I think the ice maker is neat and a good use of space. In my current fridge, the space over the compressor doesn’t cool that great compared to the rest of the unit, so I have to be picky with what I put there ( but I choose things I would have anyway). This fridge uses that area plus I don’t have to worry about keeping an ice tray level inside the freezer. I think this is great for someone that wants an ice maker and fridge but is very space confined. I saw that the basket was removed when storing the divider in the top. I wasn’t sure if the basket could go back in with the divider stowed. It would be great to be able to use the basket in either configuration. Great review!!!
Great review Jason. All the right details and no unnecessary fluff. I like the design and think the ice maker would come in handy as there have been many times I'm in the desert wishing I had ice. I personally don't mind needing to use the AC to make ice. It would've been ideal if the ice maker didn't require the battery, but with AC available on my power station, it's not a deal breaker for me. I currently have an Acopower fridge which has a built-in battery and the battery has saved me a couple of times. One on a long 2wk trip, the cable to charge my power station broke at the connector, so after it was drained, I couldn't use the power station anymore since I couldn't recharge it. I used the built-in fridge battery the rest of the trip. I saw your video of your fridge battery going all independence day, but I've dealt with that stuff with RCs and other hobbies and know that's always a risk with Li-Ion. I'd prefer a larger fridge though, minimum 50qt, or preferably 60qt. I want a dual zone as my current one isn't. Price for the features is reasonable IMO. It's higher than I'd like to pay honestly, but comparatively lower than the big brands and more than the less featured Icecos. A nice option for those looking for the features.
Yeah, I don't think I'd have quite the experience from this built in battery since it's from a much better brand! Haha Great feedback and comments, thanks for checking out the video!
Great stuff sir, you removed so much anxiety for me since ordering on “early bird”. Couldn’t see your review ‘till after the fact so fingers crossed. I so much wanted the APL 55 but was too large for it’s home in truck. I’d be fine with an EcoFlow w/o ice maker in 50 ish qt. size. Must of watched your APL 55 review 10+ times. Certainly don’t believe I would have done “suggested “ price on EcoFlow. A Delta mini user.
Thank you very much for this review I agree, the handle stick out way too far for my needs. I hope the screw holes are good enough to put a little d-ring tab on and just use a cord for handles.
Maybe I missed it somewhere, what is the weight of the unit w/wo battery? Looks heavy/big for a sub 40L unit, partly due to many features included than one might not need. A bit of a tradeoff I guess. Efficiency seems ok.
Great review! Although I'm glad that someone came up with this 3 in 1 device, my experience with the EcoFlow 1300's have soured me on them. The absolute worse "Round Trip" performance of any power unit. 58% and 59% on the 2 units that I have. I do love the removable partition. I use it all the time in my ICECO 20. As for a portable ice maker, I had been using an ALDI one, with an inverter in my RV. However, with a recent sale, I tried the BougeRV DC ice-maker for $200. It is very quiet, and draws 70~80w. A possible option for those that already have the fridge/freezer, or want more placement options for their portable appliances.
nice review.. I missed it earlier.. I also like it when the reviewer puts a tape measure to a product to show you the actual dimensions of the product.. I am looking for a unit to fit in a slide out compartment thats pretty tight.. the specs sometimes dont tell the story depending on where they measure and if that includes handles etc... not sure this one will fit and have any shot at getting cooling for example.. thanks for all the reviews you do.. I bought previous products on your reviews..DP, EB, SG
Thanks for the very thorough review! I just stumbled on this product yesterday and became conflicted. I’ve pledged towards the Anker Everfrost 43l battery powered fridge and it seems like the option for me feature and price-wise…but ice would be nice 😂 I really wish you had received one of the Anker’s to look at as I appreciate your reviews a lot
@Jasonoid That's great. Thanks for the reply. I can fill it with water, and by the time i get to the gym, I'll have cold water and icecubes to fill my water bottle. Awesome
It is pretty sweet, but I think I will stick with what I have. I have a Whynter (12/24/120v) that has been in a shed for about six years and still runs, and a Euhomy that has been running in my van for a year. love your vids and appreciate the amount of detail you include.
Can you remove the side handles by chance? My fridge 'cabinet' in my truck setup is basically the exact dimensions of the unit without the side handles. Thanks!
