Took your recommendation and bought one. Just used it to haul a full load of frozen food from here in Minnesota out to our kids in Missoula Montana. Worked great! Best thing was that we brought back a good load of Wilcoxson’s ice cream!
That was one of the most beneficial 12-volt refrigerator reviews I've ever heard there were several points that I learn something. I had questions about Duel Zone you explain the on this particular unit non-regulated power supply. The alphacool information. I think the number one thing I learned is you paid for it you're not looking for an endorsement or the next free deal and you will review it in the future accurately
I still wonder if the regulated 12v feed comment was based on an mppt controller and a larger charging system. I only say this because the most will raise voltage to the batteries at times. I know its 12 or 24v but if its switched then it may not like 18- 20 volts in a 12 volt setting. I say this considering a direct battery connection while solar panels are collecting and the most controller is boosting to 18 ish volts. Thats the only thing I could think of that would warrant their comment on the 2 channels he referenced.
I run 160 watts solar & two 6volt Costco batteries. I Have an old norcold 45 qt 12 volt single zone unit. I Only use it as a freezer set at 6 deg F. Freeze water bottles over night and rotate them in my high quality cooler, this keeps as a refrigerator. I think it’s continuous and could go for? At least A long time. Frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and don’t forget ice cream. It pushes at least 10-14 days for two people. Keep up the good times. Thanks for sharing.
Best product review I've ever watched! Precise, to the point and includes problems and solutions. Thank you so much; you confirmed my purchase decision!
That's good to hear Phillip. Mine is getting a bumpy ride on the trailer floor, so we'll see how it does. I'd like to find a way to cushion it if I can without it getting too bouncy.
Mine has been working for more than 1-1/2 yrs and all is well. Wss so happy l purchased a 30 qt model. Didn't go big till l knew this inexpensive unit was ok...l made the investment watching Slim Patatohead who initially made the purchase and review. He's worth subscribing to as he's one of the best on You Tube.
Oh my original C20 unit does a fantastic job keeping my beer cold!! Mine is vy quiet. Oh no piston. Now they use a scroll compressor that uses 2 plates with.one rotating over the other to capture and compress the refrigerant as it gets squeezed thru the scroll circular-like vanes. They are more robust, uses fewer parts.
Great video. It's amazing how much room a bag of ice takes. And your food getting all wet. I only need to carry some milk, drinks, meat and wine. These little coolers are perfect for what I need.
After watching several reviews of this on YT, this is the only one that effectively answered my questions. Especially regarding power consumtion. Very well done. Thank You,
I bought the same one. I love my ice. I bought deep large ice trays the correct fit on amazon. It actually froze them in Florida. I do like it. I hope it lasts. On the noise if they are plugging it into an extension cord that is the wrong size it will make a lot of noise. Good luck with yours. I hope you do another review after you had it for a while. I don't plug mine in right after I tote it since it is tilted. It probably doesn't matter but it makes me feel better. lol I do have a hard time with the manual settings. So I just use my phone. It is simple that way. I am using 200 watt with 100Ah battery no problem. Thanks for your input and showing me the inside. I was wondering about it. Thank you for the idea of the bubble wrap on the lid also. I will use that. Woo hoo on fresh veggies, gotta keep momma happy!
I have an icemaker separate from my refrigerator. The directions on that say to let it settle if it's been moved around before running it. Not sure why but it sounds like the motion could upset or aerate the coolant perhaps? Is there an AC tech in the house?
@@richarddaugherty8583 I was using the same concept as a house fridge. If you tilt it too far you are supposed to let the compressor oil settle before you plug it in again. I don't know what degree of a tilt but I know you are supposed to do it. Do you have one of those counter top ice makers? If so do they work well? I would think they would use too much juice.
@@ruabadkitty I looked one up on Amazon and it says the draw is 120 watts. That's not too bad, really. The question how much is too much is relative to the quality and quantity of your power supply and how many things you need to run. I just got done building a totally portable DIY 400 watt solar generator, but it wasn't cheap, at least up front. The cost over the life of the unit is going to be darn cheap but the batteries are the big investment. I went with 2 Battle Born 100 amp/hour LiFePo4 batteries wired in parallel for a total capacity of 200 amp/hours. For me that's a lot because I only need to run my ham radio stations, some fans, a laptop, charge my devices, stuff like that. All that stuff is 12 volt. The system has a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter to run AC stuff. I think I could run that refrigerator and an ice maker with no problems. YMMV! Here's a link to the system I built in case you're interested. It was definitely a project! drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fbuo8TENelmmndBXc4w37FZsMWjWY8Uz?usp=sharing
@@richarddaugherty8583 My Gosh! You weren't kidding when you said you "built" your own system. That's beautiful. You really put some sweat and thought into that.
I like that you speak very clearly, almost like a top-notch university professor. English is my second language and I understand you very well. I like the way you started the video with important questions you will be answering in the video- that got my attention.
I just wanted to say, that this is one of the most informative and best done videos I have seen on 12 V refrigerator units. It hit every question you could possibly have, and several I had not thought about like the padding underneath it… Great idea. Just want to tell you how much I enjoyed it.
