Food at the camping grounds

[t24mog]

So I know there will be vendors, but not sure I want to pay for EVERY meal.

From the people who have camped before...what do you usually do for meals while at your campsite since theres no fires or stoves allowed? Just like cereal and stuff? lolol.

thanks!

[JNPatton]

Well, there's a cheap pancake breakfast every morning (Its Elks club or Shriners or something). I eat lots of sandwiches, PB&J, & granola bars. At Stagecoach beer is something of a food group as well. Theres a lot of stuff that you can cook before hand and eat cold too, fried chicken, salads, etc... I'm sure theres lots of good stuff im not thinking of...

[KUZN EDY]

Are you car caming, Tent or RV?

Im in ED1, so I have a few more alternatives than car or tent campers. If in car/tent camping I suggest you think of things that you would eat cold out of your fridge like leftovers. (pizza, spaghetti, burritos, chinese food, etc.) I would suggest buying a few Pizzas and wrapping them up and stick in the cooler. You could also make a bunch of pre-made burritos which taste just fine cold.

Also, for about $100 you could buy an inverter to hook up to your car battery (http://www.walmart.com/ip/COBRA-CPI-1000-Cobra-CPI-1000-2-000W-12V-DC-To-120V-AC-Power-Inverter/10746773?findingMethod=rr), then get a cheep 900w microwave (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Chef-0.9-cu.ft.-900-W-Digital-Microwave-in-White/13308686) And you could make anything you want in your microwave... (or look for the above items used on craigslist or wherever)

[t24mog]

oh....fried chicken...totally forgot....cold fried chicken is the best too...haha

[t24mog]

Are you car caming, Tent or RV?

Im in ED1, so I have a few more alternatives than car or tent campers. If in car/tent camping I suggest you think of things that you would eat cold out of your fridge like leftovers. (pizza, spaghetti, burritos, chinese food, etc.) I would suggest buying a few Pizzas and wrapping them up and stick in the cooler. You could also make a bunch of pre-made burritos which taste just fine cold.

Also, for about $100 you could buy an inverter to hook up to your car battery (http://www.walmart.com/ip/COBRA-CPI-1000-Cobra-CPI-1000-2-000W-12V-DC-To-120V-AC-Power-Inverter/10746773?findingMethod=rr), then get a cheep 900w microwave (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Chef-0.9-cu.ft.-900-W-Digital-Microwave-in-White/13308686) And you could make anything you want in your microwave... (or look for the above items used on craigslist or wherever)

haha damn...ya im thinking about getting a inverter...need something to power the beer pong table too.

just worried about running down the car battery...

[KUZN EDY]

haha damn...ya im thinking about getting a inverter...need something to power the beer pong table too.

just worried about running down the car battery...

Thats what the ignition switch is for!!!

[t24mog]

Thats what the ignition switch is for!!!

haha well ya, i just dont want to have to run my truck all the time. rather beable to leave it on and forget about it (mainly for the beer pong table.)

[JNPatton]

I was thinking the same thing, thought about just buying a battery and inverter just for the event. Seems like an expensive solution though!

[t24mog]

http://www.duracellpower.com/portable-power/power-packs/powerpack-300.aspx

they have those for about 100 on amazon...thinking about it.

http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-300EP-Powerpack-300-watt-Compressor/dp/B000TKBLHM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1332797203&sr=8-5

[KUZN EDY]

If you dont like running your truck your gunna have to either go to solar panels or extra bateries which is even more expensive. The cobra brand inverters are nice because they have a voltmeter that tells you when your battery is getting low (i have two of them and love them). You could turn your car on when it gets low and run it for 10-15min every couple hours at night while your table lights are on. And run it while your running the microwave. I would suggest getting some dryer vent tubing and routing the car exhaust up or out so your neighbors dont get too pissed (or die from CO poisoning)

[KUZN EDY]

http://www.duracellpower.com/portable-power/power-packs/powerpack-300.aspx

they have those for about 100 on amazon...thinking about it.

http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-300EP-Powerpack-300-watt-Compressor/dp/B000TKBLHM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1332797203&sr=8-5

And how do you plan to charge this back up? Your only way to create electricity is through a mechanical inverter or solar power.