@gameclasher2646 Engel is synonymous with reliability, and EcoFlow is innovative. I am not sure that you can have both of these attributes in 1 product, so I would take reliability
@@peterryan7340 if you want both reliability and innovative, go for Iceco APL 55. It has 2 separate temperature control and good compressor Secop. Engel has good compressor Sawafuji too but don’t have dual control temperature.
Time will tell, I haven't had it long enough to say it's just as durable. I have had excellent experience with my ICECO VL45 and VL60pro. Those are the models I use the most while camping right now.
What up Doe Dr J' Really nice 12v fridge freezer/ ice maker review!! You and your Father n Law caught Ecoflow's attention with that great 12v fridge review breakdown. Bluetti and Jackery might be given you guys a call soon🤣 Great job 👍🏼
Hi Jason, new to your channel & looking for the very best 12V Fridge to buy for my trailer where I spend my weekends with very little power options. I almost bought new air but now considering this one. Family of four, I will watch your comparison video & start there… thanks for the great content - Scott
I think the ICECO VL60 pro is a better fridge for reliability. This model has lots of great features but it's expensive and im not sure how it will hold up over time. You might also want a little more space for a family of 4. ICECO uses Secop compressors so you can't go wrong. Also check out the ICECO APL55, it's their newest model that a little smaller than the VL60pro.
@@Jasonoid Hey Jason, me again, I just watched your extensive review on the 8 ICECO & it’s awesome… so question I have is how many out there with portable batteries? I just bought a Sea doo switch & it has a place to charge but feel it might impact the boat … so family of four on the water & I hate getting bags of ice - a need another recommendation 😄
@@scottgullison9040 I run a dometic Cfx3 55 on portable battery packs and from my boat battery. works great. Been using it for 3 years now. It will run all day and then some on my 500 watt battery pack.
Hey, I was wondering. Can the battery be charged via USB from a powerbank that outputs 60w ? On the Ecoflow manual they say it supports 100w I think 12v 5a. I Have a 200wh powerbank with solar, so was wondering uf that would work
Since you asked for comments on different sizes of fridges and features...That fridge has pretty big outside dimensions given the size of the actually fridge capacity. To me there is wasted space if you don't spring for the battery and I could do without the ice maker. Just a quality 40 quart sized fridge that would be easier to carry in and out of your vehicle would be ideal.
Any long term review of this? I just ordered one over Black friday sale. But I'm seeing videos of issues with these. Things freezing over and other problems.
Glad to finally see someone puts stuff in it. Glad to see a gallon of milk with other stuff. So even though it is extremely expensive for size and function compared to others, i can see now that it isn't as small as i thought. Do you think this would be good for a family of 4-5? And for how long? I've never owned one of these but recently did some research on these things.
I'd recommend a 60qt fridge if you are going on a trip for 4 days or longer with 4 to 5 people. If you are going on a shorter trip you might be just fine with this 40L fridge. Everyone brings different food on their trips so it's hard to say.
I currently have the ryobi fridge running off a Bluetti AC180 and, for the use at the beach I am happy with it. But I want one that has a freezer in it. Don't really need the ice. Can you recommend another 'mid level' fridge/freezer? I really want to buy the glacier but here in Oz it's $1500 and $1899 with the battery. Just too much for beach use only Love your reviews as they are always spot on.
The Setpower RV45Dual or RV60Dual are both super useful since they have a removable divider. You can use them as a single fridge or a fridge freezer combo. This video is a little older but the fridge is still a great value: ua-cam.com/video/64TaFNtlKjc/v-deo.html
What is the most efficient power ... from the DC port on my river 2 max or the ac port. Also is it better to charge with solar directly or from solar charged river 2 max.
I've been waiting for this new Echo flow to be released. I'm in the market for a new refrigerator between this and the new iceco I think I will go with the iceco.
This is a great video. Very in depth. I think it would be nice to see one without the ice maker as well. The efficiency looks great. And ice making for me isn’t really a priority. A little more room would be nice
I mentioned this in another review but I wish Ecoflow had included the data/power cable like it has on the Wave and Delta Max/Pro. That way a Delta Max/Pro could give very accurate power readings. Not mention run the fridge for several days.
I'm in the market for a DC fridge and this review definitely leads me to Iceco. 3yr compressor warranty vs. 5yr compressor. Easy choice for me personally.
