THIS IS THE BEST PORTABLE FRIDGE FOR OVERLANDING || ICECO APL55 Overview and Review

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The new APL55 from Iceco has finally arrived and available for pre order! Use the code "OTG12" for 12% off your order of anything on www.icecofreezer.com/OTG12 ! In this video I review the fridge and talk about my use of it and I believe that this is the best portable fridge for overlanding on the market right now. So much to love about this fridge so if you are overlanding, this is the fridge for you! Go get one now!
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@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Go get yourself this fridge at www.icecofreezer.com/OTG12 and save 12% off with my link!

@connieheld1692 Жыл бұрын

Great, honest review! We can always count on your thorough research and unbiased review! Thanks!

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I always try to be transparent with everything I do

@brembofly Жыл бұрын

Best I’ve seen of this fridge so far, you’re talking me into it even though it’s a bit larger than I need. Perfect views of it!

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Honestly, it’s bigger than I need as well but I’ve used it at home sometimes or when having parties and it’s SO nice! I also just keep it in my truck now so when I go to the store I put the cold stuff in there. I literally use this daily now

@davidgeorgiu4409 Жыл бұрын

You got me very interested. I will have to put in my order. Thanks!

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Do it!! Haha

@jakeschmidt1 Жыл бұрын

I was just behind you on I5 through tacoma and saw your channel name on the back of your Bronco, thought I would pop in and leave a comment, love the content keep it up.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Sweet, hey!! Thanks for popping by!

@offgridrecon Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Love the location for this video as well. Nice to see it in the forest, not a garage. 👍🏻

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I really try hard not to do garage reviews anymore! I don’t like them, plus I’ll take any excuse to go explore some trails!

@andyw4849 Жыл бұрын

I purchased the APL55 for my teardrop and the JP30 for the back of my jeep wrangler TJ. I saved some serious coin using your discount. Thanks! Great video and your review and all the details you provided sold me on IceCo. I was going to go with Dometic but for the price difference and the fact they both use the same compressor I was paying for the name.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you out man! Iceco is the way to go now a days. I genuinely feel they provide the best value for the money and make some amazing products

@josephcarney735 3 ай бұрын

@offthegrind Enjoying your videos!!! Question on this APL55… I really want this fridge, but not sure if by it will fit…. I see the dimensions on the website, but I’m wondering what the footprint is? I have the American AdventureLab slider in my Bronco. Do you know what the footprint dimension is on this fridge. Thanks and keep us the great videos!

@DrXtoph 11 ай бұрын

nice work!

@sgrounds22 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a pic or vid of it in your Bronco. Would like to see how it fits.

@midnightadventureswa Жыл бұрын

Great video and review on the new line of iceco refrigerator just to help you out. I know you had a lot to explain about refrigerator but the other feature that you missed was if you keep the lid open too long, it starts to beep. Right also I don’t know if this has this feature but while you’re driving along on forest roads and it gets unplugged, it would be nice if it actually text you on your phone saying it was unplugged.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

That would be nice to get a notification that it least power. Really good thought!

@shadowswordairsofteast Жыл бұрын

Camping and going places in the middle of nowhere has changed for the better. When I was a kid I couldn't be out too long due to having medicine that needs to be refrigerated. Thanks for the info on this product.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Wow, I never thought of that. That is incredible that we are at the point know where you can get something like this and it literally allows you to be out longer, not solely just a convinience! Cheers man and I hope you get out a lot now to make up for the short trips in the past

@shadowswordairsofteast Жыл бұрын

@OFFTHEGRIND I am definitely getting one of these it will be a tight fit in my tired Nissan Xterra but I'll be shopping for my Bronco soon enough.

