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Everything you need to know about 12-VOLT FRIDGES! Cheap vs expensive, how to use, tips & tricks
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3 жыл бұрынHere is a video giving detailed information about these 12-volt fridges that are popular to use in camper vans, RV's, camper cars, semi-trucks, and even in homes, dorm rooms, and offices. They are real refrigerators/freezers that plug into the 12-volt socket of your car (or into the wall), and they work great! These fridges are typically not sold in regular US stores, but they are sold on Amazon, eBay, and a few other sites like trucker-supply sites....and some truck stops like Flying J, Pilot, and Love's sell 12v fridges also.
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@keithhardin2308 3 жыл бұрын
Great info! I'm retiring this June and planning a year long cross country trip in my Prius! This will help me tremendously!!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, good luck on your trip, you will love it!
@roadboat9216 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Enjoy the adventure! We as a society need more adventuring, especially later in life. So many just get in a rut routine.
@kaleljon3439 3 жыл бұрын
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@jafinch78 3 жыл бұрын
I invested in a 12/24VDC or 120VAC Dometic Freezer/Fridge and kept using the freezer packs or square or rectangular plastic bottles filled with water that I'd freeze when I had access to freezers and would keep on the freezer size of the Dometic. Helps equilibrate the temp better and less energy needed to keep cool once cooled. I bought some artic ice packs... though later realized other than size fitment, the water bottles are less expensive and as efficient. I also got the insulating outer cover and use a mylar reflective sheet over the top inside like using newspapers back in the cooler days. I'd also cover with my sleeping bag too just to extra insulate... except where the outside heat exchanger is... you want to make certain you don't cover that. I never wound up implementing the isolation circuit for the extra marine battery in the car without just using the walmart 6/12VDC battery charger since I'd just charge that from the 12VDC outlet. Thanks for sharing! Awesome to see all the variety for the fridge/freezers now days.
@jeffersonkohler4162 Жыл бұрын
if you add a little alcohol to the water, the ice will last longer. Google it to find the correct ratio! You just can't drink the water anymore. (or who knows?!) ;-)
@calvinsmith696 Жыл бұрын
We have used the kzfaq.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
@mathalwaysii 2 жыл бұрын
Good point. Before I bought the car fridge this week, the last two years we used foam coolers with frozen food starting in the beginning of our week long camping trip... Even with no external power to keep the food cold, it takes several days before the food defrost on their own. This week when I tested with a 300W power station, the power station shuts off when the compressor is not on, learned that it's a power saving feature from the power station. I was concerned with fridge raising temp at night when it's not using 12v from the car, but cooling down the fridge before turning it off for the night, an extra insulator using blankets may be a good idea... Thanks
@NICUofficial 4 ай бұрын
Great tips, got a lot out of this. Your experiences are really helping a fridge newbie. Super super psyched about my new Iceco and how it enables me to take myself and my family on a whole new level of adventure. It's funny how quickly it goes from "pff, fridge in car? DUMB" to "holy crap, this is a gamechanger upgrade"
@6709LeftzBehind 3 жыл бұрын
I've got this for my 2012 Prius V! I took out the front passenger seat and it fits the width of where the seat used to be, so I can put something in those little drink indents and open it up and look in from the drivers seat. Really love this video! Great to hear more about how you're using the exact same model, it's very reassuring! I was going to hook it to the inverter but after reading the comments and this video, I think I'll use the 12v, also, I think turning off the fridge at night is a good technique I hadn't considered
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
that's awesome, I've wanted to take the passenger seat also but I worry about my dog not having an actual "seat" to sit in. yea I find the 12v cord more handy because the regular plug requires the inverter to be on all the time. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
@ljaysperspective1775 6 ай бұрын
Lots of great practical information. I've been wanting to set a cooking station on the bed of my truck, and I'm finally ready to purchase an economical fridge. I can't wait. Thx again. I hope you're well. 👍
@supriyashanti9880 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Just starting my build out van in a Sienna. Thank you for your great tips.