@@Jasonoid Made the decision to order the Anker Powerfrost 50. I've never used Kickstarter before but I guess when backers cancel their orders whatever reward they had becomes available for others. Ended up getting the 50L at Super Early Bird price this morning. Either will be a really bad decision or really good one. 😬
1.4 cubic feet is just too small for the price For vans can you run the ice maker on DC power if you have the battery in? does the DC charge the battery?
the icemaker feels a bit gimmicky, and that you have to manually remove the ice each time, well at least it can be done with the battery installed and hopefully you get enough ice before you run out of juice. not sure why anyone would want to get this without the "optional" wheels and battery, imo they should just be included. and yeah i know what youre gonna say, the price point, well with fewer options the price point can stabilise and you just leave out the few people that for some reason wouldn't want them. speaking of price point, the last cooler you reviewed was a lot more attractive in price point (setpower), but someone will definitely get this for the ice maker built in. 👍
The wheels take up lots of space, they extend the length of the fridge. I personally don't use them since my fridge just sits in the back of my truck / SUV while camping. If I was always rolling it around they would be more useful in my situation. Everyone uses these a little differently.
A very good review - thank you. This unit is not, however, for me. It's overkill. I find that in the outdoor space these days there is more and more overkill. It seems people don't really want to "camp," - they just want all the comforts of home right in the woods somewhere. My suggestion would be buy a cheaper 12v fridge-only unit, and fill a 14qt cooler with the ice you want for three days. Making ice in the woods is, IMHO, ridiculous.
Mine should be here shortly. I returned a rough country 50l fridge with built in battery. I returned it because it would max out at 100 watt solar input, so the solar couldn't keep up with the fridge itself and would die . I don't know why reviewers always compare these type of fridges to non battery ones. It's like comparing an old wired remote control car to a wireless rc one, it's stupid. You can tell these reviewers don't actually use these things real world. Real world you would have thrown it in the back of your suv or truck, hooked up the max 240 watt solar, stuck in the battery and tested it. To see how long it actually works. The only real negative I see so far is putting the charge port on the same side as the ice maker and controls. This makes it when you mount it in a fridge slide, the wires will be dangling out on the front of the slide. Ecoflow somehow missed that.
I plan to do real world testing an post a video about that too.... but I get much more accurate power comsumption results than other channels that just test at 70F only. I also test at 85F so you can see the difference in usage. I have plenty of experience with 12v fridges with built in batteries, not a huge fan of the NCM batteries and the little bombs that they can be LOL: ua-cam.com/video/1qOM5ih0IHg/v-deo.html
@@Jasonoid I just meant testing indoors is similar to a lab test that yields unreal results. This specifically being a built in battery fridge will be used outside and or in cars, trunks, truck beds etc. Like I mentioned the, the rough country one absolutely sucked! It also had horrible insulation.. Or rather, lack thereof. Luckily there customer service was pretty great, so far anyways. I do agree I'd prefer they used lfp batteries. I'm just hoping this specific one's solar charging actually keeps up, as advertised. If it doesn't I'll just go back to the old school route of wiring in a 2nd battery in my 4runner but I'd like to avoid that... Ibalso plan on using this on my boat... And as an additional/backup fridge in my travel trailer... Basically all things Outdoors/offroad
Wth 1099 !? Iceco latest dc fridge is better than this... I love ecoflow but no way should it be as expensive as a dometic and more expensive than an iceco
You make good points! Technology equals more money and that's the direction they wanted to go. It has a lot of features! If you want a more simple reliable fridge the ICECO might be a better option for you.
I have the Dometic 55IM. Never used the Icemaker part. I tested it. It makes ice. But after that. Never used it. I'd buy that Iceco new one before I'd even consider this. I'd buy a Engel, Snomaster or National Luna before I'd buy anything else either. So theres that.🤷♂️
I think the weight of 50 pounds is a deal breaker for me along with the size. Also, the ice maker is just something else to go wrong. Why not keep a ziplock bag of ice in the freezer section and a spare ice cube tray for making ice? The warranty on the compressor doesn’t compare to the warranty provided by Iceco. I think EcoFlow should make a smaller size without the ice maker. I have three solar generators and 4 solar panels from EcoFlow and am very happy with them. This is not something I would buy.
Nice review, but after seeing your video of the fridge with its included incendiary device, I don't think I care for built in Li-ion batteries on these. For the price, if you need the icemaker, it's not bad. If you don't, there are many other capable choices for a whole lot less. While I can see why they made this one, I don't think I'm the target audience.
Not practical? No more lugging around ice bags, ice trays, etc. Go on a picnic, or long term camping you can just pop out some ice for your beverages at anytime.
