Car & Camping Fridges

Factors To Consider When Choosing Portable Camping Fridges

Selecting ideal portable car fridges or portable camping fridges involves careful consideration. Insulation is paramount for energy efficiency; thicker walls and lids reduce power consumption. Optional covers enhance insulation, especially in direct sunlight. A high-quality compressor is essential for the longevity of your portable camping fridges, especially in harsh Australian conditions. Of course your budget plays a role in choosing the perfect portable car fridges for you, but prioritising quality and reliability is crucial. GThe size of portable camping fridges also matters; a 60-litre fridge can typically accommodate four people for three days, but this depends on consumption. Ultimately, consider your specific needs, usage conditions, and desired features when choosing portable car fridges.

Popular Portable Camping Fridges Features

We have a wide selection of high-quality and reliable portable camping fridges from top brands like Dometic and Evakool. Our range of Dometic portable car fridges offer feature-packed fridges with single zone or dual zone options of up to 94 litres. They feature heavy-duty ExoFrame construction that ensures durability, while Bluetooth® or WiFi connectivity through the Dometic app allows you to monitor and adjust temperature remotely. Their portable camping fridges have powerful VMSO3 compressor technology that efficiently cools and deep-freezes down to -21°C, and a 3-stage battery protection system prevents a dead car battery.

Another top contender is the Evakool portable car fridges. They offer single zone and dual zone (up to 95L) options that boast an exclusive Bluetooth® smartphone app and globally acclaimed Secop compressors for superior cooling. An efficient roll bond evaporator ensures these portable car fridges have optimal performance, while a versatile design with an optional divider allows for single or dual zone use. Choose between Eco and Max compressor speed modes for personalised cooling.

Popular Portable Car Fridges

We also stock a range of ice boxes if you aren’t looking for powered portable car fridges. We stock a range of Dometic ice boxes that have been extensively tested in harsh Australian conditions to be optimal cooling solutions for day trips or holidays. These lightweight and easy-to-carry coolers come in various sizes, from a compact 15L to a spacious 111L. Thick insulation and a unique sealing design ensure ice lasts longer, keeping your food and drinks fresh for days.

We also offer renowned portable care fridges and ice boxes from Evakool. These units are built for Australian conditions, and their ice boxes can keep ice for up to 15 days! They feature a durable fibreglass construction and an optional removable food tray for added convenience.

Why Choose Caravan RV Camping?

At Caravan RV Camping, we provide everything you need to outfit your caravan. Explore our extensive range of portable camping fridges accessories and spare parts to ensure your portable car fridges run smoothly for years to come.

If you are unsure where to start and just want to talk to an expert - call 1800 787 278 and one of our friendly team members can save you time, money and disappointment by choosing the best portable camping fridges for your application.

Portable Camping Fridges FAQs:

• 1. Can I use only one section of the Dometic CFX3 Dual Zone fridge? How do I get the most out of each zone?

  Yes, you can switch either compartment off independently whilst running the other compartment. The default setting is to run the small compartment as a freezer and the large compartment as a fridge. Dometic recommends setting them at -15C and 4C respectively, for normal use, in order to optimise the performance and energy consumption.

• 2. What size battery should I have to power portable camping fridges?

  First, you will need to determine how much power your portable car fridges will consume on average per hour under certain ambient conditions; please see the Product Specification Tab of the product where we provide this information. Additionally, you will need to know the size of your battery in amp-hours.

  When you have these numbers, you can calculate the approximate run time in hours by dividing the size of the battery by that average consumption figure.

• 3. How much solar do I need to power my portable camping fridges?

  The panel should be of a suitable size to meet requirements of the refrigerator and any other appliance running from the battery. It's best to use the solar panel to charge a battery, as opposed to running the fridge directly from the solar panel as voltage will drop if clouds come overhead for instance. The battery means your refrigerator keeps running even if the voltage output of the solar panel drops severely due to cloud cover.

  It is advised to go a little higher in specification than your needs. However, a popular solar panel size to charge your batteries to run portable camping fridges is around 120 - 160 watts.