ICECO JP40 43qt 12v Danfoss Compressor Refrigerator Freezer Review | 5 Year Warranty

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  • The Professor reviews the ICECO JP40 43 quart 12 volt compressor fridge freezer with SECOP Danfoss compressor with a 5 year warranty. It is worth the premium price for German engineering? ICECO Website: icecofreezer.com/discount/HOB... use code HOBOTECH for 12% off!
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  • @dalewr38
    @dalewr38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You knew he really liked it when the manual pages were stuck together.

    • @ricks.1318
      @ricks.1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lololol ....

  • @captainhatrack285
    @captainhatrack285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love watching Hobotech. I learn a lot about solar and everything the Professor tests. I don't miss an episode.

  • @RonHarrisMe
    @RonHarrisMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THE BEST REVIEWER ON TH-cam. There are SOOOOO many reviewers... THIS GUY gets it right EVERYTIME.

  • @davidsmelser2978
    @davidsmelser2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hobotech does a fantastic job with his TH-cam channel! Nice work!

  • @lucasjedwards
    @lucasjedwards 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for the review video and discount code, I just ordered a JP50 with it.

  • @DRONETREADONME
    @DRONETREADONME 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "The pages are sticky" - glad you followed that up...

  • @dropleckk4404
    @dropleckk4404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The JP40 is the one that in my opinion is the best choice for me. It’s not the weight - all three models are similar in that aspect. For me, the middle model may possibly not overtax the compressor and will possibly extend the life of the unit. There are always trade-offs and so I am just looking at the fact that they all use the same internals so I like to back off a bit on the additional demand of the increased volume of the “50”.
    I really appreciate the discount code - it made the purchase very palatable. Thanks for that.

  • @jankimball1508
    @jankimball1508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just received my jackery in the mail thank you for your product reviews now I'm saving up for my solar panels

  • @jeffreykropp7664
    @jeffreykropp7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just utilized your discount to buy this product. Many thanks! I have been using Engle freezer in my truck for many years, but wanted another freezer for our second vehicle.

  • @mrgrimey_oneshot2129
    @mrgrimey_oneshot2129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just ordered the jp50 and the jp series slide and your discount applied to both. thanks professor HOBO!

  • @clange50
    @clange50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great review, especially since I have a ac50s on the way to see what I can expect. I have the jp50 and love it. It's scary quiet, efficient, just no problems at all.

  • @NorthernKitty
    @NorthernKitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this review! This finally helped me make a decision I've been struggling with for quite some time. Cheap 50 quart I can afford to replace, quality 50 quart I hopefully won't have to, or a very small standard 120-volt compressor fridge on an inverter. The surprising efficiency and 5-year warranty finally cinched the deal for me, and the 12% discount didn't hurt either. I just ordered the 53 quart.

  • @zackdemundo
    @zackdemundo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always, another excellent, solid review. What a great resource.

  • @Rose-nk6wp
    @Rose-nk6wp ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your reviews and for the awesome discount code. I bought the JP40 pro series today. Just me and my dog traveling, so we just needed a small refrigerator. I enjoy your sense of humor and really appreciate all the technical info.

  • @thomascronquist1604
    @thomascronquist1604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this unit for a year now. I use it for RV camping and local trips. I have use this for a freezer when. I have over stock of meat GREAT unit and very happy with it.

  • @MrKnippi
    @MrKnippi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A man with a good beer taste. Greetings from Germany 👍

  • @twloughlin
    @twloughlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Given the price of the JP40 even with your coupon, I am glad I was able to get that BougeRV model you reviewed a couple of weeks ago. At $311 with your code, I feel I got a very competent and comparable fridge - with more room - for a very good price. It may not have that efficient Dan Foss compressor, but for someone like me whose needs are not super-demanding, I think I got a real steal and saved a good chunk of change with the BougeRV model. Thanks for both reviews!

  • @GXOverland
    @GXOverland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the help! You’re a big reason why I picked up a ICECO TR60 today! Just put up a first look video on my channel!

