Manufacturer | BougeRV |
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Brand | BougeRV |
Model | CR22 |
Item Weight | 22.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 22.68 x 12.6 x 12.97 inches |
Item model number | CR22 |
Manufacturer Part Number | BJE0401-02204 |
Special Features | Portable |
Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
Item Weight | 22.27 Pounds |
Capacity | 23 Quarts |
Number Of Doors | 1 |
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BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator 12V Car Fridge 23 Quart Portable Freezer Compressor Cooler 12/24V DC 110~240V AC for Truck Van RV SUV Boat Travel Camping Road Trips Tailgating -7℉~50℉ (Black)
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Product Dimensions | 22.68"D x 12.6"W x 12.97"H |
Brand | BougeRV |
Capacity | 23 Quarts |
Configuration | Ice Chest |
Energy Star | NO |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Portable |
Installation Type | Freestanding |
Number of Doors | 1 |
Defrost System | Manual |
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- What You Get: The CR22 12V refrigerator comes with a 2-year Tech Support. If you have any questions about the product, please REACH OUT TO BougeRV, as we provide friendly Tech Support. Package included: 10.82 ft DC power cord, 6.56 ft AC power cord, and user manual
- Fast Cooling Down to 32℉: With Compressor refrigeration technology, this 12v car refrigerator could achieve 15 min fast cooling from 77℉ to 32℉ and 50 min from 77℉ to -5℉, keeping your food fresh. No ice needed, no food spoiled, money and space-saving. Dimension: 22.68*12.60*12.97 in, Weight: 22.27 lb, lightweight
- 45W Low Power Consumption: With ECO energy saving mode, this 23 Qt portable refrigerator's operating power is about 36W. Even running on MAX mode(45W), it consumes far less than 1kWh/day for its intelligent cycle work. You can run this portable freezer fridge with 12/24V DC power on various vehicles, such as SUVs, Trucks, RVs, Camper, Van, Boat, etc
- 45dB Low Noise: The truck freezer is designed to run with low noise to make sure you have a good sleep after long driving. This camping fridge also has a shock-proof design to face the uneven road, operating with no problem in case of a 30 ° inclination when you are off-road.
- 3 Level Voltage Battery Protection: The RV fridge/freezer is equipped with a 3-level battery monitor to prevent the fridge from draining your vehicle's battery. You can choose at what battery voltage the fridge shuts off to prevent complete battery drain.
- NOTE: Please do not place the refrigerator in direct sunlight, as this may cause the refrigerator door to become deformed
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| $169.99$169.99 | $179.99$179.99 | $249.99$249.99 | $309.10$309.10 | $360.51$360.51 | $349.99$349.99 | $402.23$402.23 |
Capacity
| 23 QT=22 L= 0.78 cu. ft. | 21 QT=20 L=0.7 cu. ft. | 53 QT=50 L=1.77 cu. ft. | 37 QT=35 L= 1.24 cu. ft. | 48 QT=45 L=1.59 cu. ft. | 37 QT=35 L= 1.24 cu. ft. | 43QT=41L=1.44 cu.ft. |
Exterior sizes(L*W*H inches)
| 22.68*12.60*13.0 | 23.0*12.6*12.0 | 22.44*13.39*19.69 | 28.0*18.1*17.4 | 28.0*18.1*20.0 | 25.5*15.8*17.4 | 28*16.2*20.4 |
Interior sizes(L*W*D inches)
| 13.8*9.8*9.8 | 13.8*9.8*8.9 | 12.59*10.23*15.35&10.62*5.11*9 | 10.6*12.2*13.5 & 7.9*12.2*6.6 | 10.6*12.2*16.1 & 7.9*12.2*9.1 | 10.6*12.2*13.5 & 7.9*12.2*6.6 | 14.5*6.6*15.9 &14.5*12.3*7.8 |
Weight(lb.)
