BigRabbitMan
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Mocoondo wrote:bikendan wrote:
i think you mean "boondocking", not dry camping.
No, I mean dry camping, as I stated.
If there are no hookups, it follows that the neighbors probably do not have hookups either, so genset would be the normal way to generate needed electricity.
Outside of campsite specific quiet hours, I really don't see the issue in firing up the genset to take care of normal morning activities, including the brewing of a pot of coffee.
I'm not suggesting to overtly disobey established campground quiet hours, but if quiet hours have passed, I have no issue whatsoever in firing up the genny ... and I don't think that the average campground neighbor would expect continued silence after the expiration of quiet hours.
I concur.
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AstroRig57
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Mocoondo wrote:I'm curious why the aversion to firing up the genny for your morning coffee?
If you are dry camping, chances are, there are not many others around you that you would be disturbing.
We have a Keurig in our motorhome and if we are dry camping, just fire up the generator, turn it on, and in less than 5 minutes, we have a perfect cup of coffee each and every time.
I don't see what the big deal is.
Much of our camping is done at remote "dark sky sites" where many astronomers stay up all night visually observing and/or imaging with specialized equipment.
Firing up a generator at night, while observing is going on, is frowned on at these sites as the generator exhaust, even the heat from exhaust, can disturb the air and degrade the viewing conditions.
At organized events, like RTMC (Riverside Telescope Makers Conference), Texas Star Party, Grand Canyon Star Party, and others generators are usually forbidden from dusk till 11:00 am. Some even forbid the use of RV furnaces between certain hours. The morning prohibition is in place so as not to disturb those who have been up all night and gone to sleep at dawn. These same hours are often informally observed at other events and places where astronomers congregate. This is why most of the RV owners in our astronomy club are very well equipped with solar power. (I have 270w of solar to service the RV and 120w for charging the battery packs for our astronomy equipment.)
Unless you have an inverter and sufficient battery capacity to power an electric coffee maker, a non-electric means to make coffee and other hot beverages is the only alternative at these events. BTW, we have one member who has this kind of capacity and when he is present we constantly run a coffee maker and a "Cocoa Motion" (hot chocolate) machine off his rig.
I know many remote, primitive, and pristine campsites (even other than those we frequent for astronomy) where the use of generators is also prohibited, or at the very least discouraged, for most of the nighttime hours and into the morning. As far as I'm concerned if one person is disturbed that's one too many.
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JoeChiOhki
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I got the soft storage bag when you linked that:
Is this what yer referring to?
Coleman Standalone Propane Coffee Maker
Me, this is what my coffee maker looks like, except it has a percolator basket inside and a removable clear class bulb on the top, makes 14 american-sized cups of coffee.
I use the fold-over paper filters that are all one piece that you push in, then add grounds and folder over on the top to close and secure all grounds.
Clean up involves emptying the pot, putting a dash of dish soap in and hot water, and a quick scrub with a washcloth then a good rinsing out.
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Canadian Rainbirds
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We live in our motorhome for 5 months during the winter. Our coffee always comes from a French Press even when living in the stick house. In the rig we often use propane to boil the water even if connected to electric power as it's just as fast. If it's a choice between the inverter and propane the propane wins every time.
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Ole Man Dan
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ryanallie1 wrote:Hi All.
We are not into Fancy Coffees, or Fancy Flavored Coffee or Fancy Costly Coffee Makers either. For 45 years now, we have just used the good old Coleman Drip Coffee Pot. We can use it on the BBQ, or the Camp Stove, or on a Burner in the RV. We think that drip coffee makes the best. Just pick your regular brand of coffee and your all set. We find that most people who use a drip coffee maker like the Coleman Drip Pot, over boil the coffee and ruin it. Use a Coleman or simular brand and make it the right way, and you have a great pot of coffee. We have an Electric Under the Counter Drip Coffee Maker in our Motorhome. I don't use it, we much more perfer the Coleman. Good Luck. Happy Travels. Dan & Jill
I'll second the use of the Coleman Drip Coffee pot. I've got 3.
One for each camper, and one for the house. I like the taste better than from our Bunn Maker at home.
A little practice and you've got good coffee.
I learned as a kid to take the grinds out when the coffee is done,
or it keeps cooking and can get bitter.
I can use the 'Coleman' on Propane,or,on a camp fire ect... HANDY.
Easy to clean too. (Fresh Drip coffee smells great too.)
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ilmor
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Been using the Coleman percolator for years. Works great. One would have to be very unobservant (and not an instruction-follower) to melt it!
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French Press user here. tip for using....grind coffee more course than other uses, clean french press right away.
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ridingfamily4
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I use an insulated, stainless steel french press 8 cup (somewhat like this one)
http://www.storehousecoffee.com/frenchpress.html
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jake2250 wrote:Starbucks VIA instant for me,, All else is to much clean up, we had the perc-french press-Coleman drip-and cowboy. Now I set to whistle pot on the stove,and open a VIA packet, then enjoy the quiet morning petting the dog and enjoying a great cup of Joe!!
I agree with Jake. VIA tastes good and easiest to make without all the equipment. Just heat water in the microwave and pour into an insulated mug, add VIA and whatever else you like and you are good to go. Works out to about 66 cents per cup.
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We use a french press, and a stovetop expresso maker. ClickieHere The stovetop expresso maker makes totally fantastic coffee, and is easy to clean. It's also wicked fast.
Only tough part is heating and frothing the milk for the cafe con leche.
And if y'all haven't had a cafe con leche, you're missing the reason coffee exists 
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