elite 2 Extra portable electric dual burners instead of propane burners?

[Gail Dean]

Does anyone use a single or dual unit instead of using the propane stove?

[Katjo]

We have this one but have only used it a few times works great! 
 

CUSIMAX Electric Hot Plate for Cooking Portable Single Burner 1500W Cast Iron hot plates Heat-up in Seconds Adjustable Temperature Control Stainless Steel Non-Slip Rubber Feet Upgraded Version B101 https://a.co/d/3kDQKau

[ScubaRx]

1 hour ago, Gail Dean said:

Does anyone use a single or dual unit instead of using the propane stove?

Where do you propose you'll get the electricity to run that?

[Mike and Carol]

1 hour ago, Gail Dean said:

Does anyone use a single or dual unit instead of using the propane stove?

We prefer to use propane since it works wherever we are.  An electric unit only works if you have shore power.  We’ve got a Blackstone grill and a Weber Q1000 that we use outside almost all the time unless the weather is really bad… then we use the inside propane cooktop.  Mike

 

[Mountainman198]

6 hours ago, Gail Dean said:

Does anyone use a single or dual unit instead of using the propane stove?

I carry a single burner induction cooktop for use when hooked up to electric. It stores in the drawer when not in use. Works great both inside and outdoors. 

[Katjo]

4 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

Where do you propose you'll get the electricity to run that?

When you’re at a campground you most often have shore power. 

[ScubaRx]

1 hour ago, Katjo said:

When you’re at a campground you most often have shore power. 

You're correct, of course. We've spent so few nights in the past 15 years with shore power, I tend to forget it's available.

[rideandfly]

6 hours ago, Mountainman198 said:

I carry a single burner induction cooktop for use when hooked up to electric. It stores in the drawer when not in use. Works great both inside and outdoors. 

We use a single induction cooktop. Works nicely and store it in a drawer, too. Use Ollie's propane cooktop when shore power is not available.

[Ollie-Haus]

We've used an induction cook top while camping for several years. Even tent camping we would take along an extension cord, clam shell and folding table to set up kitchen and the Induction cook top worked flawlessly.   

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FLR0ET8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Also the Magma brand cookware is induction ready and works great.  Cast iron works well too.

https://www.amazon.com/Magma-Products-A10-360L-IND-Stainless-Induction/dp/B00B99RJS2/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_2/136-6643772-0764029?pd_rd_w=QrH0M&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=3NN2WH06PJQ2VVQE75WW&pd_rd_wg=Lz4Xe&pd_rd_r=0b995bde-1857-4e81-999f-06ceee7a1430&pd_rd_i=B00B99RJS2&psc=1

[Dennis and Melissa]

I’ve used a couple of different electric skillets recently. One with a lid, one without. Meh 😳

 

Has anyone ever tried something like this???

https://www.ninjakitchen.com/products/ninja-foodi-6-in-1-indoor-grill-4-quart-air-fryer-zidEG201?srsltid=AfmBOorrvf2Fa89RwdVxJzCDwUJOWgiKiA80EXiJDdyltlXGQdMcA0Z4
 

I’m sure it wouldn’t deliver the perfect steak to satisfy a Blackstone purist. But it might make up for that with above average scores in

1 Air Fry

2 Bake

3 Broil

4 Grill (yes, even grill)

Seems like it might be a significant improvement over the convection microwave for many meals???

 

PS I have the big lithium package. Would that be able to run this on battery?

[ScubaRx]

4 hours ago, Dennis and Melissa said:

PS I have the big lithium package. Would that be able to run this on battery?

You can run it off batteries. How long would be dependent on how many amps the cooker drew out of the batteries. 
Another concern is how long will it take your solar system to recharge them. 
 

I could not find any wattage rating for that unit but I guess it to be around 1750 at least. At that rating, you would remove about 150 amps per hour. On an excellent solar day you could replace that amount in about 6-7 hours assuming no other concurrent draws. 

Edited September 22 by ScubaRx

[Patriot]

6 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

You can run it off batteries. How long would be dependent on how many amps the cooker drew out of the batteries. 
Another concern is how long will it take your solar system to recharge them. 
 

