Coffemaker in the car

[erlingnkindem]

Hi, does anyone have experience with 12V or 220V coffee machines (filter) in the car? If so, which machine?

 

[dspuk]

Aeropress. No electrics required.

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Ditto, no electrics:

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/epic-journey-to-collect-my-new-cali.55707/post-721645

 

[ThomasHJ]

Hi, does anyone have experience with 12V or 220V coffee machines (filter) in the car? If so, which machine?

Coincedentally I have received my Outin coffeemaker yesterday and have made my first cups of coffee with it this morning. (Not sure if you are looking for filter coffee specifically, if so, it's not).

It's a portable coffee maker on battery (USB-c charging) that heats up water for you (so no need to heat it up seperatelty requiring EHU or gas) and makes coffee either by using grounded beans or Nespresso pods/cups. Tested it today and already love it.

When on EHU we use a normal Nespresso machine. But when 'off-grid' or when driving, we were never able to make Nespresso-coffee. And having to heat up water seperately kind of defeats the purpose.

Now, while off-grid or driving we can just press a button and get a cop of coffee.I'm surprised at how well it works. Max of 4-5 cups percharge but thats no obstacle asyou hardly ever drink more then 2 cups at a time and you can re-charge it againoff teh leisure batteries whiel driving or'off-grid'.

 

[Van Diesel VW]

Use a French press, improvement on instant.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Ecoflow river 2 pro and a Tassimo, works well everywhere, latte and filtered coffee, hot chocolate,

 

[ThomasHJ]

Use a French press, improvement on instant.

But you then still need to get hot water from somewhere... it all depends on your situation.

 

[Van Diesel VW]

But you then still need to get hot water from somewhere... it all depends on your situation.

Yes need to boil the kettle first, but as the wife drinks tea, kettle is always on.

 

[Carl_______________]

Coincedentally I have received my Outin coffeemaker yesterday and have made my first cups of coffee with it this morning. (Not sure if you are looking for filter coffee specifically, if so, it's not).

It's a portable coffee maker on battery (USB-c charging) that heats up water for you (so no need to heat it up seperatelty requiring EHU or gas) and makes coffee either by using grounded beans or Nespresso pods/cups. Tested it today and already love it.

When on EHU we use a normal Nespresso machine. But when 'off-grid' or when driving, we were never able to make Nespresso-coffee. And having to heat up water seperately kind of defeats the purpose.

Now, while off-grid or driving we can just press a button and get a cop of coffee.I'm surprised at how well it works. Max of 4-5 cups percharge but thats no obstacle asyou hardly ever drink more then 2 cups at a time and you can re-charge it againoff teh leisure batteries whiel driving or'off-grid'.

I have been on the search for the perfect coffee solution, thanks to my friend Will @CampervanTime on YouTube I have many coffee gadgets now. We like a cappuccino in the mornings we opted for a bellman, amazing bit of kit. Sadly since I got the outin, the Bellman rarely comes out of the cupboard. I even take it when I am working away. If we want a cappuccino we use a milk frother:

 

[ThomasHJ]

For me it is all about being table to make coffee while 'off-grid' (so no EHU) and while we're driving. With solar panels on the roof I really don't need EHU for anything. But coffee (and we love coffee) was always the only thing that we couldn't make. So while 'off-grid' or on sites/pitches without EHU we'd be without coffee and while driving we would buy coffee's while filling up the tank. Expensive, but most of all horrible coffee. The Outin is turning out to be a great solution.

 

[ThomasHJ]

Ecoflow river 2 pro and a Tassimo, works well everywhere, latte and filtered coffee, hot chocolate,

Although I really like the idea of a portable power station (to be self sufficient), somehow it feels both wrong and overkill -to me- while camping. Not to mention the space it takes up. Would love one in my home for emergency situations, but a seriously powerfull one is quite the investment and an affordable one really doesn't offer more for me then my solar panels will in case of an emergency.

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

We use a V60 in the van. We like a long coffee and there's 2 of us, so its quicker than an aeropress. I don't use a posh gooseneck kettle or scales, just put a couple of heaped spoons of coffee in, boiling water from the camping kettle or small travel kettle on ehu and it makes a good filter coffee. Especially if you can get some good coffee beans. We are lucky, we live close to Bella Barista, an organic coffee roasters in Wellingborough.

