Alpicool makes a traditional cooler style portable refrigerator freezer with a few unique features. They sell multiple sizes in their CF (car fridge) series. It can get very hot in vehicles and super high temperatures can make it hard for any refrigerator to stay cool. You can lift the entire contents out in a wire basket that’s in the cooler so long as stuff doesn’t fall between the wires.

There is a robust handle on either side for easy lifting. There is also a drain hole for cleaning and it can run normally at an angle up to 30 degrees. You can make both compartments a freezer, a fridge, or have each one set to different temperatures. Of course the fridge in our 1970 Aristocrat doesn’t work and so I still need to keep my food cold including the smoothie ingredients that for the smoothies I wrote about recently. Alpicool added a lot of cool extra features like the inner LED light and being able to run even at 45 degrees. And like the other models listed thus far, you get the benefit of easy portability, low noise from the compressor, the ability to cool down to -20°, and a vibration-resistant design.Unfortunately, Alpicool doesn’t sell any covers or additional products that work with its 12 volt refrigerators. Using the gear you can set the cooler to be either a refrigerator (typically between 38-41° according to my food safe certificate) or warmer for things like veggie storage and what not.

Other goodies include a high-efficiency compressor, adjustable ECO and HH modes, and it’s safe to run at up to 45° angles, making it perfect for your off-roading rig! The outside measurements of the 63 quart size are 30 inches long, 18.5 inches wide, and 19.5 inches tall. Before we dive into the list of Alpicool portable refrigerators, let’s go over a short list of features you might want to look for in your search for a good fridge for your adventures. Size and Weight Second, the compressor has a vibration-resistant design and can operate while sitting at an angle (up to 45°). Consequently, the device can last longer in more extreme environments without having problems. Who wants a high-maintenance cooler, right? 3. Eco-Friendly Compressor:As you can see above, the Alpicool CF45 offers 11 more quarts of storage capacity in a slightly larger form factor than the Alpicool CF35. With the larger compartment at 39°F the smaller bay seems to be at around 52°F more or less so this is actually a perfect place for veggies or fruit and I also like my drinks about that temperature so I put those fake beers I wrote about in there and they were perfect. Control panel The CFX 50W is true to its name and runs on up to 50 watts of power. It can use AC or DC (12 volt) power and comes with a power cord for each kind.

You can take it on crazy roads and park on uneven ground without having to worry about it shutting off and your food spoiling. If you are planning on camping where it’s going to be very hot and the sun will be shining on your vehicle you may want to place the portable refrigerator in a cool shaded area. In this guide, we’ll present you with a variety of options so you can choose the best overlanding fridge for your needs. Table of Contents The food side is wider and longer but not quite as deep since the compressor is taking up some of that space. The other portable fridges on this list use around 70 to 80 watts to start up. This one only uses 45 watts, which makes it good for solar set ups and solar generators.It lives in one of the lower storage compartments and we’ve been powering it with AC power since we are currently close to hookups. If you need to freeze items, you can chill this bad boy down to -20° Fahrenheit. Of course, the temperature of the unit is adjustable to meet your needs. Additionally, this unit will freeze down to -20° and has the same three-stage car battery protection system that was discussed earlier. It can reach temperatures as low as -8 degrees Fahrenheit and an alarm sounds if the lid is open for more than 60 seconds.

Many people see the number 32 degrees and think, perfect it can cool to 32 degrees. That isn’t the case though. The Dometic 12 volt refrigerator has a built in battery protection system which will shut down the fridge before the battery dies which is a great feature to have if you plan on powering it with your vehicle’s battery. The large front handle is as wide as the body of the fridge and it can even extend out to make it easier to pull.I have to hand it to Dometic, they’ve done a fantastic job with their line of 12 volt refrigerators/freezers.