Rival Insulated Traveler for Large Crock Pots

by Rival

Product Features

• Keeps Crock-Pot hot when transporting
• 9 by 13 inches
• Wipe-clean plastic surfaces
• Sturdy carrying handles
• Inside mesh pocket

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 7.4 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S9HX
• Item model number: 3002W
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,629 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

It's the bane of every potluck dinner--how to keep those main dishes hot on the way there and during the program or party while waiting for dinner to begin. This insulated carrying case was designed for use with Crock-Pot slow cookers, and keeps filled Crock-Pots hot for up to two hours. The case specifically fits 4-quart models 3104 and 3154, 5-quart models 3355 and 3550, and 6-quart model 3656, but most slow cookers from other manufacturers would also fit in the case, as well as large round or oval casserole dishes. The design includes sturdy handles that snap together to tote the heavy bag and two thick elastic bands inside the carrier that fit over the Crock-Pot and hold it in place during transit. It's an amazingly handy item for busy families--why, you could even bring a hot dinner to the soccer field. --Marcie Bovetz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an essential accessory for your crockpot, February 14, 2001

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rival Insulated Traveler for Large Crock Pots (Kitchen)

If you go to any events where you must bring a covered hot dish, the crock pot is just wonderful to have. You can bring baked beans, tamale pie, stew, chili and have it hot for serving.

Now, to transport the pot, this item is brilliant. Since crock pots are designed to heat up slowly, an insulated carrier makes a lot of sense. After you cook the food overnight or all day, the carrier will keep it warm enough so that when you plug it in again at your destination, it will be hot again in no time. Or you might be going to a picnic where there is no electrical outlet. In this case, the carrier keeps your food hot for serving outdoors with no additional cooking needed.

The zipper closure and handle make car transport of your pot much easier. You'll be so glad you have this the first time you take your crockpot on the road.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Are you bringing your Sausage and Lentil Soup again?", December 24, 2002

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Joseph Ekaitis "author of Collinsfort Village" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rival Insulated Traveler for Large Crock Pots (Kitchen)

Now that friends and family know I have a Rival Crock-Pot Traveler, I can't say "No" anymore.

The Traveler for Large Crock-Pots zips open to reveal an insulated storage space for any 4 to 6 quart round Crock-Pot or other stoneware slow cooker. A pair of elastic straps hold the lid down and the snap-together handle straps make the Traveler self-balancing when you pick it up.

Set it on the floor of the family car and if you drive judiciously enough, it'll get a pot of soup, chili or stew to your destination without losing a single drop. If you have to slam on the brakes or happen to take a turn a tad too tightly, the Traveler will contain the spill, which will be minimal.

The Crock-Pot Traveler can be turned inside-out for easier cleaning, should you need to mop up a spill. It's also insulated well enough to keep the contents hot for at least 2 hours, so now you CAN take hot German potato salad to a picnic and enjoy it HOT. When it's not in use, the Traveler can either serve as a dust-resistant cover for your slow cooker, or you can fold it up and tuck it into a linen drawer or a kitchen cabinet.

And since a few of you are wondering about that Sausage and Lentil Soup, here's the recipe:

SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP

1 large onion, chopped
1 bulb garlic, minced
1 lb. dry lentils
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth
2 broth cans water
1 lb. sweet or hot turkey Italian sausage, whole links
2 bay leaves

Combine onion, garlic, lentils, Italian seasoning, broth, and water in slow cooker. Add sausage links and float bay leaves on top. Cover and cook 10 hours on Low. Discard bay leaves. Remove sausage links and allow to cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir soup for 2 minutes to puree' some of the lentils, which will thicken the soup. Slice cooled sausage and return to soup. Serve with biscuits or cornbread for a "meal in a bowl."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient, September 30, 2003

By 

Kim Lawrence (Fontanet, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rival Insulated Traveler for Large Crock Pots (Kitchen)

This is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I have avoided many spills in my car and the simplicity of carry ins at work is wonderful. It is a must!