  • @stephensmiley9000
    @stephensmiley9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the jp50. Ive had it a little over a year. It stays in the bed of my truck that has a topper on it. I run it with a jackery 1000 on DC. And I charge the Jackery with the DC plug in the truck. It’s super efficient. Love the set up. I got the jackery 1000 because of yours videos. Love your reviews. Keep up the good work

  • @thomas194907
    @thomas194907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i bought one in the spring at wayfair canada $776 all in...used all summer...very pleased with it in my camperized truck canopy...good buy !!!

  • @ericbowers71
    @ericbowers71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered a JP40 and was able to use your discount and got a great price. Thanks!

  • @Gunny-nq1pb
    @Gunny-nq1pb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the thorough review.

  • @justinjoswiak5828
    @justinjoswiak5828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my JP40 and run it full time in my truck. It was an amazing deal on an Amazon lightning deal, right at $380 after tax just a few months ago.

  • @WilsonMar1
    @WilsonMar1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your professional approach to metrology.

  • @Proyota
    @Proyota 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super excited to get mine! I used your code and saved 12%. Your extensive product reviews helped me make the decision to get this one. Thank You very much!

    • @TTTT-rc4fv
      @TTTT-rc4fv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi where is the code?

  • @jayh9313
    @jayh9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you professor for that discount code. Just rec'd my JP40. Saved $65!

  • @hiramstwin2690
    @hiramstwin2690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect fridges for emergency use with power stations. Thanks for the vid!!!

  • @glamperjan
    @glamperjan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bob Wells loves Danfoss compressors. Good fridge!

  • @mikeo.4203
    @mikeo.4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very amazing review I'm going to get this over the expensive dometic. Thank you!

  • @grn9209
    @grn9209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, you helped me make my decision 👏🏼

  • @gailwind4168
    @gailwind4168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ordered it 9/26 @8 pm. It arrived 10/1 @2 pm. Great delivery!

  • @samog777
    @samog777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just arrived from amazon, everything works and I'm satisfied customer 😁

  • @richwalko81
    @richwalko81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    "No I haven't been doing any extra-curricular activity" hahaha

    • @scottmurphy4946
      @scottmurphy4946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That almost made me lose some coffee

    • @0neTwo3
      @0neTwo3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Rich Walko “Jackery”

    • @richwalko81
      @richwalko81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@0neTwo3 Lmfao

    • @OOTO6667
      @OOTO6667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HOBOTECH Porn

    • @warrenweisfus709
      @warrenweisfus709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Extra curricular activity and Jackery go hand in hand

  • @braddraper2013
    @braddraper2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Channel and just ordered this Fridge for my new Overland Build ! Thanks for all of the great info ! BTW, I'm looking at the Maxoak AC100 and would love to see you review that model soon.

    • @justinjoswiak5828
      @justinjoswiak5828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm running this fridge off the Dometic PLB40 LiFePo4 battery. It's been a perfect combination running full time in my truck. The battery has pass through charging so it stays topped off when the vehicle is running.

  • @kyyote7078
    @kyyote7078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ordered this today....thanks ICECO for giving HOBOTEC the discount.

    • @kyyote7078
      @kyyote7078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered the JP30. Was on sale plus your discount...score!

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Including the case is a good accessory seems it would help to make it weather proof if you wanted to leave it outside while camping.

  • @slipbleach
    @slipbleach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got myself a bluetti AC50s! Stoked!

    • @georgedominguez5998
      @georgedominguez5998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever tried to contact Bluetti? You could only reach them by email and they never get back to you. I ordered solar panels with my Bluetti and the panels never shipped with the Bluetti. And now I can’t get any info on where there at. It’s been one week so far

  • @alanj7306
    @alanj7306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That IceCo cooler fridge/freezer looks pretty impressive. That would be awesome to take camping or off-roading for a weekend trip. Pair it with a Jackery and you’d be set. Especially if you brought a 100W solar panel to recharge the Jackery. You do some great reviews, my friend. It was really cool to find out you have a degree in physics. You sound very educated and I never thought of you as being a hobo lol 😂. God bless you and take care!