[t24mog]

If you dont like running your truck your gunna have to either go to solar panels or extra bateries which is even more expensive. The cobra brand inverters are nice because they have a voltmeter that tells you when your battery is getting low (i have two of them and love them). You could turn your car on when it gets low and run it for 10-15min every couple hours at night while your table lights are on. And run it while your running the microwave. I would suggest getting some dryer vent tubing and routing the car exhaust up or out so your neighbors dont get too pissed (or die from CO poisoning)

Oh well if they have the voltmeter on them...thats a way better system....thats what I was wondering about...if they have the voltmeter on them, then that will be easy to keep tabs on.

[t24mog]

And how do you plan to charge this back up? Your only way to create electricity is through a mechanical inverter or solar power.

Ya i know...Thinkin I could charge it off the truck for just a littel bit to get it charged up. but not how long that would take.

[KUZN EDY]

Ya i know...Thinkin I could charge it off the truck for just a littel bit to get it charged up. but not how long that would take.

Read the specs on that thing... DC charging time is 3.5 hours! Run time for a table lamp 1.5hrs (and rope lights are much more amps than a table lamp) Fock that! These things are only good to charge at home and take with your for emergency use.

Your better off getting a cheap Deep Cycle battery and cheap low watt inverter if you only plan to power your lights. I would guess you could run those rope lights for 6-8hrs on a fully charged deep cycle battery. You could hook up jumper cables to the deep cycle battery and charge it back up in less than an hour. You might even be able to return the battery after stagecoach and say "it didnt fit" or something. Dont waste your time or money on that Duracel thing.

(dont you love how the title of this thread is food and were talking about powering your beer pong table!)

[Gone2Havasu]

haha well ya, i just dont want to have to run my truck all the time. rather beable to leave it on and forget about it (mainly for the beer pong table.)

What kind of beer pong table requires electricity?? Just wondering?

[Miss B]

What kind of beer pong table requires electricity?? Just wondering?

it lights up!

[t24mog]

Read the specs on that thing... DC charging time is 3.5 hours! Run time for a table lamp 1.5hrs (and rope lights are much more amps than a table lamp) Fock that! These things are only good to charge at home and take with your for emergency use.

Your better off getting a cheap Deep Cycle battery and cheap low watt inverter if you only plan to power your lights. I would guess you could run those rope lights for 6-8hrs on a fully charged deep cycle battery. You could hook up jumper cables to the deep cycle battery and charge it back up in less than an hour. You might even be able to return the battery after stagecoach and say "it didnt fit" or something. Dont waste your time or money on that Duracel thing.

(dont you love how the title of this thread is food and were talking about powering your beer pong table!)

thought about that. just buying a battery haha. THe lights are LED...only draw like 20 watts per string...and have 2 on the table...so....40 watts total.

beer is food right? i mean, thats going to be my main source of nourishment at stagecoach...haha

[Gone2Havasu]

it lights up!

Ok, that's what I figured. I had to ask, thought maybe it was some new high tech table.

[KUZN EDY]

The beer pong table is focking awsome! I thought t24mog was in RV parking at first. I absolutely love that its the best table i have seen but he hasnt figured out how to light it up yet!

That duracel thing is only about 12 AH (AH = Amp Hours = 1amp running for one hour) you also need to find how many amps those rope lights are and the wattage for the right inverter. A decent cheap deep cycle battery will be between 100 and 250 AH. Do the math, more AH = longer lights on = more beer pong in the dark.

If you cant figure it out, bring that table to my spot and i will power it all night long. (only cost me $850 for electricity for the weekend)

[Gone2Havasu]

(only cost me $850 for power)

LMAO!!! Aint that the truth!! I know the feeling!