We always look forward to your reviews. They are always honest and straight to the point. Thanks for the good information that you do share to those of us who need to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
i got an iceco jp50 its a nice fridge i do like some of the features of this one though. i keep my fridge in the back of my truck so noise isnt an issue and its not generating heat inside my trailer. Not having to buy ice and deal with the water is great.
The divider answers an important question. I was wondering how if it had two zones, supposedly seperate but next to each other, how would the freezer side not inevitably freeze stuff on the fridge side? Question answered. That works. Would hate to have my insulin on the fridge side and have it freeze! That would be a serious yikes! Nice review.
Hi , Rick and Linda . The first noise is your piston return spring needs adjustment . That second one , the bump , is just the bear getting a popsicle in the middle of the night . Roll over and go back to sleep . Just make sure he brushes his teeth after ! Kathy's sister has a female donkey and Kathy wants to paint her hooves pink ! I asked her what if the donkey was male ? She says she would get him some new sneakers . I think I'm gonna go stick my head in the freezer . Always fun , fun , fun here .Take care , Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.
I put my insulation on top of the lid. Yep, for some reason it seems the lid is not as insulated as well as other parts. If you put a folded blanket on it, then feel underneath it later, you'll see what I mean. So far, so good with my Alpicool.
I bought this unit based on this video and it was spot on. I really enjoy camping with this unit. I do use both fridge and freezer option. I like to have ice and ice cream. Thanks for the review.
Sir, I like your straight-forward no nonsense approach on everything you do. I appreciate the time and effort that you go through to bring concise and informative opinions from your use of your equipment and the resources that you've utilized. I'm glad I subscribed to your (and Linda's) channel! I have an addiction to 'binge' watch though! Thank you for all your videos! Best regards -Steve-
@@gonagain Can the whole refrigerator be used as a fridge or is it half fridge and half freezer? By the way, will it work with with a bluetti eb150 using the car charger or something? Thank you so much for the informative video mate!!
Great job , Rick. I use a propane fridge but your channel makes me wish I had gone with a build my own set up. I admire you minimalist approach and know you help many people get on the road. I like that a lot. See you down the road my friend.
You can have both. I have a propane fridge too, factory installed in my older RV and it is very handy - never have to worry about power supply. But sometimes, a second fridge on an alternate power supply is good to have.
Great video thinking of getting one and I must say you gave great usefull information . I'm tired of ice and I can see you seem very pleased thanks so much Dale
Excellent video I'm looking to get the 30L Alphicool and a 1000W battery power station. I'll be going on car camping road trips solo so don't need one much bigger than that.
Great review! I have been passively studying which one to buy and will need one by this summer. Your review was excellent. Glad the Y-tube program lead me to you.
Enjoy your videos. Watch all the time. Looking to buy a 12 volt fridge and was wondering how the alpicool was doing? Noticed this video was 1 year ago.
I actually passed that one on, but have a larger refrigerator made by Alpicool, it's the Bodega TWW55 and it's the one we currently use. Here's some links to our favorites: Bodega TWW55 - Use this link to get a 10% discount: www.bodegacooler.com/discount... ICECO TR45 - frontierehub.com/discount/GON... (Use discount code "GONAGAIN" for 20% off of all TR models) Setpower RV45S - 12% off with this link: www.setpowerusa.com/discount/... Bouge RV 53qt 12volt Compressor Refrigerator: amzn.to/3oilgnD As an Amazon Associate I do make a small commission when you make a purchase through one of those Amazon links, but the price is the same for you.
We bought a 54 quart compressor fridge/freezer single zone with Bluetooth. We use it in our 5th wheel as a fridge to keep all of our drinks in and to chill any food that we buy at the grocery store before adding it to our big 12 cu.ft. absorption refrigerator. This keeps the traffic in and out of the big fridge down to meal times. When the temps outside go above 90 degrees absorption refrigerators have to work hard to stay really cold. We love our little compressor fridge and so fr it’s great. We’ve had it running 24/7 for three weeks now and have had no issues.
I have been back and forth between this Alpicool and the Costway. I think your video has caused me to rethink. I like the Alpicool. The option of 2 compartments or just one is a real plus... Thanks for posting.
You have put my mind at ease. Having done as much research as I could I bought one. Unfortunately it is in such demand it won’t be delivered until September. Your review confirms all the separate bits of information I’ve managed to glean elsewhere plus those little extras (strange noises and rattles etc.). Thanks buddy, great review.
Getting ready to buy my 1st RV cooler. The T-50 is the one I am interested in. Your great, detailed review helped me make the final decision. Found it on Amazon on sale. Can't wait to try it out camping next month. Thank you for a very detailed review. Dan
If you have trouble with it moving around I used 2X2" blocks and screwed to floor along sides of my 75 quart Dometic to keep it from sliding on rough roads. Also cut plug off cord and hard wired it into a fuse block into my cargo RV 12 volt system. Plugs are a week point in system.
We had the plug come disconnected on our last trip, so you're very right about that! I'd like to find a way to cushion the ride a little but better to protect it from vibration and bouncing.
@@gonagain Sometimes you can reach down and plug and wire will be warm . Just like a loose battery connection it gets hot from moving. If you want to save plug cut off with 3 " of wire and put an Anderson type plug on wire ends, they are solid connectors and you'll be able to use plug if needed. I would just cut off three inches of cord on plug side and save for emergencies.
