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You go on a road trip, the road from one point to another takes several days, and the question arises … where to eat all this time? There is absolutely no trust in roadside cafes, and you won’t be full of dry food. Then car refrigerators come to the rescue, which will keep food fresh and water cool, because it is so necessary in the heat. A car refrigerator is the dream of any driver, both one who often travels long distances and one who, doing business, winds mileage around the city. They are very comfortable and compact. There are many choices on the market, the price depends on the volume, energy consumption and capabilities. Healthy Food Near Me will tell you about this miracle item and tell you how to choose a car refrigerator.
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1. Avs Cc-22wa
This is a 22 liter refrigerator container. It has programmable touch controls. This device will keep the selected temperature for one and a half to two hours after the mains is turned off. The device operates from minus two to plus 65 degrees in heating mode. The refrigerator is unpretentious in maintenance – plastic can be easily wiped with a damp cloth from dirt. It weighs about five kilograms with dimensions of 54,5 × 27,6 × 37 cm. A convenient shoulder strap is included for carrying.
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2. AVS CC-24NB
An important characteristic of the device is the ability to connect it both from a 220 V network and from a car cigarette lighter. When you arrive at your destination, you can plug it into a power outlet and it will start to freeze. So that the food and drinks taken with you will remain fresh and chilled for a long time.
This refrigerator is convenient in that it is suitable for both road trips and hiking picnics. It has a small weight (4,6 kg), compact dimensions (30x40x43 cm) and a convenient carrying handle. Its volume is 24 liters, which will accommodate a large number of products. Made from durable plastic. The inner surface is made of environmentally friendly materials, which ensures the safe storage of products.
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3. Libhof Q-18
This is a compressor refrigerator. Yes, it is expensive and for this money you can get a good household appliance. Overpaying for reliability and design. When transporting, do not forget to fix it with a seat belt. For this, there is a metal bracket on the case. Although this is the smallest model in the line (17 liters), it is better to make sure that it does not inadvertently fly around the cabin, because the refrigerator weighs 12,4 kg.
On the body is a touch control panel. Settings can be memorized. Temperature range from -25 to +20 degrees Celsius. The battery has been strengthened in such a way as to squeeze the maximum out of it, even with a strong discharge. It consumes 40 watts. The interior is divided into three sections.
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4. Dometic Cool-Ice WCI-22
This 22 liter seamless thermal container is made of impact-resistant plastic and can be used in the most extreme conditions. In the car, it will withstand all road bumps and vibrations. The design and lids are made in such a way that they form a kind of labyrinth, and through it it is impossible for heat to penetrate into the cold chamber of the containers. The auto-refrigerator is like a large rectangular bag with a belt. There are no compartments or partitions inside the chamber.
It is recommended to place already chilled or frozen foods in the container. For greater efficiency, cold accumulators can be used. It is very light and weighs only 4 kg.
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5. Camping World Fisherman
The car refrigerator with a volume of 26 liters is made of insulating material, which provides complete thermal insulation. Containers withstand heavy loads (you can sit on them) and allow you to maintain the temperature up to 48 hours. It has a shoulder strap for easy carrying. The lid has a hatch for quick access to products. The container is divided into two compartments.
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6. Coleman 50 Qt Marine Wheeled
This refrigerator is recommended for professional use. Its inner surface has an antibacterial coating. There is a complete thermal insulation of the body and container lid. It has a convenient retractable handle and wheels to move the container with one hand. Its volume is 47 liters, but the container has rather compact dimensions – 58x46x44 cm.
The device is able to keep cold up to five days using cold accumulators. There are cupholders on the lid. The refrigerator holds 84 cans of 0,33 liters. It works silently.
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7. TECHNIICE CLASSIC 80 l
The auto-refrigerator is made of sheet plastic, equipped with an insulating layer. This model is protected from arbitrary opening and has a long service life. The food in the container will remain frozen/cold, even if the outside temperature is +25, +28 degrees.
The volume of the container is 80 liters, dimensions 505x470x690, it weighs 11 kilograms. This rather large auto-refrigerator will be most conveniently placed in the trunk.
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8. Ezetil E32 M
Sold in major hardware stores. Available in two colors: blue and grey. It weighs a little (4,3 kg), and holds up to 29 liters of volume. To make it easier to navigate: a 1,5-liter bottle calmly enters while standing. The manufacturer positions it as a device for three adult travelers. There is a lid lock.
From the specifications of the auto-refrigerator, we learn that it works using ECO Cool Energy technology. Of course, this is not some well-known development, but a marketing ploy of the company. But thanks to him, the temperature inside the device is guaranteed to be 20 degrees lower than outside. That is, if it is +20 degrees Celsius in the cabin, then in the refrigerator it is about zero. Operates from a car cigarette lighter and socket. For quick cooling, there is a Boost button.
