If you’re someone who frequently travels by car or enjoys long road trips, having a reliable refrigerator on hand can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking to keep food and drinks cool on a camping trip or just need a way to store snacks for a long drive, there are several options available for refrigerators designed specifically for use in cars. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best refrigerators for cars on the market, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.
1. EUHOMY Car Refrigerator: Your Go-to Option for Portable and Reliable Cooling
Euhomy car refrigerator is an ideal solution for RV1/truck drivers, boat owners, and campers to store their food, snacks, beverages, and other items while traveling. It is designed with two storage zones that reduce odor and maintain freshness. With a powerful capacity, it can hold up to 58 cans of cola, 36 bottles of water, or 18 bottles of red wine.
The smart battery protection function of this portable refrigerator freezer prevents the car power supply from overloading or short-circuiting. It comes with 110/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters, making it a versatile appliance that can be used at home or in the car. The RV refrigerator has three battery protection modes at different levels, ensuring uninterrupted use while preventing the risk of running out of power.
The damping and handle design of this 12-volt refrigerator is user-friendly. The damping design ensures that the appliance remains stable even when the car is climbing at an inclination angle of 30 degrees. The non-slip base and handle design make it easy to move the camping refrigerators while minimizing the degree of body tilt and protecting your lumbar spine.
The LCD touch panel of this powered cooler allows you to adjust the temperature range between -4℉-68℉ (-20℃-20℃) and select different modes to meet your needs. The Bluetooth mode of the portable fridge lets you remotely control it with a mobile app. Additionally, this 12-volt freezer adopts advanced 3D refrigeration technology and a powerful compressor for fast cooling. It has a low noise level of only 40 decibels, making it an ideal appliance for those who want to enjoy iced drinks quickly and quietly.
Pros:
• Dual storage areas and a powerful capacity
• Smart battery protection function and home/car dual-use
• Damping and handle design for stability and convenience
• LCD touch panel and Bluetooth connection for easy operation
• High efficiency and low noise level
Cons:
• May not be suitable for those who do not require a portable refrigerator freezer
• Higher cost compared to regular refrigerators
- DUAL STORAGE AREA&POWERFUL CAPACITY - Euhomy car refrigerator is equipped with two zone. Dual storage areas can reduce odor. Portable refrigerator freezer allows you to store a variety of foods while keeping fresh. This powerful rv fridge can hold 58can cola, or 36 bottles water or 18 bottles red wine, which fully meets RV1 / truck drivers,boat owners and campers to store seafood, snacks,meat, and beverages, travel, boating, and camping needs.
- SMART BATTERY PROTECTION & HOME/CAR DUAL-USE - Euhomy car fridge 12v is equipped with 110/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters, which can be used at home or in the car. The RV refrigerator provides three (low, medium, and high) battery protection functions at different levels. This design can prevent the car power supply from being overloaded or short-circuited, so you don’t have to worry about running out of car power when using the 12 volt fridge. All this is for you to enjoy the journey.
- DAMPING & HANDLE DESIGN - The damping design of the portable fridge is very friendly! Because of its overall external smooth lines and equipped with a multi-functional non-slip base, the lateral displacement is greatly reduced. When your car is climbing at an inclination angle of 30 degrees, the 12 volt refrigerator can still run stably. The humanized handle design is convenient for you to move the camping refrigerators while reducing the degree of body tilt and protecting your lumbar spine.
- LCD TOUCH PANEL & BLUETOOTH CONNECTION - The LCD touch panel allows you to directly see the operation of the 12v refrigerator for car and adjust the temperature range at any time. You can set any temperature between -4℉-68℉ (-20℃-20℃) on the panel. You can also choose ECO and Max through the LCD touch panel to meet your various needs! Powered cooler also has a Bluetooth mode, with a mobile app, so you can remotely control it without being around the machine.
- HIGH EFFICIENCY & LOW NOISE - Euhomy 12 volt freezer adopts advanced 3D refrigeration technology and is equipped with a powerful compressor for fast cooling. The sound of the 12v fridge is only 40 decibels when it is running, allowing you to quickly and quietly enjoy iced drinks. Not only that, our 12v freezer has UL energy-saving certification, which consumes very low energy. Compared with other ordinary refrigerators, our average energy consumption is only 45W. This will benefit your wallet.
2. Perfect Companion for Road Trips – BODEGA 12 Volt Car Refrigerator with Smart Features
The BODEGA 12Volt car fridge offers dual zone cooling and App control. With two independently controlled temperature zones of 18L and 19 Quart, this fridge can hold up to 41 cans of cola, 21 bottles of water or 13 bottles of red wine. The middle plate can be removed to use only one zone. The fridge can be controlled through its App via WIFI and is compatible with both Android and iOS.
