Whether you’re planning a long road trip or just need to keep your groceries cool during a commute, a good refrigerator for your car can be a real game-changer. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for you. Factors like size, power consumption, and portability all come into play. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best refrigerators for cars on the market today, to help you make the best decision for your needs.
1. EUHOMY Car Refrigerator: The Ideal Choice for Home, Outdoor, and On-the-Go Use
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. BODEGA Upgraded Car Refrigerator with 2-in-1 Functionality – Freezer and Fridge
The BODEGA 12V refrigerator is an impressive car fridge that comes equipped with two zones that can be independently controlled for temperature. With a combined 36L (38 Quart) capacity, the two zones can hold up to 41 cans of cola, 21 bottles of water, or 13 bottles of red wine. If you only need one zone, you can easily remove the middle plate. The fridge also features WiFi connectivity and App control for both Android and iOS.
The BODEGA car fridge 12V is not only energy efficient, but also powerful with its protect system for different level H/M/L. The system can correspond to different startup voltage and shutdown voltage respectively, while its strong compressor can quickly cool the empty portable refrigerator temperature down to 32℉(0℃) in max mode. The RV refrigerator design also allows items to remain cool even when you turn off the power during your journey. For best results, it is recommended to pre-cool the fridge before traveling if you need to store more frozen foods.
The BODEGA 12V fridge has been designed to provide a silent and comfortable environment while in use. With its overall external smooth lines and multi-functional non-slip base, the lateral displacement is greatly reduced, enabling it to run stably even when your car is climbing at an inclination angle of 30 degrees. The fridge also includes built-in LED lights, a bottom drain hole for easy cleaning, USB charging port, portable stretchable handles, and off-road wheels to increase portability.
This car fridge comes with a value pack including a cigarette lighter connector, wall plug, wall plug adapter, user manual, and two baskets. The BODEGA car fridge 12V has a 5-year life span on the compressor and 1-year warranty on all other parts. If you encounter any issues with the portable car freezer, you can easily contact their professional technical support team via Amazon for assistance. With its versatility, this RV freezer can be powered by both 120/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters, making it ideal for use both at home and on the road. The RV freezer line length is approximately 2.6m.
Advantages:
• Dual zone with independent temperature control
• 36L (38 Quart) capacity that can hold up to 41 cans of cola, 21 bottles of water, or 13 bottles of red wine
• Energy efficient and powerful with a protect system for different level H/M/L and a strong compressor that can quickly cool down the empty portable refrigerator
• WiFi connectivity and App control for both Android and iOS
• Anti-shaking design that reduces lateral displacement
• Silent and comfortable environment while in use
• Built-in LED lights, a bottom drain hole for easy cleaning, USB charging port, portable stretchable handles, and off-road wheels to increase portability
• Value pack includes a cigarette lighter connector, wall plug, wall plug adapter, user manual, and two baskets
• 5-year life span on the compressor and 1-year warranty on all other parts
• Can be powered by both 120/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters
Disadvantages:
• No specific disadvantages were mentioned in the original text.
- 👍DUAL ZONE AND APP CONTROL CAR FRIDGE:BODEGACOOLER 12Volt refrigerator is equipped with two zone,the two zones can be independently controlled for temperature 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:BODEGACOOLER 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: BODEGACOOLER 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.BODEGACOOLER 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. Enjoy Your Adventures Longer with the AstroAI 15L (-4℉~68℉) Car Refrigerator
Our heavy-duty 12-volt refrigerator has a high capacity of 15L, with a spacious interior of 13.8”L x 9.6”W x 7.1”H, making it ideal for storing a variety of items, including drinks, fruit, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meat, skincare products, milk, and more. With its power cooler, this refrigerator can function as both a fridge and a freezer, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, camping trips, house parties, and any adventure you embark on.
One of the significant advantages of this refrigerator is its fast cooling capability. Its powerful compressor can cool to 32°F in just 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. The ECO mode consumes less than 1 KW.H per day. Note that the operating temperature should not exceed 131℉.
