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Travel Trailer Packing List For Beginners (Detailed Guide)
When traveling with my 13′ travel trailer, space is of the essence. As such, I’ve had to really learn what truly constitutes an “essential” and which comforts I can do without.
Packing for a camping trip in your travel trailer is quite different than packing for a camping trip with a tent. While you might be tempted to bring more than you need, your travel trailer can easily start to feel cramped with too many unnecessary items.
When preparing for your first travel trailer trip, I recommend making a list of everything you feel you just can’t live without (and use my checklist below to cross-reference). These are the absolute basics that will keep you on the road without having to hit up a store along the way. More often than not, you’ll find that you can make do with a lot less!
From what items to bring to my top packing tips, here’s how to pack for your first travel trailer camping trip!
Travel Trailer Packing List For Beginners
Kitchen Essentials
Plan to cook on the road? These are some of my favorite travel trailer cooking items that I bring with me on every single trip!
Sponges, Microfiber Towels, Pot Holders
Paper Towels
Camping Stove with Fuel (If you want to cook outside of the camper.)
Collapsible Food Storage Containers & Ziplock Bags
Dish Soap
Aluminum Foil
Stovetop Cutting Board (Great space saver!)
Trash Bags
Matches & Lighter
Cooler & Ice (if you don’t have a fridge)
Note: It’s tempting to want to bring an appliance or two when traveling in a camper, but ask yourself if you truly need it. If you really can’t live without your smoothies, this compact blender is perfect for small spaces.
Read more: The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Camping
Bed & Bath Essentials
Given that your bed is built into the camper, this is the section where skipping the tent really comes in handy. With a trailer, you don’t need sleeping pads, tarps, or sleeping bags (unless you prefer those over sheets and a comforter).
Here are some of my favorite travel trailer bed & bath essentials!
Camping Sheets & Comforter (depending on your mattress size, these are great twin, double, and queen campout sheet sets are adorable).
Toilet paper
Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Face Cleanser, Soap, Contact Lens Solution, Floss, Hair Ties, Make-up, Medications, Brush & Comb, Floss, Nail Clippers)
Camping Essentials
Camping in a travel trailer is just so much harder without each of these items. They come with me on every single trip.
Indoor & Outdoor Mats
Broom or Dustbuster
Portable Speaker (not a necessity, but I bring it on all of my camping trips).
Adapters & Portable Charger
Generator (I love this brand!)
Read more: 20 Genius Camping Hacks Every Camper Should Know
Travel Trailer Safety Essentials
These safety essentials are going to be what physically keep your travel trailer on the road. When I first purchased my trailer, I learned super fast that each and every one of them is absolutely crucial to travel trailer camping.
Read more: 15 Travel Trailer Must-Haves For Your Safety & Comfort
Tips for Packing for Your First Travel Trailer Camping Trip
Plan Your Meals Ahead of Time
Knowing exactly what food to bring and how much of each ingredient you need is going to be a lifesaver when packing your travel trailer. I’d advise you to always slightly overpack your food (you absolutely don’t want to run out), and bring as many dry, canned items as possible.
Additionally, try to avoid any glass storage containers, as things can fall over and shuffle while on the road.
Secure Loose Items
Though it seems almost inevitable that things are going to be slightly moved around after every road trip in your travel trailer, securing loose items before you take off will ensure that they don’t break and you don’t wind up with a huge mess.
Put everything in cabinets and closets, keep any heavy items low to the ground, and use slip-resistant shelf paper or storage containers to keep individual items in place.
Use Bungee Cables
Most camper travel trailers come with cabinet and closet doors that click shut, but you’d be surprised how little it takes for these to fling open. I recommend securing all doors with bungee cables while in transit.
Know Your Trailer Weight Limit
Every camping travel trailer will come with a manufacturer’s weight limit. This is the advisable load that your trailer can sustain without encountering structural issues. You’ll definitely want to know what this limit is and stay well under it for your personal safety, the safety of others, and the longevity of your trailer.
