Date:         Thu, 29 May 2003 22:03:24 -0500
Reply-To:     populuxe <populuxe@EXECPC.COM>
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From:         populuxe <populuxe@EXECPC.COM>
Organization: ExecPC
Subject:      Re: in search of (12 volt cooking)
Comments: To: bridgetthevw@HOTMAIL.COM
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A small 12 volt bulb began shamelessly flickering above my head after
someone said they were looking for nifty gadgets for their vanagon road
trip.  I assume they don't have a westfalia kitchen.  A couple years ago
I was at a sale at an appliance factory that builds Nesco roasters.  In
a sale frenzy I picked up some small 12 volt "out doors type cookers".
The boxes say use them camping/ tailgating/ boating etc.  I have used
one of the broilers at work in my truck.  It is pleasant to warm up a
sandwich if you've been working outside when it's 20 below  0
Fahrenheit. I have also used a 12 volt drip coffee maker during trips;
when the kids are sleeping we don't stop for coffee and risk waking the
little darlings.  It's slow but works well in the vanagon.
    I checked what's in my basement,   made by "Nesco" under the trade
name Empire:
4 port-a-fry(mini fry pan w/lid).
2 port-a-broil( tiny toaster oven).
1 port-a-toaster(yes, a rudimentary 2 slice toaster)
So, there you go.  You can cook with your cigar lighter socket.
I would be happy to pack and sell one or all.  $14 each. all for $60.
new in boxes w/ instructions (  I think JC Whitney sells the port-a-fry
for $20 plus shipping).

chris c
90 multivan (no kitchen)