Introduction to Induction Cooking

[@valekreed4935]

I was searching for reviews for the true induction cooktop. I bought a gas and induction combo to replace the stove in my camper I live in. I found this video and although George never really reviewed the cook top, I couldn't stop watching. I ended up pooring a glass of wine and couldn't wait to start cooking. I just bought a air fryer all in one get to replace the stove and microwave. My tummy started growling. And I never had someone break down the math like he did. Vr interesting. And I've watched 100s of videos while researching solar. I have 6 100 w panels. Anywhoos. This video has it all! All the things I love! Cooking, solar, technology, humor, shameless drinking and it's very professionally done. Well done George. I look forward to another episode of cooking with George.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you, Valek!

[@SergioBalacco]

George you make me laugh, as well as being good you also know how to make people smile. I like how you talk, all very clear. By the way, kW is spelled like this!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Finally someone has put thought into cooking in the kitchen!! I agree that one burner is a joke. What a deal George!! That’s pretty awesome with the pots and pans.

[@julieplant444]

George, what a genius you are with humor. Longtime viewer, 1st time commenter. Can’t get enough of your videos and looking forward to seeing your final van. The cooking is one of your best highlights. Love it 😍

[@HumbleRoad]

Well thank you for watching AND commenting!

[@Terry884]

@@HumbleRoadWhat type of induction cooktop is that?

[@beckyspindler2153]

I can't help myself you are adorable. I love your sense of humor and the fact that even though you are sharing information flowing ever so gracefully with humor you still managed to get the point across. Thank you so much for sharing I look forward to watching all of them

[@HumbleRoad]

You are so welcome!

[@aaron9684]

18:00 The best explanation of solar usage I've seen 👍

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Aaron. It was intended to be a simple illustration to give you a basic understanding of how solar power translates to real life use.

[@MB-ne3gn]

Really enjoyed the video and excellent power usage breakdown.

[@murphreport]

Agree. Well done, first time I have ever understood this in my adult life.

[@zoomev3023]

@@HumbleRoad Close but needs some refinement to be accurate. See my explanation posted separately.

[@peterirvin7121]

Here is my reply showing where the math at the end is wrong: How long did it take you to cook the fajitas? You're confusing power and energy in the replenishment time explanation. Here is a more accurate way to arrive at the replenish time. Energy from sun = Energy used in cooking 200 W * (time to replenish) = 900 W * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = (900/200) * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = 4.5 * (cooking time) Therefore, the amount of time it takes to replenish the energy used for fajitas is 4.5x the cook time.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

I love watching everything that George does! This is THE BEST van build channel!!!

[@pgpocock]

George, Peter from Australia, I have been using Induction cooktops for at least 12 years. You can take the pan off, toss your eggs, and return it to the hob. it will reactivate the connection and keep cooking. By far the best cooktop for vans. Loved the humour (sorry, we spell it different down under) Peter

[@homebuiltcamperdave5226]

I’ve used the single burner version of that same cook top in my camper for years. I thought about the double burner but decided to compromise on more counter space being free. I absolutely love it. It definitely takes some getting used to. And like someone else said you can lift pan for a few seconds, just live with the annoying beep. When you put pan back down it comes back on. 700 watts is always my favorite setting. Cooks quick but not too quick. What I love most is instant EFFICIENT heat with no flame or fumes, and it cools down nearly instantly so no fire risk. Also if my cat walks on counter and steps on it he won’t burn his feet. Only challenge I have is I have to remember to put it in lock mode by holding the lock button for 3 seconds whenever the unit has power. Why you ask? Because my cat will walk across the buttons on the counter and the pads on his feet turn them on. Yes. The cat is allowed everywhere. I’m a bad cat parent. Just have learned everything tastes better with cat hair. Lol Only thing I bought different is I went with a cooking set designed for yachts. So the entire set stores inside itself to save space. And over the years I’ve reduced that set to small pot. Large pot. And frying pan. As far as coffee water goes. I just boil the water in the small pot.

[@HumbleRoad]

Good information, Dave. Thank you.