Balance the Load
Once you’ve chosen everything that you want to take on your camping trip, it’s time to pack it all inside the trailer. In doing this, make sure you balance the load throughout the trailer as evenly as possible or put ever-so-slightly more weight near the front. This will help prevent axel strain, tire blowouts, and a lopsided trailer.
Prime Your Travel Trailer
Before you take off on your camping trip, do a walkaround of your rig. Make sure your tanks are emptied, unplug your water hose, pull in any awnings, and take off the wheel chocks, jacks, and leveling blocks. Then, do a quick tire pressure check and ensure that your hitch is secured.
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How much does it cost to boil a kettle? And does it really make a difference if it’s full?
Whether it’s endless cups of tea and coffee or boiling water for cooking, the average kettle ranks as one of the hardest-working small appliances in the kitchen. But how much does it cost to boil a kettle? And how much energy does a kettle use?
If you’re spending more time at home making hot drinks, you might be concerned that boiling your kettle multiple times a day is really adding to your bills. However, how much water you’re boiling and how powerful your kettle is will affect the cost – knowing by how much means you can decide how often you make a cuppa.
We’ve worked out how much you can expect to spend every time you put the kettle on – as well as ways you can save energy at home.
How much does it cost to boil a kettle?
According to the Energy Saving Trust the national average price (as of November 2021) per pence/kWh of electricity is 20.06p. We have rounded it to 20p for illustration purposes.
Kettles show how much power their element uses in either watts (eg 3,000W) or kilowatts (eg 3kW) per hour. However, as you won’t be boiling a kettle for a solid hour, it’s a better idea to work out how much energy a kettle uses based on a smaller amount of time.
- The majority of kettles have a 3kW element. An example 3kW kettle boils one cup of water (235ml) in approx 45 seconds. This means it uses 1p every minute (60p per hour), so 0.75p to boil a single cup over 45 seconds. If you had a cup of tea every day and only boiled the water you needed, it would cost £2.74 over a year. The same kettle can boil a litre of water in 2 minutes 30 seconds, meaning that it costs 2.5p each time.
- Some kettles have a 2.2kW element. This means that they’ll use less power, but also take longer to boil. An example 2.2kW kettle can boil a litre of water in 3 minutes 10 seconds, meaning that although its cost per minute is only 0.73p, boiling a litre will cost 2.3p, similar to the 3kW kettle above.
Heating larger amounts of water for cooking starts to become more expensive. Fill the example 3kW kettle up to its maximum of 1.7 litres each time and the boiling time for a full kettle rises to 4 minutes, and a cost of 4p every boil.
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Are some kettles cheaper to boil than others?
While most kettles use a similar amount of energy to boil the same amount of water, some are cheaper to boil because they’re more energy efficient. Some may not switch off immediately after reaching boiling point, while others have poor insulation that mean they lose heat externally, taking longer to reach boiling point.
The difference can be substantial over time. For example, one 3kW kettle can boil a litre in just over 2 minutes, while another may take as long as 2 minutes 30 seconds. This can mean a 0.5p difference every time you boil a litre of water.
‘We use our kettles more frequently than most other kitchen appliances,’ says Money.co.uk’s energy expert Ben Gallizzi. ‘In fact, the average UK household boils the kettle 1,500 times a year. If you’re in the market for a new kettle, look for rapid-boil models in the 2.5-3kWh range that can boil a single cup of water in under a minute as well as those with insulated casings that keep the water warmer for longer after boiling.’
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What energy saving features should I look for when buying a kettle?
Buy a kettle with these clever functions to help make using it as efficient as possible. Our best kettle picks will include many of these handy features.
1. Variable temperatures
A choice of temperature is a great option for those who enjoy pour over coffee, green tea and herbal tea. These drinks, as well as others, benefit from brewing with water at lower temperatures than boiling. And, as the water reaches the desired temperature sooner without needing to boil, your kettle will use less energy. Filling your hot water bottle with cooler water than boiling will also prolong its life.
2. Measurements in cups and litres
Kettles without markers inside or on the water fill window mean you may boil more water than you need. Ideally, look for a model that has both litres and cups shown clearly so you can fill it quickly without overboiling.
