Should You Purchase An Alpicool 12 Volt Compressor Refrigerator For Your RV?

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In my initial review of the Alpicool T50 12 volt compressor refrigerator I said that if I had any problems that you would be the first to know about it. We did have a problem with the first unit that we received and I thought it important to let you all know how Alpicool handled the situation. Here it is, plus more on the refrigerator's use and how it functions for us.
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@samog777 3 дня назад

I got mine in 8/24 and its hooked up to a oupes 1800 watt!! So far so good!! I hope it last at least 3 years 🙏

@msgtjim4692 3 года назад

Love the comment about being able to lift it. I understand and know the feeling. My mind says that 100 pounds is nothing, then the rest of my body laughs. One of the joys of getting older.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Exactly!

@ernestpaul2484 3 года назад

I too can relate to that. the 18 year old part of my brain says "sure you can" and the 62 year old body beaten up by jumping and other adventures as a young man in the Army says "are you kidding me?" I looked up your link to the unit on Amazon (wife has that Prime thing) and was surprised how inexpensive they are. I was thinking like $700 as it was switching over to load. $319 for the 50T and $349 for the 60T. Something to seriously consider, the Jackery also.

@BradyRay_333 Год назад

Follow up reviews after significant time has passed are extrememly valuable. Thank you!

@gonagain Год назад

There are other things that i should do follow-ups on. Thank you!

@sasquatch885 3 года назад

I love hearing about good customer service. That’s very important to me.👍🏻

@gonagain 3 года назад

I hope it's the same for everyone. They didn't know I had a RU-vid channel.

@randydicotti3975 3 года назад

@@gonagain I went to the Alpicool website - All their phone numbers were not in service and their customer care emails were undeliverable - BEWARE (Try it yourself before you buy)

@judithgilchriest2539 3 года назад

@@randydicotti3975 Q

@lbcsteve 3 года назад

@@randydicotti3975 Mine's not cooling now after 1 month+ of use, and I discovered the same, none of their phone numbers work and no sign of email acknowledgment. Anybody got any tips?

@SAlvitre29 3 года назад

I'm currently investigating a refrigerator/freezer for my build. Liked what was said about the customer service, then I opened this link....I thought give those customer service numbers a call, maybe it was a fluke they were disconnected. All 3 numbers are no longer working...removing Alpicool from my list of contenders.

@lyndarandall211 3 года назад

What great customer service from Alpicool and Jackery especially in these times. Thank you as always for the great information 👍 Blessings, take care and stay safe 🤗🐞

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures 3 года назад

I’ve had a 20 quart Alpicool for a long time, ran 8 months 24/7.. still going strong.

@gonagain 3 года назад

That's good to hear.

@samog777 3 дня назад

I got mine on a DEAL during HOLIDAY🤟

@mikestone9129 Год назад

I've got an Alpicool 50 with the LG compressor. I've had it for about a year and a half with no problems. I love it. I also bought the insulated cover for it and it really helps. Alpicool makes a great product.

@samog777 3 дня назад

How much for the cover and you think it helps a little or alot ???🤔

@lark518Photo 3 года назад

I plan on buying a Alpicool, so it is great to hear they have very good customer service, Thank you

@1robertmkelly 3 года назад

I have been very happy with my Alpicool C50 (single zone) using it as a freezer. When I am not traveling, I keep it in my car and use it for grocery shopping. My drive home is up to 1.5 hours and it keeps all the frozen foods frozen, even when it 95 and sunny. I haven’t had any issues with it yet.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing that Robert.

@JarheadAndGingersJourney 3 года назад

Is your refrigerator running? Better go catch it! 😂 Gone are the days of great prank calls. We were looking for a fridge like this. Thanks for sharing.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Jarhead.