My wife and I are heading out west in about four weeks. Plan on spending a month or so. We also have a converted cargo camper 6x12. You have been a great help. Now I have to get a refrigerator. lol See you down the road. Karl
Great video, clear and concise. I think the point about regulated 12 volt supply needs clarification. Some refridgerators will stop working if the supply pressure drops below 12 volts. A regulated 12volt supply from your lithium power station will maintain this voltage regardless of state of charge in the power station battery, so that your fridge will continue to work.
@@gonagain thanks for your reply. Pretty good if your compressor Alipicool fridge/freezer can continue working at 9 volts. That should be useful for smaller power stations.
@@barry-cq4xg after almost 24 hours it was down to 10.6 volts and still going. I figure it will go down to 9 because that's the setting on the fridge itself, but I guess we'll see.
Hello from Ohio Rick! Your bullet casting video brought me to your channel! I'm knew to reloading and have learned a lot from your videos! My Fiance and I have been binge watching your videos and we love them! I hope you and Linda are well and keep up the great work!
Glad to hear that! I just got a Bodega for review and it's also made by the same company. By the way, I learned from Alpicool that the compressor is either made by LG or is of German design, which would be Danfoss.
thanks so much; i was told my 100 watt solar panel and Zero Yeti 500 x wouldnt work but looks like it might so i will try it out; was about to return it.
@@gonagainLike you and Linda we have it setup as a refrigerator. Also we don't use the baskets as they take up usable space, some items won't fit in them.
Man I already purchased a high efficiency 110 frig freezer for my camper build. Oh well thanks for the video Rick. By the way, when you started to take the cover off the compressor, it reminded me of taking apart my father's new lawnmower when I was a kid. My Dad walked into the garage and about had an heart attach!! He told me that it better be put back together and running when it was time to cut the grass or else! Got it back together and running just in time, dodged a bullet... safe travels Perry
An inquisitive mechanical mind is something to be encouraged and it's good that your dad spared the rod in your case. Lucky you! My dad was the same and never complained about me getting into his tools.
Refrigeration is a risking investment. Those compressors and those rattling copper lines going down a pothole road.. I use a Lifetime 55 Quart cooler that I purchased at walmart .... and use a Cooluli Mini Fridge 12vdc/ac for my drinks...(uses 60 watt) Works fine for me.
We got stuck once in the middle of nowhere (where we always are) due to a cheap Walmart refrigerator that I forgot to unplug (I'm sure it must have been Linda's fault, but I couldn't prove it). The only thing that saved us was the battery out of the ATV which only had enough power to crank the engine a couple of times very slowly, but it caught! Pure luck. Ever since then I've always carried a lithium car starter. Yes, it's good that the battery protection is built in on this one.
They're efficient. Awhile back we looked at a cabin that was for sale and hadn't seen any use in a long time and were surprised to find the refrigerator running and cold. It was 12 volt and running off of the solar system. Thanks for watching Bradley!
Hello.. great channel and please just one question... How to set up the Bluetooth with that fridge. What app do I need to use ? I have the same alpicool and can NOT made the Bluetooth work ! Thanks for your answer
Hello Sunny, on your phone, go to the Google Play Store, and download this app onto your phone: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpicool.fridge.controller
I bought the CF55 58qt. running a week now with solar in the shade for the most part little sun but working fine so far. It's fridge or freezer not dual zone but I agree way worth the money.
I bought the exact same one, but with the Stakol brand name. Both made by Costway. I love this unit. I am using it as a spare freezer and have both compartments set at 0 degrees. So far it has been working as expected. Since I intend to move out of this apartment by next year, now I have a way to preserve my expensive grass fed meats during the trip from NJ to FL...
Ours is working fine too, although I did have to send the first one back. I'll have a video coming out soon about that and how the warranty service was very good from Alpicool. I also learned that the compressors are very good quality.
I'm glad you found out why your portable pack was having an issue. Some fridges you lower the limit, some newer power packs, you can extend the hours that the pack runs on low voltage. Either way, you can run the fridge. Some power packs, like the smaller Jackery's, cut out due to the low voltage setting, and a lack of an extended low voltage timer., which isn't really the power packs fault.
Great video! I have the same one. Love the Bluetooth. Did a cross country 3,600+ miles trip with my Alpicool (freezer, single mode). Needed to keep some meat frozen. I stayed in hotels overnight and didn't want to take the freezer in/out the hotel. I used an AUX battery in a battery box overnight. One night, it clicked off by morning (F1 fault on display). I charge the AUX battery with a 3A 12v charger + running the freezer off that battery while day-driving. Bad move! I wasn't able to keep the AUX battery charged up AND run the freezer over night at the same time. Solution (night two-three): ended up running the freezer on a separate power socket and charge the AUX battery separately during the day while driving. Then, at night swap over to AUX battery. Worked perfectly. The final problem I had (my fault). I had the cutoff set on 12.0 volts. I now have it set on 9.0 volts and purchased a Dakota Lithium 54 aH (691 Wh) battery...zero issues running all night. Made some mistakes, but figured it all out. When not on the road....I use it on the back patio. Thanks for doing a video on this unit!
