Van Life Essentials How to Cook in Your CAR

[@kathleenkline4622]

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]

I was wondering about meatloaf.

[@JamesJones-kr9uv]

@@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]

That's cool 😎

[@metaglypto]

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]

@@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]

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?' "

[@kathleenbrock2746]

There's alsoWhat else can I use this for? And of course there's always how can I make one for myself?

[@MapleMarmite]

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.

[@mariondesio]

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

[@RetiredFreeBird]

Agree, i just want a simple life, no mess

[@Linda-o8x8f]

Love all your programs God Bless and Protect You Bob❤😊

[@RetiredFreeBird]

I luv my Hot Logic. I put in a lean cuisine and drive x2 hrs and supper's ready, no mess

[@KD7ONE]

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.

[@alive-awake]

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

[@candacelemming858]

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]

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.

[@julieheath6335]

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]

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!

[@MomBehindTheComputer]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@dc5grl]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@grlnexdoorable]

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

[@MNPonyLady]

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

[@Eddyturn]

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]

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

[@larryoutdoor]

I find all these contraptions a big hassle. Your best bet is to ruff it. Open a box of cereal or make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ❤🎉😊

[@mtnlinda]

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!

[@PopFizzPaperDani]

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.

[@cramias1]

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]

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.

[@dawndamron7391]

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

[@anio1349]

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

[@ZiggZagg11]

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... 😎

[@marcomac8824]

Another very useful video! Thanks!

[@VanLifeWolf]

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

[@MNPonyLady]

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.

[@kennethgardner3090]

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

[@kevincrozier8625]

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.

[@tesslee100]

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

[@Glassology]

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.

[@shawnbailey.parkie7585]

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]

Thanks for sharing the helpful tips.

[@caroleanne8529]

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.

[@donEvans27]

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

[@charlaville7658]

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]

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

[@PinkieSmith]

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.

[@terrapintravels3829]

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

[@tq6407]

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.

[@xavierbreath2227]

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.

[@kathleenfinneganharp]

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.

[@itsmimiyallxoxo5624]

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.

[@dougjohnston156]

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

[@marilynrenaud1892]

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

[@CottonWoodBlues]

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

[@peterpowell6168]

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!

[@brianleonard6885]

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

[@STScott-qo4pw]

long-haul trucker here. they're all kinda cute. i drive intl lt with a decent electric APU and do a lot of meals in-truck. road-pro and hot logic work but examining the guages of metal used in their manufacture i am leery: they are on the flimsy side of things. I inherited a 1950's steel electric frying pan. my gawd, it's a workhorse beast. folding table beside the tractor, proper extension cord this thing is a sturdily built miracle.

[@kathleenbrock2746]

I love my stainless steel electric skillet. I can use it like a hot plate putting smaller pot with water in😮 skillet to heat up smaller quantities. Can be seasoned similar to cast iron skillet. With a little water added when cooking is done and left for a while very easy to clean. With one flip, it Cooks as good as an oven.

[@dondiego124]

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.

[@bananascanner]

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

[@lcinflorida8728]

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

[@susanshaver912]

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!

[@maryw3989]

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.

[@ronpeted]

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

[@petergunn9149]

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 😁

[@nomadicconquistador7-5-39]

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

[@unapologeticallyketovore]

I lived in my semi and had all the amenities of home down to the lunchbox stove, crockpot, portable potty and collapsible shower set up,,, so I know I can do this.... never got rid of my supplies. I've boiled eggs in it and did Thanksgiving dinner one year. If you put 2 metal hose rings in the bottom with the aluminum loaf pan you can have heat circulation and not burn you cakes.

[@lizdc1]

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.

[@TimHief]

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.

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

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!💞💞💞

[@cheyenne_spring]

I think I've been mesmerized by the location you are filming at

[@believer7733]

I was thinking the same thing cheyenne spring! 😃

[@AhJodie]

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

[@stingrayshark9373]

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]

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]

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

[@karinhart489]

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

[@annejusttryintobecreative9934]

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]

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

[@RichPohlman]

I have two one is 12vDC only the other is 12vDC or 120vAC. They both work well. I also have a 2-cup coffee pot that is also 12vDC or 120vAC.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

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.

[@rickrivera2734]

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

[@lisasheridan5482]

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

[@collinsfriend1]

There are cookers by a company Itaki that use AC but can cook using less power. They are small steamers, though the shabuki cooker can saute before steaming, and they make a tiny deep fryer. They are marketed toward office workers for desktop cooking, but can of course be useful in an RV.

[@einzgeisha]

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.

[@microgreensgrower3946]

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!

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Road pro is a truckers best friend!!!🏆

[@myrapomeroy8659]

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.

[@lynnloynachan9067]

That's a great idea!!

