Best Portable Ice Maker For RVs

Igloo Self-Cleaning Ice Maker

First up on our list of the best portable ice makers for RVs is the Igloo Self-Cleaning Ice Maker… surely the most convenient ice maker you’ll ever lay hands on.

The cleaning function is entirely automatic and occurs every 5 cycles, so you can be sure that your ice will stay crystal clear. On top of that, we absolutely love that this unit comes with a carry handle, so it’s super easy to take it outside if you have a BBQ or campsite dinner. There’s an integrated drain plug too, so simply pop out the plug to get rid of excess water when you’re finished.

It’s also one of the most compact ice makers we’ve come across, which means it won’t hog all the space in your RVs teenie kitchen. Despite its small size, however, this machine can produce up to 26 lbs of ice per day (although it can only hold 1.25 lbs at a time) – just make sure you take them out and either use them or store them soon after they’re made, or they’ll melt and stick to the bottom.

We also love that you can choose from small or medium ice cubes, so you can make cocktails just how you like them.  The control panel will let you know when the water is running low of the ice basket is full, plus the lid of the unit is transparent, so you can monitor your ice levels from afar.

NewAir Portable Ice Maker

Next up on our list is the NewAir Portable Ice Maker, a super dependable machine that gives you the choice of not one, not two, but three different-sized ice cubes to pick from.

With the push of a bottom, select small, medium, or large cubes and in as little as 6 minutes your cubes will be ready to ice up your beverage just how you like it. Even when it’s freshly turned on you’ll only have to wait 15 minutes, so you can rest assured a cold drink is never far away (just remember to leave the machine upright for a few hours prior to initial use).

It also has a stylish appearance overall (so you might find yourself using it at dinner parties back home too!), and it will definitely add a touch of glamour to your campsite soirees.

It is a little bit larger than some of the other models on our list, but it’s certainly by no means large, AND it can knock up a whopping 28 lbs of ice per day. We also love that the ice produced is high quality and takes far longer to melt than the ice made by many machines.

It doesn’t need to be plugged in, so you leave it inside your RV or out on your camping table, and the side drain makes cleaning up a doddle. It also comes with indicator lights to alert you to low water or high ice levels, so you can chill out (literally) without monitoring your machine.

It is a tad more expensive than most of the other ice makers on our list but, in this case, we think you really are getting what you pay for – oh, and it comes with a 1-year warranty included, so you can be sure you won’t have to be a replacement halfway through your summer adventures.

Euhomy Ice Machine

If you’re after an affordable ice maker that you’ll hardly know is there, then look no further than the Euhomy Ice Machine.

With the ability to produce up to 26 lbs of ice a day, a control panel that lets you select one of two different sized cubes, and sensors that alert you to high ice and low water levels, this machine certainly doesn’t compromise when it comes to quality… yet it’s the most economical options on our list.

What’s more, it’s highly compact and we love that it operates very quietly. In fact, it’s so small and quiet that you’ll forget that it’s there at all – perfect! We also love that it features a large capacity water storage tank (2.2 liters) so you won’t have to keep topping it up, and this water is recycled too to cut down on waste, which is great for camping when you might have limited water supplies.

The sleek design will be at home in any surroundings, and the clear lid means you can keep an eye on your ice levels without opening the whole machine and letting warm water melt your cubes. It can produce 9 cubes in 8 minutes, but just make sure you remember to leave the entire machine upright for 24 hours prior to first use.

One minor gripe is that the cubes tend to melt quickly – so keep your eye on the indicator and whip them out as soon as it’s full!

GE Profile Opal

If you’re looking for a way to make ice en masse while you’re on the road, then we definitely recommend the GE Profile Opal.

This beast of an ice machine can store an impressive 3 lbs of ice at a time, which is the largest ice storage capacity of any machine on our list. The ice itself is molded into soft nuggets, which are great for cocktail making and are nice and easy to nibble (no jaw-shattering crunches thank you very much).

Plus, it’s a high-quality machine that will keep those cubes cool even if you forget to empty them for a while. And we love that the water from any ice that does melt will simply be returned to the water reservoir and used to make new ice, so no water is wasted.

This ice maker is also super high-tech, and you can hook it up to your phone using Bluetooth for remote monitoring and scheduling – how cool is that?