@rgestrella5078 Ай бұрын

Love your videos. How many hours of use can you get using your power station? I have a Bluetti 716W. Thanks

@OFFTHEGRIND Ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s a really hard question to answer because there are so many variables. But when the fridge is on, it pulls between 50-60wHrs so how long a battery will last is very dependent on how often the compression kicks on and for how long. Ambient outside temperature, how much you have in the fridge, and the temps you set it all all impact how often the compressor kicks on. Hope that helps

@WheretoNextOverland Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty great. IMO Iceco offers the best combination of quality & cost. Dual zone would be pretty sweet. Literally. Christine would have us carrying ice cream on every trip. Lol.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I agree man! Iceco is really crushing it right now with quality, features and value. And bro if you think I won’t be carrying ice cream from now on you are sorely mistaken! Lol

@WheretoNextOverland Жыл бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND lol, fair point. 🍦 all day!

@killahjeep 7 ай бұрын

I have the VL65DZ I have been looking at the APL55 as I plan to re-organize my setup, and put the fridge inside the cab of my tacoma.. the VL65DZ is massive & heavy, but still better than ICE coolers..... the app will be nice to have..

@anthonymarino4260 Жыл бұрын

I have iceco 20 works great

@PAUWORKADVENTURES-AZJTUBE808 10 ай бұрын

Great review...I'm very interested in this unit...I currently have an ICECO JP50...I like it however getting to the screen and the plug in was always a complaint...I have a 4 door Bronco...I was wonder the fitment in the back of your Bronco? Keep up the content...

@OFFTHEGRIND 9 ай бұрын

Hey sorry for the delay. Been on the road for a while now and catching up. It fits great in the back of the bronco. You can’t lift the lid all the way, but I have been able to get to everything in it without having to move it. Does really well in hot weather as well

@HankMarducas Жыл бұрын

I have the IceCO VL60 pro and an Ecoflow power station to use in our Bronco. When you are driving do you plug the power station into the 12v in the back of the Bronco and the IceCo into the power station AC outlet? Will that usually keep the power station fully charged and the fridge running?

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I do actually and it works great! For the most part, yes it will keep it fully charged but depends on how much the fridge pulls overnight

@shadow.overland Жыл бұрын

Just got the Iceco VL65 in January. Removed the single rear seat of my F350 and installed a custom aluminum platform for the VL65 to sit on. Performs great. I'll stick with the VL65 in the F350. I'll look at the APL55 once the Bronco Badlands I have on order arrives!!! 😉

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

When do you get the bronco!? Honestly I love my VL still. It’s a great fridge and I love the lid design

@shadow.overland Жыл бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND 4 months to a year from April 11.... 😕 I'm hoping it's my Xmas present. Really don't need it before then. Spec'd most packages that are on constraint. Badlands with hardtop, Sasquatch package, Lux package, tow package. Cactus Gray (not on constraint). 🙂

@carlosveloz1018 Жыл бұрын

I ordered one, I think I might plasti dip the metal on the cooler. Good review, I used the discount code!

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

Honestly was kinda thinking of doing the same! Maybe just the logo portion. Thanks!

@michaelwunder3326 11 ай бұрын

Does the lid seal enough so you don’t have to latch it each time? Wondering if latch is for when in motion?

@OFFTHEGRIND 10 ай бұрын

It seems to, but there is nothing holding it down other than the weight of the lid itself at that point

@tmcnicho Жыл бұрын

I passed on this because they didn't yet have a slide for it and it looked like it would struggle to fit behind the rear seats of a 4D Bronco. Curious to see if folks are able to make it fit.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I have it stored behind the rear seats in my 4 door and don't have an issue with it. A side opening lid would definitely make things easier, but even then I have loved using this fridge for my Bronco

@kendrick.e.williams Жыл бұрын

Does it need a pure sine wave inverter for A/C? I realize I can plug it into DC 12/24.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

No sir!

@PNWXOverland Жыл бұрын

I love my IceCo!!

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

The best!!

@hunter_pauley 9 ай бұрын

Got the JP50Pro from Iceco. They are a top notch company and delivering some solid products.

@OFFTHEGRIND 9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Just all around one of the best fridges on the market for sure

@t.o.f.t.s. Жыл бұрын

what happened to the Mammoth trailer? worth having or to much hassle?

