Sillicone collapsible pans

[Keep Right On]

Looking at kitting the MH with basics and have looked at collapsible gas kettles - don't they make the tea taste of sillicone though?

 

[Liverpoollass]

Sorry..don't know..but interested
to read replies..

 

[Boris7]

Normal gas kettle with whistle and folding handle for much less money makes more sense to me

 

[Minxy]

The silicone ones vary in design and quality, I've had one but they don't take much water and to me just feel too 'flimsy' - when I'm dealing with boiling water I prefer to have a rigid kettle for safety (my silicone collapsible bucket can collapse at times!). Unless you are really, really struggling to store a kettle and need to 'flatten' it, I'd stick with a traditional whistling kettle, loads to choose from in all shapes and sizes so you should be able to find one that suits.

 

[tonyidle]

I don't know what silicone tastes of but I can't taste our kettle. Though I admit I've never been tempted to make a meal of it . They don't collapse in use they need to be persuaded (unlike buckets which occasionally do so) and if only a small amount of water is needed can be used half collapsed.

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[The Wino]

The silicone ones vary in design and quality, I've had one but they don't take much water and to me just feel too 'flimsy' - when I'm dealing with boiling water I prefer to have a rigid kettle for safety (my silicone collapsible bucket can collapse at times!). Unless you are really, really struggling to store a kettle and need to 'flatten' it, I'd stick with a traditional whistling kettle, loads to choose from in all shapes and sizes so you should be able to find one that suits.

I can't see anyone being so short of space that it's worth it.

 

[XxAnthxX]

Looking at kitting the MH with basics and have looked at collapsible gas kettles - don't they make the tea taste of sillicone though?

I had one in a small ’day van’ I converted. Space was very much a premium.

It didn’t have any ‘taste’ to the boiled water, was small enough to boil quickly (2+ cups) and was sturdy enough to feel safe as the handle was connected to the base.

 

[tonyidle]

I can't see anyone being so short of space that it's worth it.

One really big advantage is they don't rattle and can be stuffed in anywhere there's a gap. Your right about not being strapped for room other than it's convenient to keep it in a kitchen cupboard or drawer where generally there isn't much spare space. No downsides in use as far as I can see.

 

[Minxy]

I was fortunate when we got our Carthago that the unused cupboard for the coffee maker was a perfect size for my kettle (with drop down handle) and cups once I'd put a shelf in.

 

[Lenny HB]

The Funny was for those 60's mugs Mel.

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[Minxy]

The Funny was for those 60's mugs Mel.

Don't knock 'em 'til you've tried them! They are brilliant, keep cuppas much warmer than a standard mug and the bases can be removed to use them as glasses. I wish I could get a load more for use at home and I'd ditch my normal china ones which are a pain for staining.

 

[suavecarve]

Our normal whistle kettle lives in the bowl in the sink for travelling.

I do like the look of the one in the photo by XxAnthxX looks smart to me

 

[Zigisla]

We had a collapsable kettle and there was no taste at all, felt strong and was great for space saving in the cupboards. Then the Tea started to taste awful and we put it down to "old" water in the tank, then noticed bits in the tea. This is when we realised that the kettle was feeling very soft and no where near as steady as it had been. The inside was flaking off, so we ditched it quick time and went back to SS Whistling one. It wasn't a cheap thing either, but unfortunately it didn't last. Maybe too much boiling water, then collapsing when hot still, but certainly should have lasted longer.

 

[g3cwi]

 

[Minxy]

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You know the saying "a watched kettle never boils" ... in your case it'll smash the windscreen too!

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[jopparocks]

Bought one for a camping/cycling hol in the hebrides last year and they work well without any taste of silicon. Actually bought it in Holland when I was there a couple of years ago.

 

[scotzsue]

I can't see anyone being so short of space that it's worth it.

Well we have changed from a 7.3M van to a 6M one, loads of storage space, but not all practical we have used a whistling kettle for years but just couldn't find anywhere to stow it sensibly along with the other pots pans and remoska, got a collapsible kettle, no 'funny' taste, doesn't have a whistle but travels beautifully in the kitchen sink.

 

[The Wino]

Well we have changed from a 7.3M van to a 6M one, loads of storage space, but not all practical we have used a whistling kettle for years but just couldn't find anywhere to stow it sensibly along with the other pots pans and remoska, got a collapsible kettle, no 'funny' taste, doesn't have a whistle but travels beautifully in the kitchen sink.

We're 6m too but never got used to anything larger!

 

[Madmag]

We have one which is great. It is kept “handy” as it folds down small, for when we are travelling or not on EHU. Have a low voltage electric one for longer stays on hookup. This is slower than the gas one to boil. I do keep an eye on all the joints in it but so far after plenty of use for a year all is fine and no taste of silicon. If this one does start to “age” then would certainly get another.

 

[scotzsue]

We're 6m too but never got used to anything larger!

Ah well that's the thing never had a problem in the romahome, but didn't even have hook up in that
It's true the more space you have the more you take, we have taken some stuff out today though.
We have 3 empty lockers but they are not easily accessible, over the rear bed, and not the best place to keep the kettle

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[Madcaravanner]

Don't knock 'em 'til you've tried them! They are brilliant, keep cuppas much warmer than a standard mug and the bases can be removed to use them as glasses. I wish I could get a load more for use at home and I'd ditch my normal china ones which are a pain for staining.

Wish I could get two more large ones only got the cup sized ones left they're great our Grand daughter (the 8yo) thinks they're brilliant and will ONLY drink tea if it's in one of them

 

[Keep Right On]

Thanks all

 

[Minxy]

Wish I could get two more large ones only got the cup sized ones left they're great our Grand daughter (the 8yo) thinks they're brilliant and will ONLY drink tea if it's in one of them

I've got a load of the smaller dumpy ones too but are thinner glass so not as strong and are kept for home use only for when we have people round for a meal with coffee afterwards as it looks much nicer than in a cup/mug.

 

[125BEER]

Collapsable kettle works for us... tried the whistle thing but we were on the wrong pitch

 

[70321]

I was intending not buying a kettle and instead buying a pan with a pourer so that it's one less piece of equipment.

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[PhilMary]

I had one in a small ’day van’ I converted. Space was very much a premium.

It didn’t have any ‘taste’ to the boiled water, was small enough to boil quickly (2+ cups) and was sturdy enough to feel safe as the handle was connected to the base.

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Do you remember the make or seller?
Phil

 

[John Barrett]

Small saucepan?

 

[XxAnthxX]

Do you remember the make or seller?
Phil

I’ve just searched through the garage for it as you could of had it.......but unfortunately I must have given it away already after I sold that van.

I picked it up at Catterick caravans, I don’t recall a brand as such it was just in a box with a picture on.

A very quick search showed https://www.seaflo-uk.com/silicone-...ttle-kitchen-camping-hob-gas-stove-7604-p.asp did stock what I’m sure is them but only has Orange left in stock....probably due to the typo in the price compared to the other colours

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Kettle or set both only in orange....

 

[the1andonly]

Used one for 5 years in the bongo (space is at a premium) with no problems. Used a second one as a teapot.
Mhome has so much space we carried them as spares.