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Alpicool C20 Car Mini Fridge 20 Litre 12/24v Refrigerator Portable Vehicle Camping Freezer Electric Cooler Box for Truck, RV, Boat, Picnic, Outdoor Travel/ -20℃-20℃

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If you need a fridge for short camping trips, a fridge in the 35L range should be plenty, even for a small family. Not a long-term, viable solution for insulin storage. It should only be done for car trips where you don't want to miss the insulin injection window. If you're going on vacation and have access to a refrigerator at a hotel, you can store insulin there for the night. It's possible to store insulin if you're driving to a hotel on the way to visit a friend but it's not likely to be a long-term solution. Can You Store Insulin in a Beverage Cooler? way absorption refrigerators can run on 12V DC, AC power, or propane. But they’re wildly inefficient on DC or AC power, and running them on propane means more fuel lines to deal with. Absorption fridges also function best on level ground. While these fridges are often suitable for RVs, they’re not the best choice for van life.

Energy efficiency. Alpicool uses efficient LG compressors in their camper van fridges. While this is a different compressor than the standard SECOP used by many other manufacturers, average power consumption is still very good. Independent user tests of the CF45 put the power consumption between 1A and 1.25A per hour, which is comparable to other efficient 12V refrigerators of this size.The BougeRV E-Series12V campervan refrigerators are extremely cheap, but they perform nearly as well as high-end brands and include all the basic features you would expect in a 4×4 fridge. The E-Series comes in sizes ranging from 30-qt up to 53-qt. We extensively tested their 53-qt model, and we were generally impressed with its quality and performance. Warranty and reliability. BougeRV offers a standard 2-year warranty on their fridges, which you can extend to 3 years by registering your product. E-Series fridges have proven to be reliable, and we’ve been running our 53-Qt model nonstop for over 3 years at this point. BougeRV is also committed to being a reputable brand, which bodes well for continued support. Whynter FM Series 12V refrigerators have been around for a long time, and many vanlifers have successfully used these budget van fridges in their builds. The FM series is also available in several sizes, including single and dual zone. However, consistency and reliability has been an ongoing concern with these. Whynter does not use SECOP compressors, reports of power consumption have been all over the map, and these fridges only come with a short 1-year warranty.

Inside you'll find large glass shelves that make cleaning a breeze and lets you store everything from food to beverages and medication without taking up too much space. Storage features include two cans on the top shelf and liter bottles an additional door compartment right by your side for storing insulin and keep your insulin safe.

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Price and overall value. Alpicool refrigerators are the cheapest among all the units we recommend, coming in even cheaper than BougeRV. BougeRV does have a few more features and a better line to their customer service if you need it, but if your goal is to spend as little as possible on a fridge the Alpicool represents a tremendous value. Alpicool 12V fridges have been around for a long time, but they tend to fly under the radar compared to other brands with more aggressive marketing. Plus, they come in a multitude of sizes from 30L up to 74L, and they’re available as both a single zone fridge and a dual zone fridge/freezer. So no matter your needs or van configuration, the VL-series will work for you.

It’s also helpful to know what type of compressor your fridge has. Many 12V portable refrigerators on the market use the gold-standard Danfoss SECOP variable speed compressors, but some brands (including Dometic, Engel, some ARB units, and Whynter/Edgestar) use their own compressors. Some of the cheaper fridges (like BougeRV) use Wancool compressors, which are Chinese-made SECOP rebrands, and Alpicool uses LG compressors. All of the fridges we recommend here have solid compressors, and generally speaking it’s a good sign if a no-name RV fridge you’re considering has a SECOP compressor. Direction the Lid Opens Another key difference between compressor and absorption fridges is that compressor fridges do not run on LPG gas, generate high temperatures, or produce noxious gases. This means they do not require external ventilation, although airflow is still important. CAR BATTERY PROTECTION. Alpicool car fridges have a temperature memory function and 3 different levels for battery protection: Low, Mid, and High to protect your vehicle battery without running down. After testing and using it myself this is worth it. Looking forward to doing some longer travels with it. Features: Compressor fridge freezers, sometimes referred to as "2-way fridges" or 12V fridges, are the ideal solution for your campervan, caravan, motorhome, or boat. They can run efficiently on 12V and 24V DC systems, and have many features that make them ideal, such as rapid cooling, low power consumption, and the ability to operate on an inclination up to 45° and in temperatures up to 40°C.

Energy efficiency: The VL-series is by far the most energy-efficient of Iceco’s fridges, with average power draw on par with the highly efficient fridges from Dometic and ARB. ( Note: Iceco is the rare manufacturer that actually publishes *accurate* consumption numbers, so you can look at the specific power draw of any model you’re looking at). The BougeRV E-Series only comes in a single-zone configuration, and the size range is rather limited. Sizes include 32L (34Qt), 40L (42Qt), and 50L (53Qt). BougeRV also makes other cheap vanlife fridges that are worth a look. What to Look for in the Best Portable Refrigerator

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