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review. Thanks!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @richardhoffkins9088
    @richardhoffkins9088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Manual has been in the bathroom and the pages are stuck together, "No I haven't been doing any extra-curricular activity". Too damn funny!! Thanks for the review Tom.

  • @BelgianTex
    @BelgianTex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the excellent review and testing of the power consumption.
    Since my jeep has a built in 150W inverter, which does shut off when the engine stops, my thought is to put a Jackery Explorer 1500 or Bluetti AC200P in the back of my Jeep and then plug the fridge into that. This way
    1) It can run off the Jackery/Bluetti a few days while camped and vehicle not running
    2) While in transit, it will likewise run off the Jackery/Buetti
    3) While in transit, the Jackery/Bluetti will charge from the inverter as needed.
    If we do a quick trip with lots of stops, for instance one of the guided drives in a national park, I can unplug the Jackery/Bluetti from the inverter to avoid constant power surges. It will keep the fridge running and on the longer drive home or back to camp, I just plug it back into the inverter to make up lost power.
    And obviously I now have a separate power bank for other uses as well.
    It's the best I can come up with to have a "best of both worlds".
    Thoughts on that approach / setup ?

  • @kofdenhamsprings2701
    @kofdenhamsprings2701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I just ordered the GO20 and cover saving $62. Because of you, I also own a Jackery 300 and 3000; both I feel, will adequately run the GO20 depending on our needs.

  • @Glocktard
    @Glocktard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    new sub here but I’ve been hiding in the shadows for a good year now,
    But hey a big congrats to you on the house I’m so happy for you.

  • @Synistercrayon
    @Synistercrayon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Purchased a jp50 a couple of months ago.
    Nice!!

  • @stumptownwoodworks
    @stumptownwoodworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Confirms I made a good choice on the JP50, can't wait to start using it with my AC50S when it shows up. Great video 👍

    • @jat946
      @jat946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll have the same set up

    • @AgileWoodsman
      @AgileWoodsman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the 50 too, its been fantastic so far and running fine on 100w solar and 100 amp hour agm battery

  • @vanlifenomadfirekeeper
    @vanlifenomadfirekeeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good fresh info. I'm at a van dweller meet up today in Navada. Might see Bob Wells here today if I'm lucky (-:

  • @Shakerman270
    @Shakerman270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review. 🇨🇦

  • @charleslamphiear7979
    @charleslamphiear7979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job . No bs just tech . Thanks

  • @rommelrivera1186
    @rommelrivera1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warsteiner beer! Nice choice, Herr Hobo!!!

  • @joel_holzapfel
    @joel_holzapfel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video sir!

  • @stanleybest8833
    @stanleybest8833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Professor. Try running a separate fan through the compressor compartment of various chest freezers and see the results. I've had different results with computer fans giving a boost. Also, you will notice a distinct difference in power draw between various sizes of a fridge model. I always want all the specs for ECO in DC power.

  • @brushbum7508
    @brushbum7508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, do I have to buy 1 of these TOO. Thanks. TAKE CARE..

  • @ferebeefamily
    @ferebeefamily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video.

  • @pwatom22
    @pwatom22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review. Thanks very much.
    Trying to get one in Canada is proving difficult. Iceco say they will call you back and dont.

  • @archielang7427
    @archielang7427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need to put more hobos in lab jackets. This was very helpful.

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great realistic video demonstration. I think it goes without saying if a refrigerator comes with a cover bag. It is obvious they know they failed to adequately design the insulation value.

  • @Crash1155
    @Crash1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been looking for a fridge to use in my XJ for off roading and other trips and it looks like I'll be going with the ICECO! Looking at the JP30 or JP40

  • @daveoffroad7396
    @daveoffroad7396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a funny man... I like it..! Keep up the great videos..!

