Do I Regret Switching? 6 MONTHS with this Dune Induction Cooker

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@greghammond7956 Ай бұрын

Great review mate! I have the exact same Dune Induction and I love it! We’ve just returned from a 7 week remote trip through the Outback, not only would’ve gas refills been an issue for us but for the first 2 weeks in particular it was so windy we would’ve been pretty bloody hungry without the induction I reckon! Keep up the great content 👍

@wilcovanamersfoort6744 Ай бұрын

We have the same induction cooktop in our camper trailer and use it every day. It is running off a 200Ah battery with a 2000W inverter. No problems at all. We done from Perth to Brisbane and back in 5 weeks, over 12000km and always used induction. I can't recommend it enough.

@alansmith8435 Ай бұрын

Cast iron is magnetic so it will work on induction cookers. Just keep a little magnet handy, if it will stick to the base of your cookware it will work on induction

@adampoll4977 Ай бұрын

As others mentioned, cast iron should work. The possible disadvantage is a smaller hot-spot on cast iron as it is not a great conductor of heat, you get around this by heating it up slowly on a lower setting until it evens out.

@task82 Ай бұрын

Really appreciate your honesty!! I've thought about going induction, but realistically, my 12v system is very basic. Sounds like might be best sticking with gas until the 12v system is significantly upgraded.

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks!! That's a pretty solid viewpoint I think, I reckon induction is fantastic IF your setup is already built to facilitate it, but would be tough to justify the financial outlay to built a setup to run it. 👍

@bjgtrev1970 Ай бұрын

Interesting about the running of power . I run the same induction cooker on a Kings 1500 watt inverter and a Itechworld 100 amp slim line lithium battery. Have had no issues at all . Ok I can’t run the induction at full power but that is fine usually the 800 setting is plenty to cook with .

@wadehughes8986 Ай бұрын

Love our induction cooking for camping, it’s great not carrying gas bottles as well. Now use induction in the kitchen at home too.

@MxODraconis Ай бұрын

For my induction cooker, I've put mine in a 'Campmaster' plastic case. Just required some minor removal of plastic at the handle and it fits the cooker securely and protects it form any travel damage. I've recent gotten the KickAss electric bbq plate, which only draws 600w (720w burst), so will see if that's a good alternative/addition.

@explorebound Ай бұрын

That Kickass bbq looks wicked, and crazy that it's power consumption is so low! Might look into adding one of those to out setup - cheers. 😁

@MxODraconis Ай бұрын

@@explorebound it's super fast to heat up too, in my limited testing. Only got it the other week.

@offroadrover Ай бұрын

I have 2 x 105 amph batteries and a 2000w inverter and have no problems at all. Not only do I use an induction cooker I also have a 3in1 combo microwave and a kettle and also run a fridge 24/7. So it is very possible to go full electric. Batteries are charged via a 40amp DC/DC and 320watts of solar. But in saying all that there's nothing wrong with cooking on gas, very reliable and cheap.

@Barracartel Ай бұрын

You can’t bbq on an induction which is where I do the majority of my camp cooking but I definitely see the benefits in the wind and weather. Great vid guys 🤙

@oztravelandfood 8 күн бұрын

Good overview mate. We have. Cheapy, not sure where we got it, maybe BCF. I want to ask about your wall outlet from inverter where i may look into getting one for my setup.

@explorebound 8 күн бұрын

Hey mate, this is the power board I used: amzn.to/3WOMmEa

@ignaciorodriguezmelgarejo9526 Күн бұрын

The food of my people... Or from across the mountain range those meat skewers look amazing 😍

@youtubehandol Ай бұрын

got a 5 burner gas in my motorhome and I cheekily left the wok nozzle as natural gas full ranghood direct roof extraction) but I still bought a xiaomi 30mm thick induction hob for the lols. It is WILD how fast it heats. For single meals i'll probably use the electric, but my motorhome is built for apacolypse times. When I COOK. I cook for months worth of foods. The induction being a fun little cunny to the work top is cute, but remarkably helpful. Especially in summer, as the vagrant heat loss is practically only radiant.