| 22.27 | 22.49 | 38.06 | 42 | 43.6 | 37.6 | 47.8 |
Temp Range
| -8℉~50℉(-22℃~10℃) | -8℉~50℉(-22℃~10℃) | -4℉~50℉(-18℃~10℃) | -4℉~68℉(-20℃~20℃) | -4℉~68℉(-20℃~20℃) | -4℉~68℉(-20℃~20℃) | -9℉~68℉(-23℃~20℃) |
True Dual Zone
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APP Control Applicable
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Door Detachable/Reversible
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Dual System
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Interior Lights
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Battery Protection
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Dual Door
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,391 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #1 in Automotive Interior Coolers & Refrigerators |
Date First Available | December 9, 2022 |
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Sold By | BougeRV | ONETREE HOME USA | BougeRV | Amazon.com | BougeRV | ALPICOOL DIRECT |
capacity | 23 quarts | 50 liters | 21 quarts | 37 quarts | 42 quarts | 16 quarts |
freezer capacity | 22 liters | 50 liters | 20 liters | 1.24 cubic feet | 1.41 cubic feet | 15.3 liters |
number of doors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
number of shelves | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
form factor | Chest | Chest | Chest | Portable | Chest | Chest |
energy star | ✗ | — | ✗ | 0 | ✗ | 3 Star |
installation | Freestanding | Outdoor | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding |
finish type | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte |
model name | CR22 | Car Fridge X50 | CRPRO 20 | ED35 | E40 | Portable Refrigerator NL15 |
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Customers appreciate the refrigerator's ice retention, performance, and value for money. They find it works well, is compact, and portable. Many consider it a good investment for camping or road trips.
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Customers appreciate the refrigerator's ice retention. It cools down quickly, and within 20 minutes the temperature dropped from 78 degrees to their set point of 37 degrees. They find it useful for camping, road trips, or just needing extra cooling space. The fridge can be used as a freezer or refrigerator, is durable, and easy to travel with.
"...doesn’t weigh much (empty) and it has rubber feet that prevent it from sliding around. That is great for when you are traveling...." Read more
"...the investment for anyone who camps, road trips, or just needs extra cooling space. It’s durable, reliable, and does its job perfectly!..." Read more
"...at sea and three or four thousand on the road...well, it is still refrigerating and still freezing so I guess it is living up to expectations...." Read more
"...The Bouge 30 qt even freezes your ice packs so you could carry a few of those and just keep freezing them to rotate in your cold bag. 4...." Read more
Customers like the refrigerator's performance. They say it works better than expected, keeps everything cool and fits space well. Some are impressed with the performance and energy usage. The freezer works great, keeping their frozen items frozen. The temperature seems to work best as a balance between food preservation and battery charge.
"...to reach 32 degrees and when ever I adjusted the temperature, it reacted quickly...." Read more
"...It’s durable, reliable, and does its job perfectly! Highly recommend!" Read more
"...I let it get is about 15 degrees F. That seems to work best as a balance between food preservation and battery charge preservation even in higher..." Read more
"...It's set on 37 and works perfectly.. done saved a lot of money eating from it and not buying ff...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of this fridge. They find it a good product for the price, keeping items cool for longer than an ice chest. Many say it's quiet and better than an ice chest, making it a great outdoor refrigerator.
"...Overall, the BougeRV 12V Car Fridge is well worth the investment for anyone who camps, road trips, or just needs extra cooling space...." Read more
"...My selection process was pretty simple, decent reviews, lowest cost, correct sizing for my application. Not too small, not too big...." Read more
"...Good for the price point...." Read more
"...A bit pricy but worth it. It will even keep ice cubes frozen!" Read more
Customers appreciate the compact size of the refrigerator. They find it fits well in storage spaces and is portable. The handles are recessed, preventing bulky storage concerns. Many customers like its quiet operation, portability, and lightweight design.
"...The fridge doesn’t weigh much (empty) and it has rubber feet that prevent it from sliding around. That is great for when you are traveling...." Read more
"...Using it with my 12V car outlet is seamless—just plug and play! It's lightweight and portable, so moving it in and out of the car or camper is easy...." Read more
"...I have the 30 Qt which seemed like an excellent compromise between size, weight, and capacity. This is not a large capacity. Just about a cubic foot...." Read more
"...It's a good footprint for behind a seat in a large SUV but won't fit on the floor of the front passenger side - in a Ford Expedition...." Read more
Customers appreciate the refrigerator's quiet operation. Reviewers mention it hums quietly and gives a beep after starting to let them know it's running.
"...It is sitting next to my chair and it is so quiet that I keep forgetting that it is running...." Read more
"...I love the low noise level; it’s quiet enough that it doesn’t disturb the peace of the outdoors, which is a huge bonus...." Read more
"...Good pwr consumption, good cooling performance, no noise (but my hearing is not the best).,..." Read more
"...It wasn’t loud at all and honestly this will be great durning camp outs and road trips with kids! Happy with this purchase!" Read more
Customers appreciate the refrigerator's portability. They find it useful for grocery trips, camping, and long trips. The portable design allows easy carrying from the house to the car. While the 30 quart capacity is small, it's ideal for perishables.
