Electric Cooking options

[DKM_R1S]

What’s especially useful is if you take computers on the trip, the portable battery does a much better job of keeping them charged. The onboard USB-C ports are too weak.

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[KBabione]

This thread was the inspiration for most of my Rivian cooking equipment and I now have it pretty dialed in:

• Blackstone 22" Electric Griddle and Travel Case - The case is a little snug, but it does fit and holds some of my accessories in the pocket. I really like this, but I do find that I need to have the temp higher than I do on other griddles to cook like I'm used to.
• Nuwave Gold Induction Cooktop, case, and non-slip top - I really liked this model for two reasons: That there's a case available and because you can choose the wattage setting (600, 900, 1500W). Just make sure your cookware is induction-compliant (i.e. don't assume that just because your stockpot was made by AllClad that it will work).
• Cuisinart Water Kettle - For heating water for morning coffee and hot chocolate
• Bluetti AC180 Solar Generator - Goes up to 1800W with a short peak of 2700W to act as a buffer between the Rivian and my cooking equipment. When plugged in it passes ALL AC demand straight through to the source (i.e. the Rivian) so I have to unplug it as I warm things up and may draw more than 1500W and then I plug it back in when things stabilize. The Bluetti also allows me to use my Cuisinart Air Fryer/Convection Toaster Oven combo (1800W) if I want to.

 

[DKM_R1S]

We were considering the Nuwave induction cooktop but landed on Gionen from Amazon. It’s very low profile, one-inch off the table. They’re all made in China, so there’s that.

My wife found a set of induction cookware called Carote; it’s nice because the handles detach and are interchangeable between the various pots. Having the detachable handles makes it much easier to pack for camping.

 

[DuoRivians]

I’m a fan of the Blackstone 17” e-griddle. Max power draw is 1500W, so no risks of tripping the Rivian.

https://blackstoneproducts.com/products/17-electric-tabletop-griddle

I think you can find them for $150 or so

 

[KBabione]

My wife found a set of induction cookware called Carote; it’s nice because the handles detach and are interchangeable between the various pots. Having the detachable handles makes it much easier to pack for camping.

Thanks - I love the idea of the removable handles because that will allow them to fit in the kitchen bin that I use for camping.

 

[Riviot]

Bluetti AC180 Solar Generator - Goes up to 1800W with a short peak of 2700W to act as a buffer between the Rivian and my cooking equipment. When plugged in it passes ALL AC demand straight through to the source (i.e. the Rivian) so I have to unplug it as I warm things up and may draw more than 1500W and then I plug it back in when things stabilize.

I see a lot of people using separate batteries with the Rivian for cooking or camping. It makes sense if you think you'll exceed, but with my dual top induction and fridge, I've never tripped the truck. Aside from potential trips and saving battery overnight, is there another reason to put a buffer battery in the mix?

 

[DKM_R1S]

Maybe you have to park the R1 a ways away from your campsite. Also it’s a contingency plan, If your R1 breaks down while on a camping trip, you’ll be getting a rental that does not have an electrical outlet. This actually happened to us on our first cross-country camping road trip.

 

[Shaqdeez]

George foreman grill

 

[KBabione]

I see a lot of people using separate batteries with the Rivian for cooking or camping. It makes sense if you think you'll exceed, but with my dual top induction and fridge, I've never tripped the truck. Aside from potential trips and saving battery overnight, is there another reason to put a buffer battery in the mix?

For me it's a combination of more outlets, including 5 USB and wireless charging on top, plus the ability to go above the 1500W of the Rivian inverter. As mentioned above, when the Bluetti is plugged in it does a straight pass-through to the AC source. That's how I figured out I had tripped the Rivian's inverter...I was cooking and the Bluetti started beeping because it was at 10% and it took me a hot second to figure out why (because it was plugged in) - The Rivian outlet had tripped and turned off.

Because most of my devices involve heating, I've learned that the majority of the draw is when the units are warming up to operating temperature...Once they're there they seem to draw less than half of their max to maintain it. So - I use the Bluetti unplugged (or plugged into my "fake" solar charger) during warmup and, when I see that the draw has dropped to 1000W or so I plug the Bluetti into the Rivian for both power and to restore the Bluetti charge. It works for me.

