Diesel Fired Hob

Manufactured by German company Webasto, a diesel fired hob removes all need for LPG (gas) from your campervan and increases your independence. Flush fitting to the counter top, this glass plate hob looks very similar to a mains electric version that you would find in a domestic kitchen setting. Easy to wipe clean and simple to operate it is extremely efficient on its fuel use, burning a maximum of 0.2 litres of diesel per hour.

Omitting LPG from your campervan not only frees you from the dependency on gas cylinder suppliers but also gives you more storage space in the boot area of the vehicle.

There are a couple of downsides to the diesel hob - the main unit hidden beneath the counter top is far bulkier than the normal LPG hob, giving you less cupboard storage space below - in the Cromarty this does mean that a drawer above the fridge is simply not possible and their is also a compromise to be made on the the sink. By turning the unit one quarter and then cooking with one pan behind the other, rather than side by side, a smoke glass lid covered SMEV sink will fit in snuggly to the right, however, if you were to opt for the regular hob position with the pans side by side then the sink would be smaller and would feature a tap fitted into the counter and hardwood chopping board top.

As with domestic mains electric hobs, the unit is less responsive than LPG and around 5 minutes is needed for the hob to heat up fully from first being switched - if you're not in a rush then that's probably not a problem!

The final point to consider is the small amount of diesel fumes that the unit emits from underneath the vehicle. Although in a wild camping setting this wouldn't be an issue, you may find that on a tight campsite it could be something that your closest neighbours notice.