@kimdagnillo8246 2 жыл бұрын
Just a tip on the onion, just cook the whole onion , use what you want for you dish and refrigerator the rest, doesn’t smell cooked, and it reheats just fine for however you want to use it. Nice info on the frig, I’m looking to buy one for my road trip this Fall. Bringing my pressure cooker too 🙂
@secretariatgirl4249 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video...really clears up questions I had...Of course, having a unit like a Jackery will also add more 12v power...I want to cook with a crock pot, so this fridge and that should work with combination of units/batteries. I already have a Road Pro oven that I've used while driving...this video REALLY has been a big help as I plan to use my VW Sportwagen to travel in again...this time sleeping and not using motels!!!! Last time I used my Coleman 5 day Extreme cooler and I got from NM to NJ in about 4 days and prepared food was still frozen...I would then warm it up for lunch in my Road Pro....but I want to do dinner inside my car...so this info is really invaluable!!! ( did the same as you, the frozen on the bottom...I lined the cooler with Reflectiv, put wire cooling racks on the bottom . over 2 64 oz frozen bottles...separating the food from any water that drips to the bottom. Put frozen ice packs in the and around the food, too! Worked great! I took side trips on the way back, so at the end I had to get some ice...but I split it up and put in Ziploc bags...and everything stayed pretty dry...the cooling racks worked great! PS...yes, the small Pyrex glass containers is the way to go!! Also, mason jars...put boiling water in, dump in your pasta, and it will cook in about the same time as if you boiled non-stop on a stove!!! PS...I'd love to have you talk about the microwave...what are you hooking it up to?
@psaldivar1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid. just fyi, because of this vid & your vid of your 2nd(?) or new refrig. I bought the 2nd one you bought & have had it about 1 wk. & im loving it so far. I have it in the back of my Jeep & run it from my Jackery500 (which I also just bought to use w/ this unit) & my sister & mother seem to be excited about this new addition for our Camping/overlanding/beach trip. we're looking forward to many yrs out of both of these units. & many cold drinks. thanks again for all your vids. & keep up the good work.
@susanveals4233 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. But I winced every time he opened the fridge and let warm air in - which means I winced a LOT
@theplinkerslodge6361 2 жыл бұрын
Great review for the regular guy like me. A cooler is straight out a luxury for me, don't need to pack my own food very often. So, I wouldn't spend the top dollar for the Dometec brand. This cooler would do just what I would need. I think the charge-up feature of the Prius is great for running something like this all night, if you needed it.
@MichelleGu-yj2xw 4 ай бұрын
There are a lot of people who are in need of car refrigerators. I have good recommendations. The injection molding process is used to ensure that the surface of the box is smoother and more textured. There are mini portable ones, large metal refrigerators, and ones with wheels or tables.
@roadboat9216 3 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job with these videos. Very good information well presented in a strait forward manner. Btw, keep in mind that if you use your inverter for the fridge that you are losing about 20% efficiency in the conversion. So going 12V direct is better. There is also another brand that is suppose to be the best. (But not sure how Dometic rates next to it. The brand is “Engles” and yes, its pricey. Small cruising boaters use it a lot. Saying it’s the best. For this purpose though, it seems like you have found the “sweet spot”. Again thanks for doing these vids. I have lived for decades on cruising sailboats and cruised much of the world, living on 12Volts. But also do a lot of full time RVing. Keep these vids coming. And you deserve a bigger following! You have accomplished a lot and are good at sharing it.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it, glad you like the vids. I've never heard that you lose 20% efficiency, thanks. Yes, Engle is a brand I forgot to mention. They are really high quality. Thanks for the encouragement, I wish my channel was doing a little better than it is, I'll be making more videos though so make sure you subscribe. That's cool about living on a sailboat, take care
@roadboat9216 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures Yes, I am subscribed and have gotten my daughter to do so too. She is interested in a similar adventure to yours. Yes, the figures are around 20% on using an inverter over just going direct.