 

[dspuk]

For everyone talking about hot water off grid.

[goes outside and checks Cali]

Yup. Two gas burners.

*Beach comments not required

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Keep things simple & clutter free. V60, Aeropress or Yeti press:

Brewing Equipment | Pact Coffee

Coffee brewing tools and coffee making equipment, delivered. Whether you’re a French press fan, or doe-eyed for drip coffee, we’ve got what you need to brew.

www.pactcoffee.com

Brewing Equipment | Pact Coffee

Coffee brewing tools and coffee making equipment, delivered. Whether you’re a French press fan, or doe-eyed for drip coffee, we’ve got what you need to brew.

www.pactcoffee.com

Rambler™ 34 oz (1 l) French Press

Get a perfect pour and then a couple more with an incredibly tough French Press. Makes coffee for you and a few GroundsControl Filter stops the brewing process to lock in flavour DuraSip™ Ceramic Lining Double-wall vacuum insulation Dishwasher safe

uk.yeti.com

 

[Mehdime]

Loads of great ideas here. Including some I didn’t even know existed (like this awesome-looking battery-powered espresso machine).

In our case, we’ve tried:

Bodum mug with built-in French press: https://www.bodum.com/ie/en/11067-04-travel-press
Great solution for solo travel. Fits nicely in the cup holder at the front. Not great for more than one cup. You have to make a cup, wait for it to brew for several minutes, pour it out in a separate mug, somehow empty the beans (not easy if you don’t want to dump them in your sink), and then make another cup.

V60
What we use at home. Felt like a good fit for the van. Not practical in practice. Too much of a risk of overflowing/knocking over. You need a kettle - using a V60 with a saucepan is quite tricky. You need somewhere to put the V60 to drip when you’ve finished your cup. Transferring the filter from the V60 to a tiny bin is fraught with perils. Far too much faff and risk of making a big mess.

Moka pot
Another nice one for solo travel. No need to get the sauce pan out.

But emptying used beans is faffy. I always somehow end up spilling ground beans all over the place when trying to fill it. The Moka pot is super hot for a while. Makes it tricky to store safely if you need to get back on the road after making a cup. The taste of coffee made in a moka pot is an acquired taste

Not yet found the perfect solution. We’d prefer something with a paper filter as it makes for a smoother coffee.

 

[Kayleigh]

Moka pot
Another nice one for solo travel. No need to get the sauce pan out.

But emptying used beans is faffy. I always somehow end up spilling ground beans all over the place when trying to fill it. The Moka pot is super hot for a while. Makes it tricky to store safely if you need to get back on the road after making a cup. The taste of coffee made in a moka pot is an acquired taste

Not yet found the perfect solution. We’d prefer something with a paper filter as it makes for a smoother coffee.

Moka pot for me! I use a stainless steel one on an induction hob. It’s very quick compared to gas. Yes it does get hot, but cools down fairly quickly.

 

[Davilu]

I love the v60 at home but too messy for me in the van. The Outin gets rave reviews so tried it out for a while. I love the concept but couldn’t get on with it so sent it back. My favourite method for the van is the aeropress - so simple, cheap to buy, easy to clean and unbreakable - but most importantly of all - produces great coffee - unless you want espresso!

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

It's not too bad unless you have small ones that could knock it over. We use a kettle not a saucepan. The gas kettle is not as accurate as the electric one.

It's coffee time.

 

[The Pox]

Keep it simple. Taylor coffee bags. You only need boiling water and a cup. Saves loads of space and tastes great too.

 

[wildslammer22]

For everyone talking about hot water off grid.

[goes outside and checks Cali]

Yup. Two gas burners.

*Beach comments not required

There does seem to be a strange reluctance by some to use the hob in a Cali Ocean/Coast!

 

[wildslammer22]

Coincedentally I have received my Outin coffeemaker yesterday and have made my first cups of coffee with it this morning. (Not sure if you are looking for filter coffee specifically, if so, it's not).

It's a portable coffee maker on battery (USB-c charging) that heats up water for you (so no need to heat it up seperatelty requiring EHU or gas) and makes coffee either by using grounded beans or Nespresso pods/cups. Tested it today and already love it.

