Mid life crisis Cali Swamper!

[Defender90]

Just got back from a trip to Brecon Beacons, proper Swamper country. I actually scraped my new front skid plate (which was oddly satisfying) on a (clearly seldom driven) backroad and that’s with the AT’s and lift kit giving me c.50mm more ground clearance than a standard Cali.


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Did the front skid plate from 4x4 direct fit ok and the diff protection?

 

[wildslammer22]

Did the front skid plate from 4x4 direct fit ok and the diff protection?

Yep, all pretty straightforward using existing fixing points.


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[Defender90]

Yep, all pretty straightforward using existing fixing points.


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Cool any pics

 

[wildslammer22]

Cool any pics

I’m going to put a spare underneath soon so I’ll take some pictures then


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[Defender90]

I’m going to put a spare underneath soon so I’ll take some pictures then


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Excellent thanks

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I’m going to put a spare underneath soon so I’ll take some pictures then


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I know the very one….

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Right gents, and coffee aficionados, D-Day (C-Day?) is fast approaching and I’ve followed some crucial advice - Projekt Camper blinds, EcoFlow, RidgeMonkey, 50 Nord boxes etc.

What I’m lacking is a kettle. As Mrs V is a grumpy camper, I’m going to need a decent brew to prevent Armageddon this weekend.

What’s a half decent low wattage kettle for two cups of tea/coffee?

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Right gents, and coffee aficionados, D-Day (C-Day?) is fast approaching and I’ve followed some crucial advice - Projekt Camper blinds, EcoFlow, RidgeMonkey, 50 Nord boxes etc.

What I’m lacking is a kettle. As Mrs V is a grumpy camper, I’m going to need a decent brew to prevent Armageddon this weekend.

What’s a half decent low wattage kettle for two cups of tea/coffee?

You lost me when you combined good coffee with kettle.


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[JuanVecino2023]

You lost me when you combined good coffee with kettle.


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How do you create hot water for your coffee? Breathe fire?

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

How do you create hot water for your coffee? Breathe fire?

Bialetti! I prefer the new one in stainless steel the Bialetti New Venus.

For kettle (not for coffee) I prefer a collapsing kettle as they fold away nicely. I have one from Outwell.


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[Corradobrit]

Right gents, and coffee aficionados, D-Day (C-Day?) is fast approaching and I’ve followed some crucial advice - Projekt Camper blinds, EcoFlow, RidgeMonkey, 50 Nord boxes etc.

What I’m lacking is a kettle. As Mrs V is a grumpy camper, I’m going to need a decent brew to prevent Armageddon this weekend.

What’s a half decent low wattage kettle for two cups of tea/coffee?

Bodum Ibis 0.5L 720W. Works great with the EF Delta 2. Quick boil, oval shaped design so easy to stow in the cupboard or a box. Ideal size. Not too much not too little. Looks classy too.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07DCQQRTC/

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Bialetti! I prefer the new one in stainless steel the Bialetti New Venus.

For kettle (not for coffee) I prefer a collapsing kettle as they fold away nicely. I have one from Outwell.


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Ah, a stovetop man. Old school.

I’m slumming it with the Aeropress this weekend.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Bodum Ibis 0.5L 720W. Works great with the EF Delta 2. Quick boil, oval shaped design so easy to stow in the cupboard or a box. Ideal size. Not too much not too little. Looks classy too.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07DCQQRTC/

Vielen dank.

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Ah, a stovetop man. Old school.

I’m slumming it with the Aeropress this weekend.

I also have a Nespresso for quick caffeine hits when required without the mess. But in winter when solar sucks and being off grid without EHU it’s stove time more often than not.


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[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Ah, a stovetop man. Old school.

I’m slumming it with the Aeropress this weekend.

They also make an electric Bialetti called the Bialetti Moka Timer. 375 watts of pure Italian espresso goodness.


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[wildslammer22]

Ah, a stovetop man. Old school.

I’m slumming it with the Aeropress this weekend.

I also have a collapsible kettle (Sea to Summit) and a 1l camping kettle (MSR) with a small spout which whilst not offering goose neck pouring control it’s pretty decent for a pour over.

My home espresso machine has broken and is awaiting repair so my Leverpresso which normally lives in the van is doing home caffeine duty. I have reinstated the Bellman for milk based van coffee.


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[wildslammer22]

I also have a Nespresso for quick caffeine hits when required without the mess. But in winter when solar sucks and being off grid without EHU it’s stove time more often than not.


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Van, fire, coffee - the holy trinity


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[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Van, fire, coffee - the holy trinity


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Amen. For a nice smokeless campfire I love my Solo Stove Ranger. Kick back and get warm and make brats or smores if desired.


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[JuanVecino2023]

I also have a collapsible kettle (Sea to Summit) and a 1l camping kettle (MSR) with a small spout which whilst not offering goose neck pouring control it’s pretty decent for a pour over.

My home espresso machine has broken and is awaiting repair so my Leverpresso which normally lives in the van is doing home caffeine duty. I have reinstated the Bellman for milk based van coffee.


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I’ve been eyeing a Leverpresso for the wagon.

With a wild-eyed toddler on the loose, I’ll be lucky to get time to make a cup of builders. I’ll upgrade mobile coffee for solo trips in time.

What is max wattage I can get away with on EF?

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I’ve been eyeing a Leverpresso for the wagon.

With a wild-eyed toddler on the loose, I’ll be lucky to get time to make a cup of builders. I’ll upgrade mobile coffee for solo trips in time.

What is max wattage I can get away with on EF?

Depends on the model, but if a Delta or Delta Max you have no concern with X-Boost. 1,800 watts easy and can boost higher for short periods.


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[wildslammer22]

Amen. For a nice smokeless campfire I love my Solo Stove Ranger. Kick back and get warm and make brats or smores if desired.


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I like the look of those Solo stoves. I went for the Petromax Atago as it’s more compact and for me more versatile for Dutch oven cooking etc. Similar principle - double wall for a ‘smokeless’ efficient burn.


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[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I like the look of those Solo stoves. I went for the Petromax Atago as it’s more compact and for me more versatile for Dutch oven cooking etc. Similar principle - double wall for a ‘smokeless’ efficient burn.


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Interesting. How flat does it fold? It’s 42cm diameter cs the Solo Stove Ranger at 36. For me diameter is the issue. Not so much height. I keep it in my MFT Backbox with the wood.


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[wildslammer22]

Interesting. How flat does it fold? It’s 42cm diameter cs the Solo Stove Ranger at 36. For me diameter is the issue. Not so much height. I keep it in my MFT Backbox with the wood.


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It collapses to about 15cm, I’m the opposite as I don’t have the height for a Solo


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[JuanVecino2023]

Depends on the model, but if a Delta or Delta Max you have no concern with X-Boost. 1,800 watts easy and can boost higher for short periods.


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Delta 2. I haven’t tried in anger with my home kettle for fear of blowing it up

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Van, fire, coffee - the holy trinity


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Add red wine and you have touched the face of God