  • @davidgrote1028
    @davidgrote1028 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow...really good review...watched it years ago, as well as now...tyvm...this jp40 seems to still be a monster value in April '23...any other products that could compete with it?

  • @liendiep3404
    @liendiep3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just in time!!!

  • @paultennis9569
    @paultennis9569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your.videos are always informative. is there any heat from the compressor fan that would cause your car/camper to get hot while it is running

  • @pupu4234123
    @pupu4234123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Das einzig wahre Warsteiner" Greetings from the Land of Beer, Germany ;-)

    • @onionhead5780
      @onionhead5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry buddy but the Czech Republic has you beat in the beer consumption category. You’re number 3. 😢

    • @pupu4234123
      @pupu4234123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Onion Head who talks about consumption..quality😉👌🏼

    • @t.r.l.4377
      @t.r.l.4377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@onionhead5780 no wounder! the germans are in a hurry to work for muslim occupators delivered by their Government. we have no time to celebrate! 😁

    • @devilshaircut9
      @devilshaircut9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have good beer in America and it is less filling with great taste !

  • @mariannereno8501
    @mariannereno8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your cat at end.

  • @B_Rogers0724
    @B_Rogers0724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please review the vl series. That's what I have in mind!

  • @sirfranski9176
    @sirfranski9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Tom. I really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work! Question: I am going to be living out of my truck with a camper shell for the foreseeable future. My power needs include: smartphone, tablet, camera batteries, and drone batteries, as well as a small refrigerator like the Iceco GO20. In your opinion, do you think something like the Jackery 1000 with a 100w monocrystalline panel attached to my shell, as well as a 100w foldable panel to deploy when camped, in conjunction with DC charging while driving, will be enough to get me by? Is there a different configuration or specific brands you would recommend? Your time and advice are greatly appreciated! Thank you. Jason.

  • @AlexMartinez-vc7mx
    @AlexMartinez-vc7mx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Professor Hobo, hope all is well with you. The review you provided for the ICECO JP40 was great! I purchased the ICECO JP50 Model and I also purchased the New Jackery 300 to use it with the JP50 when there is a power outage. What do you think? Best, Alex

  • @ushklavdragonen6009
    @ushklavdragonen6009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice review. Efficiency was excellent. Do you think a bag like the one here would help on the iCooler?

    • @HOBOTECH
      @HOBOTECH  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adding any insulation helps.

  • @explorervango880
    @explorervango880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought one a year ago. Been running since.

  • @mweber2000
    @mweber2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Had this model for past 2 months, works great as a fridge and a freezer. The small upper compartment is 20 degrees higher than the main compartment so if you have it set at 32 the small compartment is at 50+, not in the range to keep food fresh so don't get the point of the small compartment unless you are using the main as a freezer. Making the outside case and the "insulating" cover black doesn't make sense in terms of keeping the unit more efficient when in sunlight. There is water condensation around the cover which makes me wonder if the seal around the cover is tight enough, the 2 dimples on the bottom help collecting the condensation on the inside BTW, the customer support is non-existent when trying to contact them with questions via phone or email

    • @clange50
      @clange50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually had good luck with their support, after a go20 divider was defective. They sent a replacement in a week. Maybe the craziness has impacted them.

    • @t.r.l.4377
      @t.r.l.4377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the chinese art of war! 😁

  • @jazzman5598
    @jazzman5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    BTW Bud, the new studio is terrific. I watch you & Will. Your individual takes & experiments are very complimentary, one to another. Keep it up!

    • @HOBOTECH
      @HOBOTECH  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. I still have a lot of work to do on it. Soundproofing, new computer, etc.

    • @jazzman5598
      @jazzman5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looks great on screen. Sound is good!

  • @Sputz3
    @Sputz3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t even need that thing but this review make me want one 😂

  • @jazzman5598
    @jazzman5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo Tom! I AM in the market for one of these.....hmmmmmm.......you helped me with ALL the rest of my tech stuff....hmmmm.....Dan Foss!

