Compressor fridges are the most common type of 12-volt refrigerator you’ll see on the road, and for good reason. These 12-volt fridges are often designed for use in 4×4 vehicles and boats, and they’re built with durability and efficiency in mind – two things you really need in an off-grid adventure vehicle. Dometic CFX fridges are highly efficient and use very little power. They’re built to be rugged and durable, with solid construction, stainless steel hinges, and reinforced corners. They have advanced features, like the ability to control the temperature through a wifi app. Iceco refrigerators offer all the basic features that we’ve come to expect in 12V refrigerators, including battery protection and eco/max cooling modes. They don’t have a whole lot of bells and whistles such as digital features, but that’s not a selling point for many. As far as accessories, Iceco offers a slide mount and an insulated cover, both of which work for many of their fridge models. Bottom Line Dimensions are an important consideration when incorporating a fridge into your van build. And the BougeRV fridge has a different dimensional form factor than most vanlife refrigerators we’ve seen. As you can already tell from our list of recommendations, electric coolers are available in a wide range of sizes. For the most part, the bigger the size, the more capacity the cooler will have. However, bigger is not necessarily better. More size will also increase its weight and footprint in your car.

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But if you’re a weekender, or if you’re just testing out this whole vanlife thing, or if you’re on a shoestring budget – then a good cooler is a great option for keeping your food cold on the cheap. Remember, you can always upgrade your van down the road as your needs and budget change. Thermoelectric Coolers (Fine for Roadtrippers, Not Recommended for Van Life) Road-ready refrigerators don’t really come cheap and they’re a crucial vanlife essential to living luxuriously on the road (we need to eat, after all!). Consistently rated as one of the best electric cooler brands, Dometic offers a wide range of sizes and options. There are, however, many other great brands to choose from if you can’t afford the relatively steep prices of Dometic products.We tested the BougeRV in late spring in northern New Mexico. During the testing, daytime temps ranged from the mid to upper 70s, and nighttime temps got down to the mid to upper 60s. We performed the rapid cooldown tests during the day with ambient temps in the mid 70s, but 24 hour tests saw the full range of temperatures. 24-hour Power Consumption Depending on the power draw, cooler size, and temperature, it could drain a car battery in a couple of hours to a couple of days. And at that point, the cooler will turn off, possibly ruining your food. Does it run on just DC circuits or AC circuits, too? When on the road, you will pretty much exclusively run DC. However, having the ability to run off AC if you’re plugged into shore power or want to take your fridge indoors is a nice perk. Temperature range: Based on our research, Iceco fridges in general are extremely energy efficient – pretty close to on par with big names like Dometic and ARB. JP30 portable refrigerator comes with FREE Insulated Protective BAG ＆ FREE 12 Feet-Long Extend DC Power Cable.

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But there are some things to consider when incorporating an upright-style 12-volt refrigerator into your layout. First, it will likely need to be permanently mounted, whereas chest-style 12-volt portable fridges can be easily moved. Also, you may have to get down on your hands and knees to see inside an upright fridge, unless you mount it on a cabinet a few feet off the floor. With chest fridges, it’s easy to look straight down and see all the contents.You can choose what works best to your needs and capacity — between mini size portable refrigerator FC12 or large capacity RV45 according to your camping, or a couple of day off-gird excursion as needed. The main interior difference in the new Elements Weatherproof 63QT Fridge Freezer is the full height evaporator that also extends around what has previously been referred to as the ‘dairy section’. MAX & ECO Mode: You can adjust the JP50 to MAX or ECO mode according to your needed. Fast Cooling or Energy Saving.