The other thing that was really nice with the Bluetti, when we were camping with a group of 11, was all of the outlets and DC options for charging cell phones and it would last a very long time if that's all it was doing. It allowed me to keep the Rivian off between meals.

 

[md2023]

I’m a fan of the Blackstone 17” e-griddle. Max power draw is 1500W, so no risks of tripping the Rivian.

https://blackstoneproducts.com/products/17-electric-tabletop-griddle

I think you can find them for $150 or so

The link seems to indicate 1600w. Trying to decide on the Blackstone 22' griddle for Father's day. Should I be concerned about the 1600W given the outlets specify 1500w? ty

 

[KBabione]

The link seems to indicate 1600w. Trying to decide on the Blackstone 22' griddle for Father's day. Should I be concerned about the 1600W given the outlets specify 1500w? ty

I love the size of the 22" electric Blackstone. You can get a cheap Kill-O-Watt Meter ($30) to learn how to use the Blackstone without exceeding 1400W (my Bluetti AC180 has a "watts out" function and taught me). It's pretty easy...Just don't crank it from off to 450 degrees all at once! Put both sides at 300 and wait until it's there and then increase it to 400 and then 450 (max) and you won't draw more than 1500W. Not a big deal (for me).

I also loved that there's a travel case available for the 22". It's snug, but it does fit and it's only $30.

 

[Scottm]

I see a lot of people using separate batteries with the Rivian for cooking or camping. It makes sense if you think you'll exceed, but with my dual top induction and fridge, I've never tripped the truck. Aside from potential trips and saving battery overnight, is there another reason to put a buffer battery in the mix?

I got a goal zero battery 1500x after my first trip with a Dometic fridge/freezer. I realized keeping the outlets on in the Rivian used a lot more power overall than the fridge was actually pulling (50-60 watts when active). So I got the battery for that thinking I could cook with it too. Then I realized how much the induction cooktop depleted the portable battery, so now I don’t use it for cooking. I turn on the Rivian outlets only when I’m cooking and just keep the power draw below 90% and leave the portable battery for the fridge or any other charging needs I have. I haven’t tripped the breaker yet and this seems to be the most efficient way to run my setup.

 

[Riviot]

realized keeping the outlets on in the Rivian used a lot more power overall than the fridge was actually pulling (50-60 watts when active).

Concur, the inverter burns through a ton more than needed, especially when it's DC-DC with a frunk setup. I've been testing it on our current camping trip; I'm able to set the fridge to 33°F and shut it off at night with it not exceeding 41°F by morning. In camp mode, nightly drain is from .1-.5kWh, pretty dang good! One thing I've noticed is the less items in the cooler, the warmer it gets. I assume it's like thermal retention, so I might carry an ice block or similar item to retain low therms.

 

[md2023]

I love the size of the 22" electric Blackstone. You can get a cheap Kill-O-Watt Meter ($30) to learn how to use the Blackstone without exceeding 1400W (my Bluetti AC180 has a "watts out" function and taught me). It's pretty easy...Just don't crank it from off to 450 degrees all at once! Put both sides at 300 and wait until it's there and then increase it to 400 and then 450 (max) and you won't draw more than 1500W. Not a big deal (for me).

I also loved that there's a travel case available for the 22". It's snug, but it does fit and it's only $30.

The gridle worked great. Great for onions and peppers for sausages and pancakes for a big crowd (15). Increased the temps at a reasonable pace with no problems.The meter wouldn't fit in the outlet, so I'll return it. Or at least I could not figure out how to remove the outlet cover without breaking it. Would need a meter that is 'upside down' compared to the other.

 

[KBabione]

The gridle worked great. Great for onions and peppers for sausages and pancakes for a big crowd (15). Increased the temps at a reasonable pace with no problems.The meter would fit in the outlet, so I'll return it. Or at least I could not figure out how to remove the outlet cover without breaking it. Would need a meter that is 'upside down' compared to the other.

Thanks for sharing - looks perfect! I had a similarly full griddle when doing patty melts at a tailgate last fall...Toasting rye and keeping my browned onions warm on the left side at 325 while doing the smash burgers at 450 on the right. It worked really well. I still owe @COdogman a patty melt...

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