Dometic’s Cadac 2 Cook 3 stove has long been one of the most portable camp cooking solutions, combining a regular dual-burner stove with a drop-on grill and griddle topper for a triple punch of cooking power . This year, Dometic is adding even more features with the launch of Cadac 2 Cook 3 Turbo Deluxe. While there’s no actual turbocharger hiding under the burner grate, the stove packs more cooking power and an extra layer of safety for simmering, grilling, searing, and griddle-reading in the backcountry. and further improve all-round meal preparation.
After using the CampChef Yukon Stove for several years, I’ve grown to love this versatile cooking system for camping. Not only is it a powerful 60,000 BTU camp stove with plenty of cooking space, it also works in conjunction with a modular ecosystem that includes a purpose-built BBQ grill box, griddle, and pizza oven. Powered by your stovetop burners, you can cook in a variety of ways without having to carry around a completely separate appliance.
But the large, free-standing 40-pound (18 kg) Yukon isn’t necessarily compact, with or without these accessories. Therefore, on long trips, it may not fit in a loaded vehicle, and the entire system often remains behind.
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I’ve been eyeing the Cadac Cook system for a while as a lighter, more packable alternative. At just 12.6 pounds (5.7 kg), 3.5 inches (9 cm) thick, and 22 inches (55 cm) wide, the Cook Dual Burner is much more sophisticated than the Yukon and on par with a basic car camping stove. It is the size of However, unlike your average countertop dual burner, this burner comes packaged with a single-burner grill and griddle insert for added cooking versatility. These inserts also include a handle attachment point for easy removal from the burner while hot.
Needless to say, when I saw that Dometic had updated their Cadac Cook system with their new Turbo model, my ears, eyes, and hands were excited. It’s worth noting that Dometic acquired South Africa-based Cadac International during its brand acquisition spree in 2021, but also acquired several companies during that time, including Front Runner and Igloo. One of the negative consequences of the Cadac acquisition is the very awkward new model names. Cadac Dometic 2 Cook 3 Turbo Deluxe – I understand what they’re going for, but this is really just an unnecessary alphanumeric tidbit. Here we will only use “turbo”.
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The latest version of the 3-in-1 Cadac stove has the same versatility and features as the older model, but with some important updates. The “turbo” is built into the design by what Dometic calls a turbo burner, both of which are designed to heat faster and more intensively. The company says its latest burner reduces boiling time and reduces gas usage by up to 20%. And when you’re absolutely hungry after a long day of driving or walking the trails, the time it takes to stand between first bites is reduced by 20%. , is nothing to sneeze at.
The second new feature on the turbo stove is what Dometic calls a “misfire device” or FFD. If the flame goes out, which often happens when cooking outdoors in windy conditions, the stove will automatically shut off the gas and prevent it from continuing to escape. This is especially important when cooking in an RV or in a confined space to prevent dangerous gases from filling the confined space and causing a respiratory hazard or fireball explosion.
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The FFD may seem like an over-engineered redundant device to someone who is at the stove with a spatula at the ready and immediately notices that the burner is out. But for those who are weaned from the simmering pot, it can be extremely valuable.
Beyond these updates, Turbo returns the same proven Cook system functionality. The deluxe version includes a flat plate griddle and a ridge plate grill, both finished with GreenGrill non-stick ceramic coating. Also included is a coffee pot stand, piezo igniter, storage bag and windshield.
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Dometic unveiled the new Cadac 2 Cook 3 Turbo at the recently held 2024 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The “Deluxe” package, which includes the grill and griddle, retails for 199.95 euros (approximately $220), while the stove alone starts at 129.95 euros ($143). Dometic sells both flat griddles and ridge grill plates separately.
We have yet to see the US prices advertised on Cadac’s website or the Turbo model on display at US retailers, but Dometic has published last month’s announcement on its US press site, so , should be available in the US at a later date. For those who don’t need to go full turbo, the older Cadac 2 Cook 3 Pro Deluxe is available through outdoor and land equipment retailers in the US for $199.99.
Source: Dometic