@@rcguymike It's a neat feature but is carrying a small ice tray to put in the freezer really that big of a deal for those few times you really want ice cubes? Not worth the other trade offs (higher price per quart, cheaper compressor).
@@ItsEverythingElse if it's only going to be used once or twice a year maybe not, otherwise I think I would say it is...how long to make ice in an ice cube tray?
@@rcguymike takes about 12 minutes after it's rocking and rolling. The first batch takes longer. After an hour, he only had that little bowl worth of ice. Look, I've camped for over 30 years. I love gadgets and gimmicks. We've tried them all. My friend currently has a dedicated ice maker. It doesn't get used. She was disappointed in the miniscule amount of ice produced. Any fantasies of making batches of frozen margaritas for a thirsty crowd at the campground or beach is going to crash into reality. Couple that with the mechanics that go into it and you're asking for trouble.
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All your product reviews are thorough yet efficient. Much appreciated.
I LOVE EcoFlow. Been working with them for a year now! What a great, in-depth video dude! Well put together. And cheers to EcoFlow!
Ice maker?! Two words... Cocktail hour! Ordering mine today. Thanks for a great and honest review.
I think the ice maker is neat and a good use of space. In my current fridge, the space over the compressor doesn’t cool that great compared to the rest of the unit, so I have to be picky with what I put there ( but I choose things I would have anyway). This fridge uses that area plus I don’t have to worry about keeping an ice tray level inside the freezer.
I think this is great for someone that wants an ice maker and fridge but is very space confined.
I saw that the basket was removed when storing the divider in the top. I wasn’t sure if the basket could go back in with the divider stowed. It would be great to be able to use the basket in either configuration.
Great review!!!
Thanks Katy, excellent points! I'm glad there are so many options out there for people to chose from
Yes, the basket fits with divider stowed
Great review Jason. All the right details and no unnecessary fluff.
I like the design and think the ice maker would come in handy as there have been many times I'm in the desert wishing I had ice. I personally don't mind needing to use the AC to make ice. It would've been ideal if the ice maker didn't require the battery, but with AC available on my power station, it's not a deal breaker for me. I currently have an Acopower fridge which has a built-in battery and the battery has saved me a couple of times. One on a long 2wk trip, the cable to charge my power station broke at the connector, so after it was drained, I couldn't use the power station anymore since I couldn't recharge it. I used the built-in fridge battery the rest of the trip. I saw your video of your fridge battery going all independence day, but I've dealt with that stuff with RCs and other hobbies and know that's always a risk with Li-Ion.
I'd prefer a larger fridge though, minimum 50qt, or preferably 60qt. I want a dual zone as my current one isn't.
Price for the features is reasonable IMO. It's higher than I'd like to pay honestly, but comparatively lower than the big brands and more than the less featured Icecos. A nice option for those looking for the features.
Yeah, I don't think I'd have quite the experience from this built in battery since it's from a much better brand! Haha Great feedback and comments, thanks for checking out the video!
Great test you answered a lot of questions I had on power consumption and the power usage of the ice maker. Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you
Great stuff sir, you removed so much anxiety for me since ordering on “early bird”. Couldn’t see your review ‘till after the fact so fingers crossed. I so much wanted the APL 55 but was too large for it’s home in truck. I’d be fine with an EcoFlow w/o ice maker in 50 ish qt. size. Must of watched your APL 55 review 10+ times. Certainly don’t believe I would have done “suggested “ price on EcoFlow. A Delta mini user.
its not 50qt.
Thank you very much for this review I agree, the handle stick out way too far for my needs. I hope the screw holes are good enough to put a little d-ring tab on and just use a cord for handles.
Maybe I missed it somewhere, what is the weight of the unit w/wo battery? Looks heavy/big for a sub 40L unit, partly due to many features included than one might not need. A bit of a tradeoff I guess. Efficiency seems ok.
Great review!! Please test the Anker Everfrost.
This video was very helpful THANKS for sharing 👌 👍
Great review!
Although I'm glad that someone came up with this 3 in 1 device, my experience with the EcoFlow 1300's have soured me on them. The absolute worse "Round Trip" performance of any power unit. 58% and 59% on the 2 units that I have.
I do love the removable partition. I use it all the time in my ICECO 20.