3. Low minimum fill
Minimum fill amounts vary between models, meaning that even if you only want to make a cup of tea, you may need to consistently heat more water than you need. Minimum fills can be as much as 500-800ml, so look for those that allow you to boil as little as a single cup.
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How can I cut the cost of boiling a kettle?
1. Descale regularly
Limescale stops your kettle from working as efficiently as possible, meaning it’ll take longer to boil and use more energy. Keep the inside scale-free by descaling every four to eight weeks in a hard water area and every few months if your water is softer. Pop the kettle’s filter out regularly (if it has one) and rinse that, too. You don’t need to use chemicals – you can descale and clean a kettle with lemon, vinegar and other natural solutions.
2. Only boil as much as you need
While it might be a chore to work out how much water you need to fill a mug or pan, it’ll save you money in the long run to only boil what you need. Rather than do it every time, jot down how much water a few of your favourite cups use and which marker on the kettle this corresponds to.
3. Don’t fill the kettle up every morning
‘Even though we drink a lot of hot drinks during the day, it’s still more energy efficient to boil what is needed each time than fill the kettle at the start of the day,’ explains Matt Manning, Group Carbon and Environment Manager at Currys. ‘This small trick can save around £6 a year.’
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Best toaster 2022: for speedy breakfasts or lavish brunches
While they look pretty different, the best toasters will do the same great job in your kitchen. In our top 10 guide you’ll find toasters that’ve been tried and tested by the Ideal Home team, complete with our rankings and that all-important rating out of five. From De’Longhi, Breville, Dualit, Morphy Richards, Smeg, and Cuisinart, these toasters all bring heaps of style to any kitchen counter, and come with matching sets to pair your new toaster to one of the best kettles.
We’ve reviewed a lot of two- and four-slice toasters, but many of the models we tested come in both options. If you like the style of a two-slice but you want a four-slice model, you can certainly pick up the toaster of your dreams when you click through to buy. Two-slice toasters are definitely the space-savvy choice, but if you want to cook up breakfasts for the whole family you may be left waiting without a four-slice to make school runs that little bit smoother. For more kitchen must-haves, take a look at the best microwaves.
Best toaster 2022
1. De’Longhi Ballerina Toaster
Best toaster overall
Slices: 2 and 4 both available
Colours: Green, black, white
Features: Fluted exterior, toasting dial, defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• Beautiful design
• Even toasting
• High rise slots
Reasons to avoid:
• No variable temperature across slots
Quality toasting is important, but the best toaster will sit on your kitchen counters for years to come. Our top pick is the De’Longhi Ballerina Toaster. It has wide slots, levers with added lift, and the most beautiful and high-quality design which looks a treat when sat next to the matching kettle on your counters. We also think the De’Longhi Ballerina Toaster is reasonably priced for how luxe it feels to use. While it does cost more than the Morphy Richards Verve, which is our second choice, its design is noticeably more sturdy and the toast comes out with far fewer lines on the bread.
What we did miss was the ability to set each side of the toaster to different brownness settings, which is something De’Longhi has features on other toaster and is perfect for picky families in a hurry. We did enjoy the dial which sets the duration of toasting time with the De’Longhi Ballerina Toaster. It tactile and gradual, meaning you won’t have to compromise if your ideal slice is between 3 and 4.
Ideal Home’s rating: 5 out of 5 stars
2. Morphy Richards Verve Toaster
Best toaster overall
Image credit: Morphy Richards
Slices: 4
Colours: Black, white, cream
Features: Lift-to-look, defrost, reheat, control dial
Reasons to buy:
• You can lift to peek at your toast as it cooks
• Love the look
• Great price point
Reasons to avoid:
• Plastic-y design
The Morphy Richards Verve Toaster is budget-friendly and offers a range of great features. We love the levers, which allow you to lift and look as your bread toasts, and the slider dial means you can adjust your level of toasting completely. We tested the four-slice, but there is also a two-slice with the same sleek finish. The Morphy Richards Verve Toaster comes in cream, black and white. It’s not the best range of colours but if you have a neutral kitchen it will slot in perfectly. We tried out the matching kettle too and had few complaints, so if you’re after a matching pair this could be the best toaster for you.
