Alpicool Y20T 20L Compressor Car Fridge Freezer, DC 12v Camping Refrigerator, Portable Mini Cool Box for TruckCampervanRVBoat, -20℃ to 20℃

I’m an air conditioning engineer. Up until now my stash of drinks in my van had been cooled by a Peltier based cool box. This was very inefficient and wasn’t keeping up in warm weather.I’d never heard of or seen a 12v compressor based fridge before until I saw this one. I’ll be honest I did have my reservations as to wether it would be any good.But I decided after researching to go ahead and buy it, I opted for the 20 litre version. A few days later it landed on my doorstep.I’ve had it just over a week now and it’s amazing! It’s basically a mini chest freezer with an adjustable thermostat. A design that’s simple and effective. It’s very well made too and chills amazingly fast! I fill it with about 16 500ml bottles at ambient temperature every few days and it’s chilled them to 0c in just a few hours and that’s on the eco setting!What’s even better is the fact that it’s so efficient, meaning I can power it from the mains (using the supplied adapter) or from the van lighter socket without the socket getting crazily warm like with the cool box. Like any fridge it does produce water but this is easily wiped up once a week and no where near as much as the cool box.If you’re looking at buying a cool box then don’t, these only work at low ambient temperatures. Pay the little extra money and get one of these which works in all temperatures, you won’t regret it. It’s also a lot quieter than a cool box too. I had to put my ear right up to the vent to check it was actually running!I highly recommend this product. There are a few things I don’t like about it. The left hand handle isn’t insulated so can get a bit damp. Especially at low temperatures. I can’t see any way to access the compressor section if it ever needs to be repaired or if the fan and condenser needs to be cleaned. Other than that I’m very happy with it.

The Alpicool Y16 16L Car Fridge is an amazing product that delivers excellent performance for its size. It works perfectly to keep beverages and snacks cool during long drives, outdoor picnics, or camping trips. I’ve been using it for a long time with no issues, and its compact size makes it easy to fit into a car or RV without taking up too much space. The cooling is efficient and consistent, and it’s incredibly convenient for road trips and outdoor adventures.That said, it is a bit noisy at times, especially when the cooling kicks in, but it’s not overly disruptive. I do wish I had gone for a bigger size, as the 16L capacity, while sufficient for light use, can feel limiting for larger outings. Overall, it’s a reliable and high-quality car fridge that’s perfect for keeping your essentials cool on the go.

I use this in the car for stuff that needs to be kept under 5 °C. I have checked it with a thermometer and it maintains a temperature within the proper household fridge range although I’ve yet to find out if it will cope with a hot car on a sunny day. It seems well made, it works properly and does the job. Noise level is fine. Very pleased.

UPDATE after 2 yearsI have used the 22l Alpicool compressor fridge/freezer on and off for 2 years iin the vehicle. It has been left off for long periods of time over Winter. It has been bumped about in the back of vehicle from bumpy roads, it has slid about in back of vehicle (as not secured in place) ...and it has never failed to work when requited.I cannot fault it.It's easy to clean inside has curved corners. The f/f has been used on a cigarette lighter and 12v battery system, it's always worked perfectly and got down to low freezing temperatures when required, as well as easily adjust to eco-mode. The 22l model holds a good amount of food for 1 or 2 adults, a 2lite carton can just stand vertically in the f/f area too.Highly recommend ths brand and this f/f.

Our dog is on wet food and we are taking her on trip for more than 2 weeks long. We had to find a solution to store her frozen food and this came into our search window. Size is perfect, we drive a saloon and it fits in average sized boot without issues. I put some home made insulation and frozen food lasted about 10 hours until we got to our first pit stop with main power. I wouldn’t say the fridge is that quiet, admitted it was summer, humid condition, I would score about 5 out of 10 for noise, 8 out of 10 for value for money and the weight is manageable. Overall built quality is 6.

It’s light, very quiet, ideal for a few cans or food.

This is such an upgrade on our old electric cool box. Large capacity and gets drinks cold really fast. Quiet once to the desired temperature. Fits nicely under the bed in our micro camper build. Recommended.