@roadboat9216 3 жыл бұрын
On so the car is putting out 12V dc. Anything that will run on 12V dc you are better off with. When you have to invert to 110 AC. There is loss on the change. So if you have a 110ac appliance, you have no choice but to invert the 12 dc to 110ac. But appliances that are set to run on 110 ac OR 12V DC. You would go with 12V dc. If you have that choice. Yes?
@roadboat9216 3 жыл бұрын
@Coldfury probably 85% of things run on 110 v ac. But because of the boating and RV industry we are finding more and more small appliances that run on 12V dc.
@samsin102 Ай бұрын
Dude thank you so much for taking the time to post this! This is exactly the info I was looking for and I'm pretty sure I have almost the same exact fridge! 😂
@mikepetry4299 10 ай бұрын
ONION SMELL FIX - Put unused onions in one of those wide top mason jars (they make small ones) - It was a eureka moment for us = all the smell stays inside the jar - and the glass cleans well.
@jimtrimblett8333 8 ай бұрын
I did enjoy the video. I can see that you really tried to be thorough, and you accomplished your mission. Thanks.
@SarasotaTim 3 жыл бұрын
I did pull the trigger yesterday and purchased the Domedic cfx3 35 it was painful but now I’m excited.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That's cool, you will love it. I just couldn't spend that much money
@xdmkii 3 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear to everyone. You wanna make sure you're buying a 12v fridge that uses an actual compressor instead of those "thermoelectric" ones that only cool 20 degrees below ambient.
@kathyhill3905 3 жыл бұрын
Depends on your use. I used to own an alpicool, now have a 12v igloo and it works better for me.
@xdmkii 3 жыл бұрын
@@kathyhill3905 might be OK for keeping some water cool, but I would expect food to spoil. You have to keep food below 40 degrees F to prevent bacterial growth.
@pavel9652 Жыл бұрын
@@xdmkii Every food will eventually spoil, even when stored in the fridge. I think, 7 C degrees is average for home fridge. The rate of chemical reactions double for every 10 C degrees. You have to freeze food to prevent bacterial growth.
@MestizoMentality 11 ай бұрын
@@kathyhill3905Did you like your alpicool? I was thinking of ordering one
@danib6541 8 ай бұрын
@@pavel9652yes but it’s about bacteria growth that could be unsafe. If your putting fresh fruit in the thats one thing but if you’re putting chicken, raw or cooked, you’re going to want to keep it a temp like a regular refrigerator. If you’ve ever had food poisoning you would take chances in that department. Food isn’t supposed to be above a certain temp for more than something like two hours
@stanimatorblue 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. Car camping looks fun!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, yes it's fun and relaxing
@KathrynLee5456 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your process. Your trials and tribulations are so helpful all of us, I have a new appreciation for vinegar 😁. Good info
@Uneklyme 3 жыл бұрын
welcome back!! a fridge is pretty much essential for you!!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks yes a fridge is essential for me and how I cook, they're great to have!
