ICECO VL45 Fridge/Freezer Evaluation + Install
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Күн бұрынWelcome the Gator Overland Channel, In today's video we collaborate with ICECO to present the VL45 Fridge/Freezer. We cover fridge sizing, efficiencies using a EcoFlow power station, go over optional accessories, and show how to install the fridge slide in the bed of a truck using plus nuts. A TEXAS sized thanks to ICECO for sending out this fridge, this was a really fun evaluation and we were happy to pay it forward to Kyle for use on his future off road adventures.
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Timeline
Intro- 0:00
Opening- 1:00
Fridge Overview- 2:54
What’s in the Box?- 3:58
Technical Specs- 4:27
Material Construction- 5:34
Heart and Sole- 6:34
Power supply and control panel- 8:23
Max cool down time test- 12:04
Start energy consumption time test- 14:05
Fridge accessories overview- 16:00
Slide overview- 16:31
Wiring components- 18:27
End energy consumption time test- 20:46
Slide install opening- 23:09
Holes/Drilling prep- 23:41
Bed holes- 24:18
Slide holes- 24:41
Plus nut install- 24:53
Bolting the slide down- 25:50
Closing- 26:08
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@aminebelhadjsoulami 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very professionally done. I am still at the early stages of dreaming about overlanding with my brand new ridge (a Ram Rebel) but getting inspired here ! Thanks.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Whether it’s baby steps or dive in the deep end, we all start somewhere.. you just got GO!! There’s some amazing stuff out there.. you have a perfect platform, it’s going to be fun.. check out my other videos, you may find more inspiration 😂
@aminebelhadjsoulami 2 жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland Sure did already 😂 I mean checking some of your videos ! Just got to set some time aside to take the plunge but sure will 😊
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Well if you have Colorado or Utah on your future agenda, don’t hesitate to reach out, I’d be happy to share dispersed camping coordinates with you. Shoot me an email Jkhartel3@gmail.com
@weewee9464 2 ай бұрын
Best review ever !!! ❤
@GatorOverland 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
@LindenRanch Жыл бұрын
Best explanation yet. Thanks so much.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
That’s what I do… Just paying it forward 🤝. Let me know if you have any further questions
@luisgonzalezjr.7465 Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Luis! You won’t regret that upgrade.. not for one mile! 🤘🏼🤝
@ponyrang 2 жыл бұрын
Wow... !!! It's always great. We liked and enjoyed to the end.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! Thanks so much!
@BearOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video. Super informative and thanks for the ARB cord tip!
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
You bet!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 🤘🏼
@Troothless 2 жыл бұрын
He’s such a stud
@code3k5 10 ай бұрын
I recently purchased the ICECO APL55 and LOVE it ! I'm waiting for my Slide to be delivered and was planning on using Rivnuts until I saw your install. I'm ordering the same you installed using your link. Thanks ! Subscribed !!
@GatorOverland 10 ай бұрын
Bad ass! I’m definitely considering the APL 55.. a lot of great features. Yes, the plus nuts are the way to go. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@realnealsmith 2 жыл бұрын
Another thing that should be noted is that this frige is capable of switching between the 120v and 12v inputs automatically. I use mine with a Jackery 300 watt unit. The frige 120v and the Jackery 120v charger are plugged into my F150 bed outlet. The 12v cable is connected to the 12v output of the jackery. This means that the frige runs from the 120 volt when the truck is running, and the Jackery charges when the truck is running. When the truck is off the frige runs from the 12v Jackery output.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing that out, you’re absolutely right. I should’ve been more direct about that in this video, I show it at about 14:30 them both plugged in, but didn’t cover the priority of the input
@mauropotiguar Жыл бұрын
I wanted to see real usage, the fridge full of food and beverages. See what really can fit in there. Every single person that reviews ICECO fridges removes them from a box. #ICECO please invite these guys to review in real life. Great video. Good explanation. Thank you.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
You’re exactly right, and I had actually considered doing that, and I apologize for not including it (I honestly didn’t have any food worth representing at the time) It works great for a full weekend of 3meal days, snacks, water and brews for 2-3 people. I have a 63 quart ARB that I use for our week+ trips.. I am about to do a one year review and will probably include something like that in there
@3duckit Жыл бұрын
Love the video. Thanks for the technical side of things. One question. Can it be left out in the rain?
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
I did inquire with iceco about the standard VL being left in the elements… They stated that the controls should handle anything up to the point of being submerged… If you want a waterproof one go with the VL pro. There are only a few fridge options out there that are specifically weatherproof… I own one of them, it is the ARB 63 quart. If you go through any of the Facebook pages or view on Instagram, there are many people who are running the iceco coolers open to the elements without issues… I have used mine in the back of my truck for about six months off and on and no issues… I will note, my bed is mostly covered by my RTT so technically it is shielded from direct rain.
