RVing is fun, but not unless your RV is comfortable enough to let you do all you want to do at your camping trip. You would like to cook yummy meals, play games inside or outside your camping trailer and also, take a good nap when you’re tired, and you should be able to do all this. So, what will allow you that and make your travel trailer comfortable? They are the right appliances. Your RV should be equipped with some cool gadgets that will let you live a comfy RV life. Don’t feel daunted regarding what appliances to choose. We have a list of some really useful appliances and gadgets that can make your RVing as pleasurable as you want it to be.

1. Slow Cooker

A slow cooker or crock-pot is a perfect for those RVers who prefer to cook meals themselves but also don’t want to spend all the time in the kitchen. A slow cooker just takes in multiple ingredients such as meat, veggies, potatoes etc. and just goes on cooking a wholesome meal for you while you enjoy other activities.

Its pros are:

• Cooks complete meals without your supervision
• Offers you a hot dinner when you return to your RV after hiking, trekking, fishing, boating etc.
• You can store leftovers in it
• You can cook numerous dishes with it

One disadvantage is:

• Only one way of cooking

2. Microwave Oven

When you have a microwave oven with you on your camping trip, the best help it offers to you is to heat your foods and drinks. This cuts out a lot of hassle of preparing food or drinks on the trip. You can just carry foods and drinks, heat them in the microwave oven and enjoy them hot. What’s more, it’s one of the easiest appliances to add to a RV and the one you can’t afford to leave out.

While buying a microwave oven, make sure you get the largest size that can comfortably fit in your vehicle. Ideally, you should be able to fit a large tray or full-size plate inside so that you can efficiently prepare a meal.

Some of its advantages are:

• Best for heating food items
• Boils water for tea, rice, oatmeal etc.
• Provides storage space when not in use

But there are a few disadvantages too:

• Takes up a major space
• Not useful for complete meal preparation

3. Dishwasher

A dishwasher is a must for RVers because washing dishes, pots and pans manually becomes a hassle on a camping trip and takes too much time. Although a dishwasher is not traditionally a RV appliance, it’s quickly becoming popular and you can imagine why you can’t miss it out.

Its benefits are:

• Cleans up your cooking utensils quickly
• Maintains hygiene

Only one downside is:

• Takes up space

4. Portable Washing Machine

If you’re planning a long camping trip such as for a month or year or if you’re a full-time RVer, you don’t certainly want to store used clothes and wash them after you return to home. In that case, a portable washing machine comes in handy. But the problem is that many campers don’t even know they exist. But they do!

Pros of a portable washing machine are:

• Great for washing clothes anytime, anywhere on long RV trips
• Quarters not needed
• Compact size
• Affordably priced

Some cons are:

• Washes small loads
• You should have space for hanging clothes to dry

5. Dehumidifier

If you’re planning to go for camping in an area with humid conditions or you hate the smell of dampness lingering on drapery, cushions and bedding, a dehumidifier can be a great appliance for you.

Its benefits are:

• Keeps air inside your RV dry and cool
• Prevents mold and mildew growth and thus their odor

Downsides are:

• Noisy
• Takes up space
• Emptying its water tank becomes a task 

6. Water Filter

While camping in unknown places where you’d be drinking outside water, it’s best to have a water filter. A high-quality water filter makes sure you and your family is safe from hazards that can arise from impure water.

Its upsides are:

• Cuts the risk of any water-borne diseases
• Cuts down the hassle of carrying bottled water
• Saves money on bottled water

Cons are:

• Takes up space
• You’ll have to keep filling it with water for filtration

7. Small Refrigerator

A small refrigerator is a must for RVers who enjoy chilled drinks and also for storing perishable food items. Normally your RV has a small one integrated in it. But if it’s not, make sure you buy one. Make sure you check its energy use.

Its pluses are:

• Saves perishable food items from getting spoiled
• Chill beverages to maximize their enjoyment
• You can even carry items like ice creams on your trip
• Useful for storing medications that need to be stored at cool temperatures

Only one con is:

• Takes up space

8. Table Fan

A portable table fan comes in handy on a camping trip when the atmosphere outside or inside is hot. It cools down the air inside the RV and can even be used with an extension cord outside the RV. It’s also useful to drive away insects flying around your food or anywhere inside the RV, so that you can cook, eat or sleep comfortably.

Its benefits are:

• Cools down hot environment
• Chase off flies and other insects

Some disadvantages are:

• Some fans may be noisy, so make sure you try them before buying
• No use in cold weather

Don’t forget to equip your travel trailer with these appliances before starting your camping trip and you’ll thank them for making your trip so much fun!