"...That is great for when you are traveling...." Read more
"...the BougeRV 12V Car Fridge, and it has completely transformed my camping and road trip experiences!..." Read more
"...Much better for a camper or RV where you don't have to lug it around to plug into shore power...." Read more
"...It wasn’t loud at all and honestly this will be great durning camp outs and road trips with kids! Happy with this purchase!" Read more
Customers appreciate the refrigerator's build quality. They find it well-designed and well-made, dependable, and in perfect condition. The low center of gravity allows for solid tie downs, which sailors appreciate.
"...23 quart 12V refrigerator shipped promptly and I received it in perfect condition...." Read more
"...It’s durable, reliable, and does its job perfectly! Highly recommend!" Read more
"...light weight and portable, relatively low center of gravity for a solid tie down (sailors will appreciate this), and physical properties like door..." Read more
"Excellent to take ice cream to farmers market. Strap on insulation cover not very strong. Fell off after a couple months of use(2× a week)" Read more
Customers appreciate the refrigerator's low power consumption. It draws around 45 watts, so it has plenty of power to run it for extended periods when away from the van. The fridge gets down to temperature quickly and uses a low amount of battery. Overall, it seems like a reasonable compromise between coldness and power consumption.
"...very well for shipping and included an easy to read manual, the power cord for a standard wall outlet as well as an adapter for a 12v car outlet...." Read more
"...Plus, it's very energy-efficient, so it doesn’t drain my car battery, which was a concern with other models...." Read more
"...backed off to +10 degrees F and that seems to be a reasonable compromise cold/power consumption. Keeps frozen stuff fresh...." Read more
"...I'm testing it on my Bluetti, it uses less power with the cigerette lighter plug then the regular house plug. Cools off pretty quickly...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024Color: GreySize: 23 QuartVerified PurchaseAfter looking at different brands I decided to purchase the BougeRV 12volt, 23 quart Refrigerator and make the break from using a cooler with ice.
BougeRV is a great seller and their web site offers many different products. My 23 quart 12V refrigerator shipped promptly and I received it in perfect condition. It was packaged very well for shipping and included an easy to read manual, the power cord for a standard wall outlet as well as an adapter for a 12v car outlet. As per the instructions, I let it sit for 24 hours before turning it on. It took less than 20 minutes to reach 32 degrees and when ever I adjusted the temperature, it reacted quickly. The controls and display are easy to read and operate plus they are located on the top where they are easy to access.
The fridge doesn’t weigh much (empty) and it has rubber feet that prevent it from sliding around. That is great for when you are traveling. It’s compact size allows me to place it where I want in my small camper or in the rear seat of my truck.
As I planned on running my 12V refrigerator with a portable power station and a 100 watt solar panel, I was concerned about power consumption. What drew me to the BougeRV 12 volt refrigerator was how low the power draw is in ECO mode. It only draws 45 watts in regular power mode and in ECO mode it draws 36 watts. In ECO mode my food remains at my set temperature and the refrigerator doesn't seem to cycle as much as I thought it would. It is sitting next to my chair and it is so quiet that I keep forgetting that it is running. Since it will be in my camper I am not concerned about it making noise while I sleep.
How much you can place into the 23 quart compartment will depend on what you pack and the containers you place your food in. One thing to remember is that even if the compartment looks smaller that the cooler you may have been using, there really is more room because you don't lose cooler space to ice blocks or cubes. Also, not having to worry about your food getting wet due to melting ice is great. I filled the fridge with food to test it and one thing that I noticed is that the food near the top was as cold as the food on the bottom. I used to worry about meats or food near the top of the cooler becoming too warm if they were not close to the ice blocks on the bottom or covered with ice. Now that is no longer an issue and that's a huge win for this 12v refrigerator. You can also use this as a freezer if you so desire.
Over all I am very pleased with my purchase. I will update my review after using it while camping.
5.0 out of 5 starsAfter looking at different brands I decided to purchase the BougeRV 12volt, 23 quart Refrigerator and make the break from using a cooler with ice.Great seller, great product, glad I made the purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
BougeRV is a great seller and their web site offers many different products. My 23 quart 12V refrigerator shipped promptly and I received it in perfect condition. It was packaged very well for shipping and included an easy to read manual, the power cord for a standard wall outlet as well as an adapter for a 12v car outlet. As per the instructions, I let it sit for 24 hours before turning it on. It took less than 20 minutes to reach 32 degrees and when ever I adjusted the temperature, it reacted quickly. The controls and display are easy to read and operate plus they are located on the top where they are easy to access.
