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The best 12-volt refrigerators for a campervan or RV. Including Dometic, ARB, Whynter and Alpicool, our favorite budget 12v fridge out there.
Modern 12V refrigerators drink power in tiny sips once they’re at temp, many draw under an amp per hour, easily sustainable by even modest battery banks. To put that into perspective, a 100Ah battery bank could reliably power an efficient DC fridge for up to three days without going below the 70% safe discharge level.
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about 12-volt DC refrigerators, including the different types, additional 12V refrigerator benefits, how long they can run, and how to choose the proper fridge size for your RV.
In our opinion, the Iceco VL series 12 Volt refrigerators are the best overall value for portable fridges for vanlife. They offer an excellent combination of top-quality components, rugged construction, performance on par with higher-end 12 Volt fridges, and affordable pricing that’s tough to beat.
In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best 12V refrigerators on the market, among which you’ll find the one which best fits your needs. After the reviews, we’ve added a Buyer’s Guide with more information on the different types of 12V refrigerators.
In the RV environment, a 12V fridge is most often powered by the rig’s house battery bank (often charged by solar panels), though it can also be powered by the alternator of a vehicle or motorhome while the engine is running. So what’s the difference?
Pros. It is capable of being powered by a variety of sources. Propane allows the engine to run quite efficiently. Cons. This won’t work if you don’t level your rig. The internal temperature cannot be adjusted. You should only cool the outside air down to about 30 degrees below the ambient temperature.