Switching My Car Camping Cooking System To Induction

[@netvigators]

I'm glad that you finally switched to induction! I think it's faster and safer to cook during your camping trip. However, when testing and comparing induction to gas stoves, I just think that it's not too fair when you were using different type of cookware - cast iron pan vs aluminum pot...etc. Anyway, you can try some pot with magnetic metal to the bottom to boil water with induction, they are much efficient and fast !!

[@LivinginTesla]

Thanks Rocky! That's so true that this wasn't a fair test due to the differences of the cookware. I didn't thought of that, thank you for bringing this up. Will pots/pans with magnetic metal bottoms perform differently than cast iron? I'm assuming that they might have the same magnetic characteristic.

[@willdutt]

​@@LivinginTesla weight is the key to this equation. For same for same test, it should weight the same so that testing is similar. Overall induction is so much better since you don't need to pay for and transport gas and the bottle. yes the battery is heavy but does come in handy for other camping activities.

[@netvigators]

@@LivinginTesla I have an induction cooktop at home kitchen, so I have learned some experience with the cookware. From what I understand, there are three types out there... #1 You can find pots/pans with magnetic metal bottoms or labeling clearly states whether they are induction-ready. The good part is they are lighter. BTW I used to bring a small earth magnet and see if it will stick to the bottom of the cookware to make sure they will work on induction. #2 Iron or cast iron pots/pans will work 100% just like what you did in the video, but I think they are heavy and the thickness could cause the pan taking longer to heat up with heavy iron mass (but it could still be the best for searing steak! due to the heat holding characteristic). #3 - Tri-ply clad pots/pans. They are made specifically for induction, and contain three or multi layers different types of metal and not just at the bottom. There are tri-ply stainless pans/pots out there, and they look exactly like typical stainless cookware. The down side of these type cookware is a bit expensive. note: pure or non-magnetic stainless steel will not work on induction.

[@ZaphodTube]

@@LivinginTesla I used special a induction pot at work at an induction stove and it cooked water insanely fast… Try it out!

[@jaybutera3353]

Nice upgrade and thanks for the demo. I think if you switch to a lighter steel pan on the induction element you could achieve much faster boiling, probably in 1 to 2 minutes and with less energy consumption from the battery. It would be fun to see a comparison of efficiencies of different pans on the induction cooktop.

[@tristanbased-af2159]

5:30 and you can cook inside now ;)

[@mcshreddy7125]

Great video! It is completely insane that you are driving a car with over 50kwh of battery capacity, and yet you are forced to use a portable 1kw battery just to operate ac appliances. The lack of 110v power in Teslas makes zero sense.

[@dominicwilkerson]

JIMMY IT WAS THIS VIDEO WHERE I FIRST SAW YOU. Great meeting you yesterday!

[@LivinginTesla]

Haha, this is the one!!! It was so great meeting you too Dom!

[@clee1173]

Can you do a video on how long the battery takes to recharge when plugged into your M3 pls?

[@manolitocatalasan4937]

For example, a car cigarette lighter fuse has 15 Amps and most cars use a 12V system, you take 15 and multiply it by 12 and you get 180 Watts which is your safety zone. If you happen to surpass that 180 Watt ceiling, then your fuse will blow.

[@clee1173]

@@manolitocatalasan4937 so it takes ~8hrs to recharge it…ok. That’s prob just good enuf for his daily use, I imagine.

[@LivinginTesla]

8 hrs sound right. I’ll test and respond back here

[@clee1173]

@@LivinginTesla no, should make it part of your next video!! Along with some other new interesting aspects like how often you refill your water supply. How often you supercharge vs destination charge vs level 1 charge, etc

[@clee1173]

Check out Ame in a van on KZbin!

[@clee1173]

That’s cool! Now you never have to charge up w propane again! Tho trade off is increasing your overall weight. You prob can get a light pan than cast iron.

[@LivinginTesla]

Thanks Cary! Yes, the trade-off is definitely the weight but it's not too bad considering that I already have so much weight in it, haha. A lighter pan would be nice, the cast iron requires so much maintenance... just like an ICE car...

[@julienvm]

Jimmy, quick question, how do you ensure the whole kitchen doesn't tip over if you put too much weight on the job for example?

[@danielng9340]

Can you charge the battery with your car?

[@annwoods7119]

I enjoy your videos very much, Jimmy 😊

[@primavera919]

Why not use the car battery?

[@Reddylion]

Nice induction

[@boballen9095]

Agree with @jaybutera3353 regarding shortening the time required to boil water, but also for reduction in weight. On that 2nd topic, weight reduction, have you given any thought to replacing the plywood used for the drawers with something lighter (e.g. sheet aluminum or bent aluminum rods). Every mile you drive you are carrying around extra weight that if you could reduce would give back mileage for the life of the vehicle.

[@LivinginTesla]

I have since switched my cooking pot to a stainless steel one, and it does seem to be more effective in heating! In regards to aluminum sheeting, I haven't done any metal fabrication yet but hoping to learn about it someday!

[@BitJam]

Very cool! BTW: I have that same teal spatula. I do a double take when I see it in your videos.

[@LivinginTesla]

That's so cooL! That's one great spatula for sure!

[@FINTESLAND]

Interesting solutions! 👍

[@jagadishpattanashettar2580]

How much cost for india amount

[@2600yujiro]

Bro finally I am so happy for you big change

[@LivinginTesla]

Thank you!