[@homebuiltcamperdave5226]

Humble Road as for power. Forgot to add that part. I did kind of same calculations. We must think alike. Of course I’m a middle school engineering teacher so I never grew up past 12. Lol. I bought one of those kill on watt meters during my build. There was so much misinformation on power usage I decided only way I was going to size everything was to do all my own calculations. Just like the wright brothers when they designed their plane. They kept using the published information of the day and kept crashing. Wasn’t till they Wilbur crashed and split his head open that they decided they needed to build their own small wind tunnel and build models to create their own data that they found success. They found all the published data was wrong. So I did just like you when there was no consistency in data available. Bought the kilowatt meter and did out all my own math. My results were a 150ah agm and 150 watt panel would make all I need, including the induction cooking I do. 150 ah agm gives 75ah usable energy. And that’s just fine. have a 150 watt agm and 200 watts solar. I never even worry about the power anymore. Conservative use is no problem from my setup. But I did find that with my induction unit that the unit will draw continuous power down to 700 watts by simply reducing the power in the coil. But under 700 watts it further reduces the power by cycling the coil on and off. That continuous cycling is NOT liked by my inverter! It makes the warning beeper come on eventually. Inverters like mine I guess like to deliver consistent levels of power and don’t like frequent cycling evidently. So I stay at 700 to 900 watts so power draw is even.

[@HumbleRoad]

This is more good information! I will do a follow up video mid-week to address.

[@source5729]

This the BEST explanation of electricity in a van I’ve seen! Thank you

[@HumbleRoad]

Wow, thanks!

[@anthonycbrown1952]

That's the same cooktop Newmar puts in their $450K+ RVs - nice choice. I gotta say @13:10 - 13:27 is why you can't fast forward through a Humble Road video. Thank you for a great start to a Sunday morning.

[@pattie5200]

Love induction! Once you cook with induction.,...you won't want to change back!

[@rashb3994]

Why? Not being smart I'm curious about it since I haven't tried these.

[@pattie5200]

​@@rashb3994 Safety....no risk of fire if towel or paper is on cooktop....it wont burn....if no pot is on burner....nothing will happen. Speed....pot heats up very quickly and responds to changing temperature quickly. All heat goes directly to pan so no extra heat to heat up kitchen. Cleaning....you can immediately clean up any spills...you don't have to wait for burner to cool....it doesn't get hot or burn onto burner. If you're considering....definitely get a live demo if possible and/or watch a few youtube videos on induction.

[@rashb3994]

@@pattie5200 Thank you so much for your response! I'm seriously considering van life and I want to avoid propane if I can. So yes doing the research but I think I'm already sure I'm going to go with this.

[@pattie5200]

@@rashb3994 just keep in mind that it only works with induction capable cookware....if a magnet sticks to the bottom of pan....it will work on induction.

[@pjt3887]

@@rashb3994 I'm going to do the same with my build. Just makes the most sense.

[@navigatingtime2222]

George do not change anything about you! Stay exactly the way you are! I like that you are thorough. It’s the only way to work. Do it right the first time. What do you think about pot with with pressure cooker lid?! I think it’s a fantastic idea

[@vresor]

Hehe, love it! Love the 55 gallon drum and 55 foot yacht analogy too. Life is good. Thanks George.

[@williambreen4915]

Thanks for the educational video. I am now more convinced that induction cooking is economical.

[@mjm3852]

I love your dry sense of humour and your thoroughness! Good info as always.

[@anymouse6202]

This dude cracks me up. Who wouldn't enjoy his company?

[@bentnickel7487]

The secret to a satisfied life, being happy WHERE you, being happy WHO you are and being happy with WHAT you have been given.

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

George, thank you so much for the solar panel breakdown. You explained how it really works to us .

[@peterirvin7121]

His explanation is mostly correct, but the math at the end ia wrong: How long did it take you to cook the fajitas? You're confusing power and energy in the replenishment time explanation. Here is a more accurate way to arrive at the replenish time. Energy from sun = Energy used in cooking 200 W * (time to replenish) = 900 W * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = (900/200) * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = 4.5 * (cooking time) Therefore, the amount of time it takes to replenish the energy used for fajitas is 4.5x the cook time.

