Replacing gas stove with electric hob

[Annwithavan]

HI, I'm thinking of replacing my gas stove with an electric hob and running off a power bank - model is 2015 SE (T5.1 facelift model). Has anyone done this? If so, how expensive is it and how do I go about it? I'd love to do as much of it myself as possible. Next question - is it possible to then replace the cylindrical water tank? Or should I just use the middle of it as extra storage? Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[johnyboy]

Realistically its 1800w for a double induction, £800-1000 for a portable power station you would need with 1-2MwH giving you about an hour of cooking at full chat, obviously longer if you are simmering not sure why you would give up the convenience of gas? (for context we have a fully electrical house but not considering doing anything on the van!)

 

[Roger Boeken]

You mean 2KWh I suppose.. for 1hour full power.
It can be done but at what price :
Loose space for storing powerstation
Need to recharge powerstation almost every day
Need to store electric hob..

 

[WelshGas]

HI, I'm thinking of replacing my gas stove with an electric hob and running off a power bank - model is 2015 SE (T5.1 facelift model). Has anyone done this? If so, how expensive is it and how do I go about it? I'd love to do as much of it myself as possible. Next question - is it possible to then replace the cylindrical water tank? Or should I just use the middle of it as extra storage? Thanks for your help in advance.

You ask about cost.
Electric Hob, halogen or Induction, for a good one £250-500.

Power Bank, large capacity with a 2000-2500 watt inverter £750-1000.

If you are going to drive EVERYDAY for at least 2-3hrs then a high capacity DC-DC charger + wiring etc £200

If not driving everyday then you’ll need Solar panels, at least 200w for spring/summer/autumn or 300w for all year + controller. £1000.

So for about £2500 expenditure you can cook on electric all year round, or for £60/yr cook on gas.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Hi @Annwithavan

We moved away from gas a couple of years ago and occasionally cook with an induction hob and electric grill, As others have commented, it's very easy if you have space for the power bank and a grand, I'd strongly recommend this:

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It then means that you can take an air fryer and coffee machine, even hair straighteners and hair dryer should you be so inclined (my wife often does!)

There are also many ways to charge it:
1) from 240v domestic socket at home before you travel
2) via 12v cigarette lighter socket while driving or a battery to battery dc charger (search charger one)
3) solar panels while parked up

I know others are resistant to change and to each their own, but with a new grandson that we're hoping to introduce to the joy of camping shortly, removing gas entirely gives us peace of mind.