Alpicool CX50 50L Portable Refrigerator Car Fridge Freezer with Telescopic Handle Cool Box for camping, driving, Picnic, down to -20℃

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As mentioned previously, you can then disconnect the power so that the insulation is put to work and your food can remains frozen for several hours without using any more juice. A longer DC cord gives you 7 feet and 10 inches of space to place your unit in your vehicle, while an AC cord (which plugs into the same space as the DC cord) offers 6 feet 8 inches. This type of fridge will keep your food fresh for much longer and could save you money in the long run by reducing spoilage costs. Its temperature range is +10 to -15, and, being a compressor, it’ll achieve those temperatures whatever the heat outside.

They'll also have the ability to operate on solar power, which means you can use them in remote locations where there's no access to electricity or running water. With the Eco Deep Extreme, you can lower the internal temperature from 25°C to 0°C in just 19 minutes which is exceptional. I've been using this fridge almost constantly for the past two months, and occasionally for the first two months of ownership. Average power consumption over a day tends to be low compared to other types, as the compressor only operates when needed.The fact that they’re silent, though, means you don’t have to worry about disturbed nights on the campsite for you or your neighbours. Maybe the designers thought, "No worries, we'll put a large telescoping suitcase-style handle and wheels on it so it doesn't need to be carried. Very quiet indeed, and the compressor switches off when it’s at temperature, so you also get complete silence (unlike the continual fan noise of a thermoelectric). In addition to being portable and easy to use, Alpicool also pays attention to protecting the environment while enjoying the beauty of nature.

The Tropicool TCX range differs from the usual electric coolboxes in that the fan is at the bottom rather than in the lid. Have a look at our power for campers article for some ideas here, especially how Gary Charman has set up his CFX3 75DZ to run on solar power. This 45L cooler is a fairly small, compact overall package, making it easier for one person to pick up.The very cheap ones tend to be noisy, badly insulated and only really suitable for cooler camping and day trips.

We don't love its temperature control and find some of its usability "features" to be more of a nuisance than a help. A useful tip is to cool for an hour or two and then turn off the power – the insulation is so good that you can easily last a weekend using just a standard pre-charged leisure battery – of course on electric hookup or a battery pack like the Ecoflow Delta 2 then you’ll have no power limitations and can just run pretty much permanently.

They also have some clever power-saving electronics to improve performance and offer 12/24V and mains operation. I don't know, and the only way to find out is to unpack the entire fridge to reach that one bottle of mustard. Check the interior of the electric coolbox to see if it’s divided into distinct compartments, especially those that can allow you to slot in additional ice packs if you want to be usable on non-powered day trips.