[t24mog]

lol thanks.

Ive had ideas on how to light it up just trying to figure it out now since stagecoach is getting close.

my car battery is is decent size...750 cold cranking amps...but trying to figure out the amps per hour is not listed on the web ugh. lol

[KUZN EDY]

Lets move this conversation to your thread with the picturs of the table... In case other people have better ideas.

http://stagecoachfestival.com/forum/showthread.php?p=89283#post89283

[Amber Nicole]

or the best thing to go with beer is buy some pizzas before then eat cold pizza all weekend.!!

[t24mog]

or the best thing to go with beer is buy some pizzas before then eat cold pizza all weekend.!!

pretty much what im thinking. and cold fried chicken....haha

[KUZN EDY]

There used to be a little ceasers down the street in indio. Not the best pizza but CHEAP and FAST! We made an ice/beer/pizza run one day in 2010 and were back to our spot in less than 45min.

[countrygrl22]

so would hot water kettles be considered outdoor cooking? i personally cant stand eating cereal and would like some oatmeal but dont want to risk getting a perfectly good hot water kettle being confiscated cuz im picky haha

[t24mog]

so would hot water kettles be considered outdoor cooking? i personally cant stand eating cereal and would like some oatmeal but dont want to risk getting a perfectly good hot water kettle being confiscated cuz im picky haha

if its electrical and you are running from like a car inverter, i would think your fine. They just dont want open flame - as it is a liability.

[countrygrl22]

^^^ thats what i figured just wanted to double check.. thanks !!! :)

[cheyemma]

What? the pong table lights up? thats awesome! but really, the food thing is basically cereal, sandwiches and I always bring a pizza to have in the cooler for when I want something heavier than a sandwich. granola bars are good, just don't let em melt.!

[t24mog]

What? the pong table lights up? thats awesome! but really, the food thing is basically cereal, sandwiches and I always bring a pizza to have in the cooler for when I want something heavier than a sandwich. granola bars are good, just don't let em melt.!

ahah yup it does!

Ya. gotta create a list for just snacks and food. But fried chicken is definitely going on that list! haha.

[AmandaB]

We are making beef and chicken tacos beforehand.. and then just either A-eating them cold or B-making friends with someone with a microwave.. and then chicken salad premade, lunch meat, cutting up fruit and putting it in ziploc baggies..

[greg-andrea]

@AmandaB- if you are near ED2 you can use our microve. The only reason being is that I am from Ontario as well however I have moved since down to San Diego but Ontario is still where my roots are at!!

[Chevgirl357]

@AmandaB- if you are near ED2 you can use our microve. The only reason being is that I am from Ontario as well however I have moved since down to San Diego but Ontario is still where my roots are at!!

If I say I'm from Ontario, can I use your microwave? My son's dad IS from Ontario. Six degrees...?

[PaolaNatazha]

this is my first time and im car camping, definetly putting into consideration of saving $$ and bringing easy meals, what do you guys think of dry ice in the bottom of my cooler with some insulation in between it and my food?

[keebzie]

Hmm, i'm thinking I'll go the granola bar and snacks route for most of each day. Then treat myself to a bbq meal a day to get my protein. I think nuts, dried fruit snacks, pretzels... and lots and lots of water and beer should do it.

[bluegrass lover]

I have a 100 something inverter and a 4 cup coffee pot to make hot water for instant coffee in the morning. The guy at Bestbuy said it would be ok for my battery. I'll have extra coffee if anyone brings their own cup.

[JNPatton]

Hmm, i'm thinking I'll go the granola bar and snacks route for most of each day. Then treat myself to a bbq meal a day to get my protein. I think nuts, dried fruit snacks, pretzels... and lots and lots of water and beer should do it.

Yeah, I think I'll have to get my hands on those bacon wrapped meatballs at least a couple times over the weekend but I did also stock up on trailmix, sunflower seeds, Mojo bars, Cliff bars, and Builders Bars! Figure I'll be drinking most of my calories...