[@paula.jackson5463]

too funny.......loved it. And agree with tradersato, you can lift the pans if you toss your veggies, they used these units up at camp and the Chef's were constantly lifting them to toss the veggies and noodles whatever. It was fun to watch the Chef as they usually had 4 units going.....fun!

[@harishj7675]

Great man, The best video I have seen in my life, this is more than a Hollywood movie, because it is the basic necessities of human. This is the best humanity I have seen. Thank you.

[@CadohaAdventures]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see. We're planning to install an induction hob on our boat so that we can live for much longer before having to come back to port again. You've helped speed up the research learning curve, so thank you, Sir!! 😁😁😁⛵️

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad I could help! Be sure to use the proper sized wire. Line length is to the device AND BACK. (Double the linear length)

[@ovmn]

I have made the transition to induction a while back.. it is fantastic.. also great video and one that is often missing in these types of builds

[@Anthony-ry8lo]

Looks good to me! Enjoyed your humor.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks for watching

[@barbkelly3524]

Love your sense humour George and your American accent. From 🇬🇧💕

[@tradersato]

You can lift the pan.. it turns off if you take more than five or ten seconds depending on the model..

[@David-rx2to]

I have a Samsung induction stove and the pan can be removed for about 45 seconds before it shuts itself down.

[@esthersimon342]

George you are so informative ,through, and SO FUNNY, I always have a smile after I faithfully watch your channel Thank you !!

[@3nib477]

Perfectionist is the word, just make sure you take your tums or Pepcid everyday. Cooking with George segment, cannot thank you enough! I see myself doing what you just did ... burned the egg.

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@StephanieHendrickcutecattheory]

I don’t know why this popped in my suggested videos, but I’m so glad it did. Subscribed for more!

[@HumbleRoad]

Welcome to Humble Road!

[@reginacarmel8421]

PS: George, your stainless will remain looking new w/Barkeeper’s Friend. Also, bit of learning curve needed to keep food from sticking to Stainless Steel. You heat the pot until a drop of water sizzles, then start cooking. W/induction, you’ll have the exact temp at which that happens and can prevent the burning. I learned this while frying salmon.

[@reginacarmel8421]

Love my portable induction cooktop (to test drive in lieu of future home stove) and disdain any kind of gas for van, so enjoyed your first time experience that parallels mine. No fifth-grader here but an experienced guy who is justifiably proud of his high standards - and lives with a (shared) sense of humor. I love it all! Way to go, George.

[@goldfishkisses9756]

I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see the new van conversion tour 😉

[@serenafanlife4226]

I just found this channel and I am hooked!!! He has a Great personality. 👏🏼😂👏🏼

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Nurse!

[@karenknowles1537]

I have been cooking with induction for years, it is the best. You can take the pan off for a short time and then put it back on the burner and it will go again, at least that is how it is on my range.

[@thepandaknows]

This is pure comedy. Thank you George!!

[@joann7749]

Haha you're a riot George...love the ending of this video. Thanks fir the chuckle.

[@Dennis-Hare]

My first view of your site, both informative and humorous. Now I will click on subscribe, thank you.

[@HumbleRoad]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to Humble Road!

[@originalspaceman]

George, you are a funny man. Enjoying your videos here in Germany. Keep up the good work.

[@toriaferguson4206]

I see you picked up a food mover, it is a nifty tool to have. Induction is the way I'm going as well. Nice cooking segment and as usual, the humor is spot on. Thank you George.

[@HumbleRoad]

The food mover was gifted to me by a long time viewer!

[@acme511]

Good on you George. I also use the True Induction cooktops but I have 3 of the singles 1600w each. They are in a drawer and the top one can be used by just sliding the drawer out. The other two are stored underneath and can be placed anywhere on the counter. I also have a Max Burton heat diffuser adapter plate so that Non-induction things like glass can be used. I also use the Magma 7 Piece Gourmet Nesting Stainless Steel Induction, Non-stick ceramic Cookware Set. Before we had the 10 piece RV/Marine set but it wasn't induction, So I use the colander/steamer from the big set. The 7 piece is enough for us.

[@HumbleRoad]

I AM EMBARRASSED that I didn't think of the Magma set! I'm going to have to bite the bullet on that one!