  • @RobertKeiser
    @RobertKeiser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice chair, Sir!

  • @cfc247
    @cfc247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey PROF, I just ordered the larger version of this fridge and was wondering if you could recommend a power solution for my truck. I currently have only a jacked 500. I’m wondering if I should get a larger lithium solgen or a dedicated deep cycle solution for my truck. Use will be the monthly 2-3 day camping and annual longer overlanding trips for 7-10 days. Thanks! Keep up the great work!

  • @Ghalon1982
    @Ghalon1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good morning Professor Hobotech! First to leave a comment and I'm just getting home from work! AND I WISH I can afford this Iceco JP40

    • @samog777
      @samog777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apply to AFFIRM and make payments. I bought 7 solar battery's using this technique 😁

    • @rccrashburn
      @rccrashburn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samog777 which batterys did you buy?

  • @Dballard
    @Dballard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the reviews, been a follow for long time, but I think I am overwhelmed by so many choices. If you had one to pick and it was around a 50 or larger , what would it be. I use a cooler every day, it sits in front seat of ford ranger. I am in construction during the week and camping and such on weekends. Any help would be appreciated

  • @jopo6388
    @jopo6388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why would they use BLACK on lid and COVER? Not white? which would help if left in the SUN? Hmmmmm......

    • @mac11380
      @mac11380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Racist!.......lol

  • @banksta3
    @banksta3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What combination, if any, would enable someone to recharge an eBike? eBikes sound like the ultimate bug out vehicle in a SHTF scenario. Of course the issue is that they have limited ranges of between 25-70 miles depending on load and terrain.
    But... if one had a renewable way to recharge the batteries, you could have a great system for extended travel. Of course the set-up would have to be pretty portable.

  • @jimdepaulful
    @jimdepaulful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, thank goodness there was no "extracurricular activity" with the operating manual.

  • @lukehutchinson6754
    @lukehutchinson6754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if these fridges will make it to Aus? Happy to do some product testing in the Australian desert conditions.

  • @vy4648
    @vy4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hooked up my new Jackery 500 and JP40 with jacket and left it in my garage last night. Room temperature was 78F. The Jackery only last 11 hours when start the fridge from room temperature. It didn't even reach to zero. The fridge was filled 20% with water bottle and two cold packs. Not sure why it use so much power. It draws 49W in the beginning and around 43W most of the time. In the morning when the power was down to 10% left, it still drawing 37W.

    • @HOBOTECH
      @HOBOTECH  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's not consistent with my testing. It would use more power if you fill it with warm stuff then turn it on.

    • @thomasbarlow4223
      @thomasbarlow4223 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Takes a while for the fridge/alot of energy to cool water. Should last awhile once cool.

    • @justinjoswiak5828
      @justinjoswiak5828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always cool it off AC power then switch to DC once you are portable. Mine uses very little power even with high ambient temperatures. It is meant to be most efficient off DC so hopefully you didn't have it plugged in with the AC cord?

