We used this in our car on a two week road trip. It holds separate temperatures on each side very well and had no problems keeping frozen items frozen. (Hint: Pre-freeze items in your home freezer) As far as noise goes, it is pretty quiet, but not as quiet as many reviews indicated: I would say it is about as loud as a desktop computer fan. The iPhone app worked great, too, though I don't really see why it's needed.
One thing I worried about before I tried it was that our car's 12V outlet turns off every time we shut the car off, so I wondered if I would have to manually turn the fridge back on each time we start the car. The answer is no: It remembers your temperature settings and also whether you had the fridge turned on or off. Each time the car turns the 12V outlet back on, the fridge comes back on with the same settings. This is exactly what I hoped it would do.
We brought the fridge in to each house we stayed at and used the included 120V adapter. That also worked fine, and I appreciated the long cord.
The only improvements I can think of are: The fridge is heavy, especially when loaded, and I worry that the handles will break (although they held up fine). Also, there's a removable partition between the fridge and freezer compartment. It would be cool if this had multiple positions, to get more fridge and less freezer room.
Edit: I should mention that the fridge (53qt) fits perfectly in the back of our Tesla model Y. We orient it lengthwise on the driver's side of the rear platform. When shoved up against the rear seat, there's just enough room to close the rear hatch. The model Y has a 12V outlet at the very back on the driver's side, so this is a perfect place for it. As a bonus, we discovered that this outlet stays powered at all times if Tesla Sentry Mode is active. This means we can park the car and the fridge continues to run.
| Brand | BODEGA |
|---|---|
| Color | blue |
| Package Information | Box |
| Capacity | 64 Quarts |
| Product Dimensions | 14.1"D x 28.5"W x 21.6"H |
| Included Components | Portable car fridge, 1 cigarette lighter connector, 1 wall plug, 1 wall plug adapter, baskets, user manual, built-in LED light, bottom drain hole, USB charging port, portable stretchable handles, off-road wheels |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor, Travel, Camping |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Manufacturer | BODEGA |
| Brand Name | BODEGA |
| Item Weight | 41.9 pounds |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Form Factor | Chest |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Shelves | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