[@TheRVANDY9]

really enjoyed this video. I have a single burner induction cooktop coming. can't wait. If i like it, I'll order a double burner one. once again. thanks for the video. funny, entertaining, and informative

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Really appreciate the lesson on the energy consumption. That induction cook top looks like the 💣. I’ve used a single induction cook top many times as an extra cook top but never had to worry about the energy consumption as I was always hooked up to shore power, and I love it. You’ll love using one in your PW instead of using your original propane cooktop. One of the comments mentioned the nesting cookware for the cooktop. Amazon sells the Magma brand nesting sets in many different configurations. BTW speaking of Amazon I didn’t realize I could use your link to order things other than what you had listed. I’ve figured out how to do it and told my family as well. What I do is load my cart, go to your KZbin channel, click on one of your links, I have to re-sign in, then my cart shows up and I make my purchase. It’s not as quick but I’m happy to contribute in a very small way. You’re so generous in sharing your knowledge it’s the least I can do. I list this information in case your other subscribers were not aware of this. I just recently learned because I read something in your comments section. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and shop on Amazon for so many things because it’s so darn convenient. I will sure wish I would’ve realized this sooner. As always another great video except now I’m starving! Can’t wait to see more of this build, and to try out that induction cooktop😀 Watching your videos is always a great addition to my day. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Going to order some more stuff today from Amazon for my upcoming trip.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Maitilda! You are so kind. I think I should try to make it easier to access my Amazon link. I'll get on that!

[@peterirvin7121]

Regarding the energy consumption, here is my comment replying directly to the video: How long did it take you to cook the fajitas? You're confusing power and energy in the replenishment time explanation. Here is a more accurate way to arrive at the replenish time. Energy from sun = Energy used in cooking 200 W * (time to replenish) = 900 W * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = (900/200) * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = 4.5 * (cooking time) Therefore, the amount of time it takes to replenish the energy used for fajitas is 4.5x the cook time.

[@daleannharsh8295]

Thanks for the explanation of how solar works 'real world'. I'll be sharing you on another site. As for your avocado; use a knife and score it into dice inside the shell (be careful if it is a thin shell variety) then when you scoop it out it's all diced and pretty. Or just scoop like you do! I use the shell as a bowl and spoon them direct.

[@jillsmall8443]

Great segment. I’m with you on the 50 gallon drum/55’ yacht but the B Class sure looks like a happy medium.

[@HumbleRoad]

I love the footprint of a class B van. The minute you go even just slightly larger, the whole dynamic changes.

[@courag1]

Especially in a small area, to have all the heat go into the pan and therefore more of it is used on the food, your working space does not heat up very much. Moreover, though we do not use much oil to cook with, often none if I can do that, it keeps everything more free of cooking residue of which gas creates on its own, a sort of lacquer accumulation on overhead cabinets, only made worse with cooking fatty foods or with a lot of oil. We have an induction range in our home, just love it, would never want to go back. We bought a single burner induction before we got our new home to gain some experience with induction so we’d be sure we would love our new range. Induction is not hype, what it says it is does. Moreover, gas does also have a smell to it and without that smell, in a small space, the coach stays smelling cleaner. Our motor home came with a 4-burner gas range, but I think I will get a two-burner as my husband likes making pancakes. Have to keep the hubby happy.

[@markedwards7601]

LOVE the details. It's ALL in the DETAILS!!!

[@alanmay1945]

You're a clever, funny, interesting, cool guy, and 'thorough, detail oriented, careful, not ocd" I like that, you're my kinda guy. Liked the video, I'm subbed, best wishes from Alan, in England.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Alan. And welcome to Humble Road!

[@PaddyMacWorld]

“Who’s on first”? Love it George

[@HumbleRoad]

:-)

[@winnerscreed6767]

I don't know is on third😉

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you George! You are so funny. 👍 love the video.

[@christiepepperell8155]

The spinach is better in just before the egg. It needs 30 secs cooking; then you will see the beautiful green in the end and loose less nutrients. But I know... It was just a demo for the induction cooktop, and that was very helpful. Thank you. We love watching you.

