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07-27-2007, 11:52 AM
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Rivet Master 
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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If you like to Boondock/Dry Camp an oven really comes in handy since it doesn't require electricity. However, if you have a generator, microwaves also come in handy. If I had to choose having one or the other, I'd take the microwave.
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1958 Overlander
2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
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My '58 Overlander Restoration and Travel Blog:
https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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07-27-2007, 12:46 PM
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#122
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4 Rivet Member 
1962 16' Bambi
Newtown Square
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 402
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Wow, we don't have an oven in the Bambi, only a cooktop with the refrig under it. After reading this thread, I really want (need) an oven too. There's just no room! If you see us camping - please invite us in for some baked goods. We'll bring the coffee, adult beverages - anything you want! 
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George 
1962 16' Bambi (sold  )
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Airforums# 7906, WBCCI #4248, WDCU
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07-27-2007, 02:57 PM
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#123
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 819
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There is absolutely nothing quite as good as the smells that come out of an oven on a chilly fall day.
Jay
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Bambi - 2002 (The Toaster)
Pathfinder - 2009 (The Buggy)
"I'm not young enough to know everything ....."
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07-27-2007, 06:32 PM
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#124
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4 Rivet Member
2004 16' International CCD
1997 25' Safari
hamilton
, Montana
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 387
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George,,, Bambies can bake!!! purchased a toaster oven/rotisseri/broiler,, set on the dinette table or over the sink,,, works great,, brand is a famous ex fighter,,, give it a shot,, happy trails,, donna
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07-27-2007, 09:06 PM
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#125
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Liquid Cooled
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
near Indy
, Indiana
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 745
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Originally Posted by kneal
Just curious to see how many people actually us the Oven funcion as opposed to the cook top? Looking at replacing my oven with a cooktop on a remodel and just curious to see how many people actually use it.
Thanks!
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Ours has been used only once.
It was several years ago, deep in the black forest, and these two children visited...
Oh wait, nevermind, wrong story
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07-27-2007, 10:15 PM
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#126
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Creampuff
2022 27' Flying Cloud
2016 25' International
Airstream - Other
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 526
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Keep it!!
We've often used the oven in all 3 trailers we have owned- in fact one Thanksgiving we did a complete turkey dinner in it while boondocking in the Sierra's in the '67 Safari. After gorging ourselves and the 2 mutts, we tossed the carcus for the coyotes to enjoy.
Also since we lack a toaster we use the broiler to do toast for breakfast.
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AIR #189
"If aluminum isn't magnetic- why am I so attracted to to it?" 
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07-27-2007, 11:45 PM
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#127
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tincantom
1975 25' Tradewind
Crossville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 40
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To cook or not to cook
We used to have a trailer with just a stovetop and microwave. My wife used that as an excuse to eat out at every opportunity (almost every rally) and an occassional previously frozen something or other. Now we have a stovetop, microwave AND oven so we can alternate between the frozen stuff and some really good meals. Not everyone uses the oven for it's intended purpose tho', our friends knew a lady who used her oven to store her shoes in  !
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If you don't wear a white hat, at least smile so we can tell you from the bad guys" anon
Classic Airstreams put the silver in silver city
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07-31-2007, 08:41 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,971
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I know I have commented previously, but: FRESH BAKED BISCUTS on a rocky mountain morning WOOOOOWEEE GOOOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-31-2007, 09:38 PM
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#129
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
I know I have commented previously, but: FRESH BAKED BISCUTS on a rocky mountain morning WOOOOOWEEE GOOOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Since my only near-religious fresh baked biscuit experience was on a Smoky Mountain morning, I can only imagine what it could be like in the Rockies. 
We're glad you're not deprived of fresh baked goods out there.
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08-01-2007, 07:36 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,971
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Originally Posted by Sugarfoot
Since my only near-religious fresh baked biscuit experience was on a Smoky Mountain morning, I can only imagine what it could be like in the Rockies.
