Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now!

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! 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 Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:

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Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now! is an episode from Snowys Camping Show by Snowys Outdoors.

This episode is 46:43 long.

This episode was published on Feb 8, 2026.

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