@fenraven 3 жыл бұрын
Engel is considered the #1 12v fridge; they last forever but are very expensive. Dometic way up there but can break. Bob Wells just did a video on these, and he says you might as well buy the cheap ones, because they have just as good a chance of lasting a while as the more expensive brands. I'm in the midst of prepping for moving into my Prius, and I'm currently looking at these fridges. I want a dual-zone fridge/freezer, because I'm paranoid about food temp and storage. ;) I'm willing to pay a little more to get a better unit, but I plan to have money available for if/when it fails and needs to be replaced. You need an emergency fund in any case; everything fails eventually. I also just bought a Jackery 500 and the solar panels. I've heard so many positive things about them, I couldn't resist.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I totally forgot about Engel fridges. Yea, they are top quality for sure. Bob's video came up on my KZfaq feed. Yea, my fridge has a 2 year warranty, some nicer fridges have a 5 year warranty.... I was really tight on money when I was building my Prius camper so there was no way I was spending more than $200-$250 on a fridge. Yea the jackery with the solar panels are super neat, Id like to have one myself. But a deep cycle battery is much cheaper than a jackery and holds a lot more charge. I think it would be cool to have a really big deep cycle battery in your Prius with a solar panel on top, that way you could run all your electronics off the deep cycle battery and make the Prius even more gas efficient so you won't use gas to run the electronics if that makes sense Good luck with your Prius build
@fenraven 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures Thanks! I'm relatively tight on cash, too, but power for a fridge and my electronics is vital. :)
@kirkhamster0024 Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother for such a great insight. I have been researching like a mad man on these 12v fridges. Now, I think I know which I am going to go with.
@MountainSpringsAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@mhayes6864 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent organization! I have the same Setpower and I love it! I will try to fit it behind the passenger seat. I like your no nonsense, tried snd true info! Thank you so much!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, so glad you liked it, thanks
@Overlander.Guatemala 5 ай бұрын
I had a 12 volt fridge in my truck in 2002. Never had a problem
@SarasotaTim 3 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video as I want to purchase a 12 volt frig the set power may be the one too. So it actually works very well in hot weather? Tip: onion will smell in ziplock bags but not in Saran Wrap. I learned this along time ago. I place it on a long piece and bring up the 4 corners and twist. Works perfectly. 😎
@Ashley-vz3nm 2 жыл бұрын
great
@txoxley 2 ай бұрын
Best odor absorber: charcoal. I put some briquettes in a mason jar with a cloth in place of the lid.
@ericb.4358 4 ай бұрын
Good tip on pre-cooling to a lower temp just before turning off at night. BTW, if you like Prius try the now discontinued Prius v. LOTS more room than the sedan. I used to have one.
@aprildamski8365 9 ай бұрын
Your videos are AWESOME! Thank you so much!❤❤❤
@dennyj8650 Жыл бұрын
Great review and video. I use pint canning jars for food storage. Handy size and you can put them in the microwave (warm it in hot water first)
@jeffersonkohler4162 Жыл бұрын
A real review! Thanks for the video. It is still helping people.
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
Really great video, Bo! Thank you so much for sharing all of the tips and tricks that you are picking up during your travels on the the road.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, so glad you're enjoying the vids
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures You bet, Bo!
@corinnachung2459 3 жыл бұрын
You are so smart and I appreciate that you mention different types of fridges. Thank you!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! And thanks!
@dharma6481 3 жыл бұрын
I have a similar fridge. The small compartment is always at least 10 degrees (F) warmer than the large compartment. Don’t keep your hot dogs there (or your cut onions, lol). Things you like cool but that don’t need to be cold - Apples, eggs, bread only in the small side.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Yea thats true, thanks
@MEEANDSTUFF 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!! The tips and trick help a lot! I’m about to spend some time in the desert of BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK and will pull the trigger on probably the KOHREE 53.
@GauravTiwari-fr5un 2 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks for Sharing everything. Loved it. May be when I am old, I may need all these things in Sydney
@blythebea808 2 жыл бұрын
You're videos are so informative! Thanks for sharing your life adventure!
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
These new compressor fridges are fantastic! I used to have the much cheaper heat pump type, because that is all that used to be available, but they could only drop the temperature by 40°f below the ambient temperature. These current coolers can be set to not drop your 12 volt battery below what is required to start your car. I have a Tesla and it can be set to keep the 12 volt battery charged up all night long.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That's cool, thanks for the info. That sounds like a thermoelectric cooler
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures They didn’t cool very much in a hot, closed up car.