The fridge doesn’t weigh much (empty) and it has rubber feet that prevent it from sliding around. That is great for when you are traveling. It’s compact size allows me to place it where I want in my small camper or in the rear seat of my truck.
As I planned on running my 12V refrigerator with a portable power station and a 100 watt solar panel, I was concerned about power consumption. What drew me to the BougeRV 12 volt refrigerator was how low the power draw is in ECO mode. It only draws 45 watts in regular power mode and in ECO mode it draws 36 watts. In ECO mode my food remains at my set temperature and the refrigerator doesn't seem to cycle as much as I thought it would. It is sitting next to my chair and it is so quiet that I keep forgetting that it is running. Since it will be in my camper I am not concerned about it making noise while I sleep.
How much you can place into the 23 quart compartment will depend on what you pack and the containers you place your food in. One thing to remember is that even if the compartment looks smaller that the cooler you may have been using, there really is more room because you don't lose cooler space to ice blocks or cubes. Also, not having to worry about your food getting wet due to melting ice is great. I filled the fridge with food to test it and one thing that I noticed is that the food near the top was as cold as the food on the bottom. I used to worry about meats or food near the top of the cooler becoming too warm if they were not close to the ice blocks on the bottom or covered with ice. Now that is no longer an issue and that's a huge win for this 12v refrigerator. You can also use this as a freezer if you so desire.
Over all I am very pleased with my purchase. I will update my review after using it while camping.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024Color: GreySize: 23 QuartVerified PurchaseI recently got the BougeRV 12V Car Fridge, and it has completely transformed my camping and road trip experiences! This 23-quart cooler has more than enough space for me to store drinks, snacks, and meals for several days, and the compressor cooling is impressively efficient. It cools down fast, keeping everything at the perfect temperature, even when the outside temperatures rise.
Using it with my 12V car outlet is seamless—just plug and play! It's lightweight and portable, so moving it in and out of the car or camper is easy. I love the low noise level; it’s quiet enough that it doesn’t disturb the peace of the outdoors, which is a huge bonus. Plus, it's very energy-efficient, so it doesn’t drain my car battery, which was a concern with other models.
Overall, the BougeRV 12V Car Fridge is well worth the investment for anyone who camps, road trips, or just needs extra cooling space. It’s durable, reliable, and does its job perfectly! Highly recommend!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021Color: GreySize: 30 QuartVerified PurchaseI have a 30 foot sailboat equipped with a basic icebox requiring ice loading prior to a cruise. 60 lbs of ice in the box will last about six days in moderate weather if the box is properly managed, that is everything is pre cooled before placing in box and no warm stuff added later. Also the number of open/close cycles needs to be minimized.
This is a hassle I have lived with for 20 years. I have not been enthusiastic about converting to box refrigeration due to the hassle factor, hole cutting requirements and space.
So when these compact 12VDC coolers reached what looked like decent maturity I decided to purchase a unit to supplement my ice box and can be easily removed from the boat for road trips and other uses.
My selection process was pretty simple, decent reviews, lowest cost, correct sizing for my application. Not too small, not too big. Initially I wanted a cooler/freezer combo but the prices on those went up significantly and I noted this unit could be divided into two compartments so I thought i might me able to set it up to deliver a kind of cooler/freezer clone if I got the temp set right.
So first I had to install cigarette lighter outlets that would support the current draw of the cooler. No problem in a car but on a boat most cig lighter outlets are wired for low power applications and the two I had would not support the load which can be up to 5 amps during compressor start up. In max (not eco) mode, the unit draws about 3 amps when the compressor is running. When the compressor is not running it pulls much less power obviously. I would say I was seeing 30% compressor on time in temps around 70 - 75 ambient. So on an hourly basis I was pulling around 2 amps avg or 24 watts/hr. I was very happy with this performance however I expect summer temps will drive that power usage up significantly. For a sailor these numbers are really important because we have to rely almost exclusively on battery bank and solar/wind charging. Bottom line, really happy with power consumption numbers.
Important note to anyone using other than standard car cig lighter which is designed to handle higher current. When I attempted to use my cig lighter outputs on the boat the unit would start up but I saw the input voltage display on the cooler was showing a rapidly decreasing input voltage to the point where the unit's low voltage protection would turn the cooler off. Turns out the wiring to myn cig lighter socket was such a small gauge that as soon as it was loaded up it would begin dropping the output voltage to an unacceptable level. If you are rolling your own outlets, make sure you select a wire gauge which will minimize voltage drop between the cooler and your batteries. I wound up using 10awg wire which is probably overkill but I wanted the cooler to see almost the same voltage as at the battery.
