kylieandmicknolan8919]

@@DENMONKEY check it out it may give you some space saving storage options you may have not considered..

[@Davi.b]

Velcro works wonders

[@DENMONKEY]

point me in the direction of some good stuff.I used it to mount my wifi modem but it keeps falling off. i was considering double sided tape but velcro is less permanent.

[@Davi.b]

@@DENMONKEY Clark rubber has Velcro. It's called hook and loop. Part A And part B. Bout $5 per meter. You can get sticky back or sew on. You can get the sticky back to its self. So it can stick to your drawer carpet and to the item you choose. I use it every where. Lighter is always stuck to the drawers. Dash speaker for the UhF.

[@lindsayfraser4791]

Could that fyer fit in a cpl of pies??? I was looking at it for my boat. Did you charge each cell on your battery before making your battery??

[@DENMONKEY]

hellp Linds, not side by side flat it wont but up on their sides yes. Yes I sure did, I did also did a top balance before putting them together in series to create the battery. How much this was need, I can't really tell you, but I do test them occasionally and monitor them through the bms bluetooth app and they are all behaving well .

[@SC-ld2tb]

Noticed you have an Enerdrive Dc Dc charger these days. Looking at the same for my NX Paj. Happy with it so far? I might have missed this but have you got a specific vid covering it?

[@DENMONKEY]

Morning. No video on it as yet but it's doing everything expected of it except for one minor thing but since additional wiring should resolve it. Sometimes it doesn't switch from solar to alternator automatically. But I haven't connected the ignition wire. I shouldn't need to but either way I should fix that problem. I just need to get motivated to do it. I'm seeing around 45A going in when the vehicle is running. So, yes, happy with it and would get another.

[@dennismcghee2040]

How come you don't install a remote switch for the Kings inverter?

[@DENMONKEY]

Im actually considering this. I'm going to run a power board from it that's easily accessed without lifting the floor. so it will mean a remote switch will be needed otherwise it will defeat the purpose. Thanks for reminding me . I need to get that sorted

[@Timetraveller1010]

What size lithium is best for an airfryer I have a 3000W inverter Hope you can help

[@DENMONKEY]

Yeah 3000w . They have different ratings on the product for air fryers. a cooking power rating and an input power rating. It's the input one you need to cover. They run at full power when cycling but cycle on and off over the cooking period.

[@Timetraveller1010]

@@DENMONKEY Thanks I'm just starting out I have a l/cruiser with a 3000W inverter and only a 95Ah AGM battery All I want to do is run an airfryer and a small micro oven I just ordered a small airfryer (1000W) So not sure which extra batteries I need I would change to lithium but the cost is high Sorry for beginner questions

[@stevec9597]

Hi old mate, another g8 vid. can i ask ya do u still have the watersetup on the roof of the cage on the Paj? and were did u get the cage or did the Paj already come with it? thanks again. PM me as i dont always have time to check here as im flat out at bunnings. Cheers.

[@DENMONKEY]

Hey Steve, sorry mate, I don't know how to PM on here. If you let me know where to look, I'll get ya on it next time. But yes, still have it up on the roof, although I'm looking at options for bringing it down into the vehicle. I'm considering a new rear build and making it full size so to give be a double bed and more room for a tank of some kind. That way I can plumb it out back and put an inline pump in. The cage is just one I picked up off facebook second hand. Its aluminium. They come up pretty often. Dont know of any brand on it though. I had it on my old delica and just moved it across. its not the best looking thing but it has served me well.

[@VisionofTomo]

Fuckin awesome mate! Great to try all these things!

[@DENMONKEY]

Thanks Tomo

[@Jim-Bob.]

Ya mad as a cut snake Lmao 😂 Lov ya work keep testing and maybe cook something to see how it goes !!

[@DENMONKEY]

cheers B. its on my priority list. a feed fit for a man and his dog

[@tybrady4598]

I use an Instant Pot, microwave and electric kettle while on the road. Love my air fryer at home, unfortunately my electric system wouldn’t support your fun kitchen gadgets.

[@DENMONKEY]

ive heard people rave about those instant pots. a mate has one for his van and loves it

[@resenmkd]

Nice video get similar numbers as yours 👍

[@DENMONKEY]

Do you mean solar or are you using an airfryer too?

[@resenmkd]

@@DENMONKEY just a bench test at this time with a induction cooker. Airfryier a bloody good idea that my misus liked

[@CraigPettigrewPhotos]

Off topic, but is that a modem / router in the back of the paj? Drivers side under the road chef oven. How and why? I’m curious….

[@shannonepace]

willing to bet it is... i have same model at home... takes a sim card and provides internet via ethernet and wifi...

[@DENMONKEY]

Hey Craig, yeah sure is mate. Like Shannon said, it's just a home one but I picked it because it works on 12v . Most do though. I run it for a wifi network in the car for the android head unit and for dinner amateur radio stuff ( digital radio dmr and dstar) I've also just started playing with smart items for home and have been thinking about trying to set up some automations in the car using it as well. One thing and one pay packet at a time though.

[@DENMONKEY]

You called it

[@shannonepace]

@@DENMONKEY good little unit, too... i've kept mine as a spare, in case we lose power... can still have internet via 12v...

[@CraigPettigrewPhotos]

@@DENMONKEY Awesome. What router is it? Comes with 12v power supply? Look up sparks on the loose, on yt. They did smart automation of their light bars wifi relays and using Alexa

[@PhilsCampingReviews]

I own two air fryers. I use one or the other depending on trip. A smaller 2 Litre like yours but mine consumes 1000 watts and I purchased from jb hifi for $49 The other is a 12 Litre Air Roaster Pro air oven that has a rotisserie you can use, fits a full size chicken and roast and it consumes 1550 watts. I mostly use the Air Roaster Pro. I also use an induction stove top and a auto coffee Machine.

[@DENMONKEY]

Cheers Phil, how's the little one go for 1000w ? I'm guessing not that much different. I'll suss them it next time I'm in there.

[@PhilsCampingReviews]

@@DENMONKEY Does surprisingly well.

[@chronobot2001]

You should have tested it by cooking yourself lunch. Heating just air really doesn't tell you much about it's cycle time.

[@DENMONKEY]

this is true, it depends on the temp of the food too. I'm still happy with the little unit

[@4bnewb969]

Geez….Everything bar the kitchen sink…but guess that is coming? Cheers

[@DENMONKEY]

That's the sink built into the drop down table 😅

[@4bnewb969]

@@DENMONKEY no room for a dishwasher ?

[@DENMONKEY]

Thinking about installing a girlfriend. See how much space and what that costs me first.

[@4bnewb969]

@@DENMONKEY yep..you’ll save space by not having to carry a 12v electric blanket 👍

[@LogitechXibanga]

@DENMONKEY can i go to your house? 🤣

[@DENMONKEY]

sure, will shoot you my address. turn up any time

[@LogitechXibanga]

@@DENMONKEY HAHAHA take care man :)

[@Handleyman]

Hmmmm. Are pigs actually happy in shit? 😂😂😂😂