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A powered mobile cooling system that typically runs off your car's 12 volt electrical system, a portable fridge will keep your food and drinks cold (or frozen) indefinitely. They're more expensive than a, but you'll never need to worry about replenishing your ice again. In this article: • • • • • calls for a larger capacity and more features than shorter adventures where compactness and manoeuvrability may be more important. Hjsplit For Android Free Download here.

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How many people will your fridge need to service? Will it stay in a vehicle, be used 24/7 as an overflow fridge at home, or only be switched on a couple of times a year?

What size portable fridge do I need? Large fridges mean greater capacity, but higher current draw, and they'll take up more space in your car. With a whole family plus gear already on board, a fully loaded fridge could push your car over its gross vehicle mass (GVM).

Expansion inserts are also available for some fridges, clipping onto the top for additional capacity when you need it. Sizes are listed in litres, but this can be hard to visualise so we've included a universally recognised unit of measure – cans of drink. • 25L & under – 27 cans Essentially a powered cooler, these compact fridges are suitable for keeping lunch cold in a work truck for you and your offsider.

They're also a good option if you need to keep medicines refrigerated and close to hand • 35L – 47 cans Ideal for a weekend away for two, or a whole week if you're flying solo • 40L – 60 cans The most common or 'standard' size, 40L fridges are great for two or three people for a long weekend • 50L – 72 cans Suitable for a whole week adventure for two, or a long weekend for a family • 60–65L – 106 cans A good size fridge for a family of five or providing sustenance for your local sporting team. There's plenty of room to keep the team's half-time oranges on ice, but consider the space it takes up in your vehicle, and the weight • 80L+ – 120 cans Plenty of space for a week away with a big group, but size and weight may be a serious consideration. You could be better off sharing the load between smaller fridges and separate vehicles. Two-way or three-way fridges? Two-way (compressor) portable fridges Two-way fridges use the same compressor technology as your, though they're designed to run on a 12-volt battery as well as mains electricity. They're best for most applications because they're designed to run off your car's electrical system without drawing too much current, but can be switched to 240 volts in powered campground sites or in your home.

Unlike gas fridges, compressor models mean regular battery charging so they may not be the best choice for a month in situ, but they'll tick along happily with a small solar panel setup. Pros • Good performance, even in hot cars and high ambient temperatures. • Some can double as freezers.

• Work on uneven terrain or inclines. • Can be run from a solar panel for out-of-vehicle use. • Designed for efficient, low current draw running off your car battery. Cons • Setting a consistent temperature when ambient temperatures change can be tricky.

• Compressor noise may be noticeable in quiet campsites. • Batteries must be charged regularly or your fridge will stop. • If running off solar, it will turn off overnight. • AC adaptors may need to be purchased separately. Three-way (absorption) portable fridges Running on LPG as well as 12 or 240 volts, three-way fridges use gas flow heat exchangers not compressors. They're quiet, but they don't perform as well as compressor fridges, and must be kept level to operate. Three-ways come into their own if you're spending a long time in a remote location as one LPG cylinder can keep your fridge frosty for weeks – well beyond the capacity of a battery setup.