The car fridge features a powerful compressor that can lower the temperature to 32℉ (0℃) in max mode. It also has a protect system for different levels H/M/L, corresponding to different startup and shutdown voltage. The fridge’s wireless design helps keep items cool even when the power is off during travel. However, for storing more frozen food, it is recommended to pre-cool the fridge before traveling.
The fridge is equipped with a multi-functional non-slip base to reduce lateral displacement and provide a comfortable and silent environment. The built-in LED light and bottom drain hole make it easy to use and clean. It also includes a USB charging port and portable stretchable handles with off-road wheels, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
The BODEGA car fridge 12v comes with a 5-year lifespan warranty on the compressor and a 1-year warranty on all other parts. The fridge also includes a cigarette lighter connector, wall plug, wall plug adapter, user manual, and two baskets. The fridge can be used with 120/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters at home or in the car, with an RV freezer line length of about 2.6m.
Advantages:
• Dual zone temperature control
• App control via WIFI
• Energy-saving and powerful compressor
• Anti-shaking design
• Built-in LED light and bottom drain hole
• USB charging port and portable handles with off-road wheels
• Comes with a 5-year lifespan warranty on the compressor and a 1-year warranty on all other parts
Disadvantages:
• Requires pre-cooling for storing more frozen food
• May not be affordable for everyone
- 👍DUAL ZONE AND APP CONTROL CAR FRIDGE:BODEGA 12Volt refrigerator is equipped with two zone,the two zones can be independently controlled for temperature.Both zone with 18L(19 Quart)=36L(38 Quart).If you want only one zone,you can take off the middle plate.This powerful rv fridge can hold 41cans cola,or 21 bottles water or 13 bottles red wine.It's up to you to decide which side to use as the freezer or fridge zone.Our car refrigerator support WIFI connection, App control.(For android and ios)
- 👍 ENERGY SAVING&POWERFUL:BOADEGA car fridge 12v has 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 empty portable refrigerator temperature's to 32℉(0℃) by max mode.RV refrigerator design of wireless keep items very cool when you turn off the power during your journey.If you need to store more frozen foods, we recommend that you pre-cool the fridge before traveling
- 👍ANTI-SHAKING: BODEGA 12v fridge provides a silent and comfortable environment for you.Because of its overall external smooth lines and equipped with a multi-functional non-slip base, the lateral displacement is greatly reduced. When your car is climbing at an inclination angle of 30 degrees, the car portable freezer can still run stably.Our portable car refrigerator allows you to enjoy cold drinks in stable and quiet during the trip
- 👍VALUE PACK AND FRIENDLY DESIGN:You will get a portable car fridge,1 cigarette lighter connector,1 wall plug,1 wall plug adapter,1 user manual,2 baskets.The built-in LED light design let you easily to get things at night.The bottom drain hole is convenient for cleaning the 12 volt refrigerators.Our cooler for cars also includes USB charging port,our RV refrigerator 12v has portable stretchable handles and off-road wheels which increase its portability.It's perfect for outdoor activities
- 👍WARRANTY&SUPPORT: 5 Years Life Span on the compressor and 1 Year warranty on all other parts.We have a professional technical support team responsible for the portable car freezer.If you have any problems,please feel free to contact us via Amazon.We will response you in 24 hours and let you have an wonderful experience.BODEGA car fridge 12v is equipped with 120/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters, which can be used at home or in the car.The RV freezer line length is about 2.6m.
3. Your Ultimate Companion for Camping and Travel: AstroAI 12V Portable Freezer 16 Quart
Our heavy-duty 12-volt refrigerator has a high capacity, boasting an ample 15L capacity and a sizeable interior of 13.8”L x 9.6”W x 7.1”H. It uses its power cooler to function as both a fridge and a freezer, keeping drinks, fruit, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meat, skincare products, milk, and more chilled or frozen. This portable fridge is perfect for picnics, barbecues, camping, house parties, and wherever adventure takes you.
One of the significant advantages of this refrigerator is its fast cooling. With its powerful compressor, it can cool to 32°F in 15 minutes when empty, and it takes about an hour to reach its lowest temperature of -4°F (-20°C). You can switch between the MAX and ECO modes for faster cooling or energy saving. In ECO mode, it consumes less than 1 KW.H per day, helping you save on battery life. (Note: The operating temperature should not exceed 131℉.)
Another advantage of this refrigerator is its battery-saving modes. It includes three power-saving levels: low, medium, and high, which reduce power consumption to the desired level, maximizing the car’s battery life. Once you set a level, the refrigerator will automatically re-apply the setting whenever you turn it on.
The fridge’s functional design includes an LED display that ensures easy operation and temperature checking in low-light conditions. Its USB port allows you to conveniently charge your phone. The UL-listed car cigarette lighter extension cord and AC input both have replaceable fuses that protect against overloads and short circuits.
