** 9/1 UPDATE: Many are reporting in comments that their fridge DOES NOT have a loose lid like mine! ** The BougeRV 53qt Fridge bit.ly/3nPCxla use code HOBOTECH90 for discount. Amazon amzn.to/2Qot4lu (higher price). Get the cover/bag for 20% off using code 53QTCOVER on Amazon: amzn.to/2Qp8hOx If you have any product questions, please contact BougeRV's after-sales email support@bougerv.com
There was one left on Amazon when I ordered with the HOBOTECH123 code and my cost was $311.39 before OH tax :) Also able to use prime 1 day free shipping... Thanks Hobotech!
You're the best, so thorough, uncomplicated and knowledgeable. You can endorse anything and frankly, I'd take your word over most experts including company reps. ❤️ your new location, house and looking forward to product reviews on projects and home solar set ups as well. Best to you, Heidi and the furbabies. 🙂
Love Love Love the view from the new Castle ! I find myself looking over your shoulder as you explain something or another about blah blah blah . Please put a camera on the balcony and show it on your web site 24 by 7 so I can get my scenery fix. Cuz remember, it is all about me ! Oh, and the fridge review was excellent.
Received my unit today, one day ahead of schedule. The lid is solid but light. No play in the lid of my unit. Doesn't move laterally as the Professor's unit did.
I love this channel. I can't stop watching it. I live in CT and plan on moving off grid in the next few years hopefully with a tiny house and rain water collection. I love all of the subjects you cover. Please please please don't ever take this channel down. Keep it coming.
I had a lot of frozen steaks and meats in mine. It ran for like a month and kept the meat frozen until it didn't. Lost.some things was able to save a few things. Most disappointing.
I took your recommendation and ordered over $400 from this company, but have not received my order and the company customer service is unreasonable. I have been calling their only phone US phone given on their website with no response. Who are promoting here?!!?
Still waiting for my Iceco fridge I ordered on June 3rd, going on 3 months yo. Not a peep from them. I like your channel but maybe it should be a reputable company before you review their crap. I realize this is a different company than Iceco.
@@HOBOTECH Do you have a top secret line to Iceco? Because I can't seem to get any response from them. My summer is coming to an end. Thanks, Hobotech.
I picked up this fridge a couple weeks ago and paired it with an EB70S. I ran it on MAX the entire trip. It effectively cooled down room tem bevvies (24 pack) in about 3 to 5 hours and never got above 46 watts while running. Great fridge thus far. I ran it for 2 days ights of camping and it hardly dented the Bluetti's battery compliment. Time will tell on its build quality, but so far I'm quite impressed. The current model also has a drain plug making defrosting much easier too.
The BougeRV freezer/fridge has been running for 2 days now. In freezer mode at 0 °F. Working great with full load of meats and such. Took a whole basket from big freezer to fill it up. Great product and hope it lasts over the long haul
Don't be critical. Either you need this product or you don't. Not everything is made with German or Japanese engineering. That niche market allows people like me to afford deluxe off brand imitations of previously mentioned products which although are less than perfect they indeed meet my price point and most importantly ROI goals.
Robert Wooten don’t be critical?? I thought that is what you were supposed to do when looking at an item you may possibly buy?? I would rather purchase one good one than two bad ones of anything. And by the way your niche market is Chinese.
Hey Tom another great review, already have the a ICECO GO20, love this little combo works great with the Honda 290. Glad I stayed around for the whole review & got to see the new Jackey E300, is it the same size as the 240/290? PS: Love the new house, Congrats Brother you and Heidi deserve it !!!
I just received this unit and it's running very well. There's a difference between the built-in temperature reading and my thermometer of about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, they are extending the warranty to three years if you register on their Facebook page (there's a little QR code in the manual that you scan to get to the right link).
Welcome back Professor Hobo, we've missed you!! This looks like it would be a great replacement for the Dometic refrigerator in my new (old) RV. Definitely cheaper than replacing the refrigerator and would make a viable solution should it fail in the future. This is a brand I trust (like you said in the video) so even with a wobbly lid, I still think it is a quality product. Thanks for the review!
Too bad the lid doesn't hinge on the long-side. Hinged on the short side means the lid requires that much more space above to fully open it, making it hard to use in some cramped spaces.
At a very cool price. Gota love the pun to start out. As far as the lid goes it doesnt matter. You can leave open an cold air will mostly remain in the tub unless moved by air flow. Otherwise cold falls. Love the details and how complete review is. I suspect that when full of already cold items it will maintain temp right away. His time test is the max empty volme . Like any freezer the less space to maintain the least energy used. Like the unit for the price and thanks
Thank you for demonstrating the huge differences between Eco and Max modes. I worried that mine was anemic or defective. Boy, does it take a long time to get cold. Think of the horrible prices people paid for car fridges a few years ago. LED screens help as I've seen a pile of broken LCD screens. Never buy a 110 volt dorm fridge again.
Thanks for a good thorough review. I pulled the trigger on it and they must have watched your review, because mine has a drain plug. lol And my lid is not nearly as loose as yours, but I'm gonna add additional gasket material anyway.... Also picked up the Bluettie eb70 to power it based on your review of it.
