Mobitherm Coffee Maker by Waeco?
- Thread starter Dave Bennett
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\\'anderer
Adventurer
I tried this one last september, and was not happy.
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=17388&tab=desc
The first time, it killed my aux. battery and took over 45 min. to make a pot of coffee. The second time I ran the engine for a while and lost patience after it looked like another 45 min. brew cycle ( I didn't want to run the engine for 45 min.). and at 22 amps draw, i'll drink an iced starbucks doubleshot instead.
I am interested in how long it takes for your maker to brew a pot of coffee?engine off or running?
I believe humans get a lot done, not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. ~Flash Rosenberg
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=17388&tab=desc
The first time, it killed my aux. battery and took over 45 min. to make a pot of coffee. The second time I ran the engine for a while and lost patience after it looked like another 45 min. brew cycle ( I didn't want to run the engine for 45 min.). and at 22 amps draw, i'll drink an iced starbucks doubleshot instead.
I am interested in how long it takes for your maker to brew a pot of coffee?engine off or running?
I believe humans get a lot done, not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. ~Flash Rosenberg
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Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
\\'anderer said:
Thanks for the heads up.. that's just ridiculous.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Conclusion
After much debate and research, I've decided to go with an old fashioned percolator pot and my MSR pocket rocket.
The Mobitherm is a wonderful unit and I like it alot, BUT, after using it my time for a pot of joe is almost 40 minutes... I dont have that much time, especially when I'm loading up in the morning to head back to town and need to get going. This is a great unit for someone who wants a home style brew and is in no hurry.
After much debate and research, I've decided to go with an old fashioned percolator pot and my MSR pocket rocket.
The Mobitherm is a wonderful unit and I like it alot, BUT, after using it my time for a pot of joe is almost 40 minutes... I dont have that much time, especially when I'm loading up in the morning to head back to town and need to get going. This is a great unit for someone who wants a home style brew and is in no hurry.
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When I set out to get a new coffee pot for camp use, I had a few criteria in mind:
Make good coffee (I didn't want to compromise flavor)
Durable
Small
Simple
I've been using a french press at home for years. IMHO, it makes the best coffee. The problem is that mine is a glass Bodum that is super thin and fragile. I did a little searching and found this: http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-Stai...r_1/104-6789980-5378364?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden
While its not cheap, it is really bomb proof. Having a french press is the most simple method to making coffee on the trail. Just bring coffee and the pot.
Make good coffee (I didn't want to compromise flavor)
Durable
Small
Simple
I've been using a french press at home for years. IMHO, it makes the best coffee. The problem is that mine is a glass Bodum that is super thin and fragile. I did a little searching and found this: http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-Stai...r_1/104-6789980-5378364?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden
While its not cheap, it is really bomb proof. Having a french press is the most simple method to making coffee on the trail. Just bring coffee and the pot.