Regular 3 cubic foot(90qt) chest freezer, about $150 to $200. Plug in Thermostat about $30. to $40. Inverter if you're running 12 volt system about $40. Total for 90qt freezer you can set with thermostat to refrigerator temps $220 to $280! Plug the freezer into the thermostat, plug the thermostat into your power, now set your temperature to what you want! Save money and get a lot more size.
Scrolling through my feed and I see this. First thought, when did my dad start doing youtube? Same face, same tee shirt, same hat, same glasses. Damn just found dads dopleganger.
I just bought one of these and my plan all along was to disprove the "can't run it off a unregulated PS." I got a small power box like the one you showed and I plan to plug a portable solar panel into it and I bet that runs no problem for as long as the sun holds out.
That little stove & pedestal in the back ground during the first 15 seconds looks awesome. Do you have a video on it? Would love to see the whole set up/how to.
Hello Warren, that's a NuWay stove and we like it a lot. Below are a couple of videos where I talk about it. Kinda long, but the info is there. What Kind Of Heat Is Best in a Small RV: ua-cam.com/video/DEcZDDkbOHo/v-deo.html Heating Your RV - Wood? Propane? ua-cam.com/video/BKBF-mDnt28/v-deo.html
Thank you for the review. I have been shopping around and watching reviews on youtube. I'm sold on the Alpicool T50. Love the dual zone. Can keep a bag of ice in the freezer for cocktails and regular ol camping groceries that need to stay cool in the fridge. If it keeps that ice frozen I can even make frozen margaritas. Happy travels:)
Great video. First time seeing your channel. I like it & appreciate your no nonsense style. Refreshing. All my best. Thank you for doing this review. Just for those that way the cost comparison: * Average (L) bag of Ice @ $4+ X 5 (per trip used) = $20 (per trip) *10 trips (average according to AAA) people take per year. = $200 saved per year. * Pays for itself in less than 2 years. Keeps on saving you from that point on. Every trip. * Besides the gas you'd use going to get ice. * No draining of water & soggy foods. *****WIN-WIN****
Thank you for a refreshing, 'Real World' review Rick!
My pleasure, Zebra Pot!
Great review! Cold beer and camping go hand in hand, in my book. (Little sip'n whiskey never hurt either.)
Good stuff!
Took your recommendation and bought one. Just used it to haul a full load of frozen food from here in Minnesota out to our kids in Missoula Montana. Worked great! Best thing was that we brought back a good load of Wilcoxson’s ice cream!
That's darn good ice cream! Glad the reefer is working out for you and that you got to visit Montana.
That was one of the most beneficial 12-volt refrigerator reviews I've ever heard there were several points that I learn something. I had questions about Duel Zone you explain the on this particular unit non-regulated power supply. The alphacool information. I think the number one thing I learned is you paid for it you're not looking for an endorsement or the next free deal and you will review it in the future accurately
I'll do an update towards the end of summer most likely. Thanks Wes!
Agreed
@@gonagainlook forward to it
I still wonder if the regulated 12v feed comment was based on an mppt controller and a larger charging system. I only say this because the most will raise voltage to the batteries at times. I know its 12 or 24v but if its switched then it may not like 18- 20 volts in a 12 volt setting. I say this considering a direct battery connection while solar panels are collecting and the most controller is boosting to 18 ish volts. Thats the only thing I could think of that would warrant their comment on the 2 channels he referenced.
We've had a smaller Alpicool for a couple of years now and it still runs like new. I know you'll be pleased with yours.
I run 160 watts solar & two 6volt Costco batteries. I Have an old norcold 45 qt 12 volt single zone unit. I Only use it as a freezer set at 6 deg F. Freeze water bottles over night and rotate them in my high quality cooler, this keeps as a refrigerator. I think it’s continuous and could go for? At least A long time. Frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and don’t forget ice cream. It pushes at least 10-14 days for two people.
Keep up the good times. Thanks for sharing.
Thank YOU for sharing! That's really good information and I can see that it doubles your available space.
Just got mine today. Waited about 12 hours before I turned it on (ac). It went from 75F to 30F in 15 minutes. This fridge is gonna be a game changer.
This is an awesome reveiw. I really was sold on all your facts and personal usage on it. Well done! Thinking of buying one tonight!
Best product review I've ever watched! Precise, to the point and includes problems and solutions. Thank you so much; you confirmed my purchase decision!
Agreed. Loved it.
was it worth it
hello from the rainy ozarks rick and linda!! i have one like yours and i havent had any issues in 6months so far! tight lines and cheers!!
That's good to hear Phillip. Mine is getting a bumpy ride on the trailer floor, so we'll see how it does. I'd like to find a way to cushion it if I can without it getting too bouncy.
Mine has been working for more than 1-1/2 yrs and all is well. Wss so happy l purchased a 30 qt model. Didn't go big till l knew this inexpensive unit was ok...l made the investment watching Slim Patatohead who initially made the purchase and review. He's worth subscribing to as he's one of the best on You Tube.
Oh my original C20 unit does a fantastic job keeping my beer cold!! Mine is vy quiet. Oh no piston. Now they use a scroll compressor that uses 2 plates with.one rotating over the other to capture and compress the refrigerant as it gets squeezed thru the scroll circular-like vanes. They are more robust, uses fewer parts.