Another great review. I think the product might have lost me at that loose lid, a strict no-no in my world. "Ryobi time"! I love Ryobi time. Gotta know what makes a thing tick. Looking forward to the mystery Jackery review. I want to know if it's got some knew tech that will set us off on another frenzy of how much power can we get in how small a box. Good health and happiness to you and Heidi and everyone you love, including the cats of course. And hugs and kissies to Odin - ODIN!!!! - and Thor.
My friend has this fridge but the flake just blinks and he can’t power it on! He’s held down the power for like 10 sec and nothing. Anyone have this problem?
Hey there Professor hobo if you don't like the lid on that refrigerator freezer I'd be happy to take it off your hands I live in an 8 x 20 tiny house and have no Refrigeration
RIP the one i ordered on amazon with the coupon code... i checked the tracking because it was running late... and i found this message. Undeliverable Unfortunately, a problem occurred during shipping and we had to cancel your delivery. The package is being returned, and we will issue a refund within 3 - 5 business days after the return is processed. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience. i also found this Wednesday, September 2 6:31 AM Package damaged and returning to shipper. Sunday, August 30 Package has shipped it's the 7th now... and... i haven't been refunded yet. =/ feeling kinda ripped off here.
If u don't get it soon Contact PayPal they will refund you within 30days at least that's how it works in the uk (and obviously only if u paid by PayPal.) or if you used a credit card check if the card company insure your online purchases good luck
How sad to promote a product and Amazon don't even have any and don't know when or if they will get anymore stock . Good review. I was in and went to order. Oh well
@@HOBOTECH cool deal, I may wait till after the 1st and check out your review of the new Jackery and get both at same time. Really appreciate the reply Tom. Oh yea keep us posted on being in Quartzsite this season,love y'alls get togethers. Craig & Cheryl
Hey HOBOTECH- thanks for being my fav electrical engineer! Love your reviews. What the fridge?? One day after your Bouge RV fridge, it is NOT AVAILABLE on Amazon!!???? What?? They don’t know if or when it will be available. Bummer. Thanks to you, our family is equipped with a Bluetti AC200, and a Jackery Explorer 1000. Helps us be more self reliant, as we experience the 4th year of crazy, scary fires in No. CA wine country. How about reviewing a portable, small air conditioner that will run on solar power stations, please? Also, what is the status of the Bouge RV fridge?? YOU rock!
Sold out. Will be back on the 28th according to my source at the company. I have reviewed two air conditioners that will run on the larger power stations. Just about any 5000btu will run on a Bluetti AC200 or Ecoflow Delta but not for very long without a huge 800w-1000w solar array.
I think the fact that it has no drain and you have to invert it to remove any standing water is an issue, especially since you must then wait 12 hours after inverting to allow the refrigerant to settle without damaging the issue. I'm not feeling good about this one.
There is a PLUS to this design. If you have the fridge in an expensive car with leather seats, you're guaranteed to NOT have a spill though a leaking drain plug causing a huge mess! ;-)
Prof hobo got a question, I work out on the road and typically keep water and lunch in a cooler in my truck. I'm not good with tha watt/amps math. But do you think this would kill a car battery in a 8 hour work day? Trucks running on my commute , 45 min, so it should be cold when I get to the job. I'm in NY so summer is typically 85-90 days.
Hobo, I am kinda new to your channel, but I really really enjoy it!! Which one is your favorite? I want my husband to buy me one for my suburban. I want like a 50 qt or larger. Do you have a review of all of them together? If not would you mind doing one? If my husband ever cheats on me...I am cheating on him with you!!! Also does the blinking snowflake mean its in millennial mode?? Thanks!!
I really like the ICECO fridges. The iCooler (JP42) I used all summer outside and it worked great. It has one huge compartment we could fit a large pizza in. It's not yet for sale and it doesn't have a built in light. The JP40 I ran for a month so far is very nice. It has the 5 year warranty and comes in a 53qt. It's expensive but I do have a discount for it. That's probably what I'd recommend for best build quality and it comes with a cover. However, this BougeRV is nice for the price. It is hard to find a good $300 12v fridge nowadays. Depends on what you want in the end. Yes! I was going to make a political jest about "the snowflake" but opted out. Glad someone else was thinking the same ...
Just bought an ICECO VL45 last month that I'm using as a spare freezer in my garage, I think I'll buy this and use it as a beverage refrig. I know my new Bluetti AC100 can handle it just fine.
@@joemomma3770 The only thing I'm freezing in it right now are 1/2 gallon water jugs, in case I lose house power I can put the frozen food from the kitchen fridge into the VL45, and put the frozen water jugs into the house fridge.
hey, do you know how much of a generator you would need for a dorm style frig, like a Arctic King? Im sure they use a lot more than a RV style, but i'd like to know if it could be run on a generator like a jackery or a battery type gen.
When I use a 12v fridge like the ICECO GO20, I do not waste battery power getting it down to the temperature I want. I plug it into the wall the night before the trip and the next day I simply load it up and head out. When driving, I again do not waste battery - I power it off the car and then use a Jackery or Ecoflow when at a campground or Cracker Barrel if there is no shore power.
