{"id":65082,"date":"2026-02-09T13:27:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=65082"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:45:32","slug":"podcast-12v-appliances-are-a-thing-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-12v-appliances-are-a-thing-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 194 &#8211; 12V Appliances Are A Thing Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XlXgsQ2Zes0?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-18645541\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/18645541.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-18645541&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watts cooking in the world of 12V?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From fridges and kettles to coffee machines and air fryers, 12V appliances are no longer just a novelty &#8211; they&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for the practical lowdown on what&#8217;s useful, what&#8217;s overkill, and what&#8217;s here to stay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Body-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Hard Korr Coffee Pod Machine on  a table outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-65084\" title=\"Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid, and off-script!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Body-Image-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Body-Image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Body-Image-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Body-Image-3-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>For the coffee snobs: capsule coffee right in your campsite<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:34 &#8211; Power requirements and setups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:05 &#8211; Hardkorr 12V Coffee Machine review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:30 &#8211; Sandwich presses and jaffle makers in the real world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:55 &#8211; Induction cooktops pros and cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:08 &#8211; Air fryers, ovens, kettles and rechargables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:00 &#8211; Managing air conditioning expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41:45 &#8211; Some specialised appliances <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45:16 &#8211; Outro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in This Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-coffee-pod-machine\">Hardkorr 12V Coffee Pod Machine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-sandwich-press-with-grill-plate\">Hardkorr 12V Sandwich Press with Grill Plate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-camping-jaffle-maker\">KickAss 12V Camping Jaffle Maker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/roam-sandwich-grill-press\">Companion Roam Sandwich Grill Press<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/double-induction-cooktop-2400w\">Westinghouse Double Induction Cooktop 2400W<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/roam-240v-induction-cooktop-single\">Companion Roam 240V Induction Cooktop Single<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quickfire-portable-2000w-induction-cooktop\">KickAss QuickFire Portable 2000W Induction Cooktop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12-volt-air-fryer-3l-250w\">Road Chef 12 Volt Air Fryer 3L<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-3-litre-air-fryer\">Hardkorr 12V 3 Litre Air Fryer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/roam-4l-12v-air-fryer\">Companion Roam 4L 12V Air Fryer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-portable-marine-oven\">Travel Buddy 12V Portable Marine Oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/big-bertha-12v-oven\">Road Chef Big Bertha 12V Oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/300w-12v-air-oven\">Hardkorr 300W 12V Air Oven<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-quick-boil-portable-kettle\">Hardkorr 12V Quick-Boil Portable Kettle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aerobreeze-promist-25cm-misting-fan\">Companion Aerobreeze ProMist 25cm Misting Fan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-hanging-fan-for-camping\">KickAss Portable Hanging Fan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rechargeable-lithium-ion-fan-12\">Coleman Rechargeable Lithium Ion Fan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aquapack-rechargeable-camp-shower\">Companion Rechargeable Camp Shower<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/roam-rinser\">Companion Roam Rinser<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/400w-portable-air-conditioner\">KickAss 400W Portable Air Conditioner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/s1-pro-portable-air-conditioner\">Cybertake S1 Pro Portable Air Conditioner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ezywash-washing-machine\">Companion Ezywash Washing Machine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/24v-12v-electric-blanket\">KickAss 24V \/ 12V Electric Blanket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-portable-outdoor-cinema-projector\">KickAss 12V Portable Outdoor Cinema Projector<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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