The slots of the Morphy Richards Verve Toaster are relatively wide, and your toast will pop up once done so you can leave it to brown while you prepare your morning cuppa. While there’s no bagel or crumpet function, this option does come with reheat and frozen settings. Simply press these buttons after pushing the lever down to activate, and to end the cycle, just press the illuminated button for your toast to pop up.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
3. Breville Edge Deep Chassis 2-Slice Toaster
Best wide-slice toaster
Slices: 2
Colours: Stainless steel
Features: Defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• Great value
• Deep and wide slots
• Consistent toasting
Reasons to avoid:
• The added lift could go higher
This machine’s certainly got the looks and although it has a fairly big footprint it is comparatively light. It still feels well built and the brushed stainless steel finish has the look of a far more expensive toaster. It’s a great price, too – in fact, it’s a 10th of the price of the most expensive model we tested.
Easy to unpack, the instructions are clear and simple to follow. That said, there’s not much to get confused about here, as the fascia controls are really intuitive. We loved the fact that the slots are extra wide, and go very deep, perfect for juggling the needs of picky family members with an array of different breads.
It has a satisfying and audible noise as the toast pops up, too, meaning you’ll probably never need to use the keep warm function. There are the usual stop and defrost buttons, too. Our one gripe was that the extra high lift could go a little higher, but we didn’t struggle too much when removing crumpets.
Although it wasn’t the fastest toaster in our test, the results were pretty consistent. Both sides of our toast were evenly browned and it pairs very well with the matching kettle.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
4. The Funky Appliance Company Funky Toaster
Best four-slice toaster
Slices: 4
Colours: Cream, chrome, rose gold
Features: Defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• Even toasting
• Quirky look
• There is a great kettle to pair it with
Reasons to avoid:
• The colour selection could be better
The Funky Toaster lives up to its name. The controls are appealing, with defrost and cancel buttons front and centre, which make a satisfying click when pressed. The quality of the toasting was seriously impressive. One of the most even in our lineup, with no visible difference between the two sides of bread.
You can buy this toaster in three colours, but we tried it (and loved it) in cream. You can control the dial on both sides of the toaster, so if the Morphy Richards Verve Toaster’s lack of variable settings is off-putting, this one will suit your family’s various toast preferences.
We also really enjoyed the Funky Kettle that pairs with this toaster. It’s reminiscent of the Smeg kettle, but cheaper.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
5. Breville High Gloss toaster
Best 2-slice toaster for small kitchens
Slices: 2
Colours: Cream, Grey
Features: High lift, wide slots, dial
Reasons to buy:
• High quality controls
• Crumb tray is easy to remove
• Sleek and compact design
Reasons to avoid:
• Sometimes doesn’t toast the top of the slice of bread
Modern and neat, this toaster is never going to set your heart on fire like the KitchenAid or the Dualit, but it has an sleek exterior and solid build at a reasonable price. This kettle looks great in the kitchen, especially when paired with the matching kettle. It’s slimline, easy to clean, and the weight of the controls makes it feel high quality.
The crumb tray is quick and easy to remove for cleaning, and overall it works very well. The only annoying thing was that we found that large bread stuck out of the top of the toaster, so we had to flip them halfway through to toast them evenly. n have to flip my slice of toast around halfway through to make sure both edges get toasted.
The two slots are wide and as with most others toasters we looked at, it has a high-lift function making things easy to remove without getting burnt. There’s no setting for just browning the cut side of a bagel but as we don’t object to ours gently toasted on both sides, rather than the more traditional one side, that didn’t pose a problem.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4 out of 5 stars
6. Dualit New-Gen four-slice toaster
Best for quality and durability
Slices: 4
Colours: Silver
Features: Bagel, one slice at a time, keep warm, defrost
Reasons to buy:
• Toasts fast
• You can toast one slice at a time
Reasons to avoid:
• No automatic pop-up
Hand-built in the UK since 1945, we love the fact that each toaster still bears the name of the person that assembled it – have a look on the bottom if you don’t believe us. The price reflects the fact that its makers believe it’s a toaster that will last a lifetime.