Timothy Mckee On a road trip with a lot of driving hours, I might stop and eat dinner and then sleep overnight in the parking lot. Cracker Barrel allows folks with an RV or camping trailer like my Runaway Camper to stay overnight. Better and safer than a Walmart.
@Timothy Mckee Most Cabelas are ok with it too. More and more Walmarts are not allowing because of some bad actors out there. Some use Pilot and other truck stops, but they are too noisy. Highway rest areas are not always safe - people come up and beg for gas money and then there is the occasional serial killer! : )
@Timothy Mckee I am quite sure that would not work. Maybe at a hospital if you had a family member being treated but you would need to ask permission and where best to park. When we drive to Colorado from Indiana we use the rest areas in Kansas on I70. Most have a loop of to the side specifically for RVs and campers to park for the night. We use them on every trip out there. btw - I do videos about my Runaway camper, some product reviews like Ecoflow (my favorite lithium), ICECO and a few others. Starting a 4-6 month Ford Transit van conversion series on my channel next month.
@Timothy Mckee That seems to be the $1 million question I am getting. We are keeping the Runaway and will use it as an always-set-up comfy bedroom. We are taking out the cushions we had made - they will go on the sofas in the Transit - and getting a queen for the Runaway. The vast majority of trips we will be towing the Runaway, but now and then and if I did a solo filming trip out West then I would just take the Transit. Filming my announcement video later this week about the van-build series and episode #1 the next week.
Thank you for the great broadcast!!! 🤗❤️ Congrats on your new house purchase! I have a question if a miracle happens after being abandoned by my husband lol! How do you feel about the Delta Ecoflow 1300 ? It appears great but that's why I'm coming to you! Does it have the 12 volt thing as well to run kitchen appliances because it sure wouldn't want to come up with money and have a useless object . Thank you so much you have no idea how much you help me,!
I know this video is over 3 years old but thanks for saving me some cash! I almost went through and purchased the dual zone but my budget was strict and with tax on the dual zone was over 100$ more. I escaped with a bill (including tax) in getting this 53 quart for $281! So I got the largest fridge for the cheapest amount. Again. Thanks!!!!!!!!!! This one is also the best dimensions for my vehicle.
Thanks for the review. Very informative. Do you have any opinion on the ruggedness of this unit? Do you think it would hold up to being in the back of a 4x4 trail riding? TIA.
Hey Perfesser! Great videos.Very informative and entertaining. I am trying to find about a 50+ Liter Dual zone fridge/freezer with separate lids for each compartment And with wheels and pull handle. The major brands including Iceco seem to offer only a single lid on their wheeled units. In fact I can't any Dometic at all with wheels. Lesser known brands seem to offer this (such as Newair, or F40C4TMP) . A request: Could we prevail upon you to review some of these units?
Watching this in October 23, i have this fridge and i love it! I just lived in my van for 2 weeks in a hospital parkate while my son had brain surgery, and this fridge worked beautifully with my Bluetti 600, and is quiet enough that I didn't notice a sound while sleeping right beside it. Oh! And my lid doesn't wiggle either lol. Thanks for your review!
I wonder how the insulating ability of this freezer would be (with power off) compared to an ordinary inexpensive cooler with both filled with an equal amount frozen items .
Many refrigarators have low values of insulation or none , just the plastic that the units are made from . Maybe one can add some insulation to these units
You might be able to increase the insulation value by using a rectangle of the foil covered bubble wrap insulation INSIDE the lid , as long as you don’t cover any vents
@@HOBOTECH When I watched this the first time, there was no description box available. I see it now, though. Weird...I hope youtube isn't messing with those things, too. Maybe my browser was being weird. 🤷♀️
UA-cam's been S L O W getting it's processing and background work done on the servers for the past three months. Stuff that is normally processed and rendered is taking 300-500% longer due to everyone being at home hammering the hell out of Google's server farm.
This is smaller than I want, but jeeze…this thing is a fraction of the cost of an Iceco 7? or other. I could get two of these and still have change. Hmmmmm 🧐. Excellent and detailed as hell review as usual. I like details. Anything nowadays is a lot of money to put out. Thank you for the review 😁👍
Any chance you can just make a list of the top 5 12v Freezer's I have watch all your videos of late and seems you have a few videos about 12V Freezers and I'm a bit overwhelmed as to which one to buy. I would like the largest 50L + and BougeRV seems to have a few and others Amazon is offering discounts for some cheaper then buying direct.
I love my bougeRV 23 quart fridge that runs off a jackery 1000 + 120 watt solar panel for free indefinitely :D but would definitely get a bigger size next time!
Has anyone removed the lid at the hinge, the company responded by saying just don't remove it. Any help or info will be much appreciated before the bolt cutter or hacksaw come out. Thank you.
:( as of 09/01/20, the BougeRV is not available on Amazon, they do not know when or if it will be available. Wondering how we can still use the discount code?
THIS. but less wobbly and more hatchback-trunk-friendly sized, and therefore smaller compressor, smaller power draw, would be AMAZING coupled with a Ravpower 252Wh. if this behemoth needed just 266Wh for a full day's work, a smaller model would also leave power for phones and other small toys, then you could top it up overnight in the car. cool review, thanks!
Just looking at the numbers to cool from 81 down to 32. 3ah and 45 mins so 4a average draw - 48 watts. That is closer to the eco consumption that the expected 60 watts ? Better than expected.