@Ashley-vz3nm 2 жыл бұрын
You can try FROZEN car fridge, it can be powered by battery
@crossthreadaeroindustries8554 Жыл бұрын
Whoa, $368 here in Q3 2022 - prices are way up there, not $200-$250. Great vid, I might wait for prices to come down before I buy...
@singingnomad5099 Жыл бұрын
Great video! You answered all my questions and then some. 😊I’m deciding between frig or ice chest-Im part time on the road. Thanks!
@MountainSpringsAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@dj1698 3 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥 CONTENT MOUNTAIN SPRINGS ADVENTURE. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and yes I plan on it!
@ogxs1433 4 ай бұрын
Wipe the inside surface up the car refrigerator with peroxide 3% from Walmart. Wipe dry and done. Remove and prevent odors stains and 99.99% of germs.....
@spsllc3143 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Im so glad!
@abedj1220 2 жыл бұрын
ha that same fridge is 350 now. 30% inflation in little more than a year. I like that is really a freezer and fridge. thanks for that tip about item staying frozen at the bottom only. that is useful.
@ecoslast2258 3 жыл бұрын
How do you have ships stuff from Amazon when you're on the road
@jackiemiiers9845 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good presentation. Answered my questions.
@KMF3 3 жыл бұрын
I just realized my home frig is normally set to 46 which is always fine
@shwartz166 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much it was very helpful!
@cindywells626 2 жыл бұрын
This was exactly the video I was looking for, thank you! I just love this fridge. I am just starting out car-camping in my RAV4 with my granddaughter. I am doing so much research, but it's difficult to compare what size is which one in videos. Which one is in your video, the 32, 43, or 53 quart size? Thanks again, can't wait to start watching your videos!
@MountainSpringsAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I think it was the 32 quart size. Good luck with your research
@Step-n-Wolf 10 ай бұрын
One guy said he sets his to 4 deg and that freezes the bottom stuff and refrigerates the rest. My research led me to the Alpicool which also makes AstroAI. Uses a LG compressor.
@ericwitt4586 5 ай бұрын
I just got an iceco vl 60/65 dual zone I haven’t got to actually use it yet but I plugged it up and it got an ice film in the freezer and the fridge was good and cold too I ran it off of my 4 patriots 2000x solar generator it barely used any power I think 32 watts it was I also bought the thermal cover for it too .
@xdmkii 3 жыл бұрын
To turn it back to Fahrenheit, you have to turn it off then hold settings and the plus button. When it's flashing just press the plus button to swap between C and F.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that fixed it! That's been bugging me for the past month lol
@fastheartmartvideos Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video! Very helpful and with all those links! Thank You :)
@reyes2009 3 жыл бұрын
Good info, great lifestyle! btw, cold air doesn't "get out". cold is only the absence of heat but it is not tangible. Heat goes in...
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@misstalulah9063 2 ай бұрын
I planning for being 2-3 months at a time in my car (so I can see my grandson). I am coming unstuck over fridges/power. As far as i can tell the power will only keep a small fridge going for 2-3 days when you start with a full leisure battery and have a solar panel on your roof (which means no stealth camping). How do people live in their cars? Are they just not using the fridge most of the time, or heading in and charging from a mains hook up every 2 days? I need to find a way to do this so I can see my family.
@clemnewton9007 Жыл бұрын
Ever idea can be good for other people knowledge is great
@petelewerk4009 2 жыл бұрын
I have had a Norcold 12V/120V chest type fridge freezer for 41 years. They are not something new. Had a Danfoss compressor. Still going strong.
@christhompson3698 3 жыл бұрын
Extra chopped onions can be stored in small mason jars with tight fitting lids.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, yeah they would fit in a jar but I would be worried about them sticking up the jar maybe
@beblissnow5947 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures you can always get another jar. But the onion smell will get into all plastics & fabrics....hence glass jar is best.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah if I store onion or garlic in my fridge again, it will definitely be in a jar
@shellyperez6707 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm saving for a Toyota Prius. But I'm not getting a brand new one, and since I'm getting an older model, maybe I can get some advice from you. It's so hard to find a mechanic that works on hybrid cars?