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9. ENDEVER VOYAGE-006
Works only from the car cigarette lighter. The outside looks like a pizza delivery bag. Yes, this refrigerator is completely fabric, without hard walls, plastic, and even more so metal. But thanks to this, its weight is only 1,9 kg. This is conveniently placed on the seat, in the trunk or at the feet.
The declared volume is 30 liters. Cooling here is not a record. From the instructions it follows that inside the chamber the temperature is 11-15 degrees Celsius below the ambient temperature. For a daytime move on a not the hottest summer day, it should be enough. The compartment closes vertically with a zipper. There are three pockets for storing small items, where you can put the devices.
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10. FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5170
A classic auto-refrigerator model worthy of mention in the ranking of the best for 2022. Available only in gray color. A unique feature of the device is the moisture removal system. I really need a thing on a hot day so that the packages do not get wet.
The volume of the container is 32 liters. However, many users have doubts about the declared characteristics. For even the calculation of the dimensions gives more modest figures. You can power the model both from the cigarette lighter of the car, and from the car inverter. Wires are conveniently hidden in a compartment on the lid. The instructions say that the inside will be 18 degrees Celsius lower than the ambient temperature. The weight of the refrigerator is 4,6 kg.
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How to choose a car refrigerator
About the rules for choosing a refrigerator for a car tells Maxim Ryazanov, technical director of the Fresh Auto network of car dealerships. There are four types of refrigerators:
- Absorption. They are not sensitive to road shaking, like compression ones, which rattle when moving, are powered both from an outlet or from a cigarette lighter, and from a gas cylinder.
- Compression. They can cool the contents to -18 degrees Celsius and keep the temperature during the day, and can also be recharged from a solar battery.
- Thermoelectric. Like other species, they are powered from the cigarette lighter and maintain the temperature regime during the day.
- Refrigerator bags. The easiest to use: do not require recharging, do not heat up and keep food chilled for 12 hours.
– When choosing a car refrigerator, it is necessary to take into account the nuances of its subsequent operation. If the car is intended for trips of 1-2 people, it will be enough to purchase a cooler bag. If you are planning a picnic with a large family or company, then it is better to buy the most voluminous auto-refrigerator. The time to maintain the temperature regime and the possibility of freezing are also important criteria when buying, which depends on the distance of the trip and on what products are taken on the road, the KP expert explains.
The next important point for choosing a refrigerator is the volume of products. The size of the fixture depends on the amount of food and water you plan to take with you. It is logical that if one person goes on the road, 3-4 liters will be enough for him, two – 10-12, and when a family with children is traveling, then a large one will be needed – 25-35 liters.
The following criteria for choosing a convenient refrigerator in the car are its power, noise, dimensions and weight. The motorist must pay attention to the temperature to which the products can be cooled. High-quality equipment resists road vibrations, its work should not go astray due to the inclination of the vehicle.
Before you buy this convenient and practical device, you should think about where you will place it. Crossovers and SUVs have a lot of free space both in the cabin and in the trunk, but in sedans this will be more difficult.
It is best to install an auto-refrigerator in the car, especially if it needs power from the cigarette lighter. But in some modern cars, it is also in the trunk, so there is no need to put it in the passenger compartment and take up a lot of space.
If it is not possible to firmly fix the refrigerator in the cabin, then motorists are advised to put it in the back – in the middle between the front seats. You can easily use the products and water that are in it, and you can stretch the wire to the cigarette lighter. The main thing is to put it well so that it does not “run” around the cabin and does not bounce on bumps.
Types of auto-refrigerators
Let’s talk in more detail about the types of technology.
Compression refrigerators
They function in much the same way as the “home-use” refrigerators familiar to any inhabitant. This home appliance lowers the temperature of the product using a refrigerant.
Pros – economy (low power consumption), spaciousness. In it, food and water can be cooled to -20 ° C.
Cons – sensitivity to road shaking, susceptibility to any vibrations, overall dimensions.
Thermoelectric refrigerators
This model is a unit, the air temperature in which is reduced by electricity. Refrigerators of this model can not only cool the product to -3 degrees, but also heat up to +70. In a word, the refrigerator is also able to work in stove mode.
Pluses – complete independence in relation to road shaking, the ability to heat food, noiselessness, small size.
Cons – high electricity consumption, slow cooling, small tank volume.
Absorption refrigerators
This model differs from those listed above in the way food is cooled. The refrigerant in such refrigerators is a water-ammonia solution. This technique is resistant to road scrapes, it is not afraid of any potholes.
Pluses – the ability to eat from several sources (electricity, gas), energy savings, complete noiselessness in operation, large volume (up to 140 liters).
Cons – high price.
Isothermal refrigerators
This includes bags-refrigerators and thermal boxes. These auto-refrigerators are made of special plastic, they have an isothermal layer. This type of equipment does not generate heat or cold on its own.
Pros – for a certain period of time they support products in the state in which they were originally, also include cheapness, unpretentiousness and small dimensions.
Cons – short preservation of cold foods and drinks in the heat, as well as a small volume of the tank.