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

It is totally worth having. I absolutely loved my trailer. I’ll have a video next month explaining wu I got rid of it cause I get this question all the time

@Gesegirl Жыл бұрын

Hey, question how do you get your fridge to power while your bronco is turned off?

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I actually have a little portion explaining all that in the video coming out in the 29th. But I basically just run it off a power station and then the power station charges while I am driving

@Gesegirl Жыл бұрын

Perfect thank you so much! Heading to Moab today!! Should be an adventure!! Thanks for all your help!

@KTMcaptain Жыл бұрын

If you have it plugged into AC and DC will it switch to DC if the AC turns off?

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I honestly have no idea on that one. I’ll test that out soon and get back to you

@KTMcaptain Жыл бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND thanks

@TimShelnut Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it works the same as their others. So my VL60 Dual zone switches back and forth. If I plug into shore power (AC) it switches to that and no draw from battery. When I disconnect then it switches back to battery 12v supply.

@KTMcaptain Жыл бұрын

@@TimShelnut it does, but it turns off when plugging in ac and turns back on.

@Crumb_Trails 6 ай бұрын

I'm not interested in having multiple fridges due to no storage space. With that said, my perfect fridge would be one that's expandable (if that's a thing). When i go out on a solo trip can i put the divider in and not use one section? In my mind that would effectively give me a smaller fridge but I'm not sure that's true in practical use. I like this size for the trips my wife goes with me.

@OFFTHEGRIND 6 ай бұрын

I do that often actually. You can fully turn it off, but I just crank the temp in it so the compressor never kicks on

@Crumb_Trails 4 ай бұрын

@OFFTHEGRIND. Now that I'm about to get my Bronco and make the fridge purchase i have questions about how to mount mine in the Bronco. I'm thinking about the Goosegear plate system but that's just not in the cards yet. Maybe soon. How is yours mounted? I will be getting the slide with it.

@OFFTHEGRIND 4 ай бұрын

@@Crumb_Trails I don’t have mine mounted actually. I put it in for each trip and take it out at the end of the trip. I have my dogs in the back sometimes so I can’t mount it permanently. There are some other platform options out there although I honestly haven’t really looked much given it won’t work for my setup. You could always look on the used market too. I had a buddy who just solid his goose gear

@Crumb_Trails 4 ай бұрын

@OFFTHEGRIND Roger that. I appreciate your response

@timfetters5115 7 ай бұрын

How long did you have a VL fridge? I’m guessing less than a year cause that’s as long as they are apparently designed to last. Iceco prob gives you these so perhaps they take care of you better than an average customer. I have found their products to be junk and their customer support to be the same

@OFFTHEGRIND 7 ай бұрын

My VL is actually over two years old at this point and is still working perfectly. I’m sorry you’ve had a bad experience with them. I think you’re one of the very few that have so I’m sorry about that. They’ve been great for me though and I’m grateful to be able to work with them

@robertbrannan9375 Жыл бұрын

They need to make an APL65 or 70.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

From what I have heard from them, this is the only size they plan on making. Enough feedback from people though and I'm sure they can be pressured lol

@talalaldahhas8796 Жыл бұрын

They don't ship to Saudi Arabia 💔☹️

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

😢 that’s a bummer

@Utubeisazzho 10 ай бұрын

I may be thinking my 95 is a bit to large 😂

@OFFTHEGRIND 10 ай бұрын

Haha well not if you go camping with your whole city

@robertwehlau7220 11 ай бұрын

I have a vl 45 pro that I got for $450. Twice the price - an not worth it. The VL pro is one of the best out there. Probably got this one for free

@OFFTHEGRIND 11 ай бұрын

I agree, the VL 45 pro is excellent. I have one and absolutely love it. Couple thoughts though. This is a dual zone, the VL is not. The VL is the perfect option for you it sounds like, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Second, I did get the fridge for free. It has taken me four years of filming, editing, learning, growing, and building trust is companies and my audience to get to the point where companies want to work with me. It really pisses me off when people get angry about getting something for free cause you have no idea the work that it took goto get here. Nor do you know the products that I’m sent that never see KZfaq because they are crap and I don’t want to share something that I don’t think is useful for you all.

