We have one, got it at Kohls 2 years ago. Works great with full hook ups, and we got it for 155 bucks with the sale, and 20% off coupons. The down fall is, it takes 1.5 hours to start making "real ice cubes" They come out premature untill the water is very cold, so we leave the basket out, and let the first cubes fall into the water to chill it down before put the basket back in to catch them. After that it works great. Never need to purchase any. Between home and the RV. Im sure it has paid for itself. Using refridgerator water helps speed up the process.