@tonyott1377 4 ай бұрын
You have turkey bacon and turkey burgers and then HOTDOGS!!!! That is funny as hell!!!!
@ChrisBarclay-nd6bj 8 ай бұрын
Of course you can build something to "contain" the fridge that has a great deal of insulation. It will become larger and take up more room but it could also double as a table if you build it that way.
@vevenaneathna 3 ай бұрын
copper foil tape on the inside of the lid, and aluminum foil tape on the outside. ultra low thermal emissivity, can cut the power demand in half of the fridge by stopping radiative heating, the major source of thermal loss through an insulated box.
@mmmmmray 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried putting your thermometer in there to see what temperature it ends up being when you wake up after unplugging the fridge at night?
@BackpackingTheWorld_ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. It was very useful :-)
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, glad you got something out of it
@fosty. 2 жыл бұрын
Wife keeps treating me like shit whenever I'm sick, like I got sick and brought sickness into the house on purpose. So I might just live in my car. Thanks for the video.
@Enigma_Vids Жыл бұрын
Lol
@ZEROmg13 4 ай бұрын
how's the car working out??
@fosty. 4 ай бұрын
@@ZEROmg13 I'm back in the house
@flowerchild7820 3 жыл бұрын
You do amazing informative videos. Very well done. My car is totaled so I’m looking at purchasing a camper car. I intend to live full time in it. I do have a beautiful fur friend, gizmo. The climate control feature is such an amazing plus. I am a little concerned it’s a bit small. Last year I bought a big Ford van all fixed up foe camping then got chicken and didn’t use it. It’s way too big for Me. It’s for sale now. I just don’t want to make the wrong decision in my purchase. Thank you to anyone who responses to my comment. I’m totally sold on the 12v frig
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so glad you enjoy the vids. Sorry to hear about your car. Yeah the Prius is a little small, it's something you have to work around and get used to like I did. But lots of people do it in a Prius. You can use my videos for organization tips. There's advantages and disadvantages to having a Prius or an RV, bus, van, etc. Just think it over for a while. For me, right now, all the advantages of having a Prius were greater than the disadvantages. H
@lynz 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Prius v! Same system but in a van!
@flowerchild7820 3 жыл бұрын
@@lynz thank you for sharing. I’ve been trying for 4 months to find a v. I live in vegas and I’m looking in Cali ..AZ . And Utah . I’m getting frustrated. Lol
@lynz 3 жыл бұрын
@@flowerchild7820 yea….. the used market has gone insane right now because of the semi conductor shortage my 2009 has shot up 30% in value
@lynz 3 жыл бұрын
I found mine on Facebook marketplace
@outdoorswithsillyt7150 Жыл бұрын
great details and tips, thanks
@billolgaau 6 ай бұрын
Jars & plastic containers are a waist of space - use Press Seal plastic bags & Cryovac & put the bags you want the coldest (frozen) on bottom sides. I have done trips through the Australian deserts with one requiring 28 days food (not all fridge) & we did it with a 40 ltr fridge. (Kept the fridge just on freezing so it's frozen at the bottom but not on top).
@northerntranquility1614 2 жыл бұрын
Great video I'm looking into one of these is yours the 45 quart i use a small 110 volt ac bar fridge I have about 2000 Watts of solar but on cloudy days it can't keep up I heard these use way less power being 12 volts .Do you ever have times the fridge has shut off other than you turning it off at night and should I do the same .Also how do you find the size of yours to be, would you recommend a larger I know the price goes up .Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks Dale
@raczyk 2 ай бұрын
What's the difference between a jackery and an auxiliary battery? The auxiliary battery seems much cheaper.
@ZebraLives Жыл бұрын
This was such a great video
@BryanB0308 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks. Great review.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@silasf94 3 жыл бұрын
Great content broooooooo keep going 👏
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@galantbeast 7 ай бұрын
Does it not annoy other campers if you're at a campsite and the car keeps turning on n off at night?
