12v Compressor Fridge Comparison – ICECO, Alpicool, Engel, Ausranvik, and more!
12v Compressor Fridge Comparison – ICECO, Alpicool, Engel, Ausranvik, and more!
Learn more on my website article “Beginner’s Guide to 12v Fridges”
In this video we go over 11 different models of 12v compressor fridges that are currently available. It takes time to talk about all these fridges so I hope you stick around! These fridges are budget friendly and work well. Enjoy the video and maybe we can convince you that you need one too!
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This video isn’t officially sponsored but I do have a special partnership with ICECO for anyone who uses my DISCOUNT CODE below will get 12% off their order at icecofreezer.com:
https://icecofreezer.com/
Discount Code: JASONOID
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Where you can buy the fridges in the video:
Engel MT45 (engelcoolers.com)
Outsunny Alpicool BD60 60L (aosom.com)
Zokop 60L (ebay.com)
ICECO VL45 (https://amzn.to/3kjwC6r)
ICECO JP42C (https://amzn.to/37sLjiC)
Ausranvik APR 50B (https://amzn.to/33q4hFf)
SMETA (https://amzn.to/2Dlq71Z)
Indel-B TB41A (https://www.truckfridge.com/portable-refrigerator-freezers/)
Indel-B TB31 (https://www.truckfridge.com/portable-refrigerator-freezers/)
Vevor Alpicool B22 (https://amzn.to/37rTrzH)
ICECO GO20 (https://amzn.to/3dqp7cB)
The use of Amazon affiliate links provide a small commission for me when you use them. Thanks for supporting my channel!
TimeStamps
Introduction: (0:00)
Engel MT45: (2:20)
Zokop 60L: (4:00)
Outsunny Alpicool BD60 60L: (4:30)
ICECO VL45: (5:37)
ICECO JP42C: (7:24)
Ausranvik APR 50B: (8:26)
SMETA: (9:05)
Voltage Drop/Batter Protection Tips: (11:07)
Fridge Temperature Tips: (13:27)
Both Styles of Lids: (14:21)
Indel-B TB41A: (15:08)
Indel-B TB31: (15:36)
What Does Your Money Buy?: (17:07)
Vevor Alpicool B22: (17:53)
Running a Fridge Overnight, Will Your Battery Die?: (18:41)
ICECO GO20 : (19:14)
Downsides of the 12v Socket: (22:16)
Custom Cables – Anderson Powerpole: (23:41)
Running off a Portable Battery: (24:18)
Fridge Connector Plugs: (25:13)
Powering Your Fridge in Your Vehicle: (27:00)
Jeff’s Top Picks: (28:40)
No more ICE!: (31:30)
Power Usage, Specs, Pricing: (32:33)
Do you know how to replace the thermisto on the ausranvik? And which type of thermistor it uses?
I was thinking of putting a freezer like these on a cart and sell ice cream on the beach. Which one would you think is best for that?
Why keep using that cigarette lighter plug, just us a direct connection with 8 or 6 gauge cable.
Now there’s a man who loves his beer 🍺
Yo shout out your step pops! Thanks so much for the content!
Thank you so much Jason for such good and informative video. Also thanks for the discount code, the 43QT JP40 12V Refrigerator Portable that I just purchased is now $63.48 less.
Your pretty lucky to have the relationship that you have with you father in-law
No National Luna? No Dometic? Dual zone fridges?
Don’t see this question. If you don’t have a freezer in the 1 compartment, how do you manage your frozen food? So you have to change the setting higher every shopping time to keep your frozen food frozen?
Learn more on my website article "Beginner’s Guide to 12v Fridges"
https://jasonoid.com/fridge-buyers-guide/
This video isn’t officially sponsored but I do have a special partnership with ICECO for anyone who uses my DISCOUNT CODE below will get 12% off their order at icecofreezer.com:
https://icecofreezer.com/
Discount Code: JASONOID
UPDATE ON POWER CONSUMPTION: There was an error I made in the editing of the video, for example: The VL 45 pulled 0.828 KWhr total over the duration of testing. Converting .828kWh into Amp hours at 12 volts = 69amp hours / 96 hours of total running of the fridge = .71 amp hours per hour at 70 degrees ambient. If the temps are higher you get more power draw, especially at temps about 90 degrees. Sorry for the confusion!
