Imagine this… you’ve been on the road all day and the sun is setting as you pull into camp. You pitch the tent, grab your chair and pour yourself a drink. Then you pull some mini pizza’s, crispy base and all, from your Travel Buddy Portable 12V Marine Oven in the back of your vehicle!
Sounds pretty good right? Well with these handy little 12V ovens the idea of oven-baked food being cooked whilst in transit is a reality. Don't be fooled by its name, this oven is as handy on the boat as it is on the road. Powered from your car’s 12V cigarette socket, the Marine model just offers more space and a bit more heat than its smaller counterpart.
Mounted or free-standing, the Travel Buddy Portable Marine Oven has two shelves and enough width for small pizzas, pies for the whole family or a decent sized lump of meals with some warm crusty bread, the possibilities are endless!
Campers, caravan tourers and tradespeople will find this handy little oven a priceless addition to their setup, and truck drivers may appreciate being able to heat up healthy home-cooked meals rather than surviving on greasy truck-stop grub.
Designed and manufactured in Australia
2-hour timer or continuous
Insulated Steel Body
Extra width for extra food!
Heats to 190°C
At 10 amps, it is recommended this unit be hardwired
Material
Steel
In Use Dimensions:
32W x 28D x 19H cm
Packed Dimensions:
32W x 28D x 19H cm
Weight:
5.1 Kg
Material:
Insulated Stainless Steel
Input Power:
12V DC
Power Consumption:
10 Amp | 120 Watts
Warranty:
1 Year
Supplier Code:
TB12MW
Snowys Code:
134324
Reviews
(21)
4.321
Q&A's (16)
Companion rover lithium battery1 answer
Would a Companion rover lithium battery cope with the power draw from the large Travel Buddy?
Lois - Golden Grove, SA(5 months ago)
G'day Lois,
We wouldn't recommend using the Travel Buddy with the Companion Rover Power Stations as yes the amp draw will be maxing out the Rover. Using the Travel Buddy with the Rover at its maximum power over a long time could damage the Rover Battery, it is best to hard wire this unit or use Anderson plugs. This is designed to be used while you are driving on a dual-battery system or have something that is constantly topping up the power source/battery.
Kaya - Snowys(5 months ago)
Using 240v1 answer
Hello I used to own one of these in my vehicle and it was great. My question is, can I buy one and use it indoor? Is there a way to connect it to home power?
MrT - East Perth, WA (1 year ago)
G'day,
Travel Buddy only runs on 12v power, so you would need a AC to DC transformer of reasonable quality. These are most readily available from somewhere like Jaycar, which have loads or stores around Australia so you should be able to find one nearby.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Weatherproof1 answer
Can you mount the Travel Buddy in the tray of a ute?
Kate - Clayfield, QLD(1 year ago)
G'day Kate,
The Travel Buddy needs to be mounted undercover and out of the weather. If you don't have a cab or at least a canopy over your ute tray, it wouldn't be recommended that you mount it there.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Mounting1 answer
With only a single directional mounting available (at the bottom), is there or would there be issue in mounting this upside down to be able to mount from the roof of my canopy?
Alex - Warragul, VIC (1 year ago)
G'day Alex,
Yep, there would be an issue, sorry! The location of internal elements, etc means the heating distribution would change it you run the oven upside down. Heaps of people mount these ovens from the roof of their canopy, a simple DIY bracket or two, made from a strip of stainless or similar from your local hardware should do the trick.
Can any of these be used as a toaster? Or option? Have solar, lithion ion battery and a 1500w inverter in my campervan.
Sharyn - Dunbogan, NSW(3 years ago)
G'day Sharyn,
No, the Travel Buddy 12v ovens (or any of the portable 12v ovens) are not suitable for toasting foods. Ideally, you'll need a suitable flame like the grill under a stove, or a stove top toaster for better efficiency.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Anderson plug1 answer
Hi do you guys sell the Anderson plug that will go with this unit?
