Picked for one job

How to choose a countertop ice maker for an RV

Top pick

Silonn Handled Bullet Ice Maker

Silonn Handled Bullet Ice Maker

Silonn SLIM09 comes with a documented carry handle and an exact Amazon offer that was freshly verified, so the portable purchase is easier to check than the unresolved Pearl H1 mapping. Because it makes bullet ice, pick a different model if chewable nuggets are essential. Before running any compressor ice maker in an RV, confirm that it operates while stationary, travels upright and meets the ventilation requirements in the exact manual.

Why it suits this job

  • Space used
  • Carrying design
The catch
Hollow bullet ice does not have the texture of compacted nugget ice.
Go with Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Ice Machine if
If its compact body, carry handle and broader RV-related fit coverage matter more to you, Chefman Dual is the alternative, once you have checked the exact current offer.
More reasons we picked it
  • Power draw
  • Placement stability

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Weigh footprint and carry weight against ventilation, wattage and upright transport.

Guide updated , Product data updated , Amazon.com / United States

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the countertop ice makers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 6 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “I will be taking it room to room or on trips”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I want ice on board my RV or camper”.

6 models fit, out of 23 checked
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
23 models
Sources
6 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I will be taking it room to room or on trips”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I want ice on board my RV or camper”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Silonn Handled Bullet Ice Maker
  • A carry handle
  • Compact floor space
  • RV use
  • About six minutes for nine bullet-shaped pieces
  • Up to 26 pounds per day is its rating
  • A choice of two bullet sizes
Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Ice Machine
  • A carry handle
  • Compact floor space
  • RV use
  • First ice in about six minutes and up to 26 pounds per day are what Chefman lists.
  • Two bullet sizes are offered on the panel, and the basket holds 1.3 pounds.
  • Built in: a carry handle, a self-cleaning cycle and a drain plug.
Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker
  • Compact floor space
  • RV use
  • Frigidaire's rating for the machine is 26 pounds of ice per day.
  • First ice came in under seven minutes, as measured by Popular Mechanics.
  • Weight of the tested machine was 13.37 pounds, and its dimensions were 8.7 by 11.4 by 11.6 inches.

3 options

The top pick and the alternatives

01
Silonn Handled Bullet Ice Maker

Silonn, SLIM09 Black

Handled Bullet Ice Maker

Two size settings, a self-cleaning function and a claimed six-minute first cycle come on this bullet-ice machine with a handle.

Top pick ifPeople who shift a basic bullet-ice maker among counters that suit it

Key facts

  • About six minutes for nine bullet-shaped pieces
  • Up to 26 pounds per day is its rating

The catch

Hollow bullet ice does not have the texture of compacted nugget ice.

02
Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Ice Machine

Iceman by Chefman, RJ56-D-1

Dual-Size Ice Machine

This stainless bullet machine has a carry handle, two sizes, a 1.3-pound basket and a six-minute first cycle.

Pick this instead ifIf its compact body, carry handle and broader RV-related fit coverage matter more to you, Chefman Dual is the alternative, once you have checked the exact current offer.

Key facts

  • First ice in about six minutes and up to 26 pounds per day are what Chefman lists.
  • Two bullet sizes are offered on the panel, and the basket holds 1.3 pounds.

The catch

When checked, direct availability was limited, and warranty coverage on marketplace listings can differ from seller to seller.

03
Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker

Frigidaire, EFIC189-Silver

Compact Ice Maker

Simple controls, two sizes and one of the smallest footprints in the set come with this proven 26-pound bullet maker.

Pick this instead ifFrigidaire EFIC189 is a fit for buyers who want a small, simple bullet-ice machine above all and can get by without a built-in carry handle.

Key facts

  • Frigidaire's rating for the machine is 26 pounds of ice per day.
  • First ice came in under seven minutes, as measured by Popular Mechanics.

The catch

Independent testing found the two bullet sizes close to each other in practice.

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Pick this instead if

Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Ice Machine

Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Ice Machine

If its compact body, carry handle and broader RV-related fit coverage matter more to you, Chefman Dual is the alternative, once you have checked the exact current offer.

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