Great video. It's amazing how much room a bag of ice takes. And your food getting all wet. I only need to carry some milk, drinks, meat and wine. These little coolers are perfect for what I need.
After watching several reviews of this on YT, this is the only one that effectively answered my questions. Especially regarding power consumtion. Very well done. Thank You,
It's a good brand.
This is the best review I've seen thanks so much for this video
Even when I think I know a subject well, your videos always teach me something new and interesting. Thanks!
My pleasure!
I bought the same one. I love my ice. I bought deep large ice trays the correct fit on amazon. It actually froze them in Florida. I do like it. I hope it lasts. On the noise if they are plugging it into an extension cord that is the wrong size it will make a lot of noise. Good luck with yours. I hope you do another review after you had it for a while. I don't plug mine in right after I tote it since it is tilted. It probably doesn't matter but it makes me feel better. lol I do have a hard time with the manual settings. So I just use my phone. It is simple that way. I am using 200 watt with 100Ah battery no problem. Thanks for your input and showing me the inside. I was wondering about it. Thank you for the idea of the bubble wrap on the lid also. I will use that. Woo hoo on fresh veggies, gotta keep momma happy!
I have an icemaker separate from my refrigerator. The directions on that say to let it settle if it's been moved around before running it. Not sure why but it sounds like the motion could upset or aerate the coolant perhaps? Is there an AC tech in the house?
@@richarddaugherty8583 I was using the same concept as a house fridge. If you tilt it too far you are supposed to let the compressor oil settle before you plug it in again. I don't know what degree of a tilt but I know you are supposed to do it. Do you have one of those counter top ice makers? If so do they work well? I would think they would use too much juice.
@@ruabadkitty I looked one up on Amazon and it says the draw is 120 watts. That's not too bad, really. The question how much is too much is relative to the quality and quantity of your power supply and how many things you need to run. I just got done building a totally portable DIY 400 watt solar generator, but it wasn't cheap, at least up front. The cost over the life of the unit is going to be darn cheap but the batteries are the big investment. I went with 2 Battle Born 100 amp/hour LiFePo4 batteries wired in parallel for a total capacity of 200 amp/hours. For me that's a lot because I only need to run my ham radio stations, some fans, a laptop, charge my devices, stuff like that. All that stuff is 12 volt. The system has a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter to run AC stuff. I think I could run that refrigerator and an ice maker with no problems. YMMV! Here's a link to the system I built in case you're interested. It was definitely a project! drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fbuo8TENelmmndBXc4w37FZsMWjWY8Uz?usp=sharing
@@richarddaugherty8583 My Gosh! You weren't kidding when you said you "built" your own system. That's beautiful. You really put some sweat and thought into that.
I also found the Bluetooth easier to use. At first I didn't think I would use it for anything, but its more intuitive and easy. Thanks Nancy!
WOW, I like the auto duel zone!
I like that you speak very clearly, almost like a top-notch university professor. English is my second language and I understand you very well. I like the way you started the video with important questions you will be answering in the video- that got my attention.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I just wanted to say, that this is one of the most informative and best done videos I have seen on 12 V refrigerator units. It hit every question you could possibly have, and several I had not thought about like the padding underneath it… Great idea. Just want to tell you how much I enjoyed it.
Thanks Marshall. My reviews have been slowly evolving and I try to discuss the actual usage and not just the technical specs.
We always look forward to your reviews. They are always honest and straight to the point. Thanks for the good information that you do share to those of us who need to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
I try to do my best on these reviews, even when the product is supplied gratis, but this one was out of our own pocket. Thanks Sharon.
i got an iceco jp50 its a nice fridge i do like some of the features of this one though. i keep my fridge in the back of my truck so noise isnt an issue and its not generating heat inside my trailer. Not having to buy ice and deal with the water is great.
The divider answers an important question. I was wondering how if it had two zones, supposedly seperate but next to each other, how would the freezer side not inevitably freeze stuff on the fridge side? Question answered. That works. Would hate to have my insulin on the fridge side and have it freeze!
That would be a serious yikes!
Nice review.
Hi , Rick and Linda . The first noise is your piston return spring needs adjustment . That second one , the bump , is just the bear getting a popsicle in the middle of the night . Roll over and go back to sleep . Just make sure he brushes his teeth after ! Kathy's sister has a female donkey and Kathy wants to paint her hooves pink ! I asked her what if the donkey was male ? She says she would get him some new sneakers . I think I'm gonna go stick my head in the freezer . Always fun , fun , fun here .Take care ,
Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.
Kathy always comes up with the best ideas and makes your life interesting. Kathy and Linda would make great friends while you and I get outta the way.
I put my insulation on top of the lid. Yep, for some reason it seems the lid is not as insulated as well as other parts. If you put a folded blanket on it, then feel underneath it later, you'll see what I mean. So far, so good with my Alpicool.
I bought this unit based on this video and it was spot on. I really enjoy camping with this unit. I do use both fridge and freezer option. I like to have ice and ice cream. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for your review, Patricia.