This AstroAI 15L fridge/freezer also includes both a 12V/24V DC and a 100V-240V AC adapter, making it convenient for seamless use whether at home or in your car. You can even use it outdoors with a portable power bank!
One potential disadvantage of this refrigerator is that it may not have enough space for larger items, such as full-size bottles or containers. Additionally, it may be more expensive than other portable refrigerators due to its features and functionality.
- HIGH CAPACITY: Our heavy-duty 12 volt refrigerator boasts an ample 15L capacity and a sizeable interior of 13.8”L x 9.6”W x 7.1”H. The refrigerator uses its power cooler to function as both a fridge and a freezer, keeping drinks, fruit, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meat, skincare products, milk and more chilled or frozen. It’s an ideal fridge for picnics, barbecues, camping, house parties, and wherever adventure takes you.
- FAST COOLING: With its powerful compressor, the car refrigerator can cool to 32°F at most in 15 minutes when empty; it takes about an hour to reach its lowest temperature of -4°F (-20°C). You can switch between the MAX and ECO modes for faster cooling or energy saving. (It consumes less than 1 KW.H per day in ECO mode). NOTE: The operating temperature does not exceed 131℉.)
- BATTERY SAVING MODES: Our portable freezer includes three power-saving levels: low, medium, and high. These modes reduce power consumption to the desired level, maximizing car’s battery life. Once you set a level, the refrigerator will automatically re-apply the setting whenever you turn it on.
- FUNCTIONAL DESIGN: The fridge’s LED display ensures easy operation and temperature checking in low-light conditions. Its USB port allows you to conveniently charge your phone. The UL-listed car cigarette lighter extension cord and AC input both have replaceable fuses that protect against overloads and short circuits.
- AC/DC Adapters: The AstroAI 15L fridge/freezer includes both a 12V/24V DC and a 100V-240V AC adapter for seamless use whether at home or in your car. You can even use it outdoors with a portable power bank!
4. Versatile Refrigeration Solution: ICECO VL60 for Home, Car, and Outdoor Use
【Independent Control】- This portable refrigerator features dual zones that can be independently controlled to allow you to use freezing and refrigeration in any combination, whether it’s both freezer, both refrigerator, or freezer and refrigerator. Additionally, you can choose to turn off one zone to save energy.
【SECOP Compressor】- With a cooling range of 0°F to 50°F(-18℃~10℃), this car refrigerator can meet all your freezing or refrigeration needs. The fridge cooling rate can be selected between MAX mode for fast cooling or ECO mode for more energy efficiency. The SECOP Compressor ensures the refrigerator keeps running well even under a 40° tilt.
【Car and Home Use】- Each portable refrigerator comes with a DC cord and an AC cable, providing independent 12V/24V DC and 110-240V AC output ports to avoid chaotic wire accumulation, making the use environment cleaner and safer.
【User-friendly Design】- Designed to fit the tonneau cover of a pickup truck, this refrigerator features a height design. The metal shell, thickened inner wall, and foldable pull-down lock provide good insulation conditions. Interior lights make it convenient to access the contents even in the dark, and two removable wired baskets allow for quick emptying and restocking of the fridge.
【Warranty & Services】- The compressor is covered by a 5-year warranty, and all other parts have a 1-year warranty. The customer service phone line is available, and Amazon messages will be answered within 24 hours, including on weekends.
Pros:
• Dual-zone and independent control for flexible use
• SECOP Compressor ensures stable operation even when tilted
• Comes with both DC and AC power cords for car and home use
• User-friendly design with interior lights and removable baskets
• Long warranty period and responsive customer service
Cons:
• No information provided on the size or capacity of the refrigerator
- ※ 【Independent Control】 - Dual zone and independently controlling allow you to use freezing and refrigeration in any combination (freezer & refrigerator, both freezer, or both refrigerator). Moreover, you can choose to turn off one zone for the purpose of energy-saving.
- ※ 【SECOP Compressor】 - Cooling range from 0°F to 50°F(-18℃~10℃) to meet all your freezing or refrigeration need. Fridge cooling rate can be selected between MAX mode for fast cooling or ECO mode for more energy efficiency. SECOP Compressor makes the car refrigerator keep running well even under 40° tilt.
- ※ 【Car and Home Use】 - Each portable refrigerator is equipped with a DC cord and an AC cable. Independent 12V/24V DC and 110-240V AC output port avoid chaotic wire accumulation and make the use environment cleaner and safer.
- ※【User-friendly Design】 - Height design fit for tonneau cover of pickup truck. Metal shell, thickened inner wall and foldable pull-down lock provide good insulation conditions. Convenient interior lights for easy access in the dark. Two Removable wired baskets to allow quick emptying and restocking of the fridge.
