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Ready for Anywhere

Energy-efficient appliances: 12V, 24V, 240V, gas or solar. Always in stock.

For over 40 years Challenger Appliances has supplied top quality, marine grade engineered appliances that fit into tiny homes, baches, motorhomes (RVs), caravans, boats and horse floats.

Challenger delivers top quality hot water, refrigeration, cooking, and sanitation solutions built for everyday, tough Kiwi conditions. View our categories and featured products below.

Visit our Auckland Showroom

38 Olive Road, Penrose, Auckland

Shop by Category

Hot Water

Gas & electric water heating solutions.

High Quality

Gas & electric water heating solutions

Cooking

Ovens, hobs and stoves for every setup.

High Quality

Gas & electric water heating solutions

Refrigeration

Fridges, freezers and ice makers, portable, 12v/24v.

High Quality

Gas & electric water heating solutions

Plumbing

Pumps, toilets, macerators & water systems.

Full Support

Discuss and Prioritize your team’s work in full context with complete visibility and make changes for everyone.

Popular Featured Products

Built for Every Kiwi Adventure

Tiny Home

Compact, efficient appliances designed for small spaces.

Bach

Reliable comfort for your home away from home.

Boat

Marine-grade performance you can trust on the water.

Caravan / RV

Power your journey with dependable solutions.

Why Challenger Appliances?

Gas, 12V, 24V, Solar Ready

Flexible, alternative energy options for off-grid or on-the-go living.

Marine Grade Engineered

Built tough to last, performs well in demanding kiwi environments.

5 Star Service & Support

Expert advice and support you can rely on. 4.9 star reviews via Google.

40 Years, NZ Owned

Proudly Kiwi owned and operated with decades of local knowledge.

Fully Stocked, Ready to Ship

Our warehouse is stocked with our full range, along with all the parts and accessories you need.

Retailers, Shipping & Pickup

Available through select retailers. Shipped nationwide or ready for pickup in Auckland.

Challenger Insights

Setting Up Your NZ Campervan, RV and Boat for Off-Grid Appliances

Off-Grid Appliance Setup In NZ: What You Actually Need for a Tiny Home or Kiwi Bach

3 Ways to Power a Freezer Off-Grid in NZ (Without Mains Electricity)

What Our Customers Say

4.9Based on 43 Google reviews

Califont owner

Brought a Challenger cailfont around 10-years ago and it has never missed a beat. We use it on a life style block to wash horses and dogs.

Then this week we had an issue with the sparking, just stopped, did the usual battery change and check of LPG connection with no luck.

Rang the office Saturday morning and Calvin answered the cal and went through a number of things to check and a little piece of invaluable advice re the voltage requirement of the D cell batteries. We thought being over 1.5V was OK but turns out no. They need to be over 1.6V.

Ones we replaced with had been sitting for some time and had dropped just enough to not combine for enough juice to operate the unit.

Solved. Calvin even rang back later in the day to check in on our progress.

Old style service that made our experience with the Liz product and company even better.

Don’t go anywhere else, this team go the extra mile and deliver an exceptional service experience.

Thank you Calvin.

MSMark SmithGoogle review · July 2026

Califont repair

I would like to sincerely thank your team for the excellent service I received. After returning my califont for repair, I was impressed by the professional and courteous service throughout the entire process. The communication was clear, the repair was completed promptly, and my califont was returned in excellent working condition. It is reassuring to deal with a company that stands behind its products and genuinely cares about its customers. I truly appreciate your help and would not hesitate to recommend your company to family and friends. Thank you again for your outstanding service

GWGael WitikaGoogle review · May 2026

Compressor fridge

Highly recommend this company. We had a small problem trying to unlock digital settings in the new compressor fridge. Ling sorted this for us with her detailed instructions, she even made a quick video to help. Her customer service is outstanding, truly and asset to Challenger Yachts.

SMSue McKinnonGoogle review · February 2026

12V fridge

These people are fantastic to deal with, I'm very pleased with the 12v fridge, but most impressed with the service. When a problem occurs it can be an opportunity for people to shine and Ling and Kelvin went above and beyond expectation. I would highly recommend this business.

SWSteve WottonGoogle review

Product advice

Really great service helped me to resolve a challenging issue around product selection and sourcing; super responsive! Can recommend.

BGBernard Grenville-JonesGoogle review · September 2026

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   Challenge Yachts Ltd T/A Challenger Appliances
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   Robyn Taylor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I recommend Kelvin for his expertise service. He went well beyond our expectations.  All set to purchase a new Califont and we have narrowed it down to a pressure switch.  Thanks for your service.
  
 
 
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   Bernard Grenville-Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Really great service helped me to resolve a challenging issue around product selection and sourcing; super responsive! Can recommend.
  
 
 
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   Yosuke Tanaka 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I lost a filter for the vacuum cleaner sold here and they provided extended support by sending a replacement. Very kind and customer-centred.
  
 
 
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   Mark Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Brought a Challenger cailfont around 10-years ago and it has never missed a beat. We use it on a life style block to wash horses and dogs.

Then this week we had an issue with the sparking, just stopped, did the usual battery change and check of LPG connection with no luck.

Rang the office Saturday morning and Calvin answered the cal and went through a number of things to check and a little piece of invaluable advice re the voltage requirement of the D cell batteries. We thought being over 1.5V was OK but turns out no. They need to be over 1.6V.

Ones we replaced with had been sitting for some time and had dropped just enough to not combine for enough juice to operate the unit.

Solved.  Calvin even rang back later in the day to check in on our progress.

Old style service that made our experience with the Liz product and company even better.

Don’t go anywhere else, this team go the extra mile and deliver an exceptional service experience.

Thank you Calvin.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Gael witika 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I would like to sincerely thank your team for the excellent service I received. After returning my califont for repair, I was impressed by the professional and courteous service throughout the entire process. The communication was clear, the repair was completed promptly, and my califont was returned in excellent working condition. It is reassuring to deal with a company that stands behind its products and genuinely cares about its customers. I truly appreciate your help and would not hesitate to recommend your company to family and friends. Thank you again for your outstanding service
  
 
 
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   Trudi Martin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Great service. Excellent communication. Highly recommend. Thanks for your help!
  
 
 
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   Tony Simpson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Great people to deal with, very helpful and definitely recommended.
  
 
 
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   Sue McKinnon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Highly recommend this company. We had a small problem trying to unlock digital settings in the new compressor fridge.
Ling sorted this for us with her detailed instructions, she even made a quick video to help.
Her customer service is outstanding, truly and asset to Challenger Yachts.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Steve Wotton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  These people are fantastic to deal with, I'm very pleased with the 12v fridge, but most impressed with the service.
When a problem occurs it can be an opportunity for people to shine and Ling and Kelvin went above and beyond expectation.
I would highly recommend this business.