@reddustadventures Ай бұрын

We agree with you Daniel. Very little negatives to using induction. It’s definitely the way to go in our opinion Thanks for another informative video. Cheers Brad & Fi

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks guys! 🙂

@-PORK-CHOP- Ай бұрын

I have two Kenwood single induction hobs, they are fantastic, same as you they go to level 10, I rarely use them over 3 to 4, you can use two on a 2000W inverter by plugging in a power meter to the powerboard then you can keep an eye on how much "Actual" power you are drawing from the inverter, I just went for a 3000W inverter so never have to think about it now when using both of them, good thing in having two, if one does happen to go bung you have a spare ready to go :)

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate, thanks for the advice there! Definitely handy having a couple of cookers and good point about having a backup!

@cbr954glen Ай бұрын

I have a question? Why can't you use cast iron pans. I use nothing but cast iron at home on my induction top and on my porable induction plate.

@-PORK-CHOP- Ай бұрын

You can use cast Iron on Induction, anything that is magnetic can be used because it uses magnetism to heat up the pan

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate! I was always told not to use cast iron on mine, but looking into it I think that was just because the rough cast iron cookware I have can scratch up the glass surface pretty badly. I’ve edited out that mention in the video to not give anyone the wrong idea - thanks for letting me know. 🙂

@Faulty_Relic Ай бұрын

@@exploreboundIf you are worried about scratching the glass you can get mat's that go between the pan and hotplate.I use them on the home induction and car hotplates.

@cbr954glen Ай бұрын

@explorebound Yeah, I guess the rough surface can scratch up the glass, i hadn't thought of that. Love the content, i look forward to more cheers

@erkalot Ай бұрын

hey mate, I have the same cooker and you just have to be careful and make sure that what ever you're cooking with is induction compatible.

@chriswrightson5557 Ай бұрын

I have this same cooker, I currently use cast iron on it, but find it difficult to get the temp right, usually gets too hot on 500W, too cold on 300W and the cooker over heats with an error eventually. Would be interested what your experience with the cast iron was?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate, good advice there cheers! It works with cast iron I'm just hesistant to use the cookware I have as it's quite 'rough' and I imagine it would destroy the glass surface. 😬

@rwilko9525 Ай бұрын

Don’t use cast iron on induction, get the right induction pans. That will solve your issue.

@4x4loz97 16 күн бұрын

⁠@@explorebound talking about cookware how do you find the campfire compact nonstick frying pan??

@1davemacca Ай бұрын

I use a aldi cast iron pan on my induction cooker it is more of a high end model

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate! Cast iron does work on these ones too, I would just be hesitant to use the "rough" cast iron pans like mine because I reckon it would scratch up the glass. That being said, someone else has said in the comments that there's protectors you can buy to go inbetween the cooker and the pans which might be a winner I reckon!

@Mechengineer321 22 күн бұрын

Just an FYI, u mentioned how the cooker cooker cycles on & off to regulate the temperature. That’s how electric cookers have operated forever & a day. The controller is called a simmerstat.👍

@oztravelandfood 8 күн бұрын

You would think they would have an inverter type out

@gmoriano Ай бұрын

Great review. Would it work on a 1000 w inverter? If the settings are less then 1000 etc? Thoughts

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks! Nah unfortunately not, even set as low as 300W it still draws around 1300W (it just cycles on/off periodically).

@4x4xplore41 Ай бұрын

Great video, very useful as I am thinking to switch to induction cooking as well. Question: how much power do you typically use to cook a meal?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks mate! It really varies depending on how high you've got the temp set and how long you're cooking for, but for me an average 15-20 minute cook at a low setting (which still produces HEAPS of heat) consumes 20-25Ah. 🙂

@mozeca83 Ай бұрын

What AC power board is that black one please Daniel?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate, it's this one here: amzn.to/3WOMmEa

@Billy_lowdell Ай бұрын

Daniel love your work!!!! Were you allowed to camp on bunda cliffs themself? Or was there a site nearby you used? I thought they were closed to camping but any help will be extremely appreciated

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks mate really appreciate that! I camped on the cliffs and there were no signs to say otherwise at that time, however I've seen recently that they are stopping the camping there which is a shame. 😕

@Billy_lowdell Ай бұрын

@ great that you got to experience it. Would have been amazing!!! I’m planning a trip from QLD down to Eyre peninsula at Chrissy, hoping I get to go the same 🤞🏼😁

@digbysdownunder Ай бұрын

Great info, Daniel, Been looking at these for our trip.. I like the idea of having a choice open fire, gas and induction top.. although I'm sure one will get used more as a favourite. Are there options on the plug connection or it has to be a 3 pin?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you liked the video! The plug on the cooker is just a 2-pin 🙂

@Haveacrack76 Ай бұрын

Nice review mate.