Another advantage is its battery-saving modes, which include low, medium, and high power-saving levels. These modes reduce power consumption to the desired level, maximizing your car’s battery life. Once you set a level, the refrigerator will automatically reapply the setting whenever you turn it on.
The fridge features a functional design, with 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.
Furthermore, this fridge/freezer comes with both a 12V/24V DC and a 100V-240V AC adapter, making it versatile for seamless use at home, in your car, or even outdoors with a portable power bank.
One disadvantage of this refrigerator may be its weight and size, as it may be challenging to transport and store due to its heavy-duty build and high capacity. Additionally, it may be more expensive than other portable refrigerators due to its advanced features and capabilities.
- 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! Father Day Gifts.
4. Enjoy Fresh and Cold Food on the Go with ICECO VL60 Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator
【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
5. Experience the Convenience and Comfort of AstroAI 12V Fridge 58 Quart on Your Next Adventure
Our 12-volt refrigerator boasts a large 35L capacity and can work as a fridge or freezer to keep various items chilled or frozen, including beverages, fruits, ice cream, vegetables, seafood, meats, skincare products, and milk. Its larger interior dimension of 12.9″(L)x 10.5″(W)x 12.2″(H) and smaller interior dimension of 10.5″(L) x6.3 “(W) x5.7 “(H) make it ideal for various settings, such as picnics, barbecues, camping, house parties, and travel.
The car refrigerator features a powerful compressor that can cool to 32°F at most in just 30 minutes when empty, and it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach its lowest temperature of -4°F. You can choose between MAX mode for fast cooling or ECO mode for energy saving, as the portable freezer consumes less than 1 KW.H per day in ECO mode.
Battery protection is a key feature, as the refrigerator includes three levels of battery protection: low, medium, and high. This 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.
The LED display panel helps check and set the temperature in low light, while the built-in LED light makes it easy to find items in a dark environment. The handle design allows for easy transportation, and the UL-listed car cigarette lighter extension cord with a built-in ceramic fuse provides first-class protection from overloads and short circuits.
Versatility is another advantage, as the included 12/24V DC and 100V to 240V AC adapter means 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.
The large capacity and fast cooling of this 12-volt refrigerator are great advantages, but its versatility and battery protection features make it an excellent choice for those who need a portable, reliable cooler for various settings. Its only potential disadvantage could be its relatively high cost compared to other portable coolers on the market.
- 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 an essential tool for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road, such as truck drivers or road trip enthusiasts. With the variety of options available in the market, it can be challenging to choose the right refrigerator for your needs. 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, such as portability, energy efficiency, and ample storage space, to keep your food and drinks fresh and cool on the go. Consider your specific needs, such as the size of your vehicle, the length of your trips, and the type of power source you have available when selecting the right refrigerator for you. With the right car refrigerator, you can enjoy fresh food and drinks on the go, making your travels more comfortable and convenient.
FAQs
Question: What is the best refrigerator for a car?
Answer: The best refrigerator for a car depends on your specific needs and preferences. There are various options available, including thermoelectric coolers, compressor refrigerators, and absorption refrigerators.
Question: What features should I consider when choosing the best refrigerator for my car?
Answer: When choosing the best refrigerator for your car, consider factors such as capacity, power source (12V DC, 24V DC, or AC), energy efficiency, temperature control, durability, and portability.
Question: What is the power source for car refrigerators?
Answer: Car refrigerators typically operate on 12V DC or 24V DC power from your car’s battery or AC power when connected to a power source at a campsite or other location.
Question: What is the ideal capacity for a car refrigerator?
Answer: The ideal capacity for a car refrigerator depends on your needs and the available space in your car. Car refrigerators come in various sizes, typically ranging from 20 to 60 liters. Consider how much food and drinks you need to store and the available space in your car when determining the capacity.
Question: What are some popular brands of car refrigerators?
Answer: Some popular brands of car refrigerators include Dometic, ARB, Engel, Whynter, and Norcold. These brands offer a range of car refrigerators with different features and capacities to suit different needs and preferences.