A reliable kettle is a must-have for any caravan or motorhome trip. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning on site or stopping off during your journey, our range of caravan and motorhome kettles is designed specifically for life on the road.
Built with touring in mind, these kettles are made to work with your power setup — giving you hot drinks without the hassle.
Why You Need a Camping Kettle and Not a Household One)?
A camping kettle is designed specifically for use in caravans and motorhomes, where campsite electrics are often limited. Unlike standard household kettles, which are typically high wattage and can easily trip a hook-up, camping kettles are either low wattage for safer use on-site or suitable for use on a gas hob when touring off-grid. They’re also more compact and practical for smaller kitchen spaces.
Find more information on this topic at the bottom of this page.
Whether you need a low wattage electric kettle for campsite hook-up or a gas hob kettle for flexible off-grid use, you’ll find the right option in our range.
Browse our caravan and motorhome kettles today and enjoy a proper brew wherever your travels take you.
1. Campsite electrics are limited – Most campsites provide 6–10 amp hook-ups. A standard household kettle is usually 2,800–3,000 watts, which can easily overload the supply and trip your electrics.
A camping kettle is typically 750W–1000W (low wattage), designed specifically for limited hook-ups and less likely to trip the bollard.
2. Power management in caravans & motorhomes – In a caravan or motorhome, you’re often running; the fridge, battery charger, heating and water heater. Adding a high-powered kettle on top of that can push your system over the limit. A low wattage camping kettle keeps everything running smoothly.
3. Off-grid flexibility – Many camping kettles are designed to, work on gas hobs, be used without electric hook-up and suit off-grid or wild camping. Whilst a normal kitchen kettle can’t do that.
4. Size & storage – Camping kettles are; more compact, lighter weight and easier to store in small cupboards. Household kettles are often bulky and take up valuable space.
Technically yes — if you’re on a high-amp pitch (like 16A) and careful with what else is running.
But for regular touring, a camping kettle is safer, more practical, and designed for the way caravans and motorhomes actually operate.
Many campsites operate on limited electric hook-ups, meaning high-powered household kettles can easily trip the supply. Our range includes low wattage kettles specially designed to work efficiently within campsite amp limits.
Benefits of low wattage kettles include:
They’re ideal for caravanners and motorhome owners who regularly stay on electric pitches.
If you prefer a simple, no-electric option — or often tour off-grid — we also stock stovetop kettles designed for use on your caravan or motorhome gas hob.
These kettles offer:
Perfect for off-grid adventures or when you want to keep electric usage to a minimum.
All of our caravan and motorhome kettles are selected with practicality in mind. Expect compact designs, secure lids, and travel-friendly features that make them easy to store and safe to use in smaller spaces.