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Jessica Simms
Expecting the comfort of your home on the road also means wanting a rich cup of joe in your hand. Just because you’re planning a trip in your RV doesn’t mean you have to settle for bland instant coffee. Here are the best coffee makers that will reward you with fresh and hot brew on the move. Spoiler alert – they are all compact!
Single brewing has never been faster or easier! Our best choice brews a full cuppa in 90 seconds, while you can enjoy a 14-ounce travel mug in less than 2.5 minutes. You can also customize to your liking, choosing to make your brew bold or regular.
The best thing, though? Its scoop/filter! No more measuring, refilling, or making a mess on your counter! Simply take out the scoop, fill it up, lock in place, and hit the brew button. Pretty convenient for your RV adventures, huh?
Our premium pick will definitely come in handy on those long, family trips across the country. With its 12-cup capacity, 24-hour programmability, and a thermal carafe to keep your brew hot longer, there are a lot of reasons why choosing Cuisinart is a wise decision.
And thanks to the fact that you can sneak a cup mid-brew and have the ability to make a smaller 1-4-cup batch, this model is perfect for the impatient ones.
Best value with great features and high performance! This Chulix model is the perfect compact travel companion for your RV that allows you to brew pod capsules or ground coffee in under 3 minutes.
Enjoying 5-12 ounces of fresh and hot brew without worrying about overheating or turning off the appliance seems like just the thing you need for your travels. Does it not?
Is there anything more desirable than a quick hot cup on the go? And with this fancy, compact, Keurig K-cup maker, you will have just that. Just pop a k-cup pod, choose between 6 and 12 ounces, press a button, and your cup of joe will be in your hand in no time.
And the best of it all? You can even get a reusable coffee filter (sold separately), so you can enjoy your ground coffee in this maker.
With a capacity of four cups, a 30-minute shut-off, and a durable stainless steel carafe, you can energize your trips in the most convenient way possible. Plus, thanks to its guard knuckle and dripless spout, you don’t have to worry about the bumps on the road, causing spillage.
The best feature is the brew-pause, which allows you to stop the cycle and enjoy a cup before the brewing finishes.
If you need a large-capacity brew that will stay hot for a long time, then this is the perfect choice for you. This BLACK+DECKER model makes 12 full cups and keeps them in a vacuum-sealed, double-walled environment for preserving the optimal temperature.
The large carafe has a wide-mouth and doesn’t drip, so it is perfect for energizing on the road.
Small batch brewing (1-4 cups) is also an option.
If the K-Mini model doesn’t quite suit your needs, perhaps this improved version will.
Offering you a chance to choose a stronger brew, and featuring a water reservoir that you can actually remove, what’s not to like here. Plus, K-Mini also has a 9-pod storage drawer, making this compact machine even more space-saving.
If you want to wake up in nature to a hot carafe full of freshly brewed coffee, this is the maker you need. But unlike your traditional maker, here, the coffee ends up in an internal carafe (easy to remove), and you can dispense only one cup at a time for extra freshness.
Programmable for up to 24 hours ahead!
A smart coffee maker for your smart RV! Just connect to any compatible smart plug, and you can control the brewing with your voice while keeping your hands on the wheel.
With 10 cups of capacity, brew pause option, and simple operation, there is nothing more your coffee routine needs.
If you enjoy drinking coffee while driving, you will love this RV-friendly coffee maker. It comes with a 15-ounce stainless steel travel mug, and the best part of it, that’s its capacity as well. Once this machine fills the cup, it will also automatically turn off to save energy.
The filter here is permanent, so Grab N’ Go is also good for the environment.
Sboly single-serve offers two ways to brew your coffee with ground beans and with K-cup pods. But that’s not the only choice this maker gives you. You can also fill up the water tank to 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce marks and customize your cup.
The biggest feature has to be its self-cleaning function, which makes your trip a lot easier. And cleaner!
This Mueller model is a single-serve maker, but with the removable tank of 48 ounces, you will not need to refill the reservoir every time you feel like energizing.
With programmable brew sizes of 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces, this machine offers customization to suit your Java preferences.
And thanks to its rapid brew technology, you will not only be able to enjoy a cuppa in no time, but it will always be brewed at the ideal temperature.
Here comes another Hamilton Beach model that is perfect for RVs. Besides its amazing capacity of 12 cups, this drip maker is also programmable, offers small-batch brewing, and allows you to choose between a bold and regular cup.
The best thing is definitely its front access, making refilling and pouring super-easy, even when on the move.
To ensure the best cuppa on the go, you have to take into consideration the space your RV can spare for a coffee maker, the number of people you’ll be brewing for, and, of course, your personal caffeine wants and needs.
Size – An RV coffee maker should not be bulky, but compact. The most important thing is to make sure that the coffee maker’s size fits into the free bench space of your RV.
Capacity – It will be pretty darn annoying to buy a single-serve maker for a family of 5 coffee drinkers. Make sure that the capacity of the machine works for your family’s caffeine needs.
Other Features – The whole point of buying a coffee maker for your RV is so that you can enjoy your cup just like you do in your kitchen. Make sure to choose a maker that features the operations that you find essential (brew strength options, programmability, automatic shut-off, etc.).
If you are an avid traveler and even a more enthusiastic coffee drinker, does this question really need an answer? But just for the sake of emphasizing the importance of the point, here are all the reasons why your RV needs a coffee maker:
Convenient – Nothing can beat your own customized cuppa and the convenience you’ll have at a simple push of a button. Whether the minute you open your eyes or in the middle of the night (hello, insomnia!), you can have a cup of joe in your hands within minutes.
Time and Money Saving – No need to waste your afternoon on a coffee-shop hunt or spend your money on half-decent brews. Brewing your own Java means more time and money to spend on your trip.
Better Taste – Let’s face it; one can tolerate canned or gas station coffee for only so long. Why settle for a poorly-made brew when you can have the cup you actually prefer?
Unless you own a large, fancy RV, chances are, you are crunched for space. That being said, placing a coffee maker, no matter how compact, will require some rearranging. Here are some storage tricks that can help you maximize the space in your RV:
One hand on the wheel and the other one holding a strong and freshly brewed cup o’ joe is possible, regardless of the space you have in your RV. With one of these compact coffee makers, your adventures will take a whole new meaning. So, which one fits your recreational vehicle the best?
