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@bobolink39
2 жыл бұрын
I have the 60 and my biggest problem is figuring out the settings it’s so confusing that after an entire week camping with it I still haven’t figured it out. The instruction manual is one sheet folded in thirds and has instructions for about 10 different models. Any suggestions
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobolink39 listen towards the end of this video, I go through all of the settings explaining (max mode, eco mode, and the battery protection features)
@chaoticgood3935
3 ай бұрын
Three years strong with my two CF45-LG 48qt coolers - I use one for food and drinks and one for BEER. I have gotten to the point where I can gauge the outdoor temps and set my beer fridge accordingly to get that perfect beer with just a hint of ice crystals in it. I've seen coolers that are more than double the cost (Dometic/ARB/etc) that perform the same or even not as efficiently. Alpicool is such a responsive company, great customer support. Great to hear other reviews and info - thanks!
@andersk1854
10 ай бұрын
Great review. Not just you, but hearing real experience from others who really use it.
@ljaysperspective1775
6 ай бұрын
Great job on getting others to share there testimony on real applications on these portable fridges I'm one for options and I'm glad you don't have to spend hundreds to enjoy a few days out or a weekend away. Thx 👍
@BOULDERING.
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I’m currently building out an Astro van and your videos have been very helpful!!!!!
@lovingatlanta
2 жыл бұрын
👍Terrific, thank you.💝 💡Tip, put black electrical tape over light displays. I do this all of the time if there’s a light in a dark room bothering me. I take off a strip and fold one end so I can easily lift it. If you use an App to change / monitor the temp you don’t even need to look at the display on the unit.
@johnnguyen607
2 жыл бұрын
DOTG! love your detailed videos! much love and support from hayward california!
@randydicotti3975
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. May I please add...... FYI - an $80 AC dorm fridge ALSO uses about 40watts running and that's including the inverter. There is very little difference between these low cost DC fridges and small AC fridges as far as power consumption goes. The reason is that no matter what they say, these Alpicools use AC compressors. They deny it but take one apart and see. DC compressors are more complex and would make these low cost fridges cost the same as the higher end ones.
@evypr0ductions
2 жыл бұрын
maybe but you're comparing a small stand up fridge (that spills it cool inside air every time you open it) to a cooler type "tub" that barely looses any cool air when you open the top because everything is contained. The compressor dosent need to start back up again every time you open the door. So even though they have the power rating they are completely different types.
@cdoublejj
Жыл бұрын
@@evypr0ductions thats what got me. had i bought my first "dorm" fridge withOUT the damned freezer i'd never have considered switching. also i can take it with me if i want. though i never go camping anymore.
@coccoborg
3 ай бұрын
All refrigeration compressors are, in fact, AC! Either single-phase capacitor-run, 3-phase through an inverter, or straight 3-phase AC for big industrial installations (rooftop ACs, walk in coolers...) These small fridges have a DC->3-phase AC inverter built into the controller (often called "electronic start unit") and not at all dissimilar from BLDC ESCs for common electric motors.
@cvcoco
9 ай бұрын
Sounds promising. There is a video of a fellow who had a lot of electric usage and so he put all the electric items together in order to have no long lengths of wires and cut his usage by 50% just from that.
@Snail_Nailz
5 күн бұрын
That black truffle cheese is SO good that when costco had the big triangles a few years ago a friend & I hunted them down n drove 1hr each way to buy more 😂
@DaveOTG
2 күн бұрын
😂
@dingdongdaddy589
11 ай бұрын
Even though a little dated, I appreciate the data and input. Thanks.
@malkaart9808
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought it. Not the lg version, the cheaper one. From the 3rd of June I will be full time van living. I am currently testing it indoors and I in terms of the cooling it is working absolutely great. However the fan noise while the compressor is cooling is pretty annoying, much louder than my gaming pc rig. I woke up today and I heard the noise of vents, I thought my pc turned on itself in the next bedroom but no, it was the fridge running downstairs! Now I started thinking how the hell am I gonna stand that noise in a small van during the summer? The intervals of compressor running on are quite low, so if the fridge is set to normal freezing temperatures the compressor kicks in not that often and it is running only for a while and then it's not giving any noise at all. I believe the potential buyers should be aware that when it's running the fans are really loud and it might cause some problems for those who hate that type of fan noise.
