(8 customer reviews)

BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator 12V Car Fridge 23 Quart Portabl...

$599.97

  • 【Warranty for Your Rights】The CR22 12V refrigerator comes with a 2-year warranty. If you have any questions about the product, please REACH OUT TO BougeRV before returning it, as we provide hassle-free after-sale service (Package included: DC power cord, AC power cord, and user manual).
  • 【Fast Cooling Down to 32℉】With Compressor refrigeration technology, this 12v car refrigerator could achieve 20 min fast cooling from 77℉ to 32℉ and 50 min from 77℉ to -5℉, keeping your food fresh. No ice needed, no food spoiled, money and space-saving. (Dimension: 22.68*12.60*12.97 in, Weight: 22.27 lb lightweight)
  • 【45W Low Power Consumption】With ECO energy saving mode, this 23 Qt portable refrigerator’s operating power is less than 36W. Even running on MAX mode(45W), it consumes far less than 1kWh/day for its intelligent cycle work. You can run this portable freezer fridge with 12/24V DC power on various vehicles, such as SUVs, Trucks, RVs, Camper, Van, Boat, etc.
  • 【45dB Low Noise】The truck freezer is designed to run with low noise to make sure you have a good sleep after long driving. This camping fridge also has a shock-proof design to face the uneven road, operating with no problem in case of a 30 ° inclination when you are off-road.
  • 【3 Level Voltage Battery Protection】The RV fridge/freezer is equipped with a 3-level battery monitor to prevent the fridge from draining your vehicle’s battery. You can choose at what battery voltage the fridge shuts off to prevent complete battery drain.

8 reviews for BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator 12V Car Fridge 23 Quart Portabl...

