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THE WAVEBOX - 12V MICROWAVE OVEN
Review by Mike Fissel - As Seen in JP Freek Adventure Magazine www.jpfreek.com
This is what THEY say about it:
Revolutionary WaveBox lets you heat it up almost anywhere. The world’s first truly portable microwave makes it easy to have hot food and drink at work,
at play and on the go. Compact, rugged and easy to tote, the WaveBox brings cooking power where you want it most. An advanced electronic design allows
it to be powered through the cigarette lighter socket on most vehicles, connected to the battery-or from ac power at home or work. The WaveBox blends the
convenience of its compact size with a power system able to heat food on the go. Cooking performance is comparable to many in-home microwaves when connected
to ac or direct to battery dc (cooking speed varies by the car's amperage when the WaveBox to the cigarette lighter connections in their vehicles). Two
extra-long dc cords included for vehicle use-one connects with clips to vehicle battery and the other plugs into the vehicle power socket. Voltage: 120v ac;
12v or 24v dc, wattage: 660w AC direct connect (240w vehicle power outlet (20 amp circuit required), ac cord length: 3-feet, DC direct cord length: 9-feet,
with alligator clamps, dc power outlet cord length: 5-feet. the exterior dimension are 15-inch W by 10-inch D by 11-inch H and interior dimensions are
10-inch W by 7-inch D by 6-inch h; Unit's weight is 14-pound.
- Rugged portable microwave with integrated coolbag cooks and cools on the go
- Three power options: AC, DC direct to a vehicle battery, and DC to a vehicle power outlet
- 3 quick=cook preset buttons for one-touch heating; roomy interior accommodates reheatable containers, popcorn bags, and mugs
- Stylish retro design with reinforced weather-resistant ABS plastic casing, luggage-quality handle, and rubber footings; four color choices
- Product Built to North American Electrical Standards
Here Is What WE Say About It:
Popcorn is one of things I miss on a long overland trip. Planning and packing for meals on a week or longer trip where a grocery store
is just a faint memory can be challenging. Just think of the last market visit you made in preparation of overland travel. Even with an
Engel refrig or the largest cooler, space for fresh or frozen items is at a premium. Glancing at the grocery store shelves, there are so many
items that can be packed away in a box but they require a microwave to cook. The last few times I did a search for a 12v microwave online all
I found were small 110v ones that shipped with a huge converter/inverter…………………until now!
Enter the WaveBox (www.wavebox.com). Advertised as the worlds first truly portable microwave oven, it is big on power. Use it as a full power
640 watt microwave on 110v or direct to battery with the supplied 9 foot cord with alligator clips. It can also be used via the cigarette lighter
cord at a lower wattage. Either way, popcorn on the trail and scores of microwave meal products now are available to you on any of your overnight
trips, short or long. All the comforts of home, on the trail.
The WaveBox is about the size of a large tool box. You won’t cook a turkey in it but it will handle just about microwavable product from your
grocery store. The WaveBox comes in four eye pleasing colors and starts with a reinforced ABS housing, heavy duty luggage type handle and non-slip
rubber feet. It is the convenience you expect at home on your tailgate, hood or picnic table. The only thing missing is a protective travel bag
which I took care of by finding a perfectly sized soft sided cooler at Walmart.
How does it perform. GREAT! Let’s face it, many of us do prefer some comforts of home in the outdoors. This could be the best and only cooking
tool that you need in a compact package. No more propane, butane, charcoal expense or the room to carry them. And, it’s not just for popcorn but
for cooking, reheating and defrosting foods. Heat up water for coffee, tea or cocoa, WaveBox can and will do it all.
My first experience with the Wavebox was on a Jeep Expedition to Canyon De Chelley. The crowd gatered around as the word got around that I was cooking
my dinner in a microwave. Later than night I was popping popcorn. It worked just like it was supposed to and has given me good service ever since.
So should you go out and buy one? The WaveBox website says, “the best thing to happen to mobile cooking since the chuckwagon”, as a gadget freek,
I agree!
Now unfortunately since this article was written, the company that made the Wavebox has sadly gone out of business. Not because they had a bad
product or did not sell enough but because of ignorant consumers. People didn't read the instructions and plugged them into 12v outlets that
did not meet the power requirements of the Wavebox. Had they taken the time to read both the Wavebox manual and their vehicle owners manual they
would have had a very positive experience. However you still can find these from time to time on Ebay so if you are wanting something unique for
your Camp Kitchen.
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