Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:16:05 -0600
Reply-To:     Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
Comments: To: taeke <taeke.t@gmail.com>
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thats correct in general you should use propane. microwaves are very
ewfficient though due to the short runtime. and i have done stovetop
espressos for a long time, but my machine is way better and makes camping
much more fun.
dont use inverters though without a second battery.

florian

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM, taeke <taeke.t@gmail.com> wrote:

> Imo, it almost never is a good idea to heat stuff with battery power in a
> vanagon.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Florian Speier" <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: 6/2/2008 4:14 PM
> Subject: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
>
> I have yesterday bought a xantrex 1000w inverter at costco for $39.
> this model is ideal in a vanagon imho, to run your espresso machine and
> microwave.
>
> i had bought the same exact model used on ebay for the same money, and it
> turned out to be broken.
> this is a great price. lowest internet price i can find is $75.
>
> florian
>
>