All of the above is utterly meaningless unless the unit does a decent job of cooling/freezing. And it does that very well in my experience so far (used the cooler 24/7 for my last 6 day cruise). As I had planned, I used the center divider to try to create a cooler/freezer combo. I placed my frozen stuff in the compartment closest to the control panel and my beer in the other compartment, set the unit to 25 degrees and waited for he beer to freeze or the frozen stuff to thaw. Neither did either. The beer stayed cold as heck and the frozen stuff stayed frozen!!! Outstanding. I was really pleased.
Good pwr consumption, good cooling performance, no noise (but my hearing is not the best)., can make it work as combo cooler freezer, light weight and portable, relatively low center of gravity for a solid tie down (sailors will appreciate this), and physical properties like door opening and control accessibility is excellent.
You do have to fuss around with the controls a bit to figure them out. Note to manufacturer - get an English speaker (or whatever language with English subtitles) to do a video to explain how to use the controls. As usual, the delivered manual is mostly gibberish. There are third party videos online but, come on manufacturers, this is not hard. You have a great product, how had can it be to produce great instructions?
So, final topic is space. I have the 30 Qt which seemed like an excellent compromise between size, weight, and capacity. This is not a large capacity. Just about a cubic foot. But is is more space than you might imagine if you imagine a cubic foot. First thing is cool or freeze your stuff before loading it (I am speaking to sailors in particular) you can also use shore power to do the initial cooling of course using the provided 110 VAC adapter, but you don"t want to be doing initial cool down on your batteries if you can avoid it. This pre cool is particularly important if you want to do cooler/freezer. I suspect the process of freezing something is going to freeze everything in the box but if you pre cool you can find that Goldilocks temp that keeps the two compartments just right. I kept my beer very cold and a Cornish game hen frozen solid for the full 6 days. But the beer was cold and the hen was frozen going into the box before the trip.
Ok, back to space. I loaded 9 16 Oz cans of beer in the cooler side with a bit of room left if I had wanted to stuff something smaller in there. On the freezer side I had two steaks, the cornish game hen, a tray of sausage, three lamb chops and a big bag of M&Ms which I eat frozen (try it, you'll love it). And I have significant extra space. I could have added a bag or two of frozen veggies easily.
So, overall, my first impression after six days living with this thing 24/7 using my house batteries and 200 watts of solar panels has been excellent. I am extremely pleased with performance, size, ease of use and appearance. Longevity will be the next test but mfg provides an upgrade to 3 yr warranty on the unit so that does provide a little confidence they have built some longevity into this unit.
Update 06/25/2021
Spent another six day cruise with this unit in ops full time. I am struggling to say anything bad about it. We are into summer temperatures now - around 95 deg F ambient middle of the day and the unit power consumption has gone up a bit, but not massively. I was pulling about 2 amps/hr in cooler temps (70s), maybe 2.5 or 2.75 amps now that it is warmer.
The biggest hassle I am having is trying to decide do I want a freezer or a cooler. The split compartment can be kludged to do both as I described earlier but it is a bit of a hassle to have to check stuff to make sure you are not freezing the beer of thawing the steak. I am leaning toward a freezer which would allow me to manufacture ice for the original "box" if/when necessary. Of course, this is a fine problem to have....do I do cold or colder?
Have not used the device in the car yet but I see no reason why it would be problematic. The only issue there is to manage the power input so you don't kill the car battery which is not designed for deep cycle. I would either take the thing to the hotel room and plug it in or freeze something inside the box (like a gallon of water) to keep the interior cool until next day driving when you can power up on the battery (actually the alternator output) again.
Note to manufacturer. It would be cheap and easy to add a small automatic light to the interior. This would definitely be handy. The user should be able to enable or disable the light operation in "settings" so when things need to be dark you aren't killing your night vision by opening the box.
Edit 09-06-2022
As in sit in an airbnb in Boise, Idaho looking at my BougeRV cooler box humming along after about a thousand nautical miles at sea and three or four thousand on the road...well, it is still refrigerating and still freezing so I guess it is living up to expectations. Not bad at all. The only thing I need is something to make it easier to carry. Either a shoulder strap on one of those little fold-able carts.
Meanwhile, what are you waiting for? Go buy your own cooler and you too can enjoy a cold beer in the middle of nowhere while you contemplate solutions to all of your first world problems.
