If you're not planning to use your powered cooler very often or just want it as a backup fridge in your garage, the CFX3 is overkill. It's advertised to cool from 50°F down to -7°F, comes with both AC and DC power cords, is Bluetooth and WiFi enabled, and can also be controlled with a free app on your smartphone. Once your CFX3 is connected through your phone, you can set the ideal temperature, and get a detailed history of energy and temperatures.

Whether on-road, off-road, on the water or anywhere the Dometic Waeco CFX3 keeps food fresh and drinks cold. The strong foldable handles will hold the weight of the refrigerator even when loaded and in difficult transport and handling; you can open the lid as many times as you want and it will never break; you can even stand on it without any problem. On the back end, both the AC and DC plugs lay at an angle, allowing you to cut down on wasted space from dangling cords.

We have been using the Dometic CFX3 45 in our own campervan for a couple of years now and we’re super impressed with it. Answer There should be no trouble storing it for long periods of time without power, if the unit is clean and empty. The CFX3 range of Dometic Refrigerators gives you total confidence and control of your outdoor adventure!

Our main tester found that it doesn't quite fit in the back of her hatchback (2016 Subaru Crosstrek), but is very close. We will never sell your data and you'll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you'll enjoy.

The tray extends to nearly 100% from the anchored base, offering easy access to your fridge as well other heavy, overland gear. Because they’re all so similar, we’ve reviewed the whole CFX3 range together as one, then broken it down by size to help you choose the right model for you.

That still doesn't make it particularly enjoyable to carry, but this moderately sized cooler isn't too bad to handle for one strong person or to team carry with a partner. Active Gasket Technology provides a superior seal to retain cool air and minimise power consumption. Early on, it’s easy to overlook how many solar panels you will need, but you could end up without enough space on your roof to effectively recharge your batteries. The portable cooler can be used either as a fridge or a freezer, depending on which temperature setting you select. The smart looking aesthetic belies its ability to handle abuse, the ExoFrame with protected edges defends against impacts.All you need to do is press and hold both arrow keys at the same time, and the buttons can’t be used until it’s unlocked again. This directional skew is certainly safer when it comes to our health, though also requires more energy than keeping things warmer. We’ve been using the Jackery Explorer 1,000 battery alongside the CFX3, which keeps the fridge comfortably powered over a week of travelling. Read our van conversion guide and plan your entire conversion, from how to design your layout to how to insulate your campervan.

With the Dometic CFX3 portable fridge/freezer, you have control of your outdoor experiences like never before. Tested in the extreme heat of the Australian desert, it’s designed to perform in harsh environments. When you’re off the campsite and exploring off-grid, you can easily switch the power source and plug into a cigarette lighter port which is wired into your leisure battery . The CFX3 is built to be tough, handling inclines of up to 30 degrees as you off-road on your next adventure. You can choose how you organise the space with a removable wire divider and enjoy a more even distribution of cool air with the extended evaporator, now on all inner walls of the unit.Plus, regardless of the outside temperature, this cooler will provide a first class, superbly quiet cooling performance. On-road, off-road, outback or in the backyard, your ordinary and extraordinary adventures will be fuelled by fresher, safer food, less waste and more confidence, giving you the power to be present in any moment. This ultimate powered cool box allows you to take more of the food and drinks you love, wherever you go. The aluminium spring loaded handles and toughened construction were really handy when we wanted to bring the fridge with us on foot – taking it down to the beach for instance. The intuitive user-interface displays the voltage, Bluetooth/Wifi connection status and temperature in colourful graphics.