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Posted By stephen johnson
I wonder if anyone can help?
We have a number of drivers, who night out during the week. Obviously they need to eat.
We have a policy in place that pays drivers an allowance for eating out, however, sometimes they stop in locations where there is no access to restaurants or food establishments.
In the past they have been allowed to carry cooking appliances (gas canisters) but obviously these have now been banned due to the associated risks.
Can anyone help with overcoming this issue? I know that there are microwaves, kettles, etc, etc, that can be run off the vehicle (cigarette lighter). Would appreciate if someone has knowledge or experience of using these appliances and could enlighten me to which is the best and safest alternative.
Also I know that there are ready meals that can be bought (camping type) that come complete with a chemical compound, that once initiated, heats the enclosed food. Again any knowledge or experience of these would be greatly received.
Thank you in anticipation for your help.
Steve
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Posted By Karen Todd
The self heating cans are expensive and the variety limited.
My hubby got a 24V 1500W inverter which he used to run a microwave, charge phones, etc. He also had a proper fridge (not a coolbox) that plugged into the cigarette lighter. He carried a mixture of tinned food stored under the bunk, and some ready meals in the fridge along with milk, butter, etc.
This seemed cheapest, as you can use normal household gadgets, e.g. you can use a £30 microwave with it. No point in paying £500 for a 24V microwave!!!
Just be careful to look at the INPUT power of a microwave (see label on the back, not the same as output power), as a 1000W inverter will not run a 1000W microwave!!!
I would say that most lorry drivers do their own thing - it's very rare for companies to provide such facilities.
And yes, I drew the line at a gas stove too, but the practice is widespread.
KT
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Posted By John Donaldson
If you do go down the inverter route check out www.maplin.com
But as Karen says make sure the rating is suitable for the microwave oven
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