  1. Seychellois –


    I have a 30 foot sailboat equipped with a basic icebox requiring ice loading prior to a cruise. 60 lbs of ice in the box will last about six days in moderate weather if the box is properly managed, that is everything is pre cooled before placing in box and no warm stuff added later. Also the number of open/close cycles needs to be minimized.This is a hassle I have lived with for 20 years. I have not been enthusiastic about converting to box refrigeration due to the hassle factor, hole cutting requirements and space.So when these compact 12VDC coolers reached what looked like decent maturity I decided to purchase a unit to supplement my ice box and can be easily removed from the boat for road trips and other uses.My selection process was pretty simple, decent reviews, lowest cost, correct sizing for my application. Not too small, not too big. Initially I wanted a cooler/freezer combo but the prices on those went up significantly and I noted this unit could be divided into two compartments so I thought i might me able to set it up to deliver a kind of cooler/freezer clone if I got the temp set right.So first I had to install cigarette lighter outlets that would support the current draw of the cooler. No problem in a car but on a boat most cig lighter outlets are wired for low power applications and the two I had would not support the load which can be up to 5 amps during compressor start up. In max (not eco) mode, the unit draws about 3 amps when the compressor is running. When the compressor is not running it pulls much less power obviously. I would say I was seeing 30% compressor on time in temps around 70 – 75 ambient. So on an hourly basis I was pulling around 2 amps avg or 24 watts/hr. I was very happy with this performance however I expect summer temps will drive that power usage up significantly. For a sailor these numbers are really important because we have to rely almost exclusively on battery bank and solar/wind charging. Bottom line, really happy with power consumption numbers.Important note to anyone using other than standard car cig lighter which is designed to handle higher current. When I attempted to use my cig lighter outputs on the boat the unit would start up but I saw the input voltage display on the cooler was showing a rapidly decreasing input voltage to the point where the unit’s low voltage protection would turn the cooler off. Turns out the wiring to myn cig lighter socket was such a small gauge that as soon as it was loaded up it would begin dropping the output voltage to an unacceptable level. If you are rolling your own outlets, make sure you select a wire gauge which will minimize voltage drop between the cooler and your batteries. I wound up using 10awg wire which is probably overkill but I wanted the cooler to see almost the same voltage as at the battery.All of the above is utterly meaningless unless the unit does a decent job of cooling/freezing. And it does that very well in my experience so far (used the cooler 24/7 for my last 6 day cruise). As I had planned, I used the center divider to try to create a cooler/freezer combo. I placed my frozen stuff in the compartment closest to the control panel and my beer in the other compartment, set the unit to 25 degrees and waited for he beer to freeze or the frozen stuff to thaw. Neither did either. The beer stayed cold as heck and the frozen stuff stayed frozen!!! Outstanding. I was really pleased.Good pwr consumption, good cooling performance, no noise (but my hearing is not the best)., can make it work as combo cooler freezer, light weight and portable, relatively low center of gravity for a solid tie down (sailors will appreciate this), and physical properties like door opening and control accessibility is excellent.You do have to fuss around with the controls a bit to figure them out. Note to manufacturer – get an English speaker (or whatever language with English subtitles) to do a video to explain how to use the controls. As usual, the delivered manual is mostly gibberish. There are third party videos online but, come on manufacturers, this is not hard. You have a great product, how had can it be to produce great instructions?So, final topic is space. I have the 30 Qt which seemed like an excellent compromise between size, weight, and capacity. This is not a large capacity. Just about a cubic foot. But is is more space than you might imagine if you imagine a cubic foot. First thing is cool or freeze your stuff before loading it (I am speaking to sailors in particular) you can also use shore power to do the initial cooling of course using the provided 110 VAC adapter, but you don”t want to be doing initial cool down on your batteries if you can avoid it. This pre cool is particularly important if you want to do cooler/freezer. I suspect the process of freezing something is going to freeze everything in the box but if you pre cool you can find that Goldilocks temp that keeps the two compartments just right. I kept my beer very cold and a Cornish game hen frozen solid for the full 6 days. But the beer was cold and the hen was frozen going into the box before the trip.Ok, back to space. I loaded 9 16 Oz cans of beer in the cooler side with a bit of room left if I had wanted to stuff something smaller in there. On the freezer side I had two steaks, the cornish game hen, a tray of sausage, three lamb chops and a big bag of M&Ms which I eat frozen (try it, you’ll love it). And I have significant extra space. I could have added a bag or two of frozen veggies easily.So, overall, my first impression after six days living with this thing 24/7 using my house batteries and 200 watts of solar panels has been excellent. I am extremely pleased with performance, size, ease of use and appearance. Longevity will be the next test but mfg provides an upgrade to 3 yr warranty on the unit so that does provide a little confidence they have built some longevity into this unit.Update 06/25/2021Spent another six day cruise with this unit in ops full time. I am struggling to say anything bad about it. We are into summer temperatures now – around 95 deg F ambient middle of the day and the unit power consumption has gone up a bit, but not massively. I was pulling about 2 amps/hr in cooler temps (70s), maybe 2.5 or 2.75 amps now that it is warmer.The biggest hassle I am having is trying to decide do I want a freezer or a cooler. The split compartment can be kludged to do both as I described earlier but it is a bit of a hassle to have to check stuff to make sure you are not freezing the beer of thawing the steak. I am leaning toward a freezer which would allow me to manufacture ice for the original “box” if/when necessary. Of course, this is a fine problem to have….do I do cold or colder?Have not used the device in the car yet but I see no reason why it would be problematic. The only issue there is to manage the power input so you don’t kill the car battery which is not designed for deep cycle. I would either take the thing to the hotel room and plug it in or freeze something inside the box (like a gallon of water) to keep the interior cool until next day driving when you can power up on the battery (actually the alternator output) again.Note to manufacturer. It would be cheap and easy to add a small automatic light to the interior. This would definitely be handy. The user should be able to enable or disable the light operation in “settings” so when things need to be dark you aren’t killing your night vision by opening the box.Edit 09-06-2022As in sit in an airbnb in Boise, Idaho looking at my BougeRV cooler box humming along after about a thousand nautical miles at sea and three or four thousand on the road…well, it is still refrigerating and still freezing so I guess it is living up to expectations. Not bad at all. The only thing I need is something to make it easier to carry. Either a shoulder strap on one of those little fold-able carts.Meanwhile, what are you waiting for? Go buy your own cooler and you too can enjoy a cold beer in the middle of nowhere while you contemplate solutions to all of your first world problems.Edit 08/11/23 Well, still coolin… I just got back from a 200 mile cruise aboard my small sailboat. I had ice for drinks as well as frozen meats in my cooler for a week. Not a problem and it was HOT. That is the weather was hot.One thing I discovered in the course of using this unit… there is frozen and there is really frozen. Who knew?Turns out that meats stored at just below freezing are not happy campers. They want to be stored closer to zero degrees. That pretty much sealed the deal on the cooler being configured as a freezer. I stock up my icebox (with ice) to handle cooling and just set the Booge up to be a freezer. I tried zero degrees but it sucks a lot of power at that temp so I backed off to +10 degrees F and that seems to be a reasonable compromise cold/power consumption. Keeps frozen stuff fresh.So at almost 3 years and hundreds of hours of use on land and sea, still going strong. I am thinking about building a supplemental insulation case for the unit to see if I can’t make it a bit easier to carry and more efficient but it is pretty reasonable stand alone except it is an awkward carry

