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stevesgonewalkabout said:
That's probably because most of us who are full timing and do a lot of boondocking have adapted to life without a lot of electric appliances. You asked about toast in particular
I currently only carry a 120W portable inverter until I finally finish my 120 electric system when I'll probably put in a 400/500W permanently wired inverter with a switch to it so I can turn it off when not in use. It will probably never see full load!
The portable inverter is plenty sufficient for my laptop charging, the cell phone is on a 12V charger and all cooking is done on either one of propane; butane or alcohol.
The toaster works on the stove top, so does the kettle. I don't drink coffee but there are non electric alternatives for those that do. For slow cooking either 12V appliances or solar can be utilized if the stove doesn't simmer nicely. I have a stove top oven, albeit very tiny, for those times when baking something is a must!
The switch from just being able to plug in to electricity for anything anytime can be difficult for some people and learning how to manage power needs is a definite learning curve but ever so freeing when finally achieved.
