9 Best Portable Electric Stoves for Camping & RVing

Cusimax Hot Plate Electric Single Burner

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Simple, effective, and great value for money, if you are looking for a basic portable electric stove for your RV make sure you check out this budget model by Cusimax. Featuring a durable 7.4” cast iron burner it can accommodate any type of flat-bottomed pan with a base between 4”-7.4”. The stainless steel, stylish black body is smooth and very easy to wipe clean after cooling, just be aware that it can get very hot during use.

Thanks to its 1500W power, this single burner portable electric stove heats up pretty quickly. It has 7 temperature settings, changing your cooking temperature and turning the unit on and off is quick and easy with the front-facing dials. As it weighs just 5.58lbs, it is also easy to store away in your RV once it has cooled down, although you’ll have to wait around 20 minutes after switching it off.

Four non-slip feet ensures this stove remains in place throughout use, plus the overheat protection and automatic safety shut off ensure safe usage. All in all, a great value choice that has good power and can be used with any type of cookware. Its compact size makes it a popular electric stove for small travel trailers and campers.

Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop

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Update how you cook in your RV with this modern portable induction cooktop by Duxtop. This single burner portable induction stove is easy to use and has a powerful 1800W rating for a rapid heat up and shorter cooking times. Ideal for use inside your camper or trailer, this cooktop does have a small cooking surface area, so it’s less suitable for making large family meals.

With its 15 preset temperature settings (140F-460F) and 15 power levels (100W-1800W)it is also easy to program thanks to the sensor touchscreen. However, note that you can only increase or decrease the temperature by 20 degree F adjustments. Unlike many other models, this unit also has a long timer which can be set to any duration between 1-170 minutes.

Weighing just six lbs, it’s easy to set up and pack away when you’re moving on to another campsite. Thanks to its glass cooktop, clean up is very simple and as it’s an induction portable RV stove it cools down rapidly. A safety lock button keeps your cooking and timer settings from being inadvertently altered, while overheat protection ensures your stove is safe to use.

On the whole, an excellent choice for couples or individuals cooking when RVing. Efficient, easy to use, and available at a very reasonable price, if you are looking for a single pan induction stove for your RV, this is the one to go for.

Duxtop LCD Portable Double Induction Cooktop

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The Double Induction Cooktop by Duxtop is a great way to cook just like at home when RVing. It features two induction burners with a total of 1800W power for cooking with two pans simultaneously. Choose either Temperature Mode or Power Mode via the touch control panel and select from 20 power levels (10-1800W) or 20 temperatures between 100 degrees F-460 degrees F.

The LCD screen makes it easy to know just what setting you are on. There is also a Fast Boil button and a Keep Warm setting to enable you to quickly get your water started boiling or to drop your cooking temperature while you set the table. The safety lock is another great addition, even more so as the touch sensors are extremely sensitive and you may find yourself otherwise accidentally altering your settings.

Easy to clean, thanks to its glass cooktop, this unit also features a 10-hour timer. While it can be fairly noisy with both burners on, the dual fans cool it down quickly after use. Complete with overheat protection and a diagnostic warning message, plus a low and high voltage warming system, this ETL-approved portable induction stove makes a good choice for serious RV cooking.

Cusimax Portable Electric Double Stove

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The Cusimax Portable Electric Double Stove uses infrared technology for a fast heat up. Compatible with all pan types, if you are looking for an alternative to induction but don’t want to put up with the long heat up time that you get with a cast iron burner, this stove could be the best model for your RV.

Featuring double ceramic burners, each with its own individually controlled thermostat, you can choose from seven preset temperature settings per burner. Each burner has a maximum heat power rating of 900W, for a total of 1800W for the entire unit when using both burners. Weighing just 12.5 lbs, it’s easy to put away and get back out when you arrive at the next campground.

Although this unit has been designed to withstand regular use, thanks to its stainless steel body, unfortunately, the numbers on the dials wear off fairly quickly with frequent use. What’s more, even though this unit is quick to heat up, it doesn’t produce a lot of high-powered heat, so boiling water can take quite a while.

On the whole, this is a good unit for the money, being reasonably priced and easy to use. It is, however, best reserved for occasional use, making it less suitable for full-timers or RVers who cook a lot in their motorhome.

NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop

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Looking for a compact induction stove with precise temperature control? The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop combines a space-saving round design with a high 1300W power rating for fast heat up and cooking times. Not only does this model have six pre-programmed temperature settings, it also allows you to cook at 52 different temperatures between 100 degrees F and 575 degrees F with 10-degree intervals – ideal for recipes where you need a precise, even temperature.