While it’s claimed the unique patented ProHeat elements are virtually indestructible, if anything should go wrong, parts are super easy to replace or repair. OK, so does have fewer bells and whistles than other machines, instead priding itself on ease of use, quality build and durability.
There’s no automatic pop-up, although it does have lovely wide slots, you just lower your toast in manually using the lever at the front then turn the browning control to the desired setting and it starts to count down. Check toast is done by raising the lever to expose the toast without stopping the browning process, then lowering it back down if it’s not done enough or turning the dial to zero if it’s ready. There are settings for toasting one, two, three or four slices at a time, and defrost and keep warm functions. It browned faster and more evenly than most other models on test, producing perfectly browned bread in a little over a minute and a half. Most others took more than two minutes and while 30 seconds might not seem much, if you’re rushing to get the kids to school, that could make all the difference.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
7. Cuisinart Style Collection 4 Slot Toaster
Best toaster for bagels
Slices: 4
Colours: Rose, pistachio, silver, frosted pearl
Features: Bagel, defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• Bagel setting
• Gorgeous colour options
• Extensive range of settings
Reasons to avoid:
• Very noisy when it pops
The Cuisinart Style Collection 4 Slot Toaster is the perfect choice for bagel lovers. It’s a more common feature in American toasters to have a bagel setting, which will toast the inside of the bagel while leaving the outside nice and chewy, but because Cuisinart is an American classic brand, we got to experience the joys of a bagel setting for ourselves. One thing to note is that you should place the bagel with the outside facing in if you want the inside to be toasted on the bagel setting.
Available in some really lovely colours, including rose, pistachio, frosted pearl, and silver, we really enjoyed that you can pair this toaster with either an upright or a pyramid kettle. The two sides can be operated independently, with different timer settings and the ability to defrost one side, and toast a bagel in others. The cancel setting will push your bread up with quite a loud mechanical noise, and we were underwhelmed by the lift of the levers, which didn’t go very high. That said, if you’re a bagel lover, look no further.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4 out of 5 stars
8. Russell Hobbs Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot 2-Slice Toaster
Best looking two-slice toaster
Slices: 2
Colours: Polka dot
Features: Defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• Love the look
• Simple controls
• Very wide slots
Reasons to avoid:
• No lift-to-look
We’re a little (ok, a lot) obsessed with the Russell Hobbs Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot 2-Slice Toaster. Its patterned exterior is sure to add a sunny start to your day, and there are matching kettles, mugs and even plates available for those who want to add another element of coordination. The retro-style design is carried through to the rather simple controls, which include a 1-5 dial as well as an eject, frozen and reheat setting. When you push down the lever there’s no lift-to-look, but we did think the Russell Hobbs toasted evenly and were very happy with how it performed in testing.
These slots are extra extra wide, so those who like a wedge of toast in the mornings won’t be disappointed. The dimensions of this toaster are H22 x W17 x D27cm, which is on the larger side for a two-slice toaster. There’s also a four-slice model available for those who want a toaster for the whole family.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
9. Salter COMBO-7313 Pyramid Kettle and 2-Slice Toaster
Best toaster and kettle set
Slices: 2
Colours: Rose gold & grey
Features: Defrost, reheat, cancel
Reasons to buy:
• A great set
• Reasonably priced
• Lovely rose gold accents
Reasons to avoid:
• Large slices stick out the top of the toaster
Looking for a toaster and kettle combo that you can rely on? We can vouch for this one from Salter. For a start, it’s a good value pick. The toaster is a two-slice model with a defrost setting, as well as a reheat and cancel button. We found that it toasted very evenly between the two slices, and because it’s so compact, it slots into just about any kitchen corner.
The kettle is that classic pyramid shape we love. It clicks on with a blue light and automatically shuts off when it’s finished boiling. We like that it’s not too loud, and the line along the back makes it easy to judge whether you need a refill.
Our one reservation with this toaster is that large slices stick out from the top of the toaster, so the entire slice wasn’t toasted. If you have a penchant for rose gold and want a great toaster and kettle set, this is a great choice.