  • @NorthernKitty
    @NorthernKitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been testing the JP50 and was posting my progress in another comment, but now that I'm done testing it I'll summarize my findings here and delete the other comment.
    Test 1: Cooled an empty refrigerator to 36°F and then ran it for 24 hours in a 70°F room to maintain 36°F on "Eco" mode on AC power. Total draw was 235 watts. Empty and without the insulating cover the fridge averaged 9.8 watts per hour on AC
    Test 2: Filled refrigerator to capacity with bottled water, cooled to 36°F, wrapped with the insulating cover, set voltage cutoff to low (will shutoff below 11 volts), put in "Eco" mode and left to run on 12v DC supplied by a 36Ah sealed lead acid battery. The refrigerator ran for 49.5 hours before returning an "E1" error code that the voltage was too low. I estimate it used about 350 watts, so it consumed 7.1 watts per hour when running on DC power fully loaded and insulated.
    Test 3: Refrigerator still filled with bottled water, still at 36°F, still wrapped with the insulating cover, running on "Eco" mode for 24 hours on AC power. Total draw was 190 watts. That's 7.9 watts per hour when running on AC when full and fully insulated.
    I'm honestly blown away!! I was hoping to be able to run the fridge just 24 hours off of my 36Ah battery, but it looks like I can push it to 2 days. A 120Ah sealed deep cycle battery could run this for a week!! An equivalent Lithium would run it even longer. That's crazy!! Think I might buy a Jackery Explorer 300 - it should have no problems running it for a day with a little leftover.
    My only two complaints so far are: (1) when the 90° angle DC cord is plugged in, it blocks the AC port. This refrigerator is supposed to be able to switch automatically from AC to DC if you lose power, but that feature isn't of much use if you can't actually have both plugged in. I wrote an e-mail to ICECO 4 days ago requesting a straight cable that won't block the AC port. There was no response. I'll likely trim a little bit of plastic off of the rigid reinforcement on the AC cable and then use a heat gun to bend it so that it won't be in the way but will retain much of its rigidity. (2) There is no drain plug to assist in emptying out spills or condensation.

  • @Zkpe02
    @Zkpe02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Danfoss compressors are now Secop with manufactures in Slovakia & China....

  • @robwharton8348
    @robwharton8348 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Hobotech
    Do the covers help or hinder the fridge efficiency when used?
    I thought that the covers were only used when the fridge was not powered on?
    Regards Rob

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @henrent
    @henrent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love it if they made the Icooler with the upgraded German compressor.

    • @HOBOTECH
      @HOBOTECH  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Click the link and look at the website.

  • @janina8559
    @janina8559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bottles of wine maybe? Just a guess on those round circles.

  • @mferrarorace
    @mferrarorace 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as always. Can't figure out why they would make a cooler or a cover in black.

    • @HOBOTECH
      @HOBOTECH  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because you're not supposed to put it in direct sun.

  • @EtCeteraRoundup
    @EtCeteraRoundup 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to know the vertical clearance with the lid up. If in a vehicle with the roof measuring 3 feet, could the lid clear without encountering the headliner?

  • @thefatman5647
    @thefatman5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I'd guess those intentions on the bottom are to stand up wine bottles trying to get the cork top in those little holes in the lid would be a pain. OMG did you use a jackery 240 to power that fridge for a little while mixing generators could make something explode. Good video but that fridge is over 500 buck's way outta my price range at the moment. Have a good day.

  • @pjf7943
    @pjf7943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even in moderate sunlight the black/dark gray color does not help the heat gain problem..

  • @andreawisner7358
    @andreawisner7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you test the Massimo e-cooler which is sold by Costco?

  • @sandyhobo2053
    @sandyhobo2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you know why my jackery 500 keeps saying zero in put when its fully charged? I have a flexible 175 watt solor panel hooked to it. And my apacool baby frig plugged in.

  • @johnpauly997
    @johnpauly997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dimples might be…as you said for 2 L bottles…so the lid can close with the bottles standing up

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered one of these and the reason was it fits the spot I have to put it in. The taller the higher the lid goes and I have limits to that too. I get confused with amp hours and battery use. I don't have the power box thing yet. Deep cycle group 27 90 amp hours, 160 minute reserve at pulling at 25 AMPS... so al this confuses me.

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have iceco 20 works. great

  • @nomadrvmontreal2733
    @nomadrvmontreal2733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is a Danfoss compressor rotary ? this probably the simple answer to his current consumption (since it's easier to turn a wheel than to climb a ladder, right ? ) more than it's nationality :)

  • @utahiker
    @utahiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you recommend BougeRV 30 or ICECO JP30? I have both. Neither had been used. Plan to return one of them. I’ll be running I. teardrop off either 100ah lifep04 battery or Bluetti ac50s.

  • @Rocky1765
    @Rocky1765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about a comparison between ICECO JP40 and their ICECO VL45. =)