Just wondering with this in freezer mode what is the temp of the smaller side compartment??? If it is low enough, this could be dual zone by default. Thankhz so much for sharing. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;
Hello, I'm going to make a solar battery pack to run my 12v fridge, its 3 A draw. Can you tell me how big (Ah) of a battery do I need to run this fridge?
Look at the power adapter. does it say 100-240 volts? Most of the power adapter with in the last 10 years will operate between these voltages such as cell phones and other high end electronics.
You da man in regards to electrofunkadelicgizmology coming at us live n direct. Truly appreciate your input n output in this arena, only subbed a coupla months ago but always look forward to your words of wisdom. May the frequency continue to keep you on an even keel. Cheers.
How tall is the unit when fully open? (max height) The side compartment, what's the point of it? Does it still get as cold as the rest of the unit? Seems like a waste of space - would rather have one large opening
Good video these fridge/freezers are awesome. I have the 52qt extreme power with the compressor in the top right corner. It has a blue tooth app and a usb charging port. I really like it. I use it in my 5th wheel to keep our drinks and in so it keeps the kids out of the big fridge. The lid on mine has a gasket and is a tight fit with no latch to break. Handles are molded in and it has wheels and a collapsing handle. It has been plugged in now for 4 months 24/7 and hasn’t missed a beat. I thinks it’s a little louder now but not bad. Well worth the @299 I paid for it.
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** 9/1 UPDATE: Many are reporting in comments that their fridge DOES NOT have a loose lid like mine! **
The BougeRV 53qt Fridge bit.ly/3nPCxla use code HOBOTECH90 for discount.
Amazon amzn.to/2Qot4lu (higher price).
Get the cover/bag for 20% off using code 53QTCOVER on Amazon: amzn.to/2Qp8hOx
If you have any product questions, please contact BougeRV's after-sales email support@bougerv.com
Posted one day ago and already sold out on Amazon. Shows the power of your channel. Thank you!
There was one left on Amazon when I ordered with the HOBOTECH123 code and my cost was $311.39 before OH tax :) Also able to use prime 1 day free shipping...
Thanks Hobotech!
Not available. I went to order one from what you said and it is not available and they do not know if they will have it again.
@@phyllisrocher That's a generic out of stock
message. It will be back in a few days.
Did Jackery send you the new Jackery 300 model for testing? Has a MPPT on it for 100watt charging if I recall
Old video but have a great update. I've had mine for 3 years and it's still working great. Current price on Amazon is $240!!
Using it daily?
@@jaysonmolnar8126 I wouldn’t say daily but it’s used often.
You're the best, so thorough, uncomplicated and knowledgeable.
You can endorse anything and frankly, I'd take your word over most experts including company reps.
❤️ your new location, house and looking forward to product reviews on projects and home solar set ups as well.
Best to you, Heidi and the furbabies.
🙂
Bought EB 240 two months ago. Outstanding device charges from 20% power to full in every day by 5 pm. Excellent stuff.
Love Love Love the view from the new Castle ! I find myself looking over your shoulder as you explain something or another about blah blah blah . Please put a camera on the balcony and show it on your web site 24 by 7 so I can get my scenery fix. Cuz remember, it is all about me ! Oh, and the fridge review was excellent.
The location's a dream. Can't think of a more deserving couple. 🤗
@@staroceans8677 Where is it?
Received my unit today, one day ahead of schedule. The lid is solid but light. No play in the lid of my unit. Doesn't move laterally as the Professor's unit did.
Wont mater what the lids like cold falls. How does it do on batteries and how much use have you had so far?
3:41 are you sure about dimensions ??? 26"x24"x16" ??? all websites says this fridge is way smaller!!!! 22x21x13" !
Just got mine today, works great and the lid is very secure and does not wobble at all.
I love this channel. I can't stop watching it. I live in CT and plan on moving off grid in the next few years hopefully with a tiny house and rain water collection. I love all of the subjects you cover. Please please please don't ever take this channel down. Keep it coming.
Thanks for the review. The big question is how long will it last? Would appreciate it if you did a follow up a year from now.
I had a lot of frozen steaks and meats in mine. It ran for like a month and kept the meat frozen until it didn't. Lost.some things was able to save a few things. Most disappointing.
I took your recommendation and ordered over $400 from this company, but have not received my order and the company customer service is unreasonable. I have been calling their only phone US phone given on their website with no response. Who are promoting here?!!?
Still waiting for my Iceco fridge I ordered on June 3rd, going on 3 months yo. Not a peep from them. I like your channel but maybe it should be a reputable company before you review their crap. I realize this is a different company than Iceco.
Believe me, these days you get stuff like that happening sometimes even from reputable companies.
This Covid-19 crap has slowed ALL shipments.
I wrote ICECO they said they are having issues with shipments due to all the BS going on but they are going out. Many have reported getting theirs.
@@HOBOTECH Do you have a top secret line to Iceco? Because I can't seem to get any response from them. My summer is coming to an end. Thanks, Hobotech.
So it averages pulling around 3 amps when running?
I picked up this fridge a couple weeks ago and paired it with an EB70S.
