Keep Your Cool - ICECO VL45 12v Fridge

ICECO VL45 Portable Fridge/Freezer
The ICECO VL45 is a portable fridge/freezer that is perfect for overlanding, car camping, and other outdoor adventures. It is compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport, and it has a capacity of 45 liters, which is enough space to store food and drinks for several days.
The VL45 uses a compressor to cool, which is more efficient than a Peltier cooler. It can reach temperatures as low as -22°F, making it perfect for freezing food. The fridge/freezer also has a digital temperature control, so you can set it to the exact temperature you want.
The ICECO VL45 is powered by a 12V DC input, so you can plug it into your car's cigarette lighter or a portable power bank. It also has a solar panel adapter, so you can use solar power to keep it running.
The VL45 is made of durable materials and has a sleek, modern design. It is backed by a 2-year warranty, so you can be sure that it is built to last.
In this video, we will take a closer look at the ICECO VL45 and show you all of its features. We will also put it to the test to see how well it works.
Here are some of the features of the ICECO VL45:
* Compact and lightweight design
* 45-liter capacity
* Durable construction
* 5-year warranty on the compressor
If you are looking for a portable fridge/freezer that is perfect for outdoor adventures, then the ICECO VL45 is a great option. It is compact, lightweight, and efficient, and it has all the features you need to keep your food and drinks cold.
Watch the video to learn more about the ICECO VL45 and see how it performs.
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[@bradshutler9356]

I have a 3yr. old V45 and no problems so far. Good battery life using my auxiliary battery and a Bluetti AC50S. Keeps everything I put in it good and cold. ICECO has my endorsement.

[@caver6292]

I've had my VL 45 for close to 5 years and it is a tank! It is very robust and definitely very dependable. It maintains the temperature settings well and requires minimal power. I made a cover with reflectix material, and although not as pretty as the $100 one, it does the job and makes a difference when it's hot outside. I have mine on a fridge slide because once it's loaded with foodstuffs and drinks it weighs as much as a tank....Yes, you can calibrate it... BTW, ICECO says that the seams are not an issue and that they are sealed, even if they don't look it...I did the same thing as you did and ran a bead of RTV, just to make sure, LOL. Good review, hope you continue enjoying it!

[@gnichopd]

We bought an Iceco VL60 dual-zone to use in our JL Rubi. We got it on a deal that included the insulated cover, which is very nice. We paired it with a Jackery Explorer 550 and their Solar Saga 100 panels. It all works together well. It was really fun to hand-out Popsicles to the grandkids in the middle of Death Vallely! The VL 60 has the control panel on the front (nice) but it is BIG. It just fits between the tie-down loops in the back of the Jeep. I wish Iceco offered the VL45 in a dual-zone version with a front panel. That would be perfect for this retired couple. All that aside, we are very happy with the Iceco and recommend it.

[@tennyis28]

I just ordered one, ya sold me. No more wet cheese... if you know you know lol.

[@BoCoOverland]

Really good review! Ive been looking at those. Do you have an amp draw spec on it.

[@TrailTraveler]

ICECO says about 35Wh per 24h in lab conditions. That pretty much jives with my test results

[@gareman9417]

....."the dometic sucked power, it was huge",....the iceco uses the same compressor....sorry but how can you criticize the dometic when the iceco uses the same (basically) internal power components?

[@TrailTraveler]

Because the Dometic is much bigger and has less insulation it seems. Our Dometic lasts HALF the time of the ICECO. It’s not just an opinion, we have tested both using the same conditions and equipment.

[@gareman9417]

@@TrailTraveler Thanks for replying,...did the dometic (which I don't own I have an ARB) run off the same battery as the iceco? did it have the ease of opening and correct temperature control out the box vs the iceco? It just seemed to me you contradicted yourself when giving your 'wish list' of improvements. 🤔

[@TrailTraveler]

@@gareman9417 I will be posting a video of the Dometic using the same battery and test conditions. I had one Dometic unit that they had to exchange under warranty because it died while we were on a multi-day trail. The Dometic has a nice app but also has its negatives, but all of that will be pointed out in the Dometic review. I wasn't trying to do a comparison of the Dometic vs the ICECO.

[@gareman9417]

@@TrailTraveler thank you!

[@DutchK75]

@@TrailTraveler Dometic doesn't use a Danfoss/Secop compressor anymore. They use their own VMOSO3 compressor. (Variable Motor Speed Optimization.) Secop is a two speed compressor (High and Low). More high end companies are ditching Secops for variable units. Snomaster and National Luna has their own compressor designs through Coolstar out of San Jose Ca. (Made in China of course. But so are Secops.) The Achilles of a Secop is their controllers. Most high end companies run their own controllers. ARB does with their Secops. Iceco doesn't. And the controller isn't under that 5 year warranty.
Cabinet insulation on the CFX3's is 60mm. The cabinet insulation that Iceco uses with the VL series is 55mm. Dometic makes a better fridge. And I'm not a fanboy. But I've owned 3 Dometics and own two Iceco's. My sister took my 55IM. She wanted the reversible lid. She has a VL45 as well. She likes the Dometic a lot better. I have the Jp40 and Jp50. They work...🤷‍♂️
Any time you run a dual zone they use more power. That compressor has to run double duty. I have a Snomaster 85L Expedition Series dual zone. It'll run 53-58 hours off of my Bluetti EB200p. (It seems to not be as affected by temperature extremes as these others do. It has spoiled me.) That's running the fridge at 35f and the freezer at 00f. I think that is pretty good. But it has 70mm insulation and the bag it comes with makes it around 80mm or 3.15 inches. It doesn't sweat 110f in Fresno Ca. Or 120 in Arizona. After these Iceco's take a dump I'm going with Snomasters in my Peterbilt.r