As an example, the Alpicool C15 used way more power over 24 hours than the Alpicool C20 and the C15 was tested in cooler temperatures. In the end, the decision is up to you. I hope these numbers on the energy consumption of each model have helped in your search for the perfect portable 12V fridge/freezer. Keeping a 12 volt fridge like the Alpicool or Dometic in the shade will help keep it cold and preserve energy. Ways To Make Portable 12V Fridge/Freezers More Efficient If you decide to go with an Alpicool 12V fridge/freezer there are some cool hidden settings you can use to make your user experience a little more customized. Thetford used to be well-known for their absorption fridges, but they now have a range of compressor fridges which have good energy consumption specs. These fridges can run on 12V or 230V and all include an extra little freezer compartment. Their capacity ranges from 90L, up to 160L. Alpicool 20 Litre Car Refrigerator has two modes: MAX & ECO. Quiet operation: it works at less than 40db. This 45Wh fridge can cool to 0°C in 30 minutes. You can use it both indoors and outdoors: AC (UK 3-pin plug) and DC power cord (12/24V).

Similar to Dometic, Costway electric coolers will cost you more than the Alpicool. However, they offer an extra-large version that has 2 separate lids. ENERGY SAVE AND POWERFUL: BOADEGA car fridge has battery protect system for different level H/M/L. The system can correspond to different startup voltage and shutdown voltage respectively. Strong compressor can make the temperature 15 min to 32℉(0℃)in max modeThird, the high efficiency compressor also has adjustable modes. For instance, you can set it to either ECO or HH modes, depending on your cooling needs. 4. LED Light: Secondly, compressor fridges do use up power from your battery bank, but if you also have a solar panel , you’ll find that these two systems work hand in hand. For instance, when it’s hot outside, your fridge needs to work harder to stay cool. But incidentally, there will be plenty of solar power to keep it running. Similarly, when you’re short of solar power because the sun’s not shining, your fridge won’t need to work as hard because it’s cooler outside. Small domestic fridges are often much cheaper than 12V camper fridges, but can they be installed in a campervan? Technically, they can, but there’s a few reasons why we’d strongly recommend against this.

You have to be able to get into your portable 12V fridge but the lid also needs to be able to seal and not let cold air out.DUAL ZONE CAR FREEZER: Left zone 24.1quart + right zone 2.9quart= 27L. You could control the temperature of dual zone independent. You could place meat, vegetable, drink and the other needs cold. This is best choice for camping, outdoor, travel and party CAR BATTERY PROTECTION: Alpicool car fridges have temperature memory function and 3 different levels for battery protection: Low, Med and High to protect your vehicle battery without run down.