Kacey - Haywards Bay, NSW(3 years ago)
G'day Kacey,
The Travel Buddy comes with a 12v cig/merit plug cable, but if you want to change it to an Anderson terminal, you will need to do that yourself. You can find the Anderson terminal here, however, if you're not 100% sure what you're doing, best to take it to an auto electrician or 12v electrician. It's a quick and easy job.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Mounting options/ external heat?1 answer
Hi Does the exterior get hot when in use? I’m wanting to mount this against the ceiling of the canopy of my Ute. Which is painted mild steel sheet? Cheers Lindsay
Macca - Toowoomba (4 years ago)
G'day Macca,
The external walls of the Marine Oven are insulated, so they can be mounted up against the ceiling or sidewall of your ute canopy. The front door isn't insulated so it can get a little warm, so just make sure the door isn't directly against anything that will melt.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Hi, what are the internal dimensions of the oven 1 answer
Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven
Rod - GLADSTONE(5 years ago)
G'day Rod,
The internal dimensions of the 12V Marine Oven are 26.5W x 25D x 10H cm.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Power use1 answer
How much power does this consume if eg cooking some frozen pies at 180 degrees (day 40 mins(? I’m interested in the stats.
Miranda - Brisbane(5 years ago)
G'day Miranda,
The 12V Portable Marine Oven draws 10 Amps per hour, so if you're driving this won't cause any issues, but if you're stationary you'll want to keep an eye on the power consumption so you don't flatten your battery.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Door1 answer
Can we get the travel oven buddy with the door opening the other way?
Adrian - Waterford/perth(5 years ago)
G'day Adrian,
The Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven only comes with the door opening in one direction. If you're after a custom door orientation we'd suggest getting in touch with Travel Buddy direct to see if they can make you one.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Does the stove have to insulated from surrounds1 answer
Hi does the stove need an area around it where it is mounted to prevent heat transfer? Or is the outside case insulated so that it can be mounted in a 4 WD up against the fridge etc? Also is it ok to change the cigarette plug for an Anderson one? Thanks
Karl - Fadden Canberra (6 years ago)
G'day Karl,
I've just spoken with the team at Travel Buddy and they said it's fine to mount the Marine Oven up against a fridge or side of the car etc. They have indicated that the front door does get a little hot though so just make sure there is some clearance there. It is also fine to change the cigarette plug over to an Anderson plug.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Does it have to be hard wired or can you plug it into the 12v plug2 answers
Travel Buddy portable marine oven
Gina - Albury (6 years ago)
G'day Gina,
These do come with a 12V plug for use in a cigarette lighter socket, but Travel Buddy recommend hardwiring where possible due to the power draw on this unit. Doing this does not void your warranty. Basically, the female plug fittings in vehicles can be a bit loose causing the plug to overheat.
Tim - Snowys(6 years ago)
Definitely recommend to use an Anderson connection. My cig plug melted on first use :)
Rob - Sans Souci(3 years ago)
Meat cooking?1 answer
Could you cook small roasts in this?
Tim - Adelaide(6 years ago)
G'day Tim,
Theoretically, you could put a small roast in the Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven as it heats to 190'C, it may take a significant period of time to cook though.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Does the oven come with tie down brackets?1 answer
I've seen installations where there is a bracket that hooks into the locating holes on the side of the oven to screw it down.
Jarrod - Perth(7 years ago)
Yep, they are included with the stove, Jarrod.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
Door1 answer
Hi
How much room do you need to open the door
Thanks
Phill - Tumut(7 years ago)
G'day Phill,
Armed with my trusty tape measure, I set out on my noble quest to find the length of the door on the Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven for you. But, alas, my noble quest was thwarted before it could even begin. We're currently out of stock I'm sorry to say. Not to be deterred, however, I popped open one of the smaller ovens to get some idea of what we could be looking at. The door gives about 15mm clearance on either side of the smaller one & the design of the large is very similar. Given that the scale of the two ovens are fairly similar, I'd say that you'd be needing about 28-29cm of clearance for the door. More than happy to follow this up for you when we've got stock again if that's of any benefit to you.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
free delivery?????????????1 answer
you advertise free delivery on this item but when
you go to checkout its in store pickup only. I am in
the zone that qualifies for free delivery too.
whats the deal guys
andrew - chittaway bay(8 years ago)
Hi Andrew,
We do offer free shipping to your area and most of Australia but for a few select items this is not something we can offer for a variety of reasons. This mostly relates to past experiences with shipping damage and as we like to ensure you get the best quality products, we allow pick up only on these products. We apologise for the inconvenience but hope you understand that its in the interest of maintaining quality service.