@robertwehlau7220 11 ай бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND I understand getting the items for free and reviewing. Totally get that. Seems like you were honest about the fridge. Didn’t mean to piss u off did not intentionally set out to do so. I’ve just watched so may you tubers from the beginning days and some turn into a shopping channel. Not saying that you will. Do like your channel just keep it up!

@OFFTHEGRIND 11 ай бұрын

I apologize for my response. Clearly it gets me a little riled up cause a lot of people don’t see the work happening on the back end. I also am always super honest with everything. Likes and dislikes. I will NEVER become a shopping channel!! I want to share product with you guys that I love and trust, but the real purpose of the channel is to inspire people to get outside and explore! Can’t do that via constant reviews! Again, I apologize for my earlier response. Thanks for being cool about it

@robertwehlau7220 11 ай бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND well get back to work lol. Look forward to future content.

@Gnorde Жыл бұрын

I get that what you have in it depends on how often the compressor kicks on and how much power it draws, but why not fill it up like an average person might do with both zones running and just tell us what power it draws when the compressor is on and when its not on. I mean why not give some kind of data? You are doing a review on it. You even said it draws less which means you saw the data. Just odd you chose not to say it. It matters as people might be wanting to see if it works with their current power station setup.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I did. I said when the compressor is on it draws 42 watts on eco mode and 72 watts on max mode. Then the insulation keeps that temp in better. Additionally, I said that this cooler uses less power over the course of an hour than a VL 60 Pro which is a single zone fridge

@NigelNaughton Жыл бұрын

You can always tell when a manufacturer sends their products out en masse.....every youtube start reviewing the same thing and spitting the same script. 🤡

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

I scripted this myself after my use of it. But yeah it’s gonna sound the same more or less cause it’s the same fridge with the same specs. At the end of the day I got a free fridge so who’s the clown now? 🤡

@NigelNaughton Жыл бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND you sold your soul for a fridge 😜. Is the way it opens the long way bothersome? I can see it making getting things out difficult if there's not a lot of space above the fridge.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

@@NigelNaughton haha no man I’ve been a long time user of Iceco so I was so pumped to get to work with them. Amazing product. I personally haven’t been bothered by that, but I can see how it could be frustrating. I can’t fully open it when it’s in the rig, but I haven’t been able to do with with any fridge and any setup that I’ve had so I guess I’m used to it

@GreyWolfe Жыл бұрын

@@OFFTHEGRIND having had a KZfaq channel where I reviewed outdoor gear I have a few things to say. First of all, great video, very informative. I know what it takes to film, edit, and upload a video, it's more work and many people who have never done it don't know or appreciate all the work that goes into it. There are several brands I'm loyal to because they are great products. And it seems you're loyal to this brand. So, I'm wondering if your review is biased. Also, you said you got a free fridge, that also concerns me on if your review is biased. Many KZfaqrs who receive free products will gloss all over the great things about it and not go over the negative things about it. Not saying you're biased at all, just something I look at while doing research on a product I'm interesting in purchasing. Again, great video.

@OFFTHEGRIND Жыл бұрын

All fair questions. And I appreciate you recognizing the time it goes in to making videos like this. If I work with a company, I tell them up front that my review will be 100% honest and not swayed by whatever deal we sign. If you watch my other reviews (set power for example) you’ll see regardless of me getting something for free, I’m not afraid to tell it how it is. At the end of the day, I don’t want to influence someone to buy something that is going to fail them. I will say I’ve been with Iceco for 2 years now and I have loved every product I’ve been sent from them. I try to look at each product objectively, but I’m sure there’s some unconscious bias in there. I certainly try to remove all of that when looking at a product. Again, I don’t want to mislead anyone