9 Must-Have Off-Grid Appliances for Your Cabin
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Off-Grid Water Heater
Like their conventional counterparts, tankless propane water heaters use the least amount of energy, because they only heat water when the tap is opened. A greener option is a solar water heater that’s powered by roof panels. But these have their drawbacks: They’re weather-dependent, so no sunshine means no hot water. And, once the hot water supply is depleted, you have to wait for nature to do its thing and heat up more water — a major drawback when you want a hot shower at the end of the day and someone else used up all the hot water!
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Off-Grid Stove
If you want to keep it simple and inexpensive, a two-burner propane-powered stove (this is a portable option) is an easy solution for your off-grid cabin. Available models can be powered by propane, butane cartridges, or both. For something more substantial, you can go with a full-size stove and oven powered by propane. Or, to go even further off-grid, opt for a solid surface griddle that can sit right over your barbecue grill and allow you to cook pancakes and other foods that can’t normally be cooked on a grill.
To invest in something that really becomes the centerpiece of your cabin, consider an old-style cast iron cook stove. Powered by wood, this beauty also helps heat your home — a welcomed bonus in cold climates.
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Off-Grid Freezer
For short-term freezer needs at your off-grid cabin, consider a cooler-size, portable freezer that hooks up to a 12-volt DC current car battery or your solar, wind or hydroelectric system’s storage batteries. It can be used as a fridge, too, depending on how cold you set the temperature. For longer-term use, like if you’re going to be in your cabin for weeks and want to freeze fresh-caught game or other perishables, consider this larger option, also powered by a 12-volt DC current.
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