National Luna are hands down the best portable 12v money can buy. Really you should mention the premium options for those who want the best.
only thing missing is db ratings
I have two words of advice for you… Support group. Haha
Thanks to your collection I can make a good purchase. Awesome review. . Thank you.
GUYS!! That was amazing, thank you so much.
Thanks Jeff, I really did learn some things today
Recommend for 2021?
I found a 40% off code for Iceco so think I am gonna purchase the VL45 for around $330 today. After watching this review I am sure about this fridge!
One man’s hobby is another man’s addiction?
Thanks!
Thanks for that! Much appreciated and keep up the cool hobbie, Five stars!
This is like Best of Show for mini fridges!! Thanks!
Great video but your like 10 years behind but the car lighter cords add right size fuse light pit farther put a 12v batter connection metal peace then crimp it and add it directly to the battery
Indel B and Iceco are the same company. I found a post somewhere that had the patent info.
From Australia….. Engel all the way. Hot as hades over here and I campaign 2. 12 years…..never had a problem…..not one. Sometimes there’s not a cheaper option that’s as good.
8 to 12w my Bluetti shows 80-100w on my ALPICOOL when compressor is on – but last a week on full charge
8 watts? 8 Wh? That is really low. Mine uses 20 watts an hour (cycling on and off 35-45 watts running).
His next hobby should be collecting solar generator to power these fridges.
Nice collection, great overall explanation. Worth watching!
If buddy raises another kid he’s gonna grow up with 6 empty fridges
i have found that most manfacturs use the the very minuminum seize wireing
Do you run an extra battery so you don’t get stranded (running your fridges engine OFF overnight) ????
EPIC VIDEO
They show 55 watts on the PDF for that refer 45vl iceco
It is pretty astonishing the different prices these are sold for in different countries. Some that you mention as being expensive are the cheapest by a country mile in Australia. Lots of badge engineering though.
still confused .. you went over all the refrigerator aspects but I’m looking more for a freezer than a refrigerator
I love frozen fries and I buy the $1.68 bags from walmart. By chance does anybody know if an open bag of frozen fries can be stored for 4 days in fridge (not the freezer)? I’m asking in that my van has a small fridge i keep at like 30F so that can store salad , onions and green peppers for a week. I’d also like to keep otherwise frozen fries and vegan patties and hotdogs. I think it will be fine since veggies, but not sure.
Brillient review👍👍👍
The person in the background playing the “Shave and a haircut, two bits” with his car horn cracked me up! (5honks, pause, 2 honks)
I was checking out Alpicool, Vevor, Costway, and after reading few dissatisfied reviews, I checked manufacturers’ sites. SO, NOW, Just throwing a PSA: these 3 brands have 0 (Zero) months warranty.. I am not surprised that you have so many. They are disposable, as manufacturers treat them as non-worthy of support. Please mention any warranty, or absence thereof, in your reviews.
Do you think you could these as a full time freezer.
Guys, thanks for the vid ! I came to check out what is available over the pond and see the take on different models and features, but the cigarette socket was a very valid point. I’m now prepping few things up for the summer season, so this and possibly LiFePo fallback might be a nice DIY thing to look into. (ps sorry for crap spelling :/)
This gentleman is a legend 🙌
Good video 👍
love that 2x speed playback is an option. "uh" was a quarter of this video lel
No Snomaster??? By far the best
Great video but you need to update for current tech. We want to see the freezer cooler models. Iceco makes a great one.
wow half an hour video – i need 1 table with weather temperature and power consumer per hour
Buen vídeo, me alegra que hayan personas como ustedes que se preocupan por los demás y usen su tiempo para ayudarnos. ¿Conoces el AstroAI de 15 litros? ¿Qué desventajas y ventajas sabes de ese equipo? Saludos desde Costa Rica.
If you guys, can modify, improve, repair, you got a side hustle there lol
Thanks for the extensive honest review unfortunately the coolest cooler is not available in Europe the Iceco 20