I ran it on MAX the entire trip. It effectively cooled down room tem bevvies (24 pack) in about 3 to 5 hours and never got above 46 watts while running. Great fridge thus far. I ran it for 2 days
ights of camping and it hardly dented the Bluetti's battery compliment. Time will tell on its build quality, but so far I'm quite impressed. The current model also has a drain plug making defrosting much easier too.
When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic. - Benjamin Franklin
The BougeRV freezer/fridge has been running for 2 days now. In freezer mode at 0 °F. Working great with full load of meats and such. Took a whole basket from big freezer to fill it up. Great product and hope it lasts over the long haul
Thank you for your support!
How's it holding up?
@kevintravis2154 how's it holding up
@@AndresMartinez-rg5ky holding up great
I'm glad I don't have the only cat out there, who's on a constant seek and destroy mission !!!
Just as soon as you showed how wobbly the lid was when it was closed I was done with this product. Awesome review man thank you!
It's really no worse than the lids on most cheaper fridges. I don't think it's a deal breaker at this price.
@@HOBOTECH I believe the loose lid can be fixed with some insulation seal tape.
Me too!
Don't be critical. Either you need this product or you don't. Not everything is made with German or Japanese engineering. That niche market allows people like me to afford deluxe off brand imitations of previously mentioned products which although are less than perfect they indeed meet my price point and most importantly ROI goals.
Robert Wooten don’t be critical?? I thought that is what you were supposed to do when looking at an item you may possibly buy?? I would rather purchase one good one than two bad ones of anything. And by the way your niche market is Chinese.
Thank you for doing this, I can't afford expensive things on disability.
Fold up a blanket, put it over the lid, especially if it will be in the sun. I weight down a silver reflective pizza warmer bag on mine.
@@gsp49 I think you meant to send this to Larry's post below.
I use affirm for all my generator purchases. Alot of small payments and not ONE LARGE. I LIKEE!
Then don’t buy a shitty tiny plastic fridge for $350 😂 go and buy a small hotel fridge and a 12v to 110v inverter, will cost 60% less.
@@Koji-888 I don't know what you're talking about dude
The handles double as Rat Traps. You just prop them open with a baited stick. LOL
Hey Tom another great review, already have the a ICECO GO20, love this little combo works great with the Honda 290. Glad I stayed around for the whole review & got to see the new Jackey E300, is it the same size as the 240/290? PS: Love the new house, Congrats Brother you and Heidi deserve it !!!
Can I run this freedge straigt from a big (100amp) deep cycle acid 12v battery ?
yes but be sure to recharge any battery back completely, promptly, and accurately. I ran mine on a lawn tractor battery 3 hours, no problem.
I just received this unit and it's running very well. There's a difference between the built-in temperature reading and my thermometer of about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, they are extending the warranty to three years if you register on their Facebook page (there's a little QR code in the manual that you scan to get to the right link).
Been looking for a freezer to freeze gallon water jugs for coolers. Run it all day off solar and leave off at night.
Welcome back Professor Hobo, we've missed you!!
This looks like it would be a great replacement for the Dometic refrigerator in my new (old) RV. Definitely cheaper than replacing the refrigerator and would make a viable solution should it fail in the future. This is a brand I trust (like you said in the video) so even with a wobbly lid, I still think it is a quality product. Thanks for the review!
Too bad the lid doesn't hinge on the long-side. Hinged on the short side means the lid requires that much more space above to fully open it, making it hard to use in some cramped spaces.
This video is barely a day old...and the the product is already sold out. dern.
Will be back on the 28th according to my source at the company.
At a very cool price. Gota love the pun to start out.
As far as the lid goes it doesnt matter. You can leave open an cold air will mostly remain in the tub unless moved by air flow. Otherwise cold falls. Love the details and how complete review is.
I suspect that when full of already cold items it will maintain temp right away. His time test is the max empty volme . Like any freezer the less space to maintain the least energy used. Like the unit for the price and thanks
Thank you for demonstrating the huge differences between Eco and Max modes. I worried that mine was anemic or defective. Boy, does it take a long time to get cold. Think of the horrible prices people paid for car fridges a few years ago. LED screens help as I've seen a pile of broken LCD screens. Never buy a 110 volt dorm fridge again.
I watched the iceco fridge and then yhis one. both items are unavailable on Amazon.
You can buy direct from ICECO.
do you recommend this product you endorse it to quality and bild
I typically don't make endorsements. I review them so you can decide.
i found this is amazon whse deals for 224.00 your review is what sold me....thank you
Thanks for a good thorough review. I pulled the trigger on it and they must have watched your review, because mine has a drain plug. lol
And my lid is not nearly as loose as yours, but I'm gonna add additional gasket material anyway.... Also picked up the Bluettie eb70 to power it based on your review of it.
Another great review. I think the product might have lost me at that loose lid, a strict no-no in my world. "Ryobi time"! I love Ryobi time. Gotta know what makes a thing tick. Looking forward to the mystery Jackery review. I want to know if it's got some knew tech that will set us off on another frenzy of how much power can we get in how small a box. Good health and happiness to you and Heidi and everyone you love, including the cats of course. And hugs and kissies to Odin - ODIN!!!! - and Thor.