@jonnys_tundra 2 жыл бұрын
Great video John and informative as always. Ive got to know, who's good looking tundra was in that clip of Kyle in the river crossing?! 😉😂
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Good eye!! I had to include you in it somewhere! 😂🤝
@jonnys_tundra 2 жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland 😂🤘
@electricalfive2248 8 ай бұрын
7:22 that's not 40 degree's by the way. just wanted to let people know. the gauge is sideways.
@GatorOverland 8 ай бұрын
The information is sound though, the fridge is capable if 40deg… Thanks for pointing it out. You’re their first I nearly 2years and 11k views😂😂😂 Having the angle finder, slightly skewed on the top will throw off the angle somewhat, but for the most part, it’s going to be near… .
@lacrestadr100 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information. Is there a cord or adapter that allows for using the Ecoflow with the ARB 12v plug?? Thanks
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
At this time no… What I do is I switch back-and-forth from the provided plug that came with the Iceco and the arb plug. If I am camped for more than a day in the same spot I will plug into the EcoFlow, but otherwise I am running off the chassis battery and the ARB plug…
@lacrestadr100 Жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland got it. By the way I tested the Iceco running off the Ecoflow empty, indoors, probably 70-80 avg. temps, it ran for four days. Obviously not comparable to real use conditions but surprising none the less. Thanks again for the information.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Absolutely… Obviously testing it indoors in a consistent environment MT gives you the long term test… But you should see similar results in a true environment with product on the inside because it will maintain the cool temperature longer than an empty one… At least you know worst-case scenario four days🤘🏼🤘🏼🤝
@dalemayer9457 2 жыл бұрын
Powering your ICECO for more than two days with the River Pro. #Ecoflow #Ecoflowtech #ICECO
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын
That is a very nice fridge! Would this work in the bed of a truck, exposed to the elements?
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Per the advisement of iceco as long as it’s not submerged or forced intrusion it should stand up to the elements, but by comparison it is not to the same weatherproof specifications as the ARB element fridge… After review of Facebook groups and forums there are many folks that have use these for years without issues… They do make a weatherproof cover add additional weather protection and enhance the thermal efficiency.
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland Wow, that’s great! At a fraction of the price of the Elements fridge, I’d say this is a winner! I currently have a Massimo E-Kooler that I got at Costco for $450 (on sale), but this Iceco isn’t a whole lot more and looks way more rugged and better built. The E-kooler has been serving me well so far. It has built-in battery backup and will refrigerate and even freeze items with ease. And it’s huge! 64 quart. But it doesn’t have the baskets so items can get lost in it and is extremely big and bulky. And it’s basically just a cooler with a compressor built in. So I’m always on the lookout for a more dedicated and rugged overland fridge setup. At only $100 more, the Iceco may be the fridge I’ve been looking for. Thanks for another well-put together and thorough evaluation!
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
I own the ARB elements fridge, And it’s definitely a worthy unit… But to suffice, you could on two or three iceco for that price.. I did the same energy consumption test with the iceco and it lasted 52 hours… It is a 63 quart fridge and the ambient temperature was mid 90s… So 20 more quarts and 20 more degrees ambient temperature trimmed about 20hours off by comparison with the iceco 45.. after evaluation of this unit I think I would probably consider the pro model for the added conveniences and it is only $100 more than this unit… But simply there is nothing wrong with this unit at all, it obviously proves it self worthy.
@jaycarneygiants Жыл бұрын
If you plug in the AC and DC ports which will it prioritize? Will it swap over if 1 source dies?
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Yes, it will stay on if one source looses power, shown at 14:30 i apply DC and remove AC power without fault. I’m not sure which one it prioritizes.. I assume with it being a 12v DC fridge and a inverter to swap to AC it would have a 12v DC priority.
@jaycarneygiants Жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland awesome brother. Thx for the info.
@DutchK75 2 жыл бұрын
Dometic hasn't used a Secop compressor in years.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Very true… to my understanding they when they developed the CFX they put in a China copy of the danfoss/SECOP compressor.
@DutchK75 2 жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland The Secop is a Chinese copy of the Danfoss. Danfoss was sold to Secop and they moved the production to China. They were made in Denmark. Everything that's a centrifugal 12v compressor is a knockoff of a Danfoss. The company that owns Whynter brand was the first to copy it. Can't remember the name off hand. Dometic designed their own. VMOSO2 and VMOSO3. And it's made in China of course. But so is the Secop. Dometic's compressor runs different than the Danfoss style compressors. It'll pull and run as hard as it can to cool things down. Where as a Danfoss will run at a set speed til it cools everything down. The only ones that aren't Chinese made are the Kt511 and Kt611 Sawafuji swing compressors used by Engel. Those are made in Japan. And they last pretty much forever.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like I need to do a dometic video 😂😂.. thanks for the info🤝
@larryjanson4011 Жыл бұрын
ecoflow is NOT a generator. it is a battery. it does not make electricy. it stores in chemically. good to hear that iceco does allow the unit to be held down by the handles, this is the first review i have seen stating this. but i would still like to know if screws or bolts are holding the handles, hasps, hinges on. as my usage puts it inside, and do not want the unit or stuff inside becoming missals. should have seen the inside of my old F250, after the guy hit me head on. and i was in a larger, heaver truck.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Yes the ecoflow is a portable power station.. if I said “generator” you can mark me down for one of my many verbal mistakes in the videos I make. It is stored power, not generating.. I’m not sure if they have any other fastening method than straps through the handle. My arb elements is able to be bolted down by its feet.