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙂

@Accolades70 Ай бұрын

Noice Vid - found Outback Explorer set of cookware to be great for the Induction cooking. why does YOUR review on Anaconda also state - Compatible with cast iron, iron, steel and enamel cookware?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hey mate! I was under the impression that the 'rough style' cast iron like I use wasn't advised to be used with these, and you needed the more refined cast-iron stuff, but since reading a few comments here I've tried and it actually works fine on all cast iron haha. I've trimmed the cast iron comments from the video so it's not giving anyone the wrong idea. 🙂

@southerngentleman5321 Ай бұрын

do they go low enough for scrambled eggs?

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Hmm to be completely honest that's something I haven't tried yet!

@Melbyrnes Ай бұрын

6 MONTHS. How lucky are you. Mine lasted about 3 days!

@jackturtle131 Ай бұрын

Gas overall is for us far easier to control, we've got one for the caravan but hardly ever use it Daniel ( but then I'm an old fart😜)

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Haha pros and cons with both I guess! As out kitchen it outside induction has been a pleasure to use when it's windy outside (which seems more often than not haha).

@gregbrady2835 Ай бұрын

we do have a induction cook top , but when trying to cook steak on high heat it keeps turning itself off do you experience this with the dune induction ??

@explorebound Ай бұрын

This one does "cycle" on/off depending on what setting we've selected, but the unit never turns off

@Tom-lf8hx Ай бұрын

"Running low on power"🤔🤔 maybe your next mod could be some solar panels on the roof of the dmax, as it would easily keep that 400a/h battery topped up for more

@AraratGold Ай бұрын

Gas is still the way to go for me. Induction uses way too much power ( roughly 120 amps ) for an extended period for my liking, and can deplete your batteries if you don't have plenty of sunshine and solar. Gas works regardless of batteries, solar and sunshine, and is easier to control, IMHO !

@explorebound Ай бұрын

Very valid points! Definitely has it’s pros and cons - we’ve been enjoying the benefits but are lucky to have quite a bit battery

@JasondenHollander-qj5hp Ай бұрын

120Amps??? What are you cooking a lamb spit all day? I can do breakfast, coffee and two course dinner for 30-40Amps. I call bullshit.

@dmelfa1 Ай бұрын

@@JasondenHollander-qj5hp100% agree

@grunkalunka3449 Ай бұрын

If you do the sums, its about a $1500 cost just to boil water.

@VoxonBlue Ай бұрын

@@grunkalunka3449I think your sums are wrong. Wtf. 😂😂

@Alicia-u6b1q Ай бұрын

you must try the tokit induction its leagues ahead of your one

@Alicia-u6b1q Ай бұрын

its better because the tokit doesn't cycle on and off it u set it to 300w its constant 300 and if u put it at 2000 its constant 2000

@MattsFishingEscapes Ай бұрын

You don't need that kinda setup of batteries etc for induction cooking. I did it all weekend with 1400w 120Ah powerstation and a 300kw solar blanket... my car is a work vehicle so can't install all that kit even if I wanted to...

@grunkalunka3449 Ай бұрын

Im not sold on this and probably never will be. When youre looking at $1500- just to boil water, it just doesnt make sense to me.

@nickmc5391 Ай бұрын

$1500???

@grunkalunka3449 Ай бұрын

@ Yep. Minimum. Do the sums.

@nickmc5391 Ай бұрын

@grunkalunka3449 well obviously don't buy an entire 12v system just to boil water. If the systems already they're though is a different story

@grunkalunka3449 Ай бұрын

@@nickmc5391 For my situation, I already have 200w of solar and an MPPT reg. But my DC battery is too small to cope with the cooker. So would still need to replace the battery and add 2000w inverter. Still staring down the barrel of close to $1000-. But as you say, if all you have to buy is the cooker. That’s different