I have the older, original ICECO JP50 with the Danfoss licensed compressor. Paid a lot more (ouch!) but it has been reliable
My friend has this fridge but the flake just blinks and he can’t power it on! He’s held down the power for like 10 sec and nothing. Anyone have this problem?
When is ICECO going to have the icooler available to the general public
Probably October/November.
Going to pair this with the AC200. Should be good to go for NorCal Fire /power shut-off season. Thanks for the discount code.
👍 thank you I've been looking at this exact fridge on Amazon.
I mean if the thing functions are good as other fridge/coolers with a wobbly top, so what. Still seems like a decent unit.
Nice !!!! cant wait for the Jackery 300 review as well.... Thanks Hobo dude...
Did not mention what weighting scale you utilize? A,B,C,Z weighting????
Hey there Professor hobo if you don't like the lid on that refrigerator freezer I'd be happy to take it off your hands I live in an 8 x 20 tiny house and have no Refrigeration
I literally subscribed after that intro. And a quick look at the channel name made me turn on the notifications. 1:30 in and I’m in love with you.
Hey thought done with channel?? My bad. Just what I needed for camping! Tire of getting ice! Lol
RIP the one i ordered on amazon with the coupon code... i checked the tracking because it was running late... and i found this message.
Undeliverable
Unfortunately, a problem occurred during shipping and we had to cancel your delivery. The package is being returned, and we will issue a refund within 3 - 5 business days after the return is processed. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience.
i also found this
Wednesday, September 2
6:31 AM
Package damaged and returning to shipper.
Sunday, August 30
Package has shipped
it's the 7th now... and... i haven't been refunded yet. =/ feeling kinda ripped off here.
If u don't get it soon Contact PayPal they will refund you within 30days at least that's how it works in the uk
(and obviously only if u paid by PayPal.) or if you used a credit card check if the card company insure your online purchases
good luck
Can you do power usage tests in tropical weather for all of the portable fridges that you've reviewed?
How sad to promote a product and Amazon don't even have any and don't know when or if they will get anymore stock . Good review. I was in and went to order. Oh well
Sold out. Will be back on the 28th according to my source at the company.
@@HOBOTECH cool deal, I may wait till after the 1st and check out your review of the new Jackery and get both at same time. Really appreciate the reply Tom. Oh yea keep us posted on being in Quartzsite this season,love y'alls get togethers. Craig & Cheryl
I got $107 off my Iceco order. Thanks Hobo!!
Will work great in my 18 wheeler thanks for a great review full of good info .
Hey HOBOTECH- thanks for being my fav electrical engineer! Love your reviews. What the fridge?? One day after your Bouge RV fridge, it is NOT AVAILABLE on Amazon!!???? What?? They don’t know if or when it will be available. Bummer. Thanks to you, our family is equipped with a Bluetti AC200, and a Jackery Explorer 1000. Helps us be more self reliant, as we experience the 4th year of crazy, scary fires in No. CA wine country. How about reviewing a portable, small air conditioner that will run on solar power stations, please? Also, what is the status of the Bouge RV fridge?? YOU rock!
Sold out. Will be back on the 28th according to my source at the company. I have reviewed two air conditioners that will run on the larger power stations. Just about any 5000btu will run on a Bluetti AC200 or Ecoflow Delta but not for very long without a huge 800w-1000w solar array.
Looks like a Gonk droid sans legs.
I think the fact that it has no drain and you have to invert it to remove any standing water is an issue, especially since you must then wait 12 hours after inverting to allow the refrigerant to settle without damaging the issue. I'm not feeling good about this one.
What's wrong with spongeing,or soaking the water with a towel or rags?
It's not designed to hold liquid. Just wipe out any spills.
There is a PLUS to this design. If you have the fridge in an expensive car with leather seats, you're guaranteed to NOT have a spill though a leaking drain plug causing a huge mess! ;-)
Thanks! 1 item off the bucket list. At that price it's a no brainer, just a weekend warrior.
Good review and video.. Appreciate your time, effort, info, and research
Prof hobo got a question, I work out on the road and typically keep water and lunch in a cooler in my truck. I'm not good with tha watt/amps math. But do you think this would kill a car battery in a 8 hour work day? Trucks running on my commute , 45 min, so it should be cold when I get to the job. I'm in NY so summer is typically 85-90 days.
A car battery isn't designed to deep cycle so you'll likely ruin it in short order.
Hobo, I am kinda new to your channel, but I really really enjoy it!! Which one is your favorite? I want my husband to buy me one for my suburban. I want like a 50 qt or larger. Do you have a review of all of them together? If not would you mind doing one? If my husband ever cheats on me...I am cheating on him with you!!! Also does the blinking snowflake mean its in millennial mode?? Thanks!!
I really like the ICECO fridges. The iCooler (JP42) I used all summer outside and it worked great. It has one huge compartment we could fit a large pizza in. It's not yet for sale and it doesn't have a built in light. The JP40 I ran for a month so far is very nice. It has the 5 year warranty and comes in a 53qt. It's expensive but I do have a discount for it. That's probably what I'd recommend for best build quality and it comes with a cover. However, this BougeRV is nice for the price. It is hard to find a good $300 12v fridge nowadays. Depends on what you want in the end.