As for a portable ice maker, I had been using an ALDI one, with an inverter in my RV. However, with a recent sale, I tried the BougeRV DC ice-maker for $200. It is very quiet, and draws 70~80w. A possible option for those that already have the fridge/freezer, or want more placement options for their portable appliances.
I haven't seen that BougeRV DC icemaker, I'll have to look more into it!
nice review.. I missed it earlier.. I also like it when the reviewer puts a tape measure to a product to show you the actual dimensions of the product.. I am looking for a unit to fit in a slide out compartment thats pretty tight.. the specs sometimes dont tell the story depending on where they measure and if that includes handles etc... not sure this one will fit and have any shot at getting cooling for example.. thanks for all the reviews you do.. I bought previous products on your reviews..DP, EB, SG
Thanks for the very thorough review! I just stumbled on this product yesterday and became conflicted. I’ve pledged towards the Anker Everfrost 43l battery powered fridge and it seems like the option for me feature and price-wise…but ice would be nice 😂 I really wish you had received one of the Anker’s to look at as I appreciate your reviews a lot
Great review!! I ordered mine today
You'll have to let me know how you like it!
@Jasonoid will do cant wait to use it on camping trip in june will get a good test living here in Arizona
After making a batch of ice cubes. Would the water left over be okay to drink. If you drained it into a glass?
Yes, the leftover water is not tainted or anything.
@Jasonoid That's great. Thanks for the reply. I can fill it with water, and by the time i get to the gym, I'll have cold water and icecubes to fill my water bottle. Awesome
It is pretty sweet, but I think I will stick with what I have.
I have a Whynter (12/24/120v) that has been in a shed for about six years and still runs, and a Euhomy that has been running in my van for a year.
love your vids and appreciate the amount of detail you include.
Great review, can u do video on this and anker's everest.
Can you remove the side handles by chance? My fridge 'cabinet' in my truck setup is basically the exact dimensions of the unit without the side handles. Thanks!
Yes, they are removable. You'd want to make sure it has plenty of airflow around the compressor vents.
@@Jasonoid Thanks that's a good point. I should be okay but might consider creating a vent in my cabinet if needed.
Many fridges in Australia have 5 year warranty. Ecoflow needs to step it up
I hope they do as this product matures! Their power stations have a 5 yr warranty
What do you think of Engel compare to Ecoflow glacier ?
@gameclasher2646 Engel is synonymous with reliability, and EcoFlow is innovative. I am not sure that you can have both of these attributes in 1 product, so I would take reliability
@@peterryan7340 if you want both reliability and innovative, go for Iceco APL 55. It has 2 separate temperature control and good compressor Secop. Engel has good compressor Sawafuji too but don’t have dual control temperature.
Wouldn’t mind having this for my home in the guesthouse, just for heck of it
Is this high quality and rugged same like Dometic?
Time will tell, I haven't had it long enough to say it's just as durable. I have had excellent experience with my ICECO VL45 and VL60pro. Those are the models I use the most while camping right now.
Isn't the usb on the battery 100watt in and out⁷ and doesn't support dual charging. Great info.
What up Doe Dr J'
Really nice 12v fridge freezer/ ice maker review!!
You and your Father n Law caught Ecoflow's attention with that great 12v fridge review breakdown. Bluetti and Jackery might be given you guys a call soon🤣
Great job 👍🏼
Hahahhaha, that's awesome!
I think I would rather have the extra space in freezer and buy a small ice cube tray for the freezer.
That would probably simplify things a bit. That would probably work pretty well if the fridge/freezer was stationary!
You'd have to wait hours tor the ice cubes that way instead of 10 mins
Nice review. But at these prices for these coolers, I 'd rather buy a regular sized kitchen refrigerator/freezer and carry it on my back. 🤣
I wish I was as strong as you! haha Yeah they are a bit expensive since it's quite the investment.
One of the best reviews. Can you tell me how tall it is from your table to the top? Going to put this under my rv bed.
Hi Jason, new to your channel & looking for the very best 12V Fridge to buy for my trailer where I spend my weekends with very little power options. I almost bought new air but now considering this one. Family of four, I will watch your comparison video & start there… thanks for the great content - Scott
I think the ICECO VL60 pro is a better fridge for reliability. This model has lots of great features but it's expensive and im not sure how it will hold up over time. You might also want a little more space for a family of 4. ICECO uses Secop compressors so you can't go wrong. Also check out the ICECO APL55, it's their newest model that a little smaller than the VL60pro.