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you for saying what I failed to. I currently have the new CF-55 and I agree it's pretty loud. I have it under my bed and use it as a freezer. I plan on putting a sound deadening curtain to hopefully muffle the sound. I usually sleep with earplugs so it doesn't bother me during sleepy time. But yes agreed when it's quiet outside, you/me start fixating on the sound and it's annoying.
@MissingLinkMTB
Жыл бұрын
Ordered the 58qt model this year during Prime days. Got a good deal on it. Figured it would probably give me the same storage as a 70qt cooler packed with ice... and I wouldn't have to worry about the water runoff from my cooler as the ice melts, food getting water intrusion as it works down into melted ice, and I don't have to buy ice all the time. I've had campgrounds run out before then I have to go hunting for ice. As far as dimming the display, you could probably drop by a tint shop and ask for a little piece of scrap and stick that over it.
@MagicianVANish
2 жыл бұрын
Love the video, wish I had one right now. New Orleans has had no power for 5 days and ice is a commodity right now.
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Stay safe friend
@kd6844
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine. Had the alpicool c20 for three plus years now. Used fours days a week typically. Now the upgrade.
@ducluv
2 жыл бұрын
To help with the intensity of the LCD you can cut a piece of window tint and add it to that portion of the screen. Thanks for the insights.
@32locorod
2 жыл бұрын
Genius!!!!!👍🏾
@upstatevanlifer6918
4 ай бұрын
Our panel is stuck and we can’t make any temperature adjustments. It went bad year 3. It holds true to the temp but we can’t modify it. Trying a BougeRV now.
@TILB
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Thanks for going through this. Very valuable. How are you feeling this year? Any changes?
@sarahsmith4617
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing!
@steverushaw8761
2 жыл бұрын
Great review many thanks..
@Dekn33s
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you guys still have it but they sell stickers for screens that are too bright. It’s easy to remove and will dim the brightness.
@knockknockbusted
2 жыл бұрын
Great job. 💪💪
@marksabia3468
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review...been wondering how alpicool does long term
@BC_Hunter
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Are you guys like a van community?
@DaveOTG
7 ай бұрын
That’s my van life family in Cali. We all met during Covid and are still in touch. A few of them have even visited me in Colorado!
@SeanAthiestson
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good video comparing the different models availible from Aplicool; so many of these models are rebranded OEMs but this has been very informative of the overall vibe of this series. One question I have for you; does your Reflectix cover any of the built in venting? Hard to tell from the video but in order to really report temps accurately the system needs a bit of airflow around the compressor housings.
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
No, That area of the fridge needs to breathe
@coopergreen97
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man your videos are super helpful!!
@meninomichael
Жыл бұрын
Great reviews, guys! Thanks.
@tonymai1844
2 жыл бұрын
I like the LGCF55 one. The CF55 would fit in the sienna between two front seats. Well, I like the LG comp quiet. Long term food saver is very much more than you have to buy fast food.
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
100%
@tonymai1844
Жыл бұрын
@DaveOTG I made a mistake, bought the IceCo55 for 50 dollars less from discount. Hell, it is noisy, the fan is less noise but the damn compressor is knocking noise when it started, then after one minute it less noise. But it is really noisy. They sent me the replacement, and then the new one is noisier than the first one I got. Don't buy IceCo 12v frig.
@tylerwade2471
2 жыл бұрын
I set mine to 40 degrees but it just keeps running until everything is frozen. What am I doing wrong?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
That doesn't sound right. I would contact them for a replacement.
@colincollin
2 жыл бұрын
I have a fridge for 7 months and only used it 2 times and it won’t work any idea how to contact these people for customer service? I bought it second had from a friend who used it once and I used it one time and now the compressor just won’t turn on
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Click on the link in the description, their contact info is there
@cdoublejj
Жыл бұрын
ok so i set mine to 36f and it still hits 40f at times, sounds like it might be normal then? my milk was sludg a week before it's date, never opened, hopefully it was dude bottle instead of a bad fridge. mine also has hum and a high high high pitched frequency but, i'm not sure all can hear it.