Edit 08/11/23
Well, still coolin... I just got back from a 200 mile cruise aboard my small sailboat. I had ice for drinks as well as frozen meats in my cooler for a week. Not a problem and it was HOT. That is the weather was hot.
One thing I discovered in the course of using this unit... there is frozen and there is really frozen. Who knew?
Turns out that meats stored at just below freezing are not happy campers. They want to be stored closer to zero degrees. That pretty much sealed the deal on the cooler being configured as a freezer. I stock up my icebox (with ice) to handle cooling and just set the Booge up to be a freezer. I tried zero degrees but it sucks a lot of power at that temp so I backed off to +10 degrees F and that seems to be a reasonable compromise cold/power consumption. Keeps frozen stuff fresh.
So at almost 3 years and hundreds of hours of use on land and sea, still going strong. I am thinking about building a supplemental insulation case for the unit to see if I can't make it a bit easier to carry and more efficient but it is pretty reasonable stand alone except it is an awkward carry
final edit (I promise) 04/23/2024
Newest freezer strategy emerges.
I continue to try to keep power consumption as low as possible when on battery power aboard the boat. When I have the engine providing alternator power I place the unit in "max" mode and get it as cold as possible. When I am sailing or at anchor I transition to "eco" mode to minimize batt power consumption. This has been pretty effective although it is another step you have to remember to take. The interior temp varies as I do this but highest I let it get is about 15 degrees F. That seems to work best as a balance between food preservation and battery charge preservation even in higher ambient temp situations. I do what I can to ensure the unit is exposed to cooler air by keeping it ventilated.
Turns out the unit pretty much lives on the boat these days due to the cost of gasoline we are flying mostly and not driving so the bouge is not used in the car too much these days and, frankly, it is not the most convenient devise for the car. Much better for a camper or RV where you don't have to lug it around to plug into shore power.
I still have not built an insulated cover, I am pretty sure this would improve the power consumption situation but I am just lazy, and perfect should not the the enemy of good enough, right?
I continue to be a big fan and unit is running like a top. One of the best comfort upgrades I have done aboard the boat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome fridge/freezer for camping!
Color: GreySize: 30 QuartVerified PurchaseWe just got back from our first camping trip using the fridge and it performed excellent. Very quiet, has lots of room for food and drinks, consumes very little power, easy to use control panel, feels well built and the manual is well written. Includes both the 120v and 12v cords for use at home and on the road. Will also hold a 2L bottle standing upright. This fridge completely changed our camping experience since we know food and drinks will always stay cold and at safe temperatures. We couldn’t be happier, great product all around.
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Roberto D.Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2022
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- RoadieReviewed in Canada on August 24, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than an ice filled cooler.
Color: GreySize: 30 QuartVerified PurchaseI purchased one of these in the spring of 2021. It was $359.99 at that time. I've often seen these small Chinese made compressor refrigerators listed in the U.S. and they're really really inexpensive. Some less than $200 U.S.. Very few are offered in Canada though. Those that are usually are crazy expensive. But I kept checking regularly. Maybe it's an import tax thing into Canada I don't know? When this came up for sale at that price I jumped at at.
This thing is great. Not having to deal with melting ice damaging food or packaging is awesome. Not loosing 1/3 of the space to a bunch of ice also can't be overlooked either.
I've figured out a really good system that works for me when I travel (your results many vary). I tow a covered cargo trailer. I leave this fridge in the backseat of the truck and have it plugged into a Jackery. I have the Jackery plugged into the cigarette lighter port in the truck. The Jackery allows pass though charging so there's an uninterrupted power supply for the fridge. This fridge just sips very little power once it's down to temperature. One added benefit to having it in the truck and not the trailer is when it's hot and I'm driving around I have the AC on in the truck so the fridge doesn't have to work as hard because it's not in a hot environment like my trailer as I travel. I can just occasionally glance at the display when I stop to see if everything is ok too. It's great.
I just got back from an August trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats. I traveled through the desert and boondocked for a couple of weeks, staying put for several days at a time with very little driving. Everything worked great and I could easily get several days up to a week I'd say without driving if I was smart about it. I mean not adding a bunch of warm stuff inside the refrigerator or having the lid open a bunch or keep it in the sun.
I've also used this Jackery/BougeRV combo during a couple of power outages to keep some house fridge stuff cool.
If you get one just leave enough space around the compressor fan vents, so it's not working harder than it needs to. Great product. I love the divider too. It's nice to take stuff out without having an avalanche of everything else in the compartment. That also probably reduces the lid open time too.