Sir, I like your straight-forward no nonsense approach on everything you do. I appreciate the time and effort that you go through to bring concise and informative opinions from your use of your equipment and the resources that you've utilized. I'm glad I subscribed to your (and Linda's) channel! I have an addiction to 'binge' watch though! Thank you for all your videos! Best regards -Steve-
We appreciate that and it means a lot to hear you say that. Thank you!
@@gonagain Can the whole refrigerator be used as a fridge or is it half fridge and half freezer?
By the way, will it work with with a bluetti eb150 using the car charger or something?
Thank you so much for the informative video mate!!
Great job , Rick. I use a propane fridge but your channel makes me wish I had gone with a build my own set up. I admire you minimalist approach and know you help many people get on the road. I like that a lot. See you down the road my friend.
Thanks 👍
You can have both. I have a propane fridge too, factory installed in my older RV and it is very handy - never have to worry about power supply. But sometimes, a second fridge on an alternate power supply is good to have.
Wow your a great salesman you made me buy one. I’m a truck driver and had no idea these even existed.😳
These 12volt compressor refrigerators are very efficient too.
Great video thinking of getting one and I must say you gave great usefull information . I'm tired of ice and I can see you seem very pleased thanks so much Dale
No more ice coolers for us, that's for sure.
@@gonagain Hi forgot to ask if you have consecutive cloudy days how does your battery and solar hold up
Excellent video
I'm looking to get the 30L Alphicool and a 1000W battery power station. I'll be going on car camping road trips solo so don't need one much bigger than that.
Thank you, you helped me solidify my choice by providing specific user data and not marketing gibberish.
That purrrrring noise it makes is your CAT in the background : )
Mine has been running like a champ for 22 months now
Excellent explanation of this product. Using your link in your description to buy one today. Thanks for the help and the review!
Great review! I have been passively studying which one to buy and will need one by this summer. Your review was excellent. Glad the Y-tube program lead me to you.
Hello Walter. Alpicool makes refrigerators for a lot of companies, such as Bodega.
Enjoy your videos. Watch all the time. Looking to buy a 12 volt fridge and was wondering how the alpicool was doing? Noticed this video was 1 year ago.
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Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Just noticed the gun rack broom. Great way to keep it out of the way. TAKE CARE..
Really cool! One takes care of all. Thank you for sharing.
I see what you did there! :)
Thanks for watching!
We bought a 54 quart compressor fridge/freezer single zone with Bluetooth. We use it in our 5th wheel as a fridge to keep all of our drinks in and to chill any food that we buy at the grocery store before adding it to our big 12 cu.ft. absorption refrigerator. This keeps the traffic in and out of the big fridge down to meal times. When the temps outside go above 90 degrees absorption refrigerators have to work hard to stay really cold. We love our little compressor fridge and so fr it’s great. We’ve had it running 24/7 for three weeks now and have had no issues.
Thanks for sharing that because it's nice to see how others manage the available cold.
I have been back and forth between this Alpicool and the Costway. I think your video has caused me to rethink.
I like the Alpicool. The option of 2 compartments or just one is a real plus...
Thanks for posting.
Glad you got something out of it. We had a warrantee problem and they were fantastic. Really fast service.
Well last month we bought the Clam, this month it was the fridge. What’s next. Keep up the good work! Glad to see no masks!
I'll think of something for you to buy! Actually, something is coming up in a few weeks so save up your money. I like to keep my oxygen level up...
LoL ... was "no mask" comment really necessary? He's all by himself, so ... but gotta add fluff to everything
Yes I agree cold beer is very important and I learned a lot today thank you
Very useful review; you seem like a really cool guy
You have put my mind at ease. Having done as much research as I could I bought one. Unfortunately it is in such demand it won’t be delivered until September. Your review confirms all the separate bits of information I’ve managed to glean elsewhere plus those little extras (strange noises and rattles etc.). Thanks buddy, great review.
That is a very detailed and clear review. Thank you sir for this awesome video!
Like the new fridge, but I would put it at higher level. This old man doesn't bend down very well.
I can relate to that.
That’s pretty ‘Kool’ (pun intended) . That’s something I would be interested in, great video...as usual. 👍
nice review no fluff. thanks
I have the same one and have used it all summer not bad for the price I camp a ton in northern minnesota all summer.
Just got the Costway 53 quart fridge, same as your T50, and found your video very informational. We hope also that it serves us well for many years.
It's working just fine!
Getting ready to buy my 1st RV cooler. The T-50 is the one I am interested in. Your great, detailed review helped me make the final decision. Found it on Amazon on sale. Can't wait to try it out camping next month. Thank you for a very detailed review. Dan
Finding it on sale on Amazon is perfect.
@@gonagain - I am curious about the stove heater in your camper. Does it run on LP gas only or wood too? Did you make a video on it?
If you have trouble with it moving around I used 2X2" blocks and screwed to floor along sides of my 75 quart Dometic to keep it from sliding on rough roads. Also cut plug off cord and hard wired it into a fuse block into my cargo RV 12 volt system. Plugs are a week point in system.
We had the plug come disconnected on our last trip, so you're very right about that! I'd like to find a way to cushion the ride a little but better to protect it from vibration and bouncing.
@@gonagain Sometimes you can reach down and plug and wire will be warm . Just like a loose battery connection it gets hot from moving. If you want to save plug cut off with 3 " of wire and put an Anderson type plug on wire ends, they are solid connectors and you'll be able to use plug if needed. I would just cut off three inches of cord on plug side and save for emergencies.
