Whats The Best 12v Cooler for your camper van? Van Life van build

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this is exactly the same as mine in this video
This is the 12v fridge that I was going to fit but i can only dream about at the moment lol

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[chrisknightstravel]

Unfortunately I have a fridge similar, but no temp cut off.. drains battery alot, looking for an upgrade now after using it for a year.

[bartrevenge]

it's a good idea too to insulate the place where fridge is

[MrRazvanG]

Building a transit high roof camper atm. Hands down, it wouldnt be anywhere near as nice if it werent for your vids. Keep up the good work

[pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

I stick a five litre bottle of frozen water in my fridge Mel the night before I leave. I then replace with another the day I leave. Three days of meat, milk, butter and cheese stay cold and fresh in summer. No electricity or gas needed. I fill a stainless steel box up with ice from Tesco or Asda when I need more fresh shopping and ice.
The stainless steel box that holds a full bag of ice and hooks unto the cold plate on the top back of the fridge came from IKEA, part of a cleaning products storage thing lol. The round one I don't use is for washing up liquid.
The stainless steel box gets really cold and works great, I can drive with it hooked on also as long as it's not full of water. I save gas as it's not even connected to it, I only use it electrically while on hook up.
As you said Mel, "That's how I roll". Great saying 😂👍

[lvfishuk]

Best review on YouTube👍🏻 it’s a no brainer for me now I’m going for this instead of a fridge. X

[linz_in_NZ]

Another couple of bonuses of having a fridge like this is that you can take it in the house and put it on 240v to chill down before you load up to go on a trip, plus you can move it around in the van if you do find it too noisy (we can put ours in the cab overnight) and of course you can also use it in another vehicle too - so great for picnics. 🙂🚐👍

[skookumjack]

I like the way you roll too Mel! Bottle of frozen water can be a substitute to help with the cooler, then you can just drink the water when its thawed

[ladyB]

Excellent. Answered my question. I don't need my fridge for anything other than cheese and Yoghurt.
Will trade in my 3 way. Its getting to be unreliable.

Thanks Mel.

[crazycrab]

got a cooler, it done the job, just, just got a comp fridge, the cooler is now in the bin, wish i got one last year, £120 :)

[lifesasprinter]

Freeze bottles of water add salt to the water as it stays frozen for longer, also if you wrap your bottles in a bit silver bubble wrap, just a little tip for cool boxes, Atb Dave

[vanlifeembracingdiversity]

Thank you. You look different from earlier videos

[ashy]

Cheers for the info Mel.
Stay well and stay safe.
Ash 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[davidjohns.]

I have the same coolbox, had it about 3yrs now and it’s been great.

[jamesjames]

Just spotted the Minelab Ear Phones are they for the Equinox 800 Machine I’ve got same to matey 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[scottlawson]

I remembered this video, and have come back to it. I have a TCX35, or had one rather. It died, so I must be one of the very few with one that konked out. It just clicks. Before it died it was noticeably louder (basically not entering eco mode, and saving power when down to temp) so I knew something was up. I went out and came back and it just kept making the clicking noise with no lights or fan. It was bought in 2018, but only used for about 12 months maximum. About 3 months each year give or take. And had a very easy life. Never knocked or dropped. Still have the paper work and original box. What I have found out since ownership is that Dometic don't actually give their coolboxes any warranty. So I have opted now for a Alpicool 35L compressor fridge freezer, it is a bit cheaper (~£300) and comes with a years warranty, so I'll run it until it drops 😂
Poor experience with Dometic though, you would expect a thermoelectric to last longer, especially when they are comparably expensive. They are impressive when they work though, I will give them that, but I cant argue with Alpicool's price, warranty, temperature and minimal power consumption. I just hope the compressor fridge isnt too heavy 🤞

[markparish]

How things move on early 2022 reasonable electric cool boxes around the £100 to replace my 30l lidl one after soldering switch back to cool operation. just invested in alpicool compressor dual zone type from vevor just over £200. Been playing for several days freezer -6 fridge at 3 drawing around 2 amps 20 ish watts when running compressor, 0 when compressor off, with battery protection, eco mode blue tooth when I clear space on my phone. does do ice cubes. divider removable operate as one zone fridge or freezer. 50 and 60 litre types also available. ordered Sunday arrived tuesday over New years bank holiday from chester (America New Jersey ish) does do anicce cool cider in fridge section.

[markchurchward]

Great video Mel. Regarding mains buy a mains lead with circuit breaker rcd like ‘One man and his Whippet, bung the lead through the back doors cushioned by rubber seal on door. Bobs your uncles 👍😂

[marijanstimac]

Please can you tell me what is the difference between Dometico TCX35 vs Dometico TC35? Which would you recommend me to buy? Thanks for your help!!!

[gosulivan]

Another great video. Was toying with the idea a fridge but seemed too expensive for my needs. Thank you so much for your upbeat, fun and down to earth advice. Lots of great advice from your fans too. Keep on rolling as you do. 👍👏

[mlgs]

I've got the Dometic TCX35 coolbox and it's brilliant