Ideal Home’s rating: 4 out of 5 stars
10. Smeg TSF01 2 Slice Toaster
Best retro-looking toaster
Slices: 2
Colours: Silver, pink, white, blue, and more…
Features: Wide slots, self-centering, defrost, reheat
Reasons to buy:
• Love the look
• Can take large slices
• Generous pop-up
Reasons to avoid:
• Tray is tricky to access
With an exterior that’s pure 1950s Americana – the shape’s not unlike that of a classic 1950s Airstream motorhome – we thought it might be all about the looks with this machine. Luckily, that’s not so.
Although it’s not huge, it does everything you need it to, and it does it all well. There are six browning functions; we opted for mid-way but noticed that once the toaster was warmed up, we could dial it down a bit.
It also has a defrost button so there aren’t any ‘Oh no, I forgot to take the bread out of the freezer’ moments, while the one side toasting function is good for bagels and the reheat perfect for those of us that sometimes get distracted and leave the toast to cool.
The two wide toasting slots were more than big enough to cope with doorstop slices carved from a whole farmhouse loaf, as well as standard supermarket medium pre-cut bread. The self-centering racks keep the bread neatly in place and there’s a generous pop-up so you don’t end up burning your fingers trying to remove small items.
The removable crumb tray comes out from the side, which might be an issue if you’re short on space but it had a satisfying pop-out function.
Ideal Home’s rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
How much should I spend on the best toaster?
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You can pay as little as £15 for a toaster in the supermarket, but top brands like Smeg and Dualit will set you back as much as £250 for a stylish statement option. We found plenty of great toasters for well under £50, but as a general rule the more you pay the more features you’re likely to get as standard. Other extras can include a wider range of colours and a more sturdy-feeling metal exterior.
Should I buy a two-slice or four-slice toaster?
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If there’s just one or two of you and you’re not a fan of fancy loaves then we’d say a simple two-slot model with just a couple of functions will probably suffice. Two slot models are also better if you’re a bit tight on space as it’s a product that usually has a permanent, easy-to-access home on your worktop.
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For couples and families, a four-slot or four-slice model is a better option – ensuring preparing toast for your brood at breakfast-time or simply serving up eggs on toast for two is an altogether speedier affair. If you’re fixated on a particular look, don’t despair, many brands produce two- and four-slot toaster models that look the same.
Why do I need a toaster?
Simply put, it’s a kitchen staple that has been saving us time since it was invented in the early 20th Century. Unless you prefer to constantly check your bread under the grill to see if it’s ready, a toaster really is the easiest and most efficient way to make perfect toasted bread, bagels, and crumpets.
More than 100 years after the first, basic model was patented, our kitchens really wouldn’t feel complete without one. There are hundreds of different models on the market, from simple two-slot bread toasters to all-singing, all-dancing four-slot machines, so we’ve checked some of the best two- and four-slice models to help you decide which one’s for you.
Buying a toaster – what key features should I look for?
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What can it toast?
First and foremost, of course, a toaster needs to, well, toast. Bread obviously, but also thicker items such as crumpets and English muffins, and some even have warming features for rolls and croissants. If you like your bread thick sliced, or hand-cut then, look for one that has slots made to accommodate any size, with mechanisms that hold bread central, whatever it’s width. A four-slice model with a single slot is a good for toasting pitta or artisan breads.
See also: the best saucepan sets
A bagel-toasting programme will brown the bread just on the cut side but if you like yours crispy front and back then it’s an extra you might not need or use.
Can it defrost bread and keep my toast warm?
As well as a decent variable control to give you your chosen perfect shade of brown, you should also look for defrost and keep warm functions.
Look at build quality and maintenance
Look at the quality of the build as well as the design. After all, it’s probably something that will be used every day so you’re going to want it to last and perform well for years. Easy to remove crumb trays are also important, as is a surface that’s clean with just a quick wipe.
A high ‘pop-up’, which ensures you don’t get your fingers burnt when removing smaller slices of toast or crumpets from the machine is also a good idea, particularly if you have children.
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