@@texdog2772, yes, the Anderson connectors would hold a lot better for sure.
My wife and I are heading out west in about four weeks. Plan on spending a month or so. We also have a converted cargo camper 6x12. You have been a great help. Now I have to get a refrigerator. lol See you down the road. Karl
Hope to see you and your wife on the road sometime!
Great video, clear and concise. I think the point about regulated 12 volt supply needs clarification. Some refridgerators will stop working if the supply pressure drops below 12 volts. A regulated 12volt supply from your lithium power station will maintain this voltage regardless of state of charge in the power station battery, so that your fridge will continue to work.
Good point. On this Alpicool I was able to set that down to 9 volts.
@@gonagain thanks for your reply. Pretty good if your compressor Alipicool fridge/freezer can continue working at 9 volts. That should be useful for smaller power stations.
@@barry-cq4xg after almost 24 hours it was down to 10.6 volts and still going. I figure it will go down to 9 because that's the setting on the fridge itself, but I guess we'll see.
Hello from Ohio Rick! Your bullet casting video brought me to your channel! I'm knew to reloading and have learned a lot from your videos! My Fiance and I have been binge watching your videos and we love them! I hope you and Linda are well and keep up the great work!
Thank you Mighty Mosh. That kind of encouragement helps a lot!
Works cooler if use about 15v, 12v is like eco mode, but if got power while driving or solar can use dc to dc
Awesome a real review and not some adware review
Thanks so much for taking the time. This was on my short list and I think it's a pretty solid choice.
Very welcome!
Exact same fridge as brass monkey. I have 36 litre duel zone brass monkey. Very happy with it. So far.
Glad to hear that! I just got a Bodega for review and it's also made by the same company. By the way, I learned from Alpicool that the compressor is either made by LG or is of German design, which would be Danfoss.
thanks so much; i was told my 100 watt solar panel and Zero Yeti 500 x wouldnt work but looks like it might so i will try it out; was about to return it.
It depends on the ambient temperature and whether or not the sun shines, but it can work.
thanks, you just confirmed my choice for the alpicool. The wife and I love the show
Thank you guys!
Would love to have this
We really like our T50 Alpicool.
We purchased it end of May and have had no problems so far. I made a insulated cover made out of foam board.
We need to do that too. It did really well though as long as we kept the sun off and a cover would help with that for sure.
@@gonagainLike you and Linda we have it setup as a refrigerator. Also we don't use the baskets as they take up usable space, some items won't fit in them.
Man I already purchased a high efficiency 110 frig freezer for my camper build. Oh well thanks for the video Rick. By the way, when you started to take the cover off the compressor, it reminded me of taking apart my father's new lawnmower when I was a kid. My Dad walked into the garage and about had an heart attach!! He told me that it better be put back together and running when it was time to cut the grass or else! Got it back together and running just in time, dodged a bullet... safe travels Perry
An inquisitive mechanical mind is something to be encouraged and it's good that your dad spared the rod in your case. Lucky you! My dad was the same and never complained about me getting into his tools.
Excellent review concise and direct to points that matter!
Refrigeration is a risking investment. Those compressors and those rattling copper lines going down a pothole road..
I use a Lifetime 55 Quart cooler that I purchased at walmart ....
and use a Cooluli Mini Fridge 12vdc/ac for my drinks...(uses 60 watt)
Works fine for me.
Great to know it shuts off at 12 volrs
We got stuck once in the middle of nowhere (where we always are) due to a cheap Walmart refrigerator that I forgot to unplug (I'm sure it must have been Linda's fault, but I couldn't prove it). The only thing that saved us was the battery out of the ATV which only had enough power to crank the engine a couple of times very slowly, but it caught! Pure luck. Ever since then I've always carried a lithium car starter. Yes, it's good that the battery protection is built in on this one.
@@gonagain Wow! Ya that's a lesson that you'll never forget.
@@gonagain Yikes.. that's a close one.. we Love Linda
@@gonagain yes, I tested mine with my car, the fridge will shut off before it takes the battery too low. Nice to know.
We have a old cabin with a old propane fridge that has not worked in years. I am definitely looking into one of these for the cabin.
They're efficient. Awhile back we looked at a cabin that was for sale and hadn't seen any use in a long time and were surprised to find the refrigerator running and cold. It was 12 volt and running off of the solar system. Thanks for watching Bradley!
It's remarkably efficient. Thanks for the video
It sure surprised me.
Thank you so much for the good review you covered all the points, excellently and gain a new follower. Cheers.
Hello.. great channel and please just one question...
How to set up the Bluetooth with that fridge. What app do I need to use ?
I have the same alpicool and can NOT made the Bluetooth work !
Thanks for your answer
Hello Sunny, on your phone, go to the Google Play Store,
and download this app onto your phone: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpicool.fridge.controller
That was an excellent review. Thank you for taking the time to do that
Finally, some helpful information. Thank you.
Great review! Waiting for the T50 to come back in stock. Thanks again
I bought the CF55 58qt. running a week now with solar in the shade for the most part little sun but working fine so far. It's fridge or freezer not dual zone but I agree way worth the money.
