Dishwashers in Your Home Away From Home

By: Deshawn Agtarap


More and more people are enjoying recreational vehicles as a type of relaxation and adventure. Most people who enjoy RV's also want the conveniences of home. That convenience can come in the appliances. RV's have limited space, so they need dishwashers that can perform without taking up a great deal of room. Compact, portable dishwashers can provide an RV with a small, yet powerful, cleaning alternative. Most RV supply retailers offer countertop, or portable, dishwashers for an RV.

Vesta designs a portable dishwasher just for the RV. This small dishwasher looks more like a microwave. It can sit on a table top, in a cabinet, under a cook top or anywhere a 22 3/8" X 18 1/8" X 19 3/8" space is available. Although small, this Vesta dishwasher can hold a 4-piece place setting. It has 3 wash cycles with two temperature settings. It can sanitize the dishes in the stainless steel tub. If left portable, it connects directly to the faucet with a connection kit that is sold separately; however, you can order a custom kit to install this portable dishwasher as a built-in dishwasher in a cabinet. This RV dishwasher retails regularly at $399 with the connection kits priced in the $20's.

Tappan also makes a compact 18-inch dishwasher for RV's. It features a two level wash system with three was cycles. It holds a 4 place setting and can clean in no time at all. This portable RV dishwasher can also be built-in or used on a countertop. Since the drain is gravity powered, you must install the drain hose descending from the dishwasher unit for it to function properly. This Tappan model retails for $399, but has been discontinued so it may be difficult to find.

Mini-Maid has a compact countertop dishwasher that will work great in an RV. This model is a little larger so it holds an eight place setting. With two spray arms and a booster heater, this little powerhouse will clean your dishes spotless every time. It includes the connection and drain hoses with a faucet adapter, as well. This model retails for $725, plus shipping cost of $50.

RV dishwasher can be found online or at RV supply centers. Camping World is on of the largest RV supply centers. They have an online store or you can go in person to the retail store to inspect RV dishwashers. Other reputable RV supply retailers also carry RV dishwashers.

If you have a recreational vehicle and want to enjoy all the comforts of home, you can buy an RV dishwasher to make clean up a breeze. Don't ruin a vacation with tedious chores; buy an RV dishwasher so that you can get back to enjoying that trip.


Deshawn has been a salesperson for automotive industry for more than 10 years and enjoys helping customers select the right atv according to their preferences. Come to www.atv-now.com to get free advice on different types of atv.