Unfortunately, all these perks do come at a cost… and a very high one – this is by far the most expensive icemaker on our list. And, although we love its large storage capacity, this does increase its size (and weight) considerably – so it’s not the best for a super cramped RV kitchen, although you can remove the side tank to cut down on bulk (but less ice will be produced).

However, if you have space to spare and can afford to splash the cash, this is definitely the best machine out there for whipping up ice in bulk while you’re on the move.

IKICH Portable Ice Machine

Anyone who’s spent a lot of time in an RV will tell you that there’s nothing worse than noisy appliances running in the background day in and day out… which is why we love the IKICH Portable Ice Machine so much.

Despite producing up to 26 lbs of ice a day, you’ll hardly notice this ice maker chugging away in the background –  it makes less than 45dB of noise when in operation, winning. What’s more, despite having an impressive 2L water reservoir, this is actually one of the smallest machines on our list so it’s a great option for anyone trying to save space in their RV’s kitchen.

The control panel lets you select one of two size options (although both are fairly small) for your ice cubes, and it will take as little as six minutes to produce 6 cubes – pretty impressive for something so small!

As well as featuring indicators for high ice and low water levels, the lid is also clear for easy monitoring of ice production, which is a good thing because the cubes will melt if left in the unit for too long. Finally, when you’re finished, the built-in drain makes cleaning up a breeze.

Overall, this unit is mid-range in terms of price, yet it has a lot to offer – plus, it comes with a 2-year warranty, so you won’t have to pick up another one any time soon.

COSTWAY Ice Maker

The COSTWAY Ice Maker is probably the best-looking machine on our list… but that’s not the only reason why we love it so much.

This compact little machine will brighten up any countertop or table without taking over, yet it can produce a solid amount of ice each day (26.5 lbs). It’s also super speedy, and you’ll only have to wait 6-13 minutes for your cubes.

For its size, it has a decent storage capacity for ice (1.5 lbs) and water (2.2L), and you can choose between one fo two sized cubes – plus, the cubes are designed to be hollow, which means that they’ll float nicely on top of your liquids and can be nibbled easily too (but they’ll also melt faster).

It’s also been well designed, with a condenser that’s resistant to corrosion, ETL approval, and energy-efficient. Be warned though, most people seem to find that their machines are not as quiet as advertised. The control panel will alert you to low water and high ice levels, and there’s a panel in the top so you can peek at your ice as it’s being made and a drainage plug for simple clean-up.

Overall, this is one cute, compact machine that makes small lumps of ice that won’t break your teeth – great if you’ll be traveling with little ones.

hOmeLabs Ice Maker

With its slogan of ‘take a chill pill’, the hOmeLabs Ice Maker is probably the coolest ice maker in town.

It has a sleek design and is nice and compact, making it a great option for small kitchens. It features a large water reservoir of 2.2 liters and it can hold up to 1.5 lbs of ice at a time (just make sure you pop them in the freezer or use them sharpish or else they’ll start to melt).

Oh, and we love that the compressor is energy-efficient too, something that’s all the more important when you’re on the road. The cubes themselves take just 6-8 minutes to make, and you can choose either medium or small cubes.

Additional features include warning lights when the ice levels get high or the water levels get low, a reservoir that recycles water from melted cubes (again, very important when your supplies are limited), and even an auto shut-off feature.

Overall, if you’re after something space and energy-efficient that won’t break the bank, then this could be the one for you.

Frigidaire Compact Maker

Last, but by no means least, on our list of the best portable RV ice makers is the Frigidaire Compact Maker.

Frigidaire is known for its high-quality cooling products, and this ice maker is certainly no exception. It can produce up to 26 lbs of ice per day and can make fresh ice in as little as 7 minutes.

The LED control panels lets you select one of two cube sizes, and you can peek in the lid to see how much ice has been made (we recommend emptying it fairly often to avoid ice cubes melting). There are also hand alerts for low water and high ice levels, but we wish you didn’t have to turn it off and on again after one lights up.

One thing we absolutely love is that it runs extremely quietly – so you can have some peace and quiet while you chill out. It is slightly larger than other models we’ve looked at, but if you want a quiet ice maker with a decent capacity, then it’s worth the trade-off.