You could try freezing water bottles too cool an ice chest and have the best of both worlds. Depending on how much power it draws as a freezer.
Really appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you.
Excellent indepth review. Some great tips too. Thanks 👍
I'm currently doing a lot of research in to 12v compressor fridges and this is an excellent review!
I bought the exact same one, but with the Stakol brand name. Both made by Costway. I love this unit. I am using it as a spare freezer and have both compartments set at 0 degrees. So far it has been working as expected. Since I intend to move out of this apartment by next year, now I have a way to preserve my expensive grass fed meats during the trip from NJ to FL...
Ours is working fine too, although I did have to send the first one back. I'll have a video coming out soon about that and how the warranty service was very good from Alpicool. I also learned that the compressors are very good quality.
Great review. Luv my Alpicool too...its smaller but just rite for a single gal.
Exactly! Don't buy any bigger than you need.
I'm glad you found out why your portable pack was having an issue. Some fridges you lower the limit, some newer power packs, you can extend the hours that the pack runs on low voltage. Either way, you can run the fridge. Some power packs, like the smaller Jackery's, cut out due to the low voltage setting, and a lack of an extended low voltage timer., which isn't really the power packs fault.
Great video! I have the same one. Love the Bluetooth. Did a cross country 3,600+ miles trip with my Alpicool (freezer, single mode). Needed to keep some meat frozen. I stayed in hotels overnight and didn't want to take the freezer in/out the hotel. I used an AUX battery in a battery box overnight. One night, it clicked off by morning (F1 fault on display). I charge the AUX battery with a 3A 12v charger + running the freezer off that battery while day-driving. Bad move! I wasn't able to keep the AUX battery charged up AND run the freezer over night at the same time. Solution (night two-three): ended up running the freezer on a separate power socket and charge the AUX battery separately during the day while driving. Then, at night swap over to AUX battery. Worked perfectly. The final problem I had (my fault). I had the cutoff set on 12.0 volts. I now have it set on 9.0 volts and purchased a Dakota Lithium 54 aH (691 Wh) battery...zero issues running all night. Made some mistakes, but figured it all out. When not on the road....I use it on the back patio. Thanks for doing a video on this unit!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Ours has been on some major roadtrips and we like it, but I'll be doing an update after it's well used.
Regular 3 cubic foot(90qt) chest freezer, about $150 to $200.
Plug in Thermostat about $30. to $40.
Inverter if you're running 12 volt system about $40.
Total for 90qt freezer you can set with thermostat to refrigerator temps $220 to $280!
Plug the freezer into the thermostat, plug the thermostat into your power, now set your temperature to what you want! Save money and get a lot more size.
This is gold, thank you
Scrolling through my feed and I see this. First thought, when did my dad start doing youtube? Same face, same tee shirt, same hat, same glasses. Damn just found dads dopleganger.
I just bought one of these and my plan all along was to disprove the "can't run it off a unregulated PS." I got a small power box like the one you showed and I plan to plug a portable solar panel into it and I bet that runs no problem for as long as the sun holds out.
That should work just fine, especially if you're only using it as a refrigerator.
Nice review mate! A bit of tech stuff makes difference. I am also looking to buy Alpicool fridge for my fishing sessions for this year.
Great review and helped me decide.
Very nice review. Sir. I'm enjoying your channel keep them coming. Thank you.
Thanks pops
Well done Sr. Muchas gracias.
That little stove & pedestal in the back ground during the first 15 seconds looks awesome. Do you have a video on it? Would love to see the whole set up/how to.
Hello Warren, that's a NuWay stove and we like it a lot. Below are a couple of videos where I talk about it. Kinda long, but the info is there.
What Kind Of Heat Is Best in a Small RV: ua-cam.com/video/DEcZDDkbOHo/v-deo.html
Heating Your RV - Wood? Propane? ua-cam.com/video/BKBF-mDnt28/v-deo.html
Easy to fix if ever needed. Thank you for sharing.
Best review for this product! Thanks!
It's been 3 years since the fridge review. I'm curious if it's still working or if it has stop. Please give us a update. Thanks!
thank you for the review, you have finally made my choice on purchasing one of these very very helpful
Thank you for the review. I have been shopping around and watching reviews on youtube. I'm sold on the Alpicool T50. Love the dual zone. Can keep a bag of ice in the freezer for cocktails and regular ol camping groceries that need to stay cool in the fridge. If it keeps that ice frozen I can even make frozen margaritas. Happy travels:)
It should handle keeping ice just fine. Save me a shot!
Great video. First time seeing your channel. I like it & appreciate your no nonsense style. Refreshing. All my best. Thank you for doing this review. Just for those that way the cost comparison:
* Average (L) bag of Ice @ $4+
X 5 (per trip used)
= $20 (per trip)
*10 trips (average according to AAA) people take per year.
= $200 saved per year.
* Pays for itself in less than 2 years. Keeps on saving you from that point on. Every trip.
* Besides the gas you'd use going to get ice.
* No draining of water & soggy foods.
*****WIN-WIN****
Great comparison and don't forget the cost of throwing away that soggy food.
Best compressor made for smallish chests or any fridge for that matter.
Brilliant fella thanks for sharing... All the stuff we need to know