I could not find any wattage rating for that unit but I guess it to be around 1750 at least. At that rating, you would remove about 150 amps per hour. On an excellent solar day you could replace that amount in about 6-7 hours assuming no other concurrent draws. 

AI Overview

 

The wattage rating for the Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & 4-Quart Air Fryer is 1760 watts. This powerful output allows the appliance to deliver the high heat needed for grilling, air frying, roasting, baking, broiling, and dehydrating functions. 

[rideadeuce]

10 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

At that rating, you would remove about 150 amps per hour.

 

So about the same as a Dometic 13.5k AC on high powered by 12V DC. 

Edited September 22 by rideadeuce

[jd1923]

13 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

I could not find any wattage rating for that unit but I guess it to be around 1750 at least. At that rating, you would remove about 150 amps per hour. On an excellent solar day you could replace that amount in about 6-7 hours assuming no other concurrent draws. 

Good call Steve! I found the spec on this unit at 1760 watts.

We run our 1500W Emeril Air Fryer all the time (installed in place of the OEM microwave). With a 3KW inverter and ample LiFePO4 SOC you're good.

@Dennis and Melissa My only issue with cookers like this is storage space. At 17" L x 14" W x 11" H it will take up the entire space under the front dinette seat or more room in your TV once you store it in a case.

Chris keeps a pressure cooker under the front dinette seat. A wonderful device, pot roast in a half hour, yet only about 8" dia and 10" tall. She also keeps dog food down there and several other cooking accessories.

[Ollie-Haus]

I’ve decided to try something new for outdoor cooking. We’ve had the single induction hot plate I mentioned in my post above and it works great both for inside or outside cooking. It’s extremely fast to heat up, and even quicker than gas when adjusting temperature in the middle of cooking. 

Well we’ve also been hauling a 22 inch folding Blackstone grill around with us for the last 18 months and that’s what we’ve been doing about 90% of our cooking on. Because we’re in the habit of carrying so much gear along with us when we travel, there’s really no room for the Blackstone in the back of the truck, and for that reason I’ve been strapping it on the top of our rear cargo box behind the Oliver. 

Needless to say I’ve never been very comfortable with that arrangement for a number of reasons, mostly the extra weight it adds to the back of the camper, but also at about 90 pounds, it’s quite heavy and awkward to load up onto the box. 

After seeing the two burner induction stove Oliver is installing in the new campers, I started thinking about the same concept for a portable induction setup. But I also decided a double burner unit would not be as versatile as just adding a second single burner unit. The double burner models all divide the 1800 watt capacity between the two burners, limiting the cooking heat range of each element. By adding a second single burner hot plate, both would be able to run at the full range of heating capacity at the same time. 

There are several ways to accommodate the electric demand. I usually set up my camp table next to the curb side outlet for using the hot plate. For the second one I can either run a heavy 25ft cord under the trailer to the pedestal directly, or I can set my EcoFlow lithium power pack under the table and plug directly into it with the second one. 

I actually did a little experiment this evening running both induction plates off the lithium power pack at the same time just to see how well it would perform and was very pleased with the results. Even with both induction plates running on the highest settings simultaneously, the EcoFlow was still over 1600 watts below its maximum output capacity, and it showed that a full charge would last over an hour at that rate. At a more moderate setting for each hot plate it read that it had about three hours of capacity.

I continued my experiment by grilling up two steaks for supper on the system and couldn’t be happier with the results. The steaks were cooked to medium and it took less than fifteen minutes. Including this and the other experimenting I did, the power pack was still at 84% soc, enough for several more meals without recharging. 

This new cooking arrangement only required the addition of one single element hot plate and an induction ready ceramic coated griddle that spans both hot plates, all of which fits easily in the front closet. And now I won’t have to load and haul the heavy Blackstone around with us anymore. Here are some pictures for entertainment purposes. 

 

[Ollie-Haus]

Not trying to sell anybody, but if you like electric camping alternatives and adding options to your camping utilities, EcoFlow has some real awesome pricing right now on some of their bigger power stations. I'm talking 65% discount from normal pricing. 