We're glad you're not deprived of fresh baked goods out there. |
A fresh baked biscuit in the smokies is second to none, make it a crisp fall morning and now you are talking tall cotton.
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08-01-2007, 07:58 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Biscuits biscuits here or there we will bake them anywhere!
Glad to see other folks know how to enjoy a morning camping with a nice biscuit! 
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08-01-2007, 08:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Oven? Keeps my bread fresh while camping. If I dedicate a camping day to the instruction manual, I might find out how to make it work both as oven and microwave. As it is, those are home things. We cook outdoors on the road. ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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08-01-2007, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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Frying tonight?
I wouldn't be without my oven. If I were to keep it for one thing it would be the ubiquitous frozen oven chip(fry). In almost every oven I've used you have to constantly turn the chips over to get them to cook evenly. With the Magic Chef I just spread out the chips on the hot MC baking tray, then give them 10 minutes on top of the lower plate followed by 10 minutes under the main flame. Perfectly crispy fries every time!
Marc
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08-03-2007, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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And when it's too hot out to start the oven, use your Ovenette
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Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
A fresh baked biscuit in the smokies is second to none, make it a crisp fall morning and now you are talking tall cotton.
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Originally Posted by tin sista
Glad to see other folks know how to enjoy a morning camping with a nice biscuit! |
Our breakfast this AM in the Smokies (OK, not quite IN the Smokies, but ON the Plateau):
 
Believe it or not, that little old stovetop Ovenette works well. As for the skillet, nothing but an old Griswold cast iron will do.
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08-03-2007, 01:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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I often spent Thanksgiving with my brother and sister in law at their farm in their '84 32' Excella. Her sister and two brothers own the three adjoining properties, making a huge block. All four families to the Thanksgiving dinner. Biscuits along with a breakfast like Sugarfoot's in the Excella with just the three of us is even better than the excellent Thanksgiving dinner.
Vaughan
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08-05-2007, 04:44 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Oh Sugarfoot that breakfast looks great!!
That ovenette is adorable!!  I'd better get on ebay and find one....
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08-05-2007, 05:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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My aunt kept it spotless before I got it
At a minimum, we cook bacon, then biscuit at least once on EVERY trip.  We've been known to cook part of supper in the Magic Chef, too.
I feel kinda bad about the shape the oven's getting in though. Since the oven was SPOTLESS when I got it, maybe Aunt Shirley will come out of Airstream retirement and E-Z-Off it for me if I ask real nice...
I doubt it, though
Tom
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08-05-2007, 06:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 153
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To Eat and Heat
We've used our oven to both cook and as an auxilliary heat source when the outside temps hit near 0 with high wind. It really helped out and could be the difference between freezing and surviving if the power or furnace fan failed. Without power the furnace won't operate, and we don't have a radiant heater.
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08-05-2007, 06:56 PM
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Gator1
2006 25' Safari
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 46
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Pizza!
We are a family who haven't owned a microwave in 7 years!
Our camping favorites are stovetop popcorn (I have a kettle just for popcorn) and Pizza in the oven! I really think my kids would rebel if we didn't have pizza at least once when camping!
The oven is also great for the various pillsbury products: cinammon rolls, turnovers, biscuits....
I think the oven is one of the best features of my trailer!!
Jim
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WBCCI #5228
2006 25' Safari FB
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08-07-2007, 12:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 24' Argosy 24
Woodinville
, Washington
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 682
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Originally Posted by AirConditioner
We've used our oven to both cook and as an auxilliary heat source .
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Is that dangerous? Is there any difference operating the oven with the door closed vs. open as far as oxygen consumption and CO emission into the trailer? I don't know how it's vented but I don't recall anything that looks like a fresh air inlet from the outside. The furnace on the other hand I believe uses a heat exchanger. We usually have the windows open when cooking since we've only done summer trips so far. I'd like to take the Silver Palace on some ski adventures and am wondering how much cooking is safe with the trailer closed up. -Bernie
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