This model is also a top choice if you are looking for a programmable portable electric stove for stage cooking, thanks to its 100 hours of memory and delay function. When your program has reached an end, the unit will automatically shut down. While these features are undoubtedly useful, if you are just looking for a standard portable induction stove for your RV, you will find other great models at much lower prices – this unit being particularly expensive.

Despite its compact design, this induction stove can accommodate induction-ready pans measuring nine inches in diameter which is a lot larger than many other models. While it doesn’t have a power off button as such, it does have a pause button, plus an automatic shut-off when the pan is removed from the cooktop.

All in all, a good, albeit expensive model. If you need the extra features and precise temperature control, you won’t be disappointed. Otherwise, you may find a cheaper induction stove to be a better fit for your needs.

AmazonBasics Portable Induction Cooktop Burner

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The AmazonBasics Portable Induction Cooktop Burner is a highly affordable model, ideal if you are looking for a budget induction stove for RV use. Compact in size and weighing just under six pounds, it’s a good choice for couples, single persons, or small motorhomes without a good-sized kitchen area.

Thanks to its 1800W power rating, this handy portable induction stove heats up rapidly and will get a pan of water at a rolling boil in next to no time. Despite its low price, this unit has a lot of features, including a child lock, a three-hour timer, and a pause button. The LED and simple button layout makes it easy to use, while the glass cooktop can simply be wiped down after the cooling down period.

On the downside, while this unit has some really handy preset cooking controls, unfortunately, the temperature can only be raised or lowered in 40-degree increments. What’s more, the actual cooking surface is only around four inches wide. This is fine for use with pans containing mostly liquids, however, large pans containing non-liquid food items will risk having uneven heat distribution.

With its powerful heating, ease of use, and great functionality, this portable induction stove is a good value buy. While there are other models that would be a better choice for daily use, given its low price and range of features, you won’t find another model this good for the money.

Elite Gourmet Countertop Electric Hot Burner

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The Elite Gourmet Electric Single Burner is a good buy if you are looking for an RV portable stove on a low budget. Featuring a durable cast iron burner, this unit has a respectable 1000W power rating and can be used with all cookware types, so you can use it with your existing RV pots and pans.

Useful for cooking a range of dishes, as well as for making coffee at the campground, this single burner portable stove is very easy to use thanks to its simple temperature dial complete with five preset temperature settings. Just bear in mind that it does take quite a while to heat up, making it more suitable for leisurely camping trips rather than day-to-day RVing.

Thanks to its non-slip feet, you get a secure placement wherever you decide to use it. However, the power cord is very short, so you may need an extension lead, even in a small RV. On the whole, this portable electric stove makes a good enough purchase for vacation use in your RV. Although, if you are looking for a fast heating unit, you’d be better off with one of our other portable electric stove recommendations.

IMUSA USA Electric Single Burner

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The Imusa USA Electric Single Burner is the lowest priced model in our selection, featuring a traditional coil burner design. With its 1100W power rating, it heats up well, however, it’s hard to get a consistent amount of heat. While it’s easy to turn the dial to alter your temperature setting, this portable electric stove tends to cycle on and off, often cutting out when it’s on high.

Its compact design makes it definitely one to consider in campers or small trailers. For your safety, it has an integrated indicator to let you know when it is heating up, plus non-slip feet for secure placement. Unfortunately, this unit is one of the most difficult to clean, as spills can easily drip below the burner into the stainless steel drip tray and it’s pretty tricky to get around the coil to clean thoroughly.

At such a low price, it’s hard to really complain about this compact model. As it can only be used for 60 minutes at a time, without turning it back on again for 2 hours, plus its rather unreliable performance, it’s best reserved for RVers looking for a simple electric stove for hot drinks and basic food heating tasks.

Tasty One Top Smart Induction Cooktop

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The Tasty One Top by Cuisinart is our top smart portable electric stove pick. Control it via the smartphone app, thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity, or use the on-board capacitive touch control buttons. If you’re using the app, you can follow hundreds of included recipes and your One Top will automatically adjust its temperature and power settings to match the recipe.

The integrated surface sensor tracks the surface temperature of your pans, while you can also use the included thermometer to check the internal temperature of your fish or meat, to ensure you get the very best results every time. Thanks to its constant heat, you can even use this model for sous vide cooking without a special appliance, as well as simmering, searing, slow cooking, and stir frying.

With a 1500W power rating, this portable electric induction stove has the power you need to cook almost any type of dish with a maximum temperature of 450 degrees F. It is also one of the very best looking portable stoves around, ideal for cooking at your RV table or featuring in your social media photos with its distinctive blue color and pentagon form.

On the downside, the usage instructions could be a bit clearer, if you’re not that used to using apps and connected appliances, you may struggle a little. Also, bear in mind that the actual induction area is quite small, so make sure that you have induction-ready pans with good thick bases to ensure adequate heat distribution.