Complete Buying Guide: Kettles

The Milenco Swiss Luxx Cordless Kettle (1.2 L, Clear-View) is built specifically around the limits of caravan and motorhome electrics, rather than being a standard household kettle.

Low-wattage design

Its low-wattage element is designed to be kinder to campsite hook-ups, reducing the risk of tripping a shared electricity bollard when other appliances are drawing power at the same time.

Clear-view body

The 1.2 litre body is clear, with level markings, so you can see exactly how much water is inside and boil only what you need — useful both for saving power and for keeping to a time when using a shared or metered hook-up.

Everyday features

A 360-degree cordless base with tidy cable storage underneath makes pouring easier, and the handle stays cool to the touch. Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection are built in as safety features, and a power-on indicator confirms it's running.

Cleaning

The concealed element and removable limescale filter are designed to make descaling straightforward, which matters more on tour, where water hardness varies from site to site.

Using it safely on site

Milenco recommends indoor, ventilated use, kept clear of soft furnishings, and not overfilling or running it dry. On a campsite hook-up, use an RCD-protected supply and avoid running several high-draw appliances at once.