@dingdongdaddy589 10 ай бұрын
🤡
@vinib72 9 ай бұрын
Just purchased a VL45ProS. Any issues with it being exposed to the elements in the bed?
@GatorOverland 9 ай бұрын
I nearly 2 years of bed travel (10k miles or so) I haven’t had an issue. Per their advisement it should be fine exposed as long as it’s not submerged or in direct flow of water..
@vinib72 9 ай бұрын
@@GatorOverland Perfect! Thank you. Cant wait to start using it.
@GatorOverland 9 ай бұрын
@vinib72 camping will never be the same when you stop worry about ice.. we love it
@slimpick7773 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered you. Giggem! What is the Bluetooth thermometer you use?
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Whoop… The thermometer brand is Thermo pro amzn.to/3qEs4Mc
@dingdongdaddy589 10 ай бұрын
Get a govee hygrometer. You can monitor - and set alarms for out of range temps - right from your phone, without having to open doors to look.
@Outdoor-Adventures 2 жыл бұрын
Are you in Tx? If yes, where?
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Beaumont area
@Outdoor-Adventures 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in austin, I just subscribed your channel, keep up the good reviews.
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for reaching out! I have a lot of friends in the ATX/SA area! We’re out there every couple months.. if you’re interested in camp spots between Colorado and Utah, shoot me an email JKHARTEL3@gmail.com
@ezhik01 2 жыл бұрын
do a test loaded with food. 72 hours with an unloaded fridge isn't a realistic use-case. 45L of water would be ideal :)
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll do that test privately and report back. This test Is about thermodynamics of a empty cooler to test the it’s efficiency against battery consumption of the power station. An empty cooler has only air and nothing to maintain the temperature internal temp.. the more stuff you put in there the longer it will stay at the temp and therefore lengthen the time between run cycles and which would extend the life of the battery. So yes, it is a realistic use of consumption of an empty cooler… The more stuff you put in, the longer it will run with the same amount of battery power… The variable is too large to say how much longer it would take to drain the power station.… water bottles could be 100hrs, steaks could be 80hrs. The point was to show its efficiency at an empty state which would yield the quickest consumption, and it proved to be at least as efficient as they advertised, and in my case better.
@ezhik01 2 жыл бұрын
Mm, good point. the type and amount of stuff in the fridge would introduce quite a bit of variation, so the baseline is good at determining insulation performance vs. minimum compressor run time vs pwoerbank capacity. I just took mine on a long trip. Things I noticed: 1. Putting in pre-frozen meat and refrigerated drinks and butter and vegetables made the fridge register -5C for most of the first day, letting the top of the compartment get pretty warm. 2. Once everything was settled (same temp) I had to set the fridge to -4C to keep drinks cold at the top of the fridge. Only the walls of the fridge exhibited frozen condensate. 3. 160W solar panel is plenty good in keeping the fridge at -5C all day on a sunny day. It was 33-35C ambient the whole trip. 4. Some dirty math: My powerbank is rated 164Ah (allpowers S500,) kept topped up throughout the day, and discharged to 75% overnight (roughly 17 hours.) ICECO claims 290W consumption for 24H, ( or 12W/H.) My results: 164Ah * 0.25 * 12 = 492W consumed (29W/H) roughly 2.5 times the power consumption. I suppose the temp sensor on the fridge is pretty localized to the bottom, and that the food mass leads to some uneven temp mixing. Would be curious to see if you get similar inconsistencies in your tests (food temp at the bottom vs top)
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following up with a thorough evaluation… I like seeing numbers like this… Yes the temp sensor is typically located near the compressor so that it doesn’t get overworked… I also keep a digital thermometer clipped to the inside for secondary reference. It allowed me to understand initially that the calibration of the fridge came at about 8° off…
@ezhik01 2 жыл бұрын
@@GatorOverland Interesting! Im waiting on a small thermometer to get accurate readings. any chance those calibrations can be programmed to the fridge?
@GatorOverland 2 жыл бұрын
My iceco was spot on with my digital thermometer… My ARB was off by 8°… It was simple function of holding down certain buttons to activate the calibration and simply pressing the number down to what was specified on the thermometer… You would have to read the nomenclature/manual of your fridge
@randy33111 Жыл бұрын
No promo code?
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
😂😂 I do reviews but I ain’t that good 😂😂.. Hit them up when Amazon prime comes and you get it one hell of a deal
@randy33111 Жыл бұрын
Great review! Thank you! This really sold me on it. I purchased one last night after watching the video.
@GatorOverland Жыл бұрын
Bad ass… Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… I’m always happy to help… Let me know if you have any questions or are interested in dispersed camping coordinates… You can email me at JKHARTEL3@gmail.com
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