Meater thermometer in Camp oven

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 at 05:49
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Has anyone used a 'Meater' thermometer in a closed camp oven? I'm interested in whether the signal gets through the steel for a usable range. I understand that the oven will act somewhat like a Faraday cage, but only after real-world experience. Not theory or untested opinions, please.
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Reply By: Member - nick boab - Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 at 06:43

Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 at 06:43
Tony, not exactly what you were asking for but I used a thermometer in a Travel Buddy type oven in the back of my ute.. the result was spasmotic, but the results may be affected by the quality of the thermometer and the surrounds, mine was an inexpensive one unlike Some costing upwards of $200 .
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Follow Up By: Batt's - Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 at 20:54

Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 at 20:54
What about a visual temp gauge Nick like in the Webber BBQ but you would have to drill a hole in the door.
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Follow Up By: Member - McLaren3030 - Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 06:59

Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 06:59
Hi Batts,

That is only going to tell you the temperature of the inside of the camp oven. I think Tony is interested in a thermometer or temperature probe that you insert into the meat. The one he has nominated, “Meater”, is a wireless temperature probe, that has connectivity back to an external monitor or your phone.

I really do not think the signal would get through 5mm of cast iron camp over, although it get through a spun steel camp oven.

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Follow Up By: Member - nick boab - Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 07:07

Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 07:07
Thanks Batt, That would work fine and I might even consider that as long as it doesn't fortrude into the cooking cabin reducing space for trays.. but the idea here is you can monitor it remotely through an app .

I find these days that I'm using it mainly for just reheating inc frozen meals and pies etc So a thermometer is not a necessity for me and they are a to slow for general cooking imo
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Follow Up By: Tony W - Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 19:51

Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 19:51
Thanks all. I bought a Meater Pro. Works perfectly in my Hilbilly up to about 15m
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Reply By: Member - John - Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 15:53

Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 15:53
Tony, this is the answer I got from a Meater seller. Using a MEATER+ in a heavy camp oven is tough. The solid metal blocks the Bluetooth signal. The probe's maximum open-air range of 50 m drops to just 1-2 m. You must place the wooden charger (the repeater) within arms reach of the camp oven to keep the signal active. Note, that is for the Meater +
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Follow Up By: Tony W - Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 19:49

Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 at 19:49
Thanks

I should have mentioned it is spun steel. ( Nothing beats a Hillbilly Bush King)

I bought a Meater Pro.

Beauuuuutiful. Works great up to at least 15m. Enough for me.

Thanks everyone.
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