@@Jasonoid ok perfect! I will check these out tonight… thanks again
@@Jasonoid Hey Jason, me again, I just watched your extensive review on the 8 ICECO & it’s awesome… so question I have is how many out there with portable batteries? I just bought a Sea doo switch & it has a place to charge but feel it might impact the boat … so family of four on the water & I hate getting bags of ice - a need another recommendation 😄
@@scottgullison9040 I run a dometic Cfx3 55 on portable battery packs and from my boat battery. works great. Been using it for 3 years now. It will run all day and then some on my 500 watt battery pack.
@@Jasonoid do you have any feedback on the Ryobi 18V cooler ?
Hey, I was wondering. Can the battery be charged via USB from a powerbank that outputs 60w ? On the Ecoflow manual they say it supports 100w I think 12v 5a. I Have a 200wh powerbank with solar, so was wondering uf that would work
The two handles can easily be removed. Just two screws per side to remove. Screws are covered by removable cover plates on the outside of the handles.
Thanks for sharing that's possible!
Great review. It looks like an office copier!
It does kinda look like that! HAHA
Since you asked for comments on different sizes of fridges and features...That fridge has pretty big outside dimensions given the size of the actually fridge capacity. To me there is wasted space if you don't spring for the battery and I could do without the ice maker. Just a quality 40 quart sized fridge that would be easier to carry in and out of your vehicle would be ideal.
Any long term review of this? I just ordered one over Black friday sale. But I'm seeing videos of issues with these. Things freezing over and other problems.
Glad to finally see someone puts stuff in it. Glad to see a gallon of milk with other stuff.
So even though it is extremely expensive for size and function compared to others, i can see now that it isn't as small as i thought.
Do you think this would be good for a family of 4-5? And for how long?
I've never owned one of these but recently did some research on these things.
I'd recommend a 60qt fridge if you are going on a trip for 4 days or longer with 4 to 5 people. If you are going on a shorter trip you might be just fine with this 40L fridge. Everyone brings different food on their trips so it's hard to say.
@@Jasonoid Truly appreciate the advice and fast response.
I currently have the ryobi fridge running off a Bluetti AC180 and, for the use at the beach I am happy with it. But I want one that has a freezer in it. Don't really need the ice.
Can you recommend another 'mid level' fridge/freezer? I really want to buy the glacier but here in Oz it's $1500 and $1899 with the battery. Just too much for beach use only
Love your reviews as they are always spot on.
The Setpower RV45Dual or RV60Dual are both super useful since they have a removable divider. You can use them as a single fridge or a fridge freezer combo. This video is a little older but the fridge is still a great value: ua-cam.com/video/64TaFNtlKjc/v-deo.html
Dang I got it from EcoFlow 3 days ago and it was $1399 with battery,wish Iwouldve seen your review first..TY
Another reviewer said the handles were easily removable if space was too tight.
They are removable, but the sticky part wouldn't stick back on so I'm guessing if you wanted to add them back it wouldn't look as good
What is the most efficient power ... from the DC port on my river 2 max or the ac port. Also is it better to charge with solar directly or from solar charged river 2 max.
DC Power is always more efficient 👍
I've been waiting for this new Echo flow to be released. I'm in the market for a new refrigerator between this and the new iceco I think I will go with the iceco.
That was also a very good fridge!
Same here
Cool version 1, would be cool if they had recessed handles.
I hope they make a version without the ice maker.
I think 50° on eco mode it will run 40 hrs I’m going to try that. Right now I’m at 57 hrs with the delta max
You want to keep your food below 43F if you got dairy or meats.
The only thing I think the review missed is insulation efficiency. How long does it hold its temperature when powered off?
This is a great video. Very in depth. I think it would be nice to see one without the ice maker as well. The efficiency looks great. And ice making for me isn’t really a priority. A little more room would be nice
I'd like a similar fridge, just less features for a cheaper price!
I mentioned this in another review but I wish Ecoflow had included the data/power cable like it has on the Wave and Delta Max/Pro. That way a Delta Max/Pro could give very accurate power readings. Not mention run the fridge for several days.
Those ports put out 48v, I guess they could have regulated the voltage down to 24v for the compressor to use.
Moving forward, it would be visually beneficial to show that portable fridges shown in the back of vehicles/trucks for spacial awareness.
Thanks for the feedback!
I’m looking for the absolute best and most reliable what would you recommend? Is dometic the best?