[@Pyjamarama11]

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

[@MikeHoncho884]

I have two hot logic’s. I use them up with the crane. I’m a tower crane operator, a plug to plug the hot Logic in in the morning in by noon, I have a piping hot meal never had a complaint out of me. I use them to reheat anything from Pizza to chilly when I climb up in the tower crane, a freeze the chili the night before and carry up frozen plug it in four hours later or six hours later it doesn’t matter it’s piping hot . I’ve never burned anything in the hot logic of cooked from scratch, chicken dishes, and salmon. Are use Stouffer’s lasagna in the box or I put it in the glass dish and add spinach and it turns out awesome especially with a little Tabasco on top of it. I have the family size hot logic. Also I’m getting ready to do a long, low and slow cook on a chuck roast last one I did I left in for about 14 hours and it turned out amazing. I plug it in before I go to work and by the time I get home an hour or two later it’s done I really think it could go 16 hours and still be fine, I put a shot of water in and you can use any type of seasoning that you want. It’s nice to throw a little shot of W sauce in there too. I pulled me apart and make tacos out of it. It’s awesome.

[@aikanae1]

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]

thanks for mentioning that. I will look for it.

[@AhJodie]

I can not find one with a 12 volt plug

[@aikanae1]

@@AhJodie it's sold separately

[@AhJodie]

@@aikanae1 how does that work?

[@sharondomier3197]

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.

[@shirleyfrederickson4794]

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

[@gizmotrongraphicsmusic9374]

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.

[@lamarrharding4776]

My kids tell me that I have modified everything I own! The hot logic plate has a thermostat that limits the temperature to around 150°F to keep things from burning. The thermostat doesn't draw current except to maintain temperature. My hot logic plate sits in the bottom of a Coleman lunch cooler. I can still put a Pyrex rectangular dish with cover like the bag accommodates plus a can of chilli or spaghetti standing upright. My Road Pro is .just a heat element regulated by it's diminutive wattage. I drilled a hole in the side of the lid and inserted a small meat thermometer in it, to keep an eye on it. Ankor hocking, Pyrex, and Martha Stewart make 1.5 L loaf pans that fit the lunch box cooker. Burton made a better lunch box cooker that had a klixon thermostat and was dual voltage 110/12V.

[@DavidDrivesElectric]

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.

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. salam.. namaste.. Thank You for All your efforts .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

We have the hot logic and use it on our boat for our dinners. Sometimes it does great and sometimes not. I notice when we use metal or glass, it does much better than when we use plastic.

[@sandrathomas631]

You can buy those little aluminum containers that just fit in bottom tray so less clean up

[@cocacolafiesta]

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.

[@KatyInNH]

Which wet you using?

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@KatyInNH Used the Roadpro

[@deladyakarobin4777]

I have never seen anything like either one of those ever.

[@cloudraker100]

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.

[@reginahudson9909]

The road pro has been out for at least 25 yrs , I used it in my trucking days before our truck had a microwave . It works great of your not in a real hurry for a meal .

[@sueg2658]

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

[@jasonchesnet3922]

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]

@@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]

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

[@daveb224]

I'll cook a medium sized chicken breast in my Road Pro in 40 to 45 minutes. With about 10 minutes to go I'll take some aluminum foil and make a small bowl and put vegetables and butter in it and throw it in with the chicken. And I put aluminum foil so it covers the bottom and sides of the Road Pro bottom part. The chicken you're using will be fully cooked in a Road Pro that way in about 30 minutes.

[@leahc9723]

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.

[@Cozmicsuga]

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.

[@rosemarydominguez9764]

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

[@Tom-xp7dl]

I have the road pro. Mine is like 20 years old. I had 2 of them and one did quit after 12 to 15 years of use. Another way to cook-n-drive is a small inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter plug and use a small crock pot. 2qt crock pots are $10 to $20 and 50 to 150 watts. So a 300 watt inverter will operate the crock pot. There are crock pot/ slow cooker plastic liners so no clean up after. Just some tricks from my OTR driving days. Great video Bob.

[@thrumylens1]

thanks for the info....I wondered about that...

[@sheilaayala7913]

Bob, you should add just a little bit of water on the bottom in the road pro, under your baking pan. The steam will help your chicken cook more throughly & a little quicker.

[@nanbulance5522]

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!

[@leanbean8376]

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!

[@nmr6988]

The Road Pro is the way to go. I want something sturdier than the HL. But it's great that there is a choice, and that so many people have and really like the Hot Logic.

[@ghills5140]

My husband uses a hot logic everyday. It heats frozen dinners and even cooks from scratch. He loves it. He uses glass pyrex with cover. The sealed container is important . If heating frozen dinners he leaves the plastic seal on the container. He cooks breakfast on the road and afterwards cooks his lunch. No problems! He has been using the same Hot Logic oven for year and a half. Still going strong. We have not tried the Road Pro.

[@morrisshepherd1637]

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

[@lorimac0260]

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

[@dxradioman6351]

Road Pro....a poor man's microwave. Just bought one and am very happy with it. Thawed a frozen dinner and put in the Road Pro for 40 minutes and came out perfect. Used a Jackery 500 and took it down only 10%. Excellent add to our equipment. Thanks.

[@grannyonthego8752]

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.

[@FidoHouse]

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

[@fiendishthingy1630]

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

[@supertug2005]

When he said 10ams draw it was probably 1.0 amp because 10amps is 100watts! Great way to compare them though.

[@muzerhythm2242]

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]

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]

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

[@pvgranny12]

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