Portable Cooler/Frezer

[NoResults]

Came across this today. Looks like may be a good buy just thought I would pass it on. No experience with this but had a similar model years ago and twice the price.


https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_...eryName=DM8311


Dave

[OTRA15]

Thanks for the link. We have been thinking of getting a 12-volt cooler for the tow vehicle. FYI here are some links for other posts/threads on this topic:

https://www.google.com/search?q=12+v...=airforums.com

Fairly recent threads:

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f38...er-197017.html
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42...ew-178567.html
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f44...ge-185898.html
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42...or-170584.html

ARB mentions here: https://www.google.com/search?q=ARB+...=airforums.com
ARB: https://arbusa.com/portable-fridge-freezers/
ARB catalogue: https://view.publitas.com/arb-4x4-ac...catalog/page/1
.....[see p.96-97]

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=arb+12-vo...dc&ref=a9_sc_1

The prices seem higher this year?

Costco often has units like this on sale in the Spring . . . soon coming?

Thanks again,

Peter

[OTRA15]

PS -- edit time ran out -- Dometic:

https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/pro...ectric-coolers
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dometic+1...f=nb_sb_noss_2

Prices may be higher due to increased import duties?

FYI

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

. . .
Costco often has units like this on sale in the Spring . . .
. . .

FYI Costco is having a brief sale on the Massimo line of 12-volt fridges, but it expires tomorrow. For instance:

https://www.costco.com/massimo-cx50-...100566509.html

Peter

[Fyrcat]

We purchased this last year and used it in our pop-up tent trailer off of a 100 watt solar system for 8 days. You can take the temps down for a freezer, or use as a fridge. It worked flawlessly for us. We take delivery of our new 2020 FC 23fb in 2 weeks, and are still deciding if we will carry it in it..

[wulfraat]

We love our Engel MT45 fridge / freezer. 45qt. Still running super strong after 13 years in service. Runs 24/7 in our garage when not camping.

[Sweet27]

Hi all,
We are planning a two and a half week road trip to Yellowstone area and wanted to add a 12 volt freezer to the tow vehicle for extra food capacity. I see a lot of the information on this post from 2020. Are there any new items or comments in the past 4-5 years on good reliable and portable 12 volt freezers.

Thanks

[gypsydad]

We have had an ICECO 48qt electric AC/DC cooler now for 5 years and love it, except for the weight; it is heavy. I used to carry it in the rear seat of the F250 plugged into AC outlet in the center console. Getting it in/out when filled with drinks, wine, etc. was a pain, when you are needing the seat space while camped. So last summer I finally added a DC plug in the bed of my truck by the tailgate. Ford dealer added it for $150 and it only took about half hour. They connected it to one my "upfitter" switches in the overhead console. Now I just keep the ICECO back close to the tailgate for easy access. I do have the hard tri-fold cover on the bed of my truck, which also locks with the tailgate. Easy to access the cooler, and I still plug into the outside of my AS when camped and using shore power. When not using shore power, the cooler easily keeps things cold couple days, and if boondocking, i just add ice. It will also charge/cool when I drive around, so pretty handy to have a cold one waiting after a hike or exploring trip. I also have a Echoflow RiverPro portable power station I take along on the floor of back seat, plugged into the AC console when charging. It will run my cooler for 2.5 days on a charge. Great back up....remember, it's a cooler also, so you can always get ice if camped a long time without power; there is a drain on this model!

There are several brands out there to look at...it's a nice addition to the fridge on long trips to keep heavy stuff like wine bottles off the fridge door shelves in the AS!

[jeffmc306]

We also picked up an ICECO VL45 from Amazon on Prime Days several years ago. It has a Danfoss compressor and cools quickly. I liked the fact it can be used for either a fridge or freezer. I chose this size so it could act as a backup to our Airstream’s fridge.

It’s also great for trips to the grocery store when you’ll be out for a while or temps are too high for a cooler. Yes it’s heavy but you’ll never need ice and can fill it all the way up.

I added Anderson plugs which are more reliable than the standard cigarette style plug. I installed an Anderson plug outlet in the bed of the truck and in the trailer’s breaker panel so either can power the cooler. I made a pigtail out of the cut off cigarette plug so I can still use it in the back of my wife’s SUV.

ICECO makes several sizes and price point models. Find the size you’ll need and go from there!

[ITSNO60]

Just an FYI when shopping, the Danfoss compressors are now named Secop. Same high quality compressor, different name.

[gypsydad]

Originally Posted by jeffmc306

We also picked up an ICECO VL45 from Amazon on Prime Days several years ago. It has a Danfoss compressor and cools quickly. I liked the fact it can be used for either a fridge or freezer. I chose this size so it could act as a backup to our Airstream’s fridge.

It’s also great for trips to the grocery store when you’ll be out for a while or temps are too high for a cooler. Yes it’s heavy but you’ll never need ice and can fill it all the way up.

I added Anderson plugs which are more reliable than the standard cigarette style plug. I installed an Anderson plug outlet in the bed of the truck and in the trailer’s breaker panel so either can power the cooler. I made a pigtail out of the cut off cigarette plug so I can still use it in the back of my wife’s SUV.

ICECO makes several sizes and price point models. Find the size you’ll need and go from there!

Anderson plugs? I will have to look into that. I believe I have that type receptacle also in the DC cigarette style receptacle; it came with 2 outlets...didn't think about using the other one. Thanks for the pics.

[jeffmc306]

Originally Posted by gypsydad

Anderson plugs? I will have to look into that. I believe I have that type receptacle also in the DC cigarette style receptacle; it came with 2 outlets...didn't think about using the other one. Thanks for the pics.

Gypsydad, you’re most welcome! I’ve found a photo will occasionally prompt a “huh” response

Here’s what the 12V DC cord looks like with the cigarette pigtail. This way you can still use it on a vehicle without an Anderson port. The Anderson plugs are more secure, like the SmartPlug on the shore power input.

Cheers!
Jeff