ARB, Engel, and Dometic are top tier. I'd probably recommend Engel over Dometic.
It looks nice I wish it would make Ice and dump it into the freezer
Nice video!
I'm in the market for a DC fridge and this review definitely leads me to Iceco. 3yr compressor warranty vs. 5yr compressor. Easy choice for me personally.
Secop has been around for a LONG time, it's hard to beat their reliability!
@@Jasonoid I just discovered the Anker Power frost. Is that something this channel will be reviewing?
@@CH-eg5rd possibly later on, I don't have plans to review one right now.
@@Jasonoid Made the decision to order the Anker Powerfrost 50. I've never used Kickstarter before but I guess when backers cancel their orders whatever reward they had becomes available for others. Ended up getting the 50L at Super Early Bird price this morning. Either will be a really bad decision or really good one. 😬
This is also Hardly a DC fridge. no hardwire input, and the existing DC cant even run the Icemaker
Is there any other cooler out there with a dual zone slide with a battery that last 12 hours?
Not with a built in battery. There's the Setpower RV45d and RV60d, and then the ICECO APL55 that have this same hybrid divider design.
I'm using the Bibene 614 until i make mind up about the battery.
What about charging with solar panels? No test for that?
It's been cloudy for weeks in my area. The weather didn't cooperate
1.4 cubic feet is just too small for the price
For vans can you run the ice maker on DC power if you have the battery in? does the DC charge the battery?
You have to have the battery installed to make ice with DC input.
Who makes the compressor and what's the warranty? Is it worth 999-200 ?
Check the timestamp for the tear down section of the video
the icemaker feels a bit gimmicky, and that you have to manually remove the ice each time, well at least it can be done with the battery installed and hopefully you get enough ice before you run out of juice.
not sure why anyone would want to get this without the "optional" wheels and battery, imo they should just be included. and yeah i know what youre gonna say, the price point, well with fewer options the price point can stabilise and you just leave out the few people that for some reason wouldn't want them.
speaking of price point, the last cooler you reviewed was a lot more attractive in price point (setpower), but someone will definitely get this for the ice maker built in.
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The wheels take up lots of space, they extend the length of the fridge. I personally don't use them since my fridge just sits in the back of my truck / SUV while camping. If I was always rolling it around they would be more useful in my situation. Everyone uses these a little differently.
Can you charge the built in battery with USB-C? What about while it's also plugged into 12v?
It is a bidirectional port, Todd showed that in his review:
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We both haven't tested dual charging though.
The ice maker is cool, but man this thing is expensive
A very good review - thank you. This unit is not, however, for me. It's overkill. I find that in the outdoor space these days there is more and more overkill. It seems people don't really want to "camp," - they just want all the comforts of home right in the woods somewhere. My suggestion would be buy a cheaper 12v fridge-only unit, and fill a 14qt cooler with the ice you want for three days. Making ice in the woods is, IMHO, ridiculous.
You make a great point sir! Camping should be simple and easy!
You shook the drain tube like you'd done it before 😅
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Mine should be here shortly. I returned a rough country 50l fridge with built in battery. I returned it because it would max out at 100 watt solar input, so the solar couldn't keep up with the fridge itself and would die . I don't know why reviewers always compare these type of fridges to non battery ones. It's like comparing an old wired remote control car to a wireless rc one, it's stupid. You can tell these reviewers don't actually use these things real world. Real world you would have thrown it in the back of your suv or truck, hooked up the max 240 watt solar, stuck in the battery and tested it. To see how long it actually works.
The only real negative I see so far is putting the charge port on the same side as the ice maker and controls. This makes it when you mount it in a fridge slide, the wires will be dangling out on the front of the slide. Ecoflow somehow missed that.
I plan to do real world testing an post a video about that too.... but I get much more accurate power comsumption results than other channels that just test at 70F only. I also test at 85F so you can see the difference in usage.
I have plenty of experience with 12v fridges with built in batteries, not a huge fan of the NCM batteries and the little bombs that they can be LOL: ua-cam.com/video/1qOM5ih0IHg/v-deo.html
@@Jasonoid I just meant testing indoors is similar to a lab test that yields unreal results. This specifically being a built in battery fridge will be used outside and or in cars, trunks, truck beds etc. Like I mentioned the, the rough country one absolutely sucked! It also had horrible insulation.. Or rather, lack thereof. Luckily there customer service was pretty great, so far anyways.