[@HumbleRoad]

Good to know!

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

We did too but ....it had a high pitched whine. We tried several different pans / pots. Tried both of their versions. They have a compact one also. It is a very high frequency however. And if you have some hearing loss to begin with you might not hear it. We returned both.

[@HumbleRoad]

I did notice some operational noise, mostly the fan. And nothing unusual picked up on the microphones. I will be doing more video with this cook top so I will pay attention to that.

[@suzannewojcicki-biniecki7716]

I absolutely love your thoroughness and your reasoning.

[@peterirvin7121]

His explanation of how the components work is fairly good, but the math at the end is wrong. From my comment elsewhere: How long did it take you to cook the fajitas? You're confusing power and energy in the replenishment time explanation. Here is a more accurate way to arrive at the replenish time. Energy from sun = Energy used in cooking 200 W * (time to replenish) = 900 W * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = (900/200) * (cooking time) -> (time to replenish) = 4.5 * (cooking time) Therefore, the amount of time it takes to replenish the energy used for fajitas is 4.5x the cook time.

[@VoklstWestie]

George, you had me At: "Is this Centered?" Thorough, not OCD... Thats me too! Im always asked if I throw out the soap after washing my hands once? No, Im an ex-antique dealer that entails clutter and everything being 'displayed to sell' but never selling anything. I love my portable induction cooktops. But seeing your set-up Im more convinced than ever that when the Ne$ara comes Im coming to you for a van!!! Luv you & ur vids & what you do!!

[@theblindrider6033]

I love your videos! I can tell you put a lot of effort into of them. Here's a little bit of information I found out about sea salt.Sea salt around the world is contaminated by plastic, studies show. We now use Himalayan pink salt, very tasty!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks for that info. I'll have to research that for myself now. You are sure these studies weren't sponsored by the Himalayan Pink Salt Consortium? 😜

[@paulnorberg3869]

Bravo!!! I’ve been using a duxtop for a couple years, I love it. Your solar panel power path explanation was brilliant.

[@phillstruckrepairstanley2509]

Gonna say i like your style, great video keep up the good stuff.

[@HumbleRoad]

I appreciate that!

[@catherinenelson4162]

George, using metal utensils on stainless steel causes tiny scratches. Wooden, bamboo, or silicon are better choices. I have kept my stainless scratch free for over 15 years, and it's still very easy to clean as a result.

[@katoosh1]

George, you can take the pan off the stove and flip it like you normally do. When you lift a pan from a flame of an electric or gas stove you are removing it from the heat. Granted you are still getting a little heat from the traditional stoves, but you will be flipping it for a few seconds and then putting it right back on the cooktop to carry on cooking. Take a knife preferably a dinner or butter knife no sharp point and run it down the Avacado a few times and then crosswise then scoop it out. You will have perfect uniform chunks.

[@jimeckert607]

Loved the end where you get caught with a can of beer. I assume it was beer. Thanks for the stove top induction cooking tips. Great amenity!

[@ketsiabella4657]

I really appreciate your videos and love how you take your time to explain and make sure we understand god bless

[@thesunnyspot508]

Finally -- real data. Thank you for this segment!! As class B designs shift the balance from propane to electric, we really need to know what we're losing and gaining in terms of everyday usage and tasks! I'm looking forward to more of these! (and perhaps some ball-park ideas on how that espar furnace performs in different conditions?)

[@HumbleRoad]

I wouldn't call this real data. My intention here was to get you "thinking" in a certain direction as it pertains to living off grid in the van. Know your inefficiencies, be mindful of your capacities and "energy extravagances."

[@HumbleRoad]

Soon, you will have an understanding of what each of your meals or night time activities cost, in terms of stored power. Will make off grid life live more smoothly.

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

I forgot how much fun this was to watch. I know you’ve been swamped finishing van 1, and starting the Carey van. Can’t wait to see more of those vans, and I’m certain more in the future. Best builder and the most fun to watch. I’m going through Humble Road withdrawals 😖😜🚐🐝

[@kathleenreyes4345]

It looks really good to me! Great job George!! Thank you for the education!!

