February 10th, 2010 . Posted in Portable Fridge FreezersNo Comments »
The portable fridge freezer also more such conventionally named the travel cooler has many gains that we should consider, particularly if we spend a great deal of time travelling. They can be used in the office, in our car, in our caravan or even on a boat.
Portable fridge freezers all fall inside one of three classes. The first is the thermo electric fridge freezer which is electronically cooled. The second is compressor fridges which are set up in many of the large four wheel drive vehicles and are only used when necessary. And finally gasoline electric refrigerators, which need a temporary or permanent gasoline supply in order to function. It is very significant that we select the right portable fridge freezers to match our requirements.
Portable fridge freezers come in many different sizes though the 30 litre electric refrigerator is usually the popular size. As well as different sizes the portable fridge freezers come in many contrary colours other than the usual popular white, meaning you can choose the size and colour to match other items in your caravan, mobile home or even the décor of your office.
It is worth noting that portable fridge freezers are not particularly efficient at handling low voltages, and in order to offer better protection in your investment, it is worth taking the extra time to find portable fridge freezers with a low voltage guardian that can shut off the power if the 12v battery supply is running low.
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Sunpentown Energy Star 3.2-Cu Ft Double Door Refrigerator with Silver Door
List Price: $384.00
Sale Price: $249.99
You save: $134.01 (35%)
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Description
Flush back, compact design is ideal for college dorm room or office. Reversible doors offer versatility. Features separate freezer and fridge compartment, adjustable thermostat and fresh food section.
Features
- Double door: separate fridge and freezer compartments
- 3.2-Cu Ft capacity
- Adjustable thermostat
- Reversible door
- Slide-out wire shelf for storage versatility
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Whynter FM-45G 45-Quart Portable Refrigerator/Freezer, Platinum
List Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $530.29
You save: $64.71 (11%)
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Description
mfr: Whynter Company This Whynter Portable Fridge / Freezer offers premium quality and innovative design to your frozen/refrigerated needs. This freezer is great for RVs, boats, campsites, fishing trips and truly portable so you can take your fridge / freezer anywhere! All you need is either a standard household 110 Volt outlet or a 12 Volt power source, like an automotive battery. Whether on a day trip or major expedition, you can easily keep your food and beverages chilled, or frozen with this benchtop freezer. The Whynter portable freezers should not to be confused with less effective 12 volt novelty and beverage type "coolers", the Whynter portable freezer fridge is a true freezer/refrigerator which cools between -8ºF to 50ºF. A cost effective and mobile solution for your recreational and critical freezing requirements. Features: ⢠Model: FM-45G⢠Capacity: 45 Quarts or 60 Cans (12FL oz) Capacity⢠Operates as a refrigerator or freezer⢠Compressor Cooling System⢠Voltage power AC (110V - 0.7A) or DC (12V - 2.5A Car Lighter Socket)⢠8' AC power cord and 6' DC power cord are included ⢠"Fast Freeze" mode rapidly cools to -8ºF ⢠Adjustable temperature range: -8ºF to 50ºF⢠LED temperature display⢠Power low indicator ⢠Insulated lid and walls⢠Two removable wire baskets ⢠Side handles for easy mobility ⢠Floor drain for easy draining ⢠Functions even when tilted 30º ⢠Tough and solid outer casing ⢠ETL approved⢠Internal dimensions: 18.5" W x 11.5"L x 15" H inlcuding a compressor step wi
Features
- Capacity: 45 Quarts or 60 Cans (12FL oz)
- Operates as a refrigerator or freezer
- 8-feet AC power cord and 6-feet DC power cord and two removable wire baskets are included
- "Fast Freeze" mode rapidly cools to -8°F
- LED temperature display
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Whynter FM-65G 65-Quart Portable Refrigerator/Freezer, Platinum
List Price: $645.00
Sale Price: $579.98
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Description
mfr: Whynter Company This Whynter Portable Fridge / Freezer offers premium quality and innovative design to your frozen/refrigerated needs. This freezer is great for RVs, boats, campsites, fishing trips and truly portable so you can take your fridge / freezer anywhere! All you need is either a standard household 110 Volt outlet or a 12 Volt power source, like an automotive battery. Whether on a day trip or major expedition, you can easily keep your food and beverages chilled, or frozen with this benchtop freezer. The Whynter portable freezers should not to be confused with less effective 12 volt novelty and beverage type "coolers", the Whynter portable freezer fridge is a true freezer/refrigerator which cools between -8ºF to 50ºF. A cost effective and mobile solution for your recreational and critical freezing requirements. Features: ⢠Model: FM-65G⢠Capacity: 65 Quarts or 107 Cans (12FL oz) Capacity ⢠Operates as a refrigerator or freezer ⢠Compressor Cooling System ⢠Voltage power AC (110V - 1A) or DC (12V - 2.75A Car Lighter Socket)⢠8' AC power cord and 6' DC power cord are included⢠"Fast Freeze" mode rapidly cools to -8ºF ⢠Adjustable temperature range: -8ºF to 50ºF ⢠LED temperature display ⢠Power low indicator ⢠Insulated lid and walls ⢠Two removable wire baskets ⢠Floor drain for easy draining⢠Side handles for easy mobility⢠Functions even when tilted 30º ⢠Tough and solid outer casing ⢠ETL approved⢠Internal dimensions: 23.5" W 12.5" L x 15" H inlcuding a compressor step
Features
- Capacity: 65 Quarts or 107 Cans
- Operates as a refrigerator or freezer
- 8-feet AC power cord and 6-feet DC power cord and two removable wire baskets are included
- "Fast Freeze" mode rapidly cools to -8°F
- LED temperature display
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Engel AC/DC Fridge Freezer - Engel MT27F-U1
Sale Price: $736.99
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Description
Engel AC/DC Fridge Freezer - Engel MT27F-U1.
Features
- Medium sized, powerful freezer, capable of freezing almost anything
- Powered by the latest generation of compressor technology making it ideal for making ice, freezing provisions or keeping ice-cream frozen
- In refrigerator mode it can hold a steady temperature
- Operates off 12/24V DC or 110V AC
- Built tough for the harshest conditions
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Engel AC/DC Fridge Freezer - Engel MT45F-U1
List Price: $911.00
Sale Price: $803.99
Average Rating: 
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Description
Engel AC/DC Fridge Freezer - Engel MT45F-U1.
Features
- Power consumption: 0.7 - 2.5 Amps
- Volume 43 qt. - Equivalent 60 cans (12 Fl.oz)
- Weight 52.9 lbs.
- Freezing Ability From 40°F to below 0°F
- Warranty 2 years
Reviews
Noisy vibration, poor customer service