- ※ 【Warranty & Services】 - 5 year warranty on the compressor and 1 year warranty on all other parts. Customer service phone line is available and your Amazon messages will be answered within 24 hours including on weekends.
5. Stay Fresh and Nourished on the Go with AstroAI Portable Freezer 12V Fridge 58 Quart
Our 12-volt refrigerator boasts a large 35L capacity, making it a versatile choice for keeping a variety of items chilled or frozen, such as beverages, fruits, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meats, skincare products, and milk. Its interior dimensions measure 12.9″(L)x 10.5″(W)x 12.2″(H) and 10.5″(L) x6.3 “(W) x5.7 “(H), providing ample space for your food and drinks. This feature makes it ideal for picnics, barbecues, camping, house parties, and travel.
The powerful compressor in our car refrigerator ensures fast cooling, with the ability to reach a temperature of 32°F in just 30 minutes when empty. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the lowest temperature of -4°F. You can choose between MAX mode for faster cooling or ECO mode for energy saving. In ECO mode, the refrigerator consumes less than 1 KW.H per day.
The portable freezer also includes three levels of battery protection (low, medium, and high), which reduces power consumption and maximizes vehicle battery life. Once you set a level, the refrigerator will automatically reapply the setting whenever you turn it on.
Other functional designs include an LED display panel for setting and checking the temperature in low light, a built-in LED light for easy access to items in dark environments, and a handle design for easy portability. The UL-listed car cigarette lighter extension cord with a built-in ceramic fuse provides protection from overloads and short circuits.
Additionally, the included 12/24V DC and 100V to 240V AC adapter allows for use in various settings, whether it be in your car, at home, or even outdoors with a portable power bank.
The advantages of this refrigerator include its large capacity, fast cooling, and versatile functionality, making it a great option for a variety of settings. However, its disadvantages may include its weight and size, which may be a challenge for some users to transport or store.
- LARGE CAPACITY: Our 12 volt refrigerator, with its large 35L capacity, works as a fridge or freezer to keep items like beverages, fruits, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meats, skincare products, and milk chilled or frozen. Larger interior dimension 12.9"(L)x 10.5"(W)x 12.2"(H), and smaller interior dimension 10.5"(L) x6.3 "(W) x5.7 "(H). Great for picnics, barbecues, camping, house parties, and travel.
- FAST COOLING: With its powerful compressor, the car refrigerator can cool to 32°F at most in 30 minutes when empty; it takes about 45 minutes to reach its lowest temperature of -4°F. Choose between MAX mode for fast cooling and ECO mode for energy saving. (It consumes less than 1 KW.H per day in ECO mode)
- BATTERY PROTECTION: Includes three levels of battery protection: low, medium, and high. The portable freezer reduces power consumption to the desired level, maximizing vehicle battery life. Once you set a level, the refrigerator will automatically re-apply the setting whenever you turn it on.
- FUNCTIONAL DESIGNS: The LED display panel helps check and set the temperature in low light. Built-in LED light helps you to find the items in dark environment. Handle design helps you to move this refrigerator easily.The UL-listed car cigarette lighter extension cord with a built-in ceramic fuse provides first-class protection from overloads and short circuits.
- VERSATILE: With the included 12/24V DC and 100V to 240V AC adapter, you can cool your belongings with this portable refrigerator at home or in your car. You can even use it outdoors with a portable power bank!
In conclusion, a refrigerator for a car is a useful appliance for travelers who want to keep their food and drinks fresh while on the go. With the variety of options available in the market, choosing the right car refrigerator can be challenging. However, we have compiled a list of top products in the car refrigerator category to help you make an informed decision. These products offer various features, including portability, energy efficiency, and ample storage space, to make your travel experience comfortable and convenient. Consider your specific needs, such as the size of your car, the duration of your trips, and the type of food you need to store when selecting the right car refrigerator for you. With the right car refrigerator, you can keep your food and drinks fresh and enjoy delicious meals on the road.
FAQs
What is the best car refrigerator on the market?
The Dometic CFX3 55IM is widely considered one of the best car refrigerators due to its energy efficiency, advanced features, and ample storage capacity.
What are the different types of car refrigerators available?
There are several types of car refrigerators available, including thermoelectric, compressor, and absorption refrigerators, each offering different features and performance levels.
What are some important features to look for when selecting a car refrigerator?
When selecting a car refrigerator, important features to consider include storage capacity, energy efficiency, portability, temperature range, and ease of use.
Can car refrigerators run on battery power alone?
Yes, many car refrigerators are designed to run on battery power alone, making them ideal for use on long road trips or camping trips where access to traditional power sources may be limited.
What are some other popular brands of car refrigerators?
In addition to Dometic, other popular brands of car refrigerators include Engel, ARB, and Whynter, each offering a range of products designed for different applications and price points.