@kennycowell4624 8 ай бұрын
Your theory wouldn’t quite work in Australia..!! 😲🥴 But a very informative video indeed..!! 🤙🏻
@mjcfsutton 2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT POINTS - WELL DONE - THANK YOU
@MountainSpringsAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@danxcanxcook 2 жыл бұрын
What size is that fridge?
@1Bean1 5 ай бұрын
Does your 12v fridge/freezer still work? My 12v unit (an Iceco GO12, a discontinued model) worked good for 2 years, but the past 6 months it's been losing its ability to stay cool, and now it can't hold freezing temps. Oh well, I'll probably get another but roll the dice with a different brand, and hope it lasts as long or longer than 2 years.
@patrickgabriel4351 6 ай бұрын
Just kind of curious have you ever bought ice cream wrapped in foil and put it in this travel fridge. Do you think it would stay cold with that foil long enough to keep it a day or so?
@MichaelEricMenk 3 жыл бұрын
A tip for a power source is LiFePO4 batteries.. They are drop in replacement for lead acid. They have a cycle life of 3000 to 6000, compared with lead acids 200 to 500 cycles. The power stations shown in the video to also have about 500 cycle. I have a 12Ah battery, works wonderful. But you need to charge it with a DC to DC. Victron sells a 9A DC to DC charger. But if you want to power station to run your fridge every night you'll have to get one with LiFePO4 batteries.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip. I have heard of the lifepo4 batteries, maybe ill look into it
@taekwondopluskenneru 2 ай бұрын
Great video
@kovenant7 3 ай бұрын
Is that blue thing next to your microwave your power bank? It runs off a solar panel?
@tobewiser6738 2 жыл бұрын
cover inside top with heavy duty aluminum fold, shinny side in, to keep temp cold. i do this with regular cooler and it keep cold in longer. that's a canning jar.
@tclift1670 2 жыл бұрын
It does not matter which way the shinny side faces if it is going to be inside.
@joemartinez8819 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@1951Roy 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a similar frig, I just need to purchase a 12v power source. Battery. Thanks for the tips.
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That's cool, good luck with it, your welcome
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
The extra battery is a great idea!
@starlightmckennah5241 Жыл бұрын
@@MountainSpringsAdventures is a 12 v battery the same as a jackery? Do I need one over the other?
@poletooke4691 4 ай бұрын
How long can I run this off a 300 watt power station? I have a golab 300. And a 100 watt panel. Will this be fine?
@vanessadutra5290 9 ай бұрын
Great tips!!
@Heavenlycomedy Жыл бұрын
Whats the name
@jessdawson7148 Ай бұрын
Hey! How many liters is your fridge? I have the same Prius as you and I'd love to order the right one so that it fits. Thanks!
@misstalulah9063 2 ай бұрын
What is the difference between the cheap fridges and the really pricey ones? Why do people pay the extra money? Do they use a lot less power?
@BMW-yc4ml Жыл бұрын
Dang it mine is a thermoelectric but I am only using it on water and Gatorade I am getting a adapter so I can use it in my room because I found it and it is old so I want to use it again
@lovingatlanta 2 жыл бұрын
👍Thanks. Very helpful. 💝
@dlfleischerlmt Жыл бұрын
My fridge won't go up past 10 how do I get it to go up just did it yesterday usually on 37
@allenwatkins4972 2 ай бұрын
Interesting video.
@DarCezToons Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@DieusF250 2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to try my costway
@momskelton5794 3 жыл бұрын
FYI- Slice or cut onions 🧅 and place in your canning jar and then it won stink up frig! We have been doing that for years. You are right - the onion n a ziplock baggie really smells, not the jar
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks, I might do that
@kevinhughes9801 3 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks
@MountainSpringsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
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