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
40 degrees is still within proper fridge temps... But if you're concerned set to lower degrees
@Judufu_
Жыл бұрын
Hey there, nice video. Can you tell me what the lowest voltage is, i can set the BatteryProtection to? I have a Lithium-Ion 3s Battery and am worried that the fridge will turn off to early
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
I set mine on eco and low. But if you’re worried about the power bank turning off while the fridge is not running, try plugging in a small led that barely uses 1-2w. Hope that answers your question
@adventureseeker9800
Жыл бұрын
Question about the electrical draw. It states 45 watts but that assumes the compressor is running a full hour which I'm assuming it doesn't. I'm kind of wondering about total power consumption over say 24 - 48 hours. If you had a decent LifePo4 battery bank like a jackals or Bluetti, etc, I wonder how long you'd get? There are of course variables like ambient Temps nearby, size of Lithium power setup, etc but the typical combined power draw averages over a day or two would be cool to know. Has anyone done a test on that?
@DaveOTG
Жыл бұрын
Get Wh of battery, multiply by .85 (to account for inefficiencies), then divide by 45. This will give you operating time
@matthoward1174
Жыл бұрын
I run mine on eco mode from a Powerworks PSE701, which is 410mh. I ran mine for 24 hours at around 70 F, and had 43% left on the power station battery.
@dezzeng
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. How did you mount the monitor in your van?
@DaveOTG
11 ай бұрын
There should be a link to the monitor arm in description
@theplinkerslodge6361
2 жыл бұрын
Service and support is a big deal. Sounds like they support their products well. What is the life expectancy of these?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Idk from others, but from personal experience I've had my now for 3 years and is still humming along. I also have the new version of the cr55 w/ the black lcd and it been fine going on 10 months. My only complaint is that it's loud at night if you have sensitive ears
@mikependergrass308
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@AdamNicholasSievers
2 жыл бұрын
Put some tint over the lcd screen. Cheap fix.
@martianmanhunter3978
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how many watts the unit draws over the course of 24 hours? Considering that it cycles on and off.
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
45w an hour
@dadhobbies9455
2 жыл бұрын
Witch one is better LG comp or Regular Comp and why
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Lg may be slightly quieter
@michaelfrymus
2 жыл бұрын
I wanna know how you mounted that monitor. I have a large monitor too and trying to figure out how to mount it so I have an "office" space
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Link to Mount should be in description
@armygreenfj3924
5 ай бұрын
As a HVAC tech I can tell you that other compressor don’t make a difference. They probably still use the same components.
@trolzealot8635
2 жыл бұрын
When the car is off, how does it cool?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Separate "house" batteries
@davep5647
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have a freezer?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Frig or freezer
@keldonator
Жыл бұрын
It's one or the other, not both at the same time
@eQuestReviews
2 жыл бұрын
#DOTG
@ren7ee
2 жыл бұрын
Where do you plug it so as not to drain the car battery?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
I have a separate house battery
@ren7ee
2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveOTG Is that on the list? How do you connect it?
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
@@ren7ee Yes it is! My battery is powered with solar and alternator charging.
@giljo966
8 ай бұрын
Good morning. Thank you for this test ban which motivated my purchase of the same model in 35l. however, to be able to benefit from the same cold on both tanks I made a small modification which I share here kzitem.info/news/bejne/rY6I36yci2ece6w
@hegrred1118
2 жыл бұрын
I dk, this video is very susspect...so all these dudes have the same brand and model....gtfo. was considering buying it, but after this I will go to a reputable brand, not a fake review view brand.
@DaveOTG
2 жыл бұрын
Lol I've had mine for more than 2 yrs. I recommended them to my van friends and they also bought it, these are their reviews just like mine and I stand by them. The one criticism I didn't mention is it is pretty loud if you have sensitive ears.
@jolandajolanda8572
Жыл бұрын
👍🧊❣️🇳🇱🌷 Put a towel in your cooler and there is no condense anymore. Greetzzz
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