  2. Kurt Edward –


    The BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator has been an absolute game-changer for me, transforming everything from road trips to daily commuting. Gone are the days of relying on messy, ice-filled coolers. This portable 23-quart freezer offers ample space without taking up too much room in the car. Its robust, sleek design features convenient side handles, making it easy to transport.Cooling efficiency is outstanding, reaching desired temperatures quickly and maintaining them consistently. Whether it’s chilling drinks or freezing perishables on long journeys, this fridge delivers. Plus, it’s energy-efficient. The 12V compatibility allows for easy connection to my car’s power outlet, and I haven’t noticed a significant drain on my battery even during extended trips. It also includes a battery protection mode to ensure your car battery doesn’t run out of juice.What sets this fridge apart are its user-friendly features like a digital display for easy temperature monitoring and control. The added USB port allows for device charging, making it an even more invaluable travel companion. And it’s not just for car trips; this fridge is incredibly versatile. It’s perfect for picnics, fishing, and even for extra storage during family gatherings. An AC adapter even allows for indoor use. In short, the BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator is reliable, efficient, and incredibly versatile. How did I ever live without one? I wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s worth every penny!

  3. Al A. –


    We got this for a two week trip, to use on the way and during our rental stay as well as the return trip home. It ran perfectly using 12V power during an 8-10 hour drive, during the heat of a July summer. Everything was kept nice and cold all the way!We used it at our rental for personal items and also to make a trip for groceries including ice cream. It did the job perfectly.But, this story gets better……we were home months later and our main frig (we have two, main one in kitchen and an old one in garage) began to fail and loose cooling.We moved as much as we could to our old frig in the garage, but, we used the BougeRV frig for items that we used daily, creamer, butter, milk, etc.This cooler saved the day! Beyond that it hold temp perfectly. We found it so efficient that we tended to raise the desired temp setting by a few degrees since it can get too cold and head toward a freezer range instead. I suggest trying a temp about 4 degrees higher then preferred and go from there to tweak the perfect setting.I can not praise enough how well and dependable this BougeRV frig/freezer combo has been. It worked perfectly on 12v as well as 120v a/c.We used this during travel during a very hot week in July 2022 and it never had any issues. The economy mode during driving and parking to reduce battery drain never affected the cooling nor our stored items in this frig.It’s noise level is not anything that will bother even a person with excellent hearing and just remember how loud your kitchen frig might be compared to this quieter version!5 stars and we will use it on every trip!!!

  4. CK –

    Great little fridge!
    I bought this fridge in August 2021 and it has been on multiple camping trips with me. I charge it with an RV battery hooked up to the solar panel on the roof of my van. It works very well and draws little energy. I also got the cover to insulate it a bit better. It is surprisingly roomy inside and I can store everything I need in there. It also runs very quietly and doesn’t disturb my sleep.The temperature is often a bit colder when measured with a separate thermometer than what the display shows, but that’s not an issue. I usually put the temperature setting at 8 or 9C, and it cools down to 6C or colder.On my last trip in April this year, the panel display stopped working. When I got home, I contacted the seller and they immediately offered to send a new panel. Great customer service! I installed the panel (really easy) and everything is working again. I highly recommend this fridge!

  5. Cliente de Amazon –

    MUY PEQUEÑO
    Es de muy buena calidad pero miniatura no le cae gran cosa no me sirvió y lo devolví

  6. Roberto D. –

    Muy buen producto
    Realiza su función bastante bien. Refrigera y congela dependiendo de cómo lo configuren. El único detalle que pude observar es que rápido pierde temperatura y se enciende el equipo para recuperarla (como si el material aislante no fuese suficiente)

  7. Wingeezer –

    A great addition to our RV!
    We have had the BougeRV portable fridge/freezer for about 2-1/2 years now so my review is based on that experience.Our class B van camper came with a very small built in fridge and so the freezer compartment is tiny, I removed the freezer box from it so that the entire built in fridge becomes a refrigerator only – holds more and performs better that way.So when in the van I use the BougeRV unit strictly as a freezer – lots of room for frozen food and all the ice cubes I could want. This conbination has worked out very well for us.The BougeRV Car refrigerator has no problem cooling to -08F when used as a freezer this way, it is quiet, consumes little power, comes with both a 12vdc cable and a 110v converter. It appears a quality product.I did have an issue with it recently – actually after the 2 yeart warranty had expired. Luckily I had joined the BougeRV car refrigeratorclub facebook group and that extended my warranty to three years at o charge.I contacted their service department by email and received a reply the same day. Very helpful people. My problem was resolved quickly and to my complete satisfaction. Good to deal with a company that stands by its products. I have not always been so fortunate when buying from some companies through Amazon.

  8. miguel –

    Llego antes de tiempo y sin daño aparente
    Llego antes de tiempo, sin problemas, no he tenido la oportunidad de revisar su funcionamiento por lo que no le doy 5 estrellas hasta ver su desempeño.Ya la empecé a utilizar a una temperatura ambiente de 28 C la temperatura sólo llegó a – 01 C. Al parecer depende mucho de la temperatura ambiental.. Esperaba un mejor deaempeño

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