Yes! I was going to make a political jest about "the snowflake" but opted out. Glad someone else was thinking the same ...
Is your height correct? Everywhere else I see says 21 inches tall...
Just bought an ICECO VL45 last month that I'm using as a spare freezer in my garage, I think I'll buy this and use it as a beverage refrig. I know my new Bluetti AC100 can handle it just fine.
@@joemomma3770 The only thing I'm freezing in it right now are 1/2 gallon water jugs, in case I lose house power I can put the frozen food from the kitchen fridge into the VL45, and put the frozen water jugs into the house fridge.
hey, do you know how much of a generator you would need for a dorm style frig, like a Arctic King? Im sure they use a lot more than a RV style, but i'd like to know if it could be run on a generator like a jackery or a battery type gen.
You have to look up the power consumption and figure it out.
Appears a little windy at the homestead. Thanks for the great review.
Dang that sunlight had me confused. I didn't know if this was a review on "Touched by an Angel" or if "Hobotech the Grey" became "Hobotech the White"
It was the latter.
How long is the power cord that plugs into the DC "cigarette plug" ?
What about length of the AC cord?
Thank you!
About 6 feet.
It's a cat's job to knock shit off the table and eat blind cords! ;)
Not seeing link for cover or finding it on Amazon. Dang.
You can't see the description of the video?
Get the 53qt cover/bag for 20% off using code 53QTCOVER on Amazon: amzn.to/2Qp8hOx
When I use a 12v fridge like the ICECO GO20, I do not waste battery power getting it down to the temperature I want. I plug it into the wall the night before the trip and the next day I simply load it up and head out. When driving, I again do not waste battery - I power it off the car and then use a Jackery or Ecoflow when at a campground or Cracker Barrel if there is no shore power.
Timothy Mckee On a road trip with a lot of driving hours, I might stop and eat dinner and then sleep overnight in the parking lot. Cracker Barrel allows folks with an RV or camping trailer like my Runaway Camper to stay overnight. Better and safer than a Walmart.
@Timothy Mckee Most Cabelas are ok with it too. More and more Walmarts are not allowing because of some bad actors out there. Some use Pilot and other truck stops, but they are too noisy. Highway rest areas are not always safe - people come up and beg for gas money and then there is the occasional serial killer! : )
@Timothy Mckee I am quite sure that would not work. Maybe at a hospital if you had a family member being treated but you would need to ask permission and where best to park. When we drive to Colorado from Indiana we use the rest areas in Kansas on I70. Most have a loop of to the side specifically for RVs and campers to park for the night. We use them on every trip out there. btw - I do videos about my Runaway camper, some product reviews like Ecoflow (my favorite lithium), ICECO and a few others. Starting a 4-6 month Ford Transit van conversion series on my channel next month.
@Timothy Mckee That seems to be the $1 million question I am getting. We are keeping the Runaway and will use it as an always-set-up comfy bedroom. We are taking out the cushions we had made - they will go on the sofas in the Transit - and getting a queen for the Runaway. The vast majority of trips we will be towing the Runaway, but now and then and if I did a solo filming trip out West then I would just take the Transit. Filming my announcement video later this week about the van-build series and episode #1 the next week.
@@joemomma3770 And I'm not! Now I am ready to cut two holes in my Transit roof next week! Woo hoo!
ahh this is when i was told that math and science will save us all. Great Job!!!
Just bought the same model. Problem is the display does not work. Power pushbutton does notthing. Any workaround?
You may need to hold the button down for a few seconds to turn on or off.
Sounds like it's using a resistance touch screen vs a captive touch screen.
If it wasn't so big, I would get it.
Thank you for the great broadcast!!! 🤗❤️ Congrats on your new house purchase! I have a question if a miracle happens after being abandoned by my husband lol! How do you feel about the Delta Ecoflow 1300 ? It appears great but that's why I'm coming to you! Does it have the 12 volt thing as well to run kitchen appliances because it sure wouldn't want to come up with money and have a useless object . Thank you so much you have no idea how much you help me,!
I did a very detailed review of the Delta. Just search the channel. It's in my Product Review playlist.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks
I know this video is over 3 years old but thanks for saving me some cash! I almost went through and purchased the dual zone but my budget was strict and with tax on the dual zone was over 100$ more. I escaped with a bill (including tax) in getting this 53 quart for $281! So I got the largest fridge for the cheapest amount. Again. Thanks!!!!!!!!!! This one is also the best dimensions for my vehicle.
Thanks for the review. Very informative. Do you have any opinion on the ruggedness of this unit? Do you think it would hold up to being in the back of a 4x4 trail riding? TIA.
It is designed for off roading according to BougeRV. I would certainly strap it down good.
@@HOBOTECH Awesome, thank you for the reply. I was hoping it would handle it. Especially since it is good for 30 degrees off camber.
Hey Perfesser! Great videos.Very informative and entertaining. I am trying to find about a 50+ Liter Dual zone fridge/freezer with separate lids for each compartment And with wheels and pull handle. The major brands including Iceco seem to offer only a single lid on their wheeled units. In fact I can't any Dometic at all with wheels. Lesser known brands seem to offer this (such as Newair, or F40C4TMP) . A request: Could we prevail upon you to review some of these units?
for the love of... no math just the answer...