I do agree I'd prefer they used lfp batteries. I'm just hoping this specific one's solar charging actually keeps up, as advertised. If it doesn't I'll just go back to the old school route of wiring in a 2nd battery in my 4runner but I'd like to avoid that... Ibalso plan on using this on my boat... And as an additional/backup fridge in my travel trailer... Basically all things Outdoors/offroad
Wth 1099 !? Iceco latest dc fridge is better than this... I love ecoflow but no way should it be as expensive as a dometic and more expensive than an iceco
You make good points! Technology equals more money and that's the direction they wanted to go. It has a lot of features! If you want a more simple reliable fridge the ICECO might be a better option for you.
Great review. Hmm not seeing $799. Is $999 without battery. $1199 with.
Its cheaper at Amazon with the coupon they show.
@@suklee1400 thanks I'll check it out. Wonder what happened to the price Jason mentioned tho
I was told the price it was launching at, who knows why it's different :( :( :(
Looks cool. I have an ecoflow delta pro. Do you know if I could just power it from that using 12v and skip the internal battery option?
If you want to run ice off 12v, you'll need the internal battery
Yes.
So you need their battery to run it from a power station on dc?
You only need the built in battery to run ice.
Remember: Shake it more than once, your playing with it.
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the price is too high as a mobile fridge, and the ice maker is sucker of power...I will stick with my Alpicool for now...😅
Price per quart significantly higher than ICECO, with a cheap compressor. From a company that has never made fridges before.
Hard pass.
Only time will tell how reliable it is, thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts.
I have the Dometic 55IM. Never used the Icemaker part. I tested it. It makes ice. But after that. Never used it.
I'd buy that Iceco new one before I'd even consider this. I'd buy a Engel, Snomaster or National Luna before I'd buy anything else either. So theres that.🤷♂️
I know you have experience with fridges so it's good to hear your feedback!
Are you going to review the runhood 1200 before the Kickstarter campaign ends?
I don't have any plans to review that model.
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I don't have enough man power nor time to get to every power station out there
Nice!!!
I think the weight of 50 pounds is a deal breaker for me along with the size. Also, the ice maker is just something else to go wrong. Why not keep a ziplock bag of ice in the freezer section and a spare ice cube tray for making ice? The warranty on the compressor doesn’t compare to the warranty provided by Iceco. I think EcoFlow should make a smaller size without the ice maker. I have three solar generators and 4 solar panels from EcoFlow and am very happy with them. This is not something I would buy.
Great feedback, Gary. Hard to go wrong with an ICECO with the Secop compressor and the 5 yr warranty.
For another $500 i would expect to sit on it and drive around.
That would be cool! Motor scooter fridge! Haha
Already exists.
Nice review, but after seeing your video of the fridge with its included incendiary device, I don't think I care for built in Li-ion batteries on these.
For the price, if you need the icemaker, it's not bad. If you don't, there are many other capable choices for a whole lot less. While I can see why they made this one, I don't think I'm the target audience.
Yeah, it would have been nice to run the icemaker on 12v without the battery installed. Would have dropped the price a bit too. Bummer.
As a reflex, I want to trash the ice maker as a liability. It's interesting, but not practical.
Good feedback! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the Icemaker
Not practical? No more lugging around ice bags, ice trays, etc. Go on a picnic, or long term camping you can just pop out some ice for your beverages at anytime.
@@rcguymike It's a neat feature but is carrying a small ice tray to put in the freezer really that big of a deal for those few times you really want ice cubes? Not worth the other trade offs (higher price per quart, cheaper compressor).
@@ItsEverythingElse if it's only going to be used once or twice a year maybe not, otherwise I think I would say it is...how long to make ice in an ice cube tray?
@@rcguymike takes about 12 minutes after it's rocking and rolling. The first batch takes longer. After an hour, he only had that little bowl worth of ice.
Look, I've camped for over 30 years. I love gadgets and gimmicks. We've tried them all. My friend currently has a dedicated ice maker. It doesn't get used. She was disappointed in the miniscule amount of ice produced.
Any fantasies of making batches of frozen margaritas for a thirsty crowd at the campground or beach is going to crash into reality.
Couple that with the mechanics that go into it and you're asking for trouble.
The ice maker is a waste of space. Should make ice in an expanded freezer. Sometimes old school is just best
I also prefer just a regular 12v fridge. Less complicated and uses much less power.
thats not a "tear down" haha.
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Lol this things a joke