Let me start out by saying that I am cheap :rolleyes:.
Second off I drink a lot of coffee (HUGE emphasis on the "a lot").
I figured I spend about 4 to 6 dollars a day on coffee (refills mind you)
at truck stops. That can add up to over $1,000 a year!

I know there is a survey about the best truck stop coffee,
but I would like to know if many of you make
your own on your trucks?, and if so.... could you share what maker you use, etc...


Thanks.....

Kelly (the cheapo)

 

I've got a regular 12 cup "Mr. Coffee" and brew a nice strong pot every morning when I'm out on the road

 

You might enjoy this thread...Brew Wars... http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/c...-brew-war.html
We are still looking for Recruits who have big beans, and a want to get into the grind.



I tried one of those 12v. coffee makers you see at all the Truck Stops...
Burton by Athena 4 cup capacity...and claims it brews in minutes...
(ya eh...like 30-40 minutes )

Our Trucks have APU's, but a good power inverter would allow you to use a regular coffee maker, and work better.

 

Thanks to both Roadhog and Devildice! And Roadhog, that thread is hilarious! Some witty people here on CAD. Oh, I haven't big beans, but I know how to grind them

 

I ended up stuck in the middle of the night at an accident scene during the winter, with no way around. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the driver in front of me had a regular home variety coffee maker and was brewing tim horton's for everybody you could potentially make a lot of friends

Considering the fridges, microwaves, big screen TV's that are going in trucks, there's nothing stopping you from throwing in the coffee machine of your choice. If you want a 12v model, i would probably suggest looking for one at walmart or somewhere else on a day off. Just like everything else at flyingJ its probably worse and costlier than a similar product at a regular store...

 

I use the Barton 12v and can make a travel mug (about 2 cups worth) in about 15 minutes. I've got the measurements worked out perfectly and I run vinegar through it every month to keep out any hard water build up.

 

I tried several of the 4 cup 12 volt makers, they just didn't last and the plugs got so hot that they would melt. I finally got a 12 cup 12 volt maker which lasted a lot better. I also got a heavy duty extension plug and wired it onto the screw connectors for the CB. That worked a lot better as it would deliver the necessary power.

Just make sure it's fused.

And yes, it does take awhile for it to brew a 20oz cup. It took mine about 23 minutes. But I'd just get it ready and turn it on and head on down the road. 23 miles later it's ready to go. Sure beats f'ing around getting in and out of a t/s which can take 30 to 45 mins.

Then you can start getting better tasting coffee. I get Starbucko's at Waldo World. That stuff even tastes great at room temperature.

I also recommend getting yourself a good thermo cup, mine will keep it drinkable hot for 100 miles.

 

Grrr-rowl baby....