Sphere 12V 3.5kg Automatic Mini Washing Machine
A washing machine that needs an inverter or a powered site isn't much use free camping. Sphere's 12V unit runs straight off the house battery, no conversion required, which is the whole point for owners who camp off-grid for stretches at a time.
Key features
- Fully automatic 12V DC operation, no inverter required
- 3.5kg load capacity
- Pre-fitted Anderson plug
- Draws roughly 3.3A during a wash cycle
RV use case
This suits off-grid or free-camping owners who want to do a load of washing without needing a powered site, a generator, or running an inverter just to power a washing machine.
Pros
- Genuinely off-grid capable — no inverter or generator required to run it
- Anderson plug means it connects straight into an existing 12V system
- Compact enough to pack away when not in use
Cons
- 3.5kg is a small load — several washes needed to get through a family's laundry
- Each wash cycle draws on the battery bank, worth factoring into the day's power budget
- No dryer function, so a line or rack is still needed afterward
Best for
Solo travellers or couples doing frequent small washes off-grid, rather than families needing full-size laundry capacity.
Verdict
A sensible, low-draw way to do laundry off-grid — just be realistic about the load size before relying on it as the only washing solution on board.
Sphere 12V 3.5kg Automatic Mini Washing Machine
12V-powered operation, no inverter required
Another angled view of the machine and control panel
Top view with the lid open, showing the wash drum