[@sherylbeireis9273]

I just love my induction cooktop in our RV. My hubby bought one off Amazon that also had 2 gas burners when electricity disapears.

[@davidr7236]

Best watched at 1.5x play speed. Did so by accident as KZbin was already on that from the previous video. Got halfway through this thinking this was normal George before I realised. Epic punchline delivery and box drops at 1.5x.

[@FreedomStrider]

Dude, we just found your channel and I have to say, by far one of the most entertaining things we've watched in a long time. Your thoroughness is a breath of fresh air. ;D We're in the middle of the planning stages for our van design; we know the headaches it causes, but for some reason, it feels you don't care about the headaches and just push on whilst making us laugh... we can totally relate.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you and welcome to Humble Road! Go back now and watch ALL my videos. We'll wait for you. Go!

[@FreedomStrider]

@@HumbleRoad Haha, we are working on it... still watching you hhhhhuuuu-whisking ;D

[@freedomdove]

I was seriously looking into induction burners even though they have limitations. Luckily, I came across an infrared burner. It was way cheaper and I can use any type of pan with it (and it doesn't shut down when you lift the pan). I like it a lot. 🙂

[@leahwalker5651]

I would be curious on the inferred cooking energy use vs the induction energy

[@freedomdove]

@@leahwalker5651 The main difference is that you can't use an induction burner with any kind of pan. It has to be magnetic material.

[@ChristianTravelers]

We love you George and would probably watch you doing almost anything. You're a riot (and good at your craft). We'll watch but as far as induction cooking and figuring out how many watts dinner takes? No way. Our motto is K.I.S.S. and we'll stick to what we know: propane.

[@MB-ne3gn]

Yes but ...propane produces a lot more heat and moisture which can really be an issue. Especially in a camper van.

[@RonMDavis]

That simplistic solar description though..... best ever....New Sub here. Looking forward to the next one.

[@HumbleRoad]

Welcome to Humble Road, Ron! Glad to have you on board. Now go back and watch ALL my videos! Go ahead, we'll wait for you! ;-)

[@melissaweyrick5311]

Thank you for the Math Breakdown on Energy Usage. Math is not my strongest subject - sadly.

[@KindredSpirit909]

Thank you! Best explanation, with visuals, of the components involved in solar energy production!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you! I tried to make it simple and easy to grasp. Not so much about the actual numbers, but just to give you the proper mindset in how to think while living in a van.

[@deborahgiles3221]

You are amazing and quite entertaining! Thanks for the calculations.

[@lissalack1490]

Hi George...love the cooking and wine videos! This looks yummy.

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad you like them!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

As you lift the pan it actually saves power!

[@northernlite3368]

Despite your seriousness, you were funny today. But the explanations were very clear,...after the editing of course, LOL ! Good job

[@gwenerikson7356]

♥️... you are so funny ..but of course the subject is serious ..and you are very thorough ! We love that about you . If there are flaws you will surely find them. 😊 Looking forward and traveling the road with you ..Humble .

[@dsmith1616]

Yo, George. Fun video! I see others already mentioned that you can lift pans for stirring / flipping / whatever from the cooktop, so I won't.....oops! Already did! Getting my additional side-businesses going so I can afford a van build by you! Making good progress! YEAH!!!!

[@keithbrookshire]

I have been using this exact same cooktop at my work place for about three years. I cook on it two - thee times per week. The good thing about it is it heats super fast. The right burner only half works after about six months of use (only half the pan heats). The left burner is still going strong. It does not heat evenly like you would expect. The pan does have hot spots. I never use a power setting over 5 because it's so hot. Usually I use three - four. It seems like the pan gets hotter over a few minutes at the same power setting, though I haven't checked it with a thermometer. The biggest thing I don't like is that it turns off if you lift the pan for more than about six or seven seconds (not immediately though). I would like more time to transfer food to a plate, etc. All in all, I wouldn't buy it again.

[@HumbleRoad]

I have heard that about this cooker. The exact same circumstances occurred with van #01. She is in contact with the company. If she does not get a positive resolve, I'll let the Humble Road community know about it.