The Delta Pro even has a 30 amp plug right on the panel that can power your camper for a few hours of AC when dry camping overnight. This is what I have in the back of the truck and use it mostly to power our portable fridge, but it offers many options including emergency backup for short power outages at home. I also love that it's a no noise option in the campground. 

I'll post some links here to the items I spoke of in the previous post for anybody interested. The sky's the limit on this stuff. 

EcoFlow Delta Pro

https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/delta-series/products/delta-pro-portable-power-station?variant=40516140138569

Duxtop portable induction hot plate

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FLR0ET8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Greenpan ceramic coated induction ready griddle and skillets

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2J2LL5B?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CWBJ5D?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Storage bag for griddle

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZJFFGMM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Edited September 24 by Ollie-Haus

[Ronbrink]

10 hours ago, Ollie-Haus said:

And now I won’t have to load and haul the heavy Blackstone around with us anymore.

Not giving up my BS, this 17” griddle is so versatile; the grease trap is a must!

[topgun2]

5 minutes ago, Ronbrink said:

Not giving up my BS, this 17” griddle is so versatile; the grease trap is a must!

What time can I show up for breakfast?  Looks great!

[Ronbrink]

18 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

What time can I show up for breakfast?  Looks great!

Too late for breakfast, but be here around 6:00 this evening for mesquite smoke infused Prime ribeye and fix’ns ‘ON’ the Blackstone and GrillGrate!  Camp R&B, Lake Mineral Wells SP. 

[Patriot]

6 years in we are still enjoying our Weber Q1200…scooped up these corn fed tenderloins locally in Booth Bay, Maine the other day. Super tender and full of flavor! They were so good we slipped back in a few days later and scooped up 4 more. Butter, garlic, our own NC home grown rosemary.  Plate em up at 138D! 😋🤩🍽️👨🏼‍🍳

 

Edited September 25 by Patriot

[topgun2]

[Mike and Carol]

1 hour ago, Patriot said:

6 years in we are still enjoying our Weber Q1200…scooped up these corn fed tenderloins locally in Booth Bay, Maine the other day. Super tender and full of flavor! They were so good we slipped back in a few days later and scooped up 4 more. Butter, garlic, our own NC home grown rosemary.  Plate em up at 138D! 😋🤩🍽️👨🏼‍🍳

 

I normally use the griddle insert on one side of my Weber Q for bacon and eggs and veggies.  

[Patriot]

12 minutes ago, Mike and Carol said:

I normally use the griddle insert on one side of my Weber Q for bacon and eggs and veggies.  

Looks amazing Mike! We typically grill 3 tenderloins as well. That third TL is for next day breakfast omelets or to be sliced thin for salad! 

Edited Thursday at 02:11 PM by Patriot

[jd1923]

On 9/24/2025 at 6:25 AM, Ollie-Haus said:

Not trying to sell anybody, but if you like electric camping alternatives and adding options to your camping utilities

Thank you very much, Chris & Stacie! You sold me without trying! 🤣 

You linked the silver model and yesterday I purchased the black model Amazon used "Like New" model at a very good price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KSNTSVR/?th=1 

Most of us have LP grills too but the induction hotplate has a different purpose (e.g. boil water quickly). When you have 600 Ah you need to use it! 

We traveled with the Weber Q for 8 years, shown by @Patriot and @Mike and Carol above. The Q is a nice small grill but a single burner design does not allow for indirect cooking (can kill a baked potato quickly)! if you cook smaller, meals for two, the Weber Q is the way to go. The Napoleon is about 5 inches longer and 7 pounds heavier.

Our old Weber Q1200 is cleaned up and I gave it our son for his camping trips. https://www.amazon.com/Weber-51190001-Liquid-Propane-Orange/dp/B00RFXRZ9Y/?th=1

For $50 more, we strongly recommend the Napoleon!
We use these items and vouch for them:
https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-PRO285-BK-Portable-Propane-Grill/dp/B00J4576FE/?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Reversible-PRO285X-BK-PRO285-BK-TQ285X-BL-Accessories/dp/B0BJDM93QD/?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-Grills-61286-Premium-Grill/dp/B077SLW6L4/

Edited Friday at 06:28 AM by jd1923