When on EHU we use a normal Nespresso machine. But when 'off-grid' or when driving, we were never able to make Nespresso-coffee. And having to heat up water seperately kind of defeats the purpose.

Now, while off-grid or driving we can just press a button and get a cop of coffee.I'm surprised at how well it works. Max of 4-5 cups percharge but thats no obstacle asyou hardly ever drink more then 2 cups at a time and you can re-charge it againoff teh leisure batteries whiel driving or'off-grid'.

I have one and being a bit of a coffee snob I was sceptical. I don’t drink nespresso so I bought the pro basket which will take up to 18gm of ground coffee. I was very surprised how good the coffee it makes is. I don’t use the heating function and use hot water boiled on the hob. I’ve had it for over 6 months and haven’t had to recharge it yet.

 

[ThomasHJ]

I have one and being a bit of a coffee snob I was sceptical. I don’t drink nespresso so I bought the pro basket which will take up to 18gm of ground coffee. I was very surprised how good the coffee it makes is. I don’t use the heating function and use hot water boiled on the hob. I’ve had it for over 6 months and haven’t had to recharge it yet.

Thats good to hear! I'm a bit of a coffee-junky myself. And most of all very set in my ways. So What I drink at home (Nespresso) is what I like to drink while away. Using hot water makes the charge last much longer indeed. But having the ability to -not have to- heat water seperately is what I was specifically looking for and it works great.

 

[wildslammer22]

Loads of great ideas here. Including some I didn’t even know existed (like this awesome-looking battery-powered espresso machine).

In our case, we’ve tried:

Bodum mug with built-in French press: https://www.bodum.com/ie/en/11067-04-travel-press
Great solution for solo travel. Fits nicely in the cup holder at the front. Not great for more than one cup. You have to make a cup, wait for it to brew for several minutes, pour it out in a separate mug, somehow empty the beans (not easy if you don’t want to dump them in your sink), and then make another cup.

V60
What we use at home. Felt like a good fit for the van. Not practical in practice. Too much of a risk of overflowing/knocking over. You need a kettle - using a V60 with a saucepan is quite tricky. You need somewhere to put the V60 to drip when you’ve finished your cup. Transferring the filter from the V60 to a tiny bin is fraught with perils. Far too much faff and risk of making a big mess.

Moka pot
Another nice one for solo travel. No need to get the sauce pan out.

But emptying used beans is faffy. I always somehow end up spilling ground beans all over the place when trying to fill it. The Moka pot is super hot for a while. Makes it tricky to store safely if you need to get back on the road after making a cup. The taste of coffee made in a moka pot is an acquired taste

Not yet found the perfect solution. We’d prefer something with a paper filter as it makes for a smoother coffee.

As someone who enjoys the process of making coffee I tried moka pots, the bellman and even a manual leverpresso in the van. I have now settled on a V60, an Aeropress and the Outin for espresso based drinks. I have a small gooseneck kettle and most importantly a good quality hand grinder. Everything fits in a single dedicated drawer.

I'm prepared to accept I may have a coffee problem…

 

[Kayleigh]

As someone who enjoys the process of making coffee I tried moka pots, the bellman and even a manual leverpresso in the van. I have now settled on a V60, an Aeropress and the Outin for espresso based drinks. I have a small gooseneck kettle and most importantly a good quality hand grinder. Everything fits in a single dedicated drawer.

I'm prepared to accept I may have a coffee problem…

You’ve done the rounds in search of the best camping coffee for sure! I’ve often wondered about the Bellman; maybe the coolest coffee contraption on the campsite, but is it any good?

I too have my dedicated coffee drawer

 

[wildslammer22]

You’ve done the rounds in search of the best camping coffee for sure! I’ve often wondered about the Bellman; maybe the coolest coffee contraption on the campsite, but is it any good?

I too have my dedicated coffee drawer

The bellman was my go to for quite a while. Makes Mokapot style coffee (when you master its foibles a bit better imo). It is a great milk steamer, as good as some home espresso machines. I moved on because although I enjoy the process of making coffee I found it quite messy, bulkier than other options and borderline dangerous to clean up unless you can leave it to cool - high heat and pressure in a steel pot needs handling with care. Also means if you want to make another coffee you have quite a long wait before it’s safe to use! If your coffee routine is limited to a morning cappuccino type drink it’s hard to beat.