Mobitherm Coffee Maker by Waeco?

[TACODOC]

Does anyone else have, or have you seen or used, the Mobitherm Coffee Maker by Waeco???

MOBITHERM Coffee-Maker de Luxe for 8 cups, 12 volts

Capacity: 8 cups (750 ml)
Voltage: 12 volts DC
Average power consumption: 200 watts
Colour: Pearl-white
Dimensions (WxHxD): 285 x 320 x 100 mm
Weight: 1.8 kg
Quality features: Attractive flat design, removable water tank, water level indicator, robust relay technology, LED indicator, cut-off after brewing
Scope of delivery: Insulated pot, fixing kit for wall or desk mounting
Test marks: e-approved according to 95/54/EC (EMC guidelines for vehicles), complies with the German Foodstuff and Consumer Goods Act (LMBG)

http://www.waeco.com/za/261.php

I'd like input as I'm considering purchasing one for expedition Joe on the go! :coffee::camping:

[TACODOC]

OK, well, I'm going for it. It's by Waeco so it better make good Joe!
$37 shipped to my door, thank you Ebay!

I'll post up results from my first brew after it arrives!

[flyingwil]

Dang dude, you really gotta lay off e-bay.... you'll have no mod money left in no time.... Let me guess the CFO (wife) was at work when you bought it?

[FlyingWen]

Yep.. it's all fun and games until the misses comes home and lays the SMACK down! :ar15: :ar15: :yikes:

[TACODOC]

Yep.. it's all fun and games until the misses comes home and lays the SMACK down! :ar15: :ar15: :yikes:

Hey hey hey! SHE loves coffee too! See, I'm smart cuz I make sure I get stuff we both enjoy!
And, I always get stuff cheap! :coffee:

[TACODOC]

Well, I'm finally getting around to mounting this new toy!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/devildoc25/100_0889.jpg

I'm considering mounting it here by my Engel. There is about 3 inches of free airspace for the Engel behind the coffe maker.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/devildoc25/100_0922.jpg

To make coffee I would need to flip up the back seat bottom, then flip down the plate and put in the coffee jug. Then just add water and my favorite coffee.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g230/devildoc25/100_0923.jpg

This unit is made for RV type installation so it's slim and saves space.
After I brew up a few pots I'll post a review of the unit...

[Redback]

Now that looks a neat unit, i'm not a fan of drip filter coffee, more a tea and cappacinno man myself, but i'd buy one of those just for the WOW factor and to impress the gang when camping:coffee:

Good stuff

Baz.

[VikingVince]

Hey Dave,

Waeco has good products, I believe...I have their 50L Coolmatic fridge/freeze which has worked great thus far for the 2 years I've had it. Now this coffee maker looks like it would be convenient and my lady is a big coffee drinker so this would be easier for me than my current JetBoil method (more of a one person thing)...BUT 200 WATTS average consumption?...taking watts/volts=amps...that's 16.66 amps...holy cow, it draws over 16 amps an hour? Yikes, my Coolmatic draws 1.3 amps/hour and it only runs about 20 minutes an hour. So this coffee maker may be convenient but it's gonna be a big drain on your battery...what kind of auxillary battery do you have, i.e how many amp hours? I'll be interested to hear how you like the product as well as the power drain issues. Thanks

[Redback]

From my experiences with Waeco products i've learnt that power usage (ie) amps per hour, are pretty good, and i think this is an item that would only be on for 2 or 3 hrs max, which you wouldn't even notice.

Baz.

[Grim Reaper]

Thats a pretty slick set up



I ave been using this Coleman
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5008C700&categoryid=5180

Set it on your cook top put it on low to medium and let it go. Little bit of a packing problem but not bad. Not nearly as convient as the Waeco though.

[VikingVince]

From my experiences with Waeco products i've learnt that power usage (ie) amps per hour, are pretty good, and i think this is an item that would only be on for 2 or 3 hrs max, which you wouldn't even notice.

Baz.

If it was on for 2-3 hours, I think you would notice it, no???...2-3 hours would be 32-49 amp hours...many of the Optima batteries which are popular here have only 55-60 amp hours. So if you're sitting in one place for a couple days, you could easily drain your battery down to the point of your fridge shutting off. It could easily be a drain on higher amp hour batteries as well. I think this item is more intended for RV's with their large battery banks and several hundred amp hours.

[TACODOC]

Well, it's a bit early to really report much on this other than that I like it, it fits great in my kitchen setup, and makes coffee just like my home unit.

As for power usage/amp hours... I have no intention of running it more than an hour a day, ever. Just a quick brew each morning and I'm good to go, no need to run it too long. Seems like a good idea for me to run the vehicle at high idle to charge up whilst I'm making coffee, especially since I havent added my second battery yet...

[adventureduo]

Did you order it right off their site? Where can you get it?

I need one!

[TACODOC]

I got mine from seller boatcomfort on ebay :box:

[OverlandZJ]

I got mine from seller boatcomfort on ebay :box:


I went looking for one of these coffee makers, none listed that i found. I searched through sellers also, boatcomfort has some bad feedback lately.

I do like this thin design, hopefully i'll find one.

[Kermit]

Annnd I thought I was a coffee addict!? :coffee:

I am happy with my stainless steel camp stove French Press. :coffee:

[\\'anderer]

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

[adventureduo]

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

Thanks for the heads up.. that's just ridiculous.:coffee:

[TACODOC]

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.

[Mike_rupp]

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-Stainless-Steel-35-Ounce-French-Press/dp/B00009ADDS/sr=8-1/qid=1169501228/ref=pd_bbs_sr_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.