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Comfort · 07-01-2013, 03:12 AM

I was hoping to get some advice on the best coffee pot, instant coffee, etc. I don't drink coffee but my husband does. So far, he has been using instant packets where you heat the water in the microwave. He likes a dark coffee and when I asked him how it was he said "ok". I'm thinking he doesn't like it. He only drinks a few cups each morning but he really enjoys his coffee, well usually...

The little 16' Sport we have doesn't have tons of extra space or counter space for that matter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

TBRich · 07-01-2013, 03:16 AM

You'll get lots of suggestions... But we use a Farberware percolator that makes great coffee on the cook top...we can have it when dry camping or when we have hookups ... don't need electricity for this one!

Foiled Again · 07-01-2013, 03:48 AM

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f484...ler-48811.html

Anything that's flexible is best. (Campfire, propane stove, induction burner, etc.) I have a teapot that boils water for whatever purpose - French press for 4 cups of coffee, and a very fine metal cone filter that plops right onto a big single mug. Like the Keurig packs? Dump one in the leetle metal filter!

Paula

LavenderMoon · 07-01-2013, 04:51 AM

Good Morning...Finding a coffee maker was #1 on my list of 'must haves'. We purchased a Coleman stove top drip coffee maker. It sits on top of the propane stove and brews similar to a standard Mr. Coffee maker. No electricity needed - only propane.

Jack46 · 07-01-2013, 05:21 AM

We too are coffee "addicts" so in addition to our Capresso, we carry a Chemex for those times we have to depend on the stove to boil the water.

RangerJay · 07-01-2013, 05:35 AM

We aren't coffee addicts ..... but, for my wife, the morning coffee has got to not just be good - it has to be great.

It is my job (and the dogs) to make that happen.

After many years of trial and error I take the following arsenal with me on every trip; one of those smaller electric drip machines, a small percolator and a small French press ......

...... but arsenal aside ......

..... if we are within 10 KM of a Tim Hortons it becomes my sole mission in life (and the dogs) to get up and make the trek for the morning coffee - and return before Her Grace gets out of bed .....

Gotta love camping ......

Jay

cwf · 07-01-2013, 07:00 AM

Many great coffees

http://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/store/index.php
Or communitycoffee.com

ROBERT CROSS · 07-01-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack46

We too are coffee "addicts" so in addition to our Capresso, we carry a Chemex for those times we have to depend on the stove to boil the water.

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Simple plus Great Coffee.

Bob

Drathaar · 07-01-2013, 07:40 AM

We use a Melita #6 filter cone to make our coffee ((French Roast)) while on the road, and on our boat. The filter holder has a long 'spout' that fits directly into a Stanley thermos. It's simple, with little mess, and the coffee stays hot.

Comfort · 07-01-2013, 07:52 AM

That sounds really easy. Is it a paper cone?

andreasduess · 07-01-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

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X3. Chemex coffee is awesome coffee. We also have a small handgrinder in the trailer, for freshly ground beans.

Drathaar · 07-01-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Comfort

That sounds really easy. Is it a paper cone?

Yes, it uses the #6 paper cone. We had to hunt for the holder. Found it in a good kitchen store.

Ahab · 07-01-2013, 08:21 AM

Can't beat a French press. We have a stainless one. Doesn't need a filter and the flavor is superior to perculators.

Mrs.Mod · 07-01-2013, 08:26 AM

We tried the Coleman stove top coffee pot. It didn't work that well although I know a few have had great luck with it. It is not in our TT anymore.
We use a french press and we love it. It's small and easy to store. No filter needed and it's easy to get a strong cup of brew. If one one person drinks coffee, you don't need a big coffee pot. Try the french press, they are inexpensive too.

bganso · 07-01-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

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Simple plus Great Coffee.

Bob

Enought bacon for you, but what does the wife eat?

pappy19 · 07-01-2013, 08:33 AM

If you camp with electricity I definately recommend a Keurig coffee maker. They make a small one that we use in our AS. No messy cones and coffee grounds all over the place. You can also make tea, hot chocolate or just hot water. Plus, you can make ONE cup at a time not a whole pot and throw most of it away. If boondocking, I do like a plain old perc or drip pot, but if given a choice, it's my Keurig every time.

Drathaar · 07-01-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ahab

Can't beat a French press. We have a stainless one. Doesn't need a filter and the flavor is superior to perculators.

I find them a bit of a pain to clean, but the coffee is as good as the paper filter brew.

graysailor · 07-01-2013, 08:42 AM

I use a 5 cup GE coffee maker. It is small so it fits under the sink and makes good coffee. This is an electric coffee maker. Works for me.

MrUKToad · 07-01-2013, 08:47 AM

I started out with this:

AEROPRESS®

It makes fabulous coffee, albeit that it's a bit fiddly. I like my coffee filtered through paper as the metal and plastic filters leave it slightly bitter for me, so this solution was great.

I've now moved on to a small Tassimo. Not cheap to run but totally fuss-free and it will do a range of hot chocolate drinks that DW and the kids like. I was concerned about how much room it might take up but it lives outside when camping so there's no real issue at all.

sunnygirl · 07-01-2013, 08:56 AM

My husband is also the coffee lover in our house and prefers bold coffee. I enjoy hot tea. We made a couple of trial runs using different ways to brew coffee -- our regular Capresso coffee maker (too large and too messy since it has a gold filter and you can't use a paper filter) and a french press and tea kettle for heating the water (makes good coffee but it is very messy to clean the grounds out of the press and I didn't particularly want too many of the coffee grounds to end up in the grey water tank). Recently we purchased a Keurig Mini Plus at Bed Bath and Beyond and used a 20% off coupon to get a break on the price. The footprint is smaller than other Keurig machines. We have now used it on two extended trips and it is working great. There is no clean up and I use it to heat water for my hot tea. We have even used it while boondocking and running the generator to recharge the trailer batteries. My husband is happy with the taste of the coffee. We have used pods from both Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts.

Susan