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Watts cooking in the world of 12V?
From fridges and kettles to coffee machines and air fryers, 12V appliances are no longer just a novelty – they’re fast becoming essential kit for the modern camper. But with great power comes great responsibility (to your battery!), and not every gadget on the market is worth the amp draw.
In this episode, Ben and Lauren plug into the world of 12V appliances, breaking down which ones are genuinely worth running off-grid, what realistic power requirements look like, and how to integrate them into your camping or touring setup without flattening your battery before breakfast.
Tune in for the practical lowdown on what’s useful, what’s overkill, and what’s here to stay!
For the coffee snobs: capsule coffee right in your campsite
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:34 – Power requirements and setups
08:05 – Hardkorr 12V Coffee Machine review
13:30 – Sandwich presses and jaffle makers in the real world
16:55 – Induction cooktops pros and cons
19:08 – Air fryers, ovens, kettles and rechargables
33:00 – Managing air conditioning expectations
41:45 – Some specialised appliances
45:16 – Outro
Mentioned in This Episode:
Products:
Hardkorr 12V Coffee Pod Machine
Hardkorr 12V Sandwich Press with Grill Plate
KickAss 12V Camping Jaffle Maker
Companion Roam Sandwich Grill Press
Westinghouse Double Induction Cooktop 2400W
Companion Roam 240V Induction Cooktop Single
KickAss QuickFire Portable 2000W Induction Cooktop
Road Chef 12 Volt Air Fryer 3L
Hardkorr 12V 3 Litre Air Fryer
Companion Roam 4L 12V Air Fryer
Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven
Hardkorr 12V Quick-Boil Portable Kettle
Companion Aerobreeze ProMist 25cm Misting Fan
Coleman Rechargeable Lithium Ion Fan
Companion Rechargeable Camp Shower
KickAss 400W Portable Air Conditioner
Cybertake S1 Pro Portable Air Conditioner
Companion Ezywash Washing Machine
KickAss 24V / 12V Electric Blanket
KickAss 12V Portable Outdoor Cinema Projector
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