Recommendation on fridge for 24/7 in truck
Posted by TenonAndError@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 15 comments
Set up my 22 Tundra with a GFC V2 Max and will have a Bluetti charging the fridge. The Bluetti is hooked up to their DC-DC charger + a 200W solar on my roof. My truck stays in my driveway, in a sunny climate. So I want to get a fridge that I plan on leaving in there full time. When we camp, it's me and my wife + our 1.5yo. Typically we'll do trips that are 2-3 nights, but may do longer ones in the future.
I am thinking I want a good, reliable single-zone ~35-40QT fridge. I do want reliability, and consistent temp control. Is Dometic really worth it, or would a nicer BougeRV (Rocky) or Vevor be good?
post_break@reddit
I have an expensive ARB 50qt. Paid a fortune for it. If I had to replace it today I'd buy a super cheap Vevor.
Direct-Patient-4551@reddit
Engel will run 24/7 for a decade.
Angus_Cornwall@reddit
Have 2, would replace immediately if anything happens to them. Marine 40 for 4 years and a fridge freezer 60 Combo that's 16 years running non stop AC/DC
TenonAndError@reddit (OP)
I'll check them out. Thanks!
DepartmentNatural@reddit
Bougerv has worked flawless for the last almost 2 years for me.
TenonAndError@reddit (OP)
Which do you have?
DepartmentNatural@reddit
Not sure, think a 35qt nothing fancy. I don't need a Bluetooth fridge or different zones, it was like at the time $220
Shmokesshweed@reddit
You're not going to see a meaningful difference in reliability between decently reviewed fridges. My buddy got a cheap Chinese one fully prepared to buy a nicer one later on. That was 5 years ago. It's on almost 24/7.
thezentex@reddit
Yup vevor is a great option. I did the same thing and it won't die 😂
wilderadventures@reddit
I'm a big fan of SetPower fridges, which are off the same factory line as Iceco. I've got a 60L model (they don't make that particular one anymore) and I run it off virtually the exact same setup as you're describing. It'll run for 2-3 days on battery alone before charging is an issue, but you'll recharge in 90 minutes of the dc charger anyway.
outdoorsauce@reddit
What you listed seems like way overkill for 2-3 nights. That’s my same time requirement too and I have a 42qt bougerv fridge with a 15k mah battery. 12v from car plugs into battery, battery plugs into fridge. Pass through works when I’m driving, then I switch to battery power when stopped. I’ll probably nix the vehicle connection in favor of a solar panel in the future, but for 2-3 days at a time this setup is fine and was sub $400.
TenonAndError@reddit (OP)
I got the solar for free with my GFC, and already had the Bluetti Elite V2 100, so I only bought the DC-DC charger, but that is just to help with keeping everything powered normally
BLillz99@reddit
My Dometic 55L has been amazing, found a barely used unit on marketplace for half of the new price tag.
Content-Moment6551@reddit
I run a Vevor 55L with a Jackery Explorer 1000 charging on the DC in my '25 Bronco. I have 2 solar panels, but haven't needed to use them. I found the Vevor somewhere very cheap. $160 and the Jackery was on sale for $400 or so. This setup gives me plenty of cold time.
mcpewmer@reddit
I have the rocky 41. It lives 24-7 in my gladiator under a tonneau and gets used 4-10 days per month. It’s been solid for the past 10 months. It has the little battery and operates on vehicle power while the engine is running, the internal battery for short stops, and a Jackery 1500 when it is parked for long periods. I have 200w of portable solar that I’ve used a couple times on 4+ day trips, otherwise I haven’t needed it.