[@Manav5162]

Your videos are damn good and interesting! You shoot the angle of video really well brother . It is totally worth to watching you as already told by Feanshu sharma in his video ! Keep it up 💥

[@FINTESLAND]

If this is just a comparison of which of the stove options heats water faster, then the test makes sense. If the test is made with the purpose of which of the heater options is more effective, then this is not quite the right approach to the test. It was necessary to take the same dishes for heating the water. A saucepan on an electric stove has a greater thickness of metal, unlike a saucepan on a gas burner, and therefore less energy must be spent on a gas burner to heat water. Then it was necessary to put the same saucepan on the gas burner as on the electric stove, and in this case the test would be correct.

[@reneepren]

Electric kettle?

[@gustavgron2252]

Doesnt your powerstation drain your cars 12 volts-battery?

[@LivinginTesla]

No, the 12V is constantly being replenished by the high voltage battery

[@clee1173]

how powerful is the induction cooktop stove?

[@LivinginTesla]

1800W

[@AlanTrades]

How do you charge your powerstation on the go?

[@LivinginTesla]

Just plugged straight into the 12V cigarette plug!

[@wavesnowaves]

I’m guessing that the cars 12v doesn’t charge the battery when the car is sleeping, unless you have sentry mode enabled all the time?

[@LivinginTesla]

I do have sentry mode enabled at all times

[@AllGameRay]

nice! do you still use the dreamcase bed? or did you get a different one?

[@LivinginTesla]

Yes, I’m still using the dreamcase. It’s great and comfy!

[@TKSung]

I tell people that I have 75kwh Jackery. I have a 2kw inverter hooked to the 12v battery in the frunk of my model S. Model 3/Y should be easier since you can access dc-dc inverter under the backseat. I don't think your 12v outlet in the center console is always on, btw. At least mine isn't.

[@netvigators]

The 12v outlets in model Y can be always-on, as long as your sentry mode is enabled. I have my 12v portable fridge hidden in the trunk storage space, and it has been working great! it's running 24/7 and keeping my drinks and ice cream freezing cold.

[@LivinginTesla]

That's the biggest Jackery in existence, haha, nice! I have seen people connecting an inverter to the 12v battery like you're doing. I'm just not so sure because supposedly it's voiding the battery warranty and I don't want to take that chance in case anything happens to my high voltage. The 12v does stay on for mine.

[@TKSung]

@@LivinginTesla Yeah, it's such a BS that Tesla does that when other cars come with 120v sockets from the factory. Love your induction btw!

[@TKSung]

@@netvigators Thanks, that's good to know. A new excuse for me to upgrade to Model Y. 🙂

[@SomeSillyMate]

Man I can’t believe it has been a week and I didn’t notice this video was up.

[@glenm5679]

That's fantastic! So you charge the batter using your car's 12v battery?

[@lolXDimcool]

Essentially, yes. I'm wondering why he doesn't just power the stove from the car and get rid of that big, external battery ? Maybe it pulls too much power for the car to handle.

[@LivinginTesla]

Is the cigarette lighter plug powered by the 12v? If so, then yes!

[@LivinginTesla]

Yeah, the car doesn’t have a plug powerful enough for the induction cooktop.

[@mr.stickyfingers3189]

Get a Jackery and solar panels

[@lingdatang669]

aluminum pan is no go for induction cooktop (why?)

[@hayduke4589]

Induction uses magnetism

[@DavidDrivesElectric]

Awesome!

[@johndematteo5087]

What model induction stove did you buy?

[@LivinginTesla]

I'm using Empava Double Induction amzn.to/3qzHl44

[@tgvinfinite2607]

nice video

[@lingdatang669]

1440 watt hour ( 30 amp hour ) , 2000w output vanpowers super power pro

[@clee1173]

I also recommend watching some KZbin by Gordon Ramsay for cooking steaks

[@LivinginTesla]

💯 🔥

[@The-life-of-z]

I’d just use a power inverter and plug into the car that way I am not adding extra weight to the load. Reducing the range

[@LivinginTesla]

I think you’ll need to connect the power inverter directly to the 12v battery with this method, which I want to avoid as it’s linked to the high voltage too.

[@YouTube_username.]

yes its kafkaesque to put more batteries in an ev but you can get a little $250 ecoflow river with almost no battery, and the same purpose designed vanlife electronics as big units. iirc run 800w loads (or 1500w surge) off the 150w car cabin 12v tesla fine print says void warranty by using as stationary storage and they did void one guy using an inverter at his house so a bit scary to use camping

[@The-life-of-z]

@@KZbin_username. my warranty has been expired for awhile

[@The-life-of-z]

@@LivinginTesla I miss worded my previous comment. I was saying like the dc power inverter you use to charge the battery pack that you then use to power the induction stove. Just simply take the extra battery pack out of the equation. But the cook top may require to much voltage for the inverter to do it

[@charlescole-p9v]

Now if you had a solar system to charge anywhere.

[@LivinginTesla]

That’d be awesome

[@InvisibleEclipse]

The Jackery portable battery units have solar power attachments. The more expensive ones do have 240V capabilities that could give some juice to get to a Supercharger or something

[@Ungraduategamer72]

Love from feanshi

[@whydontyouaskme]

1100watts for 7 minutes to boil water!!! I can boil water in 2 minutes, and bring it too 220'f in 5 minutes. That’s at 250watts in a portable water boiler from Amazon $20. And looks like a tall skinny bottle.

[@Baculatu5]

Nooooooooooooo, i am No. 58 😂

[@LivinginTesla]

So close!