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12 Volt Air Conditioners That Can Be Powered With Batteries

May 27, 2026December 9, 2021 by Jenni

Want to make summer camping more comfortable in your van or RV? 12 volt air conditioners use less electricity and can be powered using batteries.

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Categories Appliances, RV 2 Comments
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Best RV AC Units Reviewed 2026 (13,500 & 15,000 BTU)

May 5, 2026April 27, 2023 by Jenni

What’s the best RV AC unit for your camping set up? In this post, we review and compare the best rooftop air conditioners for RVs, campers, vans & boats.

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How Much Power Does An RV Induction Cooktop Use?

April 28, 2026July 8, 2022 by Jenni

If you’re tired of having to refill your propane tanks all of the time you could get an RV induction cooktop to save on gas. Here’s how much power they use.

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Categories Appliances, Kitchen, RV 3 Comments
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Morus Zero Portable Clothes Dryer Review For RV & Travel Use

March 3, 2026May 4, 2023 by Jenni

Portable dryers and washers are fantastic for small living spaces like RVs & tiny homes. Here’s our testing and review of the Morus Zero mini clothes dryer.

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CONQUECO Espresso Maker: 2x the Cups But Is It Worth It?

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Jenni

I’ve reviewed 3 portable espresso makers. The CONQUECO brews the most cups per charge, but there’s a trade-off. Here’s my full breakdown.

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6 Best Small Portable Propane Heater For Indoor/RV Use 2026

January 22, 2026September 30, 2023 by Jenni

Indoor portable propane heaters are a great way to heat your RV, van, tent, garage, or home. They use less propane than a furnace, can be moved & used outdoors.

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camper van in snow using a 12 volt diesel heater to stay warm

6 Best Diesel Heaters For Campers, RVs & Vans 2026

January 10, 2026September 27, 2023 by Jenni

Tired of the noisy, power hogging propane heater in your RV or van? A 12 volt diesel heater is a fantastic alternative that doesn’t use a lot of fuel or power.

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RV in a field being powered by the RV battery and nothing else

What Will An RV Battery Run? Camper 12 Volt System Explained

October 29, 2025April 4, 2024 by Jenni

Thinking about dry camping/boondocking and wondering what you can expect your RV batteries to run and how long? Here’s what you need to know about 12V RV power.

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Categories RV, Appliances, Electrical 21 Comments
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How Long Will An RV Battery Run The Furnace? + Calculations

October 28, 2025October 23, 2023 by Jenni

Just because it’s a little cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t go camping. Here’s how you can calculate how long your RV battery will run the furnace.

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Categories Appliances, Electrical, RV 16 Comments

The Best Vacuum Cleaner For RVs & Campers

June 2, 2025May 15, 2024 by Jenni

How do you keep an RV or camper clean? We bought a lightweight cheap vacuum cleaner for our travel trailer, but was it good enough for carpet & pet hair?

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Welcome to The Camping Nerd. We’re Jenni and Jesse. We travel full time in our RV and write about what we learn and share our experiences. This is also where we share our favorite RV and camping-related gear and accessories. Thank you for stopping by.

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