BougeRV CRX3 30QT 12V Portable Electric Cooler Fridge with 240Wh Battery
from $249.99 $299.99 17% below store's listed price at BougeRV
- Capacity 30 qt (from the product name)
- Single zone
Best 12V Fridges for Overlanding
A 12V compressor fridge replaces the cooler-and-ice routine. It runs off your vehicle or an auxiliary battery and holds a set temperature even in Southwest summer heat. This guide groups the fridges in the TrailReady catalog by size and shows current prices. It's a spec and price comparison, not a lab test.
How to choose
- Size: around 35–40 qt suits one or two people for a weekend. 45–60 qt is the common pick for two people over several days. 70 qt and up is for families, long trips or a separate freezer zone.
- Single vs. dual zone: dual-zone models let you run a fridge and freezer at the same time, at a higher price and weight.
- Power: look at the published amp draw and low-voltage cutoff, and plan a battery or power station that can carry the fridge overnight.
- Fit: measure your cargo area. Many people add a fridge slide.
Compact (under 40 qt)
ICECO 21QT GO20 Dual Zone Portable Fridge Car Freezer
from $449 at ICECO
- Capacity 21 qt (from the product name)
- Dual zone (fridge + freezer)
ARB Single Zone Zero Fridge Freezer 38QT
$1,100 at Off Road Tents
- Capacity 38 qt (from the product name)
- Single zone
- Weight 49 lb (published: “…x 11" (W) x 7" (H) Weight: 49 lbs Cool…”)
Mid-size (40–60 qt)
BougeRV CRD2 52QT 12V Dual Zone Portable Fridge Freezer
$349.99 $479.99 27% below store's listed price at BougeRV
- Capacity 52 qt (from the product name)
- Dual zone (fridge + freezer)
EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L Portable Refrigerator
from $849 $999 15% below store's listed price at EcoFlow
- Capacity 58.1 qt (from the product name)
- Single zone
ICECO 47.5QT VL45ProS Portable Single Zone Fridge With Magnetic Power Bank
$843.60 $888 5% below store's listed price at ICECO
- Capacity 47.5 qt (from the product name)
- Single zone
ARB Single-Zone Zero Fridge Freezer 47QT
$1,136 at Off Road Tents
- Capacity 47 qt (from the product name)
- Single zone
- Weight 52.6 lb (published: “…1.5" (W) x 7.1" (H) Weight: 52.6 lbs Cool…”)
Large (over 60 qt)
BougeRV CRS 79 Quart 12V Dual Zone Car Fridge Freezer
from $449.99 $549.99 18% below store's listed price at BougeRV
- Capacity 79 qt (from the product name)
- Dual zone (fridge + freezer)
ARB Zero Dual-Zone Fridge Freezer 73-Quart
$1,568 at Off Road Tents
- Capacity 73 qt (from the product name)
- Dual zone (fridge + freezer)
- Weight 68.3 lb (published: “….8" (W) x 17.5" (H) Weight: 68.3 lbs Cool…”)
Other sizes
Capacities come from product names; check the listing for exact interior volume. See all 12V fridges.