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Originally Posted by daveb
It must have different power settings right? I need one for work but the company installed an 1800 watt inverter so I will probably get a wally world cheapo. In my SMB I often warm something on a low setting while driving toward camp so the batteries keep charged to full potential and are topped off when I arrive at camp. But I also have a 200 amp alternator which makes a huge difference. But I'll have to check that out...it looks cool. Give us a wave report after you get it.
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I just spent a week in Moab and got to test the Wavebox. It only has 2 power settings but they are automatic. If you use 120v or the big jumper cables directly to the battery you get full power. If you use the cigarette plug/cord you get half power. I used 120AC with the genny and it worked good. It took about 4.5 minuts to boil a mug of water for instant coffee. I found I could put the gas bottle on the coleman stove and boil water in a steel mug just as fast.
The 3 cords it comes with are 120AC,12v directly to a battery and the cigarette plug. You can only insert 1 cord at a time and you must get to the back to select an opening for the right cord. Makes it hard to just reach around and swap cords and makes it a pain if you are hooked up for one and need another.
I may try frozen dinners at some point but the gas stove did most of what I needed. I think it's a good strong small microwave but for me the microwave was probably somthing I learned I can live without. Space is an issue and the gas stove cooks fine. If you still like a microwave then this one takes about 3 times as long to cook as my full size home unit. IIRC it's only 500 watts but so are most small microwaves. I say plan your trip for food that dosn't need a microwave but for the compact size, lack of breakable parts and the power cord options it's a cool little devise and I'd say if it fit's your needs and budget then it's worth it.