[@rossbroughton3230]

I think you should be inductioned, George, into the van cooking hall of fame :)

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@benvernick]

George! We’ve got to start planning our collaboration for the Pop Up Camper van Restaurant! We use induction cooking in our restaurant, especially when making stocks or boiling lobsters, nothing boils huge pots of liquid faster than induction cooking. Professional tip for you as we always lose pot covers, you can always use a cookie sheet or aluminum foil as a cover! Aluminum foil would be great for a van....save space that way. Interesting take on a frittata by the way!

[@HumbleRoad]

Good info! I bet we cold promote a pop-up camper van restaurant for later in the Summer. Or maybe a nice Fall weekend.

[@ovmn]

And yes...you will need a learning curve to adapt your recipes to induction :)

[@alexharris5985]

Thanks for bringing us along... you’re a great host!

[@keving4081]

Excellent as usual George. The power usage breakdown is an eye-opener. Now I see why some are using a single I-burner and a lithium battery. Too rich for my blood (maybe I'm a cheapskate) I will stick to gas and an electric skillet when tapping into the grid. Vt. is not the sunshine state.

[@kathleenreyes4345]

George, the R V world needed you to figure this out!! It drives me crazy when you tour some of the class Bs and most of them have a single burner!! UGH!!

[@murphreport]

Very entertaining and helpful.

[@sovereigninnergie1161]

I love you, George, just the way you are!

[@dodgeplow]

If you use wiring slightly larger than required, have good clean tight connections, and get a good quality inverter, you can get more power out of the system. The power is lost through heat (wiring and connection resistance) and the internal design of the inverter. I just did a quick search and common brands of inverters can range from 80-95% efficiency (which is a big range) depending on size and quality. So choose carefully.

[@HumbleRoad]

You are correct, dodgeplow. My system includes the Xantrex SW3000 inverter, coupled with the Lithionics BMS. A very efficient communicative arrangement. Here is a video I did on wire size as it relates to length. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXuraIWpeKd8gbc

[@scottanson7524]

Your killing it George.... great job in the kitchen !

[@jeffcampsall5435]

Yes, it beeps at you when you lift the pan off the surface but that means it suspends the power to the cooktop until it is returned. Flip away ! You should also show how easy it is to clean WHILE USING IT if you spill over like pasta water. You should also show how quickly the surface cools when you’re done cooking. The heat isnt due to the cooking element but is transferred from the heater cookware.

[@avocado3748]

Thanks George, no one has broken it down like you have. I’ve been trying to decide between induction, alcohol and propane.

[@mwint1982]

I just bought the single. Works great! Thanks G

[@DoingLifeWithYou]

This was so entertaining and educational at the same time lol

[@pbhd8]

You are addictive. How the hell the Hollywood moguls haven't snapped you up is beyond me. Being from 🇬🇧 I just love your delivery. On a serious note your videos are brilliant, informative, and great to watch. I'm taking notes as we go along. Keep up the great work 👍

[@HumbleRoad]

Wow, thank you!

[@pbhd8]

No, Thank you 👍

[@kudzub]

Always enjoy your cooking videos. While the cookware your show is lovely, it looks like it would take up a lot of space. My preference is for cookware, similar to the Magma nesting sets designed for induction cooktops. ETA: Made this post & went off to do other things. Then it occurred to me I mispoke. In the long run, I really rather bring my little 3 qt Instant Pot camping and skip using the cookware and cooktops. And counter to most people who go camping, I really, really rather drive to a restaurant. lol

[@mjz16]

👍🏻. Had me watching to the very end. Do another cooking segment.

[@marcusanthony179]

Who doesn't love this guy?

[@katbunn957]

The lid from the stockpot looks like it would fit the fry pan 🤔🤗 First watching.

[@HumbleRoad]

Nope, too small. ☹️

[@BuckwheatArtDeco]

Your videos are excellent. I also like most of your design and build choices.

[@m67t438]

George you make us laugh. pretty good for 5th grader:))

[@7476318]

Just found this channel, I love this guy. I think vans are super cool and all, but not enough to subscribe, until I found Humble Road.

[@HumbleRoad]

Wow, thanks! Welcome to Humble Road! Lots more to come, stay tuned!