by Surya Yalamanchili from Endicott, NY on 2010-03-01
Right out of the box it had a constant hum whenever switched on. It also had a lot of vibration. Even when placed on a pad or a carpeted surface, it would still make a constant sound. Could be heard when I had it in the tailgate of my SUV and I was driving!
For several weeks I've been 'working' with Engel on resolving this. They said it's not uncommon. They believe it's caused by something in the compressor mounting shifting during transit. They first had me 'bang' it on each of it's sides while it was running. Then they had me open it up!...and directly hit the compressor with a rubber mallet, again trying it on each side (orientation) and with it running.
Nothing has made a difference. Each time I've spoken to them I've asked for return information so I can send it to them to be replaced or repaired (though I'd prefer a brand new unit just replaced). I think they're being cheap as they insist each time that they have something new to try that'll be easy. All I've accomplished is getting scuff marks on the outside of my unit as well as paint chipped on the compressor housing.
This is not a $20 item! And yet they treat their customers as it was. I would not recommend anyone to buy one of these. This is not a unique occurrence. I know this because Engel told me this! Also, if it was a rare occurrence, they wouldn't hesitate to have me ship it to them for repair. They obviously have a problem and are trying to resolve it as cheaply as they can and/or get people to give up on their grievance.
Excellent product!

by Victor Caceres from Maracay, Aragua Venezuela on 2010-02-01
It's tought, reliable, very low energy consumption, it freeze! for me is the best mate in outdoor.
Wonderful Freezer

by Paul Claxton from RIverside CA on 2008-05-10
I've been an avid camper for more than three decades and got into off-road exploring about 18 months ago with the purchase of a new truck. We often spend two and three nights and days out in the desert of Southern California trekking about. In the summer we have problems maintaining our food at safe chill levels and our drinks at the preferred temperature.
I have an electric cooler which does only a fair to poor job of keeping the internal temperature 20-30 degrees cooler than the 100 degree external temperature. Food will spoil quickly at these temperatures. I've tried three different coolers of increasingly larger sizes stocked with more and more ice. I ended up with two coolers stuff at about 50% ice and 50% food or drink.
With the outside temperature of 68 degrees I read the following temperatures inside the empty Engel 45:
1 = 39 degrees
2 = 25 degrees
3 = 20 degrees
4 = 14 degrees
5 = 1.9 degrees
The basket pulls out so that you can fill it in the kitchen and haul the food out to the waiting freezer. This helps make moving the already freezer easier.
Money Saver!

by C. A. Freeman from Montevideo, MN. United States on 2007-07-21
I'm an OTR trucker & this Fridge was tailor made for us guys. I have estimated I have saved many times the cost of this fridge over the 5 years I have owned it. Along with a small microwaveGE JES735WJ .7 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven& a 12V/110 inverterCobra CPI1550 Dual Outlet AC/DC Power InverterI'm not a slave to overpriced truckstops. I can carry along a weeks supply of groceries(Leftovers, TV dinners, Lunch meats & cheeses etc.) along with all the beverages I need. Restocking is a matter of stopping at any large supermarket.Don't let the large size intimidate you as you rareley have to take this out of your vehicle......just take the removable wire basket(included) out, load & put back in the cooler & your good to go. The fridge fully loaded weighs upwards of 100lbs with 50 of that for the groceries. When I get ready to leave I just load the basket, take it to the truck & drop it in.
Unlike the cheap Thermo-electrics the Engels has a compressor & cools or freezes to whatever temp you set it., one or the other but not both, either a fridge or freezer & its not dependant on ambient temp.
A side benefit; unlike built in fridges this one goes with you whether your switching trucks or going on vacation to the lake(works on 110 as well as 12V so you have a spare fridge/freezer at the cabin)If you plan on an extended stay on the lake this will work in you boat as long as you have a 12V plug in.
All in all a great little cooler.Very rugged & very reliable
Pros
1.dependable
2.quiet
3.energy efficient
4.portability
5.built like a tank,steel housing
Cons
1.cost
2.bulky
If this one ever quits I will buy another.
The Best!!!

by Dennis Urdaneta from Caracas, Vzla on 2007-07-13
If you like go camping, if you love outdoor.. and if you have a 4wd vehicle... this is for you!!! This is a MUST!!! for 4x4 and outdoor lovers!!!
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