Budget Overlanding Fridge - The BougeRV CR45 (48 Quart) Portable 12V Refrigerator Review

Our previous portable refrigerator, the Massimo E-Kooler 62L finally bit the dust after nearly 2 years of solid use. So, I went searching for a suitable replacement and found this very similar but slightly better fridge that is made by BougeRV. This portable refrigerator has a capacity of 48 quarts (45 liters) shares a lot of the same components as the Massimo E-Kooler but also features a lot of enhancements, such as a dual zone fridge/freezer with baskets, a reversable lid with easier access, a slightly lower profile, and a small cutting board. In this video I go over the unique features of the BougeRV fridge and run a couple of tests to see how well it actually performs.
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BougeRV 12 Volt Car Refrigerator Dual Zone, Portable Freezer Fridge APP Control, 48 Quart (45L)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Unboxing
01:19 Specs & Features
05:37 Using with Shore Power
06:32 Note on Portable Fridges
08:15 Using with Portable Power
09:20 Using in a Vehicle
10:11 Battery Protection
10:45 Overnight Test
13:49 Grocery Run & Bluetooth App
16:29 The Verdict
17:19 Wrap-Up and Extro
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[@flyfisherman3649]

Just bought this unit on the Black Friday price special...Thanks for your video!

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

That’s awesome! So far it’s been handling everything I can throw at it! I even dropped it on accident the other day and so far still working good (fingers crossed!) 😟

[@knevil753]

does your batter from your old fridge fit in the new one? bRV batteries are crazy expensive compared to the clones.

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

I no longer had the old one to compare but I’m pretty sure it would have.

[@Wynne_Ly]

can u review bodega car cooler?

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

I would be happy to if they would send me one. Perhaps I should reach out to them.

[@samog777]

Whats the warranty and what tupe of compressors in it?

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

BougeRV guarantees you a 2-year warranty for the compressor and all other accessories. Not sure exactly who makes the compressor but it's similar to one I had in a previously owned Massimo E-Kooler, portable fridge.

[@dbird29]

bend the baskets out to stop the rattle

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

I should give that a try. I appreciate the advice! I also was thinking of maybe adding weather stripping or foam to some of the corners.

[@Brads_adventures]

You didn't show if it froze the water bottle lol

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

By the time I got to it was after the fridge had shut off and it was starting to thaw. But it did freeze it.

[@waimeaguyz9074]

I don't trust lithium batteries. They're powerful, but hazardous in that they can be a fire hazard.

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

I still haven’t bought their on board battery. Haven’t really seen the need to, plus it’s a little pricey.

[@waimeaguyz9074]

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I bet. I'll use my power station more, car battery as a last resort. Knowing me, I'll run my car battery dead forgetting it was plugged in.

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

@@waimeaguyz9074 Lol! Something I'd probably do as well.🤷‍♂

[@1decee]

Why are these things BLACK? Absorbs the sun's heat!

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

That's a good question. Although it can be used outdoors during fair weather, I don't think it was designed exactly to spend most of it's time outside.