Watching this in October 23, i have this fridge and i love it! I just lived in my van for 2 weeks in a hospital parkate while my son had brain surgery, and this fridge worked beautifully with my Bluetti 600, and is quiet enough that I didn't notice a sound while sleeping right beside it. Oh! And my lid doesn't wiggle either lol. Thanks for your review!
I wonder how the insulating ability of this freezer would be (with power off) compared to an ordinary inexpensive cooler with both filled with an equal amount frozen items .
Many refrigarators have low values of insulation or none , just the plastic that the units are made from . Maybe one can add some insulation to these units
You might be able to increase the insulation value by using a rectangle of the foil covered bubble wrap insulation INSIDE the lid , as long as you don’t cover any vents
$370 isn't cheap bro
Tom, there's no description box with all your Amazon links.
Description of this video has all of the links. You can also get it at hobotech.tv/amazon/#Kitchen-Galley
@@HOBOTECH When I watched this the first time, there was no description box available. I see it now, though. Weird...I hope youtube isn't messing with those things, too. Maybe my browser was being weird. 🤷♀️
UA-cam's been S L O W getting it's processing and background work done on the servers for the past three months. Stuff that is normally processed and rendered is taking 300-500% longer due to everyone being at home hammering the hell out of Google's server farm.
This is smaller than I want, but jeeze…this thing is a fraction of the cost of an Iceco 7? or other. I could get two of these and still have change. Hmmmmm 🧐.
Excellent and detailed as hell review as usual. I like details. Anything nowadays is a lot of money to put out. Thank you for the review 😁👍
The 20% off 53QTCOVER code on Amazon does not appear to be working. Anyone else having that issue? Thanks for posting great videos Professor!
Actually just now bought the 53qt
Any chance you can just make a list of the top 5 12v Freezer's I have watch all your videos of late and seems you have a few videos about 12V Freezers and I'm a bit overwhelmed as to which one to buy. I would like the largest 50L + and BougeRV seems to have a few and others Amazon is offering discounts for some cheaper then buying direct.
I love my bougeRV 23 quart fridge that runs off a jackery 1000 + 120 watt solar panel for free indefinitely :D
but would definitely get a bigger size next time!
Has anyone removed the lid at the hinge, the company responded by saying just don't remove it. Any help or info will be much appreciated before the bolt cutter or hacksaw come out. Thank you.
Great review, thank you, sir.
:( as of 09/01/20, the BougeRV is not available on Amazon, they do not know when or if it will be available. Wondering how we can still use the discount code?
No longer available on Amazon.
Sold out. Will be back on the 28th according to my source at the company.
@@HOBOTECH So how much was it? Amazon won't show the price.
THIS. but less wobbly and more hatchback-trunk-friendly sized, and therefore smaller compressor, smaller power draw, would be AMAZING coupled with a Ravpower 252Wh. if this behemoth needed just 266Wh for a full day's work, a smaller model would also leave power for phones and other small toys, then you could top it up overnight in the car. cool review, thanks!
Just looking at the numbers to cool from 81 down to 32.
3ah and 45 mins so 4a average draw - 48 watts.
That is closer to the eco consumption that the expected 60 watts ? Better than expected.
Just wondering with this in freezer mode what is the temp of the smaller side compartment??? If it is low enough, this could be dual zone by default. Thankhz so much for sharing. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;
Hello, I'm going to make a solar battery pack to run my 12v fridge, its 3 A draw. Can you tell me how big (Ah) of a battery do I need to run this fridge?
Thanks for the review! Ordered mine yesterday, using your discount code. Oh, and after I send this message, I got (must) subscribe to your channel!
If you throw some cold or frozen food in there, it’s not going to take 45 minutes to cool. Why waste electricity by cooling it empty?
Bought the fridge today.
Had to pay the Fcking California state tax but still a good deal!!!
Thanks Hobotech!
Look at the power adapter. does it say 100-240 volts? Most of the power adapter with in the last 10 years will operate between these voltages such as cell phones and other high end electronics.
BougeRV is in Hong Kong, so if your order from their site as we did, expect a call from Fraud Prevention.
You da man in regards to electrofunkadelicgizmology coming at us live n direct. Truly appreciate your input n output in this arena, only subbed a coupla months ago but always look forward to your words of wisdom. May the frequency continue to keep you on an even keel. Cheers.
I think it's great , I mean the removable basket thing is a pain, but who cares your off grid.
How tall is the unit when fully open? (max height)
The side compartment, what's the point of it? Does it still get as cold as the rest of the unit? Seems like a waste of space - would rather have one large opening
Good video these fridge/freezers are awesome.
I have the 52qt extreme power with the compressor in the top right corner. It has a blue tooth app and a usb charging port. I really like it. I use it in my 5th wheel to keep our drinks and in so it keeps the kids out of the big fridge. The lid on mine has a gasket and is a tight fit with no latch to break. Handles are molded in and it has wheels and a collapsing handle. It has been plugged in now for 4 months 24/7 and hasn’t missed a beat. I thinks it’s a little louder now but not bad.
Well worth the @299 I paid for it.
Thank you for the review. I just got mine last week. I agree the handles are strong. I should have used an electric tool I used thr hand tool.