@randydicotti3975 3 года назад

Thank you for the excellent review. One concern I'm developing is reflected again by your experience. Basically, I have read more than a few reports of these units having problems with excessive current draw as time progresses. Your case is a perfect example of this. As the number of hours of run time increases, some people have reported a similar problem of the current load increasing with these units. Specifically it would have to be an issue with the compressor motor or the fan (current drawing components). I suspect it would be the compressor motor. In the cases I have read about, over a period of use, the refrigerators compressor motor resistance increases, causing them to draw more current. This would be the case if for example the windings, brushes or other components of the motor are not of high quality and good design. A simple test is to check the amps drawn new and compare that over time. If the amps drawn is slowly increasing then eventually a failure is possible. In essence, heat would slowly increase the resistance of the windings and possibly other components resulting in the failure that you had with your first one. While a replacement resolved the issue with the first one, my question is will the replacement eventually suffer the same fate? I would be VERY interested to hear from you again on this replacement unit after you have used it a length of time similar to the original unit that failed. I suspect if it was checked, the compressor motor itself is getting quite warm if not hot while running and that is causing an issue. OTOH....if the people reporting the issue are not leaving adequate ventilation for the unit at the vents, that could cause this problem as well and that is no fault of the unit. If the unit is run with the vents blocked even once, the heat rise could damage the compressor motor. I am planning to purchase one of these as well. Probably the same unit you have. I'm looking on YT for more reviews on these after at least one year of nearly continuous operation to see what the consensus is. I may take some compressor temperature readings on the one I buy to see if that's the case. If so, a SOLUTION might be adding heat sinks to the body of the compressor motor housing. I found your videos very helpful. Thanks again. Their Customer Service sounds stellar. Perhaps there are people who view this video who have put a lot of run time on them and can comment on their experience and that might be helpful to all.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Hello Randy. On my second unit I never had a problem like you mentioned, even after it being ran for a month at a time and I just recently ran 24 hour tests in it for current draw against a new Iceco refrigerator to see which one was more efficient. The Alpicool was by a small margin. I did end up having the Bluetooth feature fail and I contacted Alpicool and they requested I send it back for a refund. They paid for the shipping. I think that these units are more likely to have a problem with the electronics than they are with the hardware, just my opinion. Again though, even though I had the refrigerator for at least a year, I had no problem with warranty because the service was immediate and friendly. They're not aware of my channel and others have reported the same service also. It seems it's easier for them to just give a refund than it is for them to do an exchange though and that's the only reason I don't own one at this time. Of course I have other refrigerators because of my channel or I would buy another Alpicool again without hesitation.

@randydicotti3975 3 года назад

@@gonagain How did you contact them? I went to their website and tried all their customer service emal address and phone numbers. ALL were invalid ??

@exrhodie1234 Год назад

We purchased our T50 almost 2 years ago based on your recommendation for our cargo trailer conversion and would agree they're great units. We have 335w of solar, a Renogy charge controller and 100ah Duracell AGM battery. Will be upgrading to a Lithium Iron phosphate soon but so far have never run out of power even in 85F weather with fridge and ceiling fan both running quite a bit. Also did a week's camping in June, mostly cloudy weather and still never went under 12.3v. Great review!

@tinaboulton8711 Год назад

I brought one of these last year for my boat. It run continuously for 13 months and died 😭 but I loved it so much I’ve replaced it with a smaller model 💖 I recommend running it as a fridge only or dual if summer/running the engine daily. My new plan is to use a Y20 as a freezer and then use freezer blocks in a high quality coolbox as a fridge.

@astrodb4487 2 года назад

Customer services is equal to, or even more important than, product quality. Great responses from Jackery and Alpicool!

@gonagain 2 года назад

We agree!

@lamasteve6905 3 года назад

Customer Service is what makes a great story !

@misterdogg8150 Год назад

I knew I'd seen you. This was a convincing video as to buying a Alpicool myself, works awesome !

@gonagain Год назад

Hi Tom, was a pleasure to meet you and coat. Maybe we'll see you again somewhere!

@larryl603 3 года назад

ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER HELPFUL VID I JUST ORDERED THE LARGER ONE IT WILL LIVE IN MY CARGO TRAILER THANKS SAFE TRAVELS

@lauratibbles6598 3 года назад

I just love your channel you explain things and you explain it in a way the anyone can complete understand about what ever you are giving information about I want to thank you so very much and I am so glad I stubbled upon your channel when you were helping your daughttt Er with her cargo trailer

@gonagain 3 года назад

We appreciate that!

@jeffreygraf3358 3 года назад

Good review. It helps a lot when you see an actual product review from someone you trust. So often you have to go off of Amazon online reviews, and I have a hard time believing most of them. Thanks!

@gonagain 3 года назад

We bought this unit ourselves but even on the products that are sent to us we try to do our best to give a good review. Jackery made it clear that they wanted our honest opinion, which I appreciated a lot.

@benterwellen Год назад

Great testimonial for both companies and their great customer service..

@gonagain Год назад

They make a good product and also manufacturer for other companies, like Bodega.

@ErikHeller-sg8sw 3 года назад

Oh Ya, I Forgot to Add. Thanks to your story & experience dealing with the Alpicool Fridge, That will be my 'Next' purchase as I go Along the way of my Build. Thank You Rick. Great Expose!!!👍

@gonagain 3 года назад

Yeah, at that price it's a great value. Ours is going strong.

@DSC800 2 года назад

I've had my Alpicool C15 for 3 years and still working great. i got it from Amazon on a flash sale for $110. Used mostly on 2 or 3 day off road desert trips 5 or 6 times a year I have not bought a single bag of ice since having it (ice is not cheap in Death Valley). Because it's not the most durable brand I always strap it down on my sleeping bag to absorb shock and so far so good. My oversized Jeep battery powers it overnight no problem and I have an Awanfi 300w battery pack that runs it for exactly 24 hours if needed. At 3x, even 4x the price, the "better' brands just cost too much.

@gonagain 2 года назад

It's definitely a good product.

@Cockeyed_Den8213 3 года назад

Hello and Good Day Gonagain hope all is well with you all. A friend of mine just got his replaced and I think they did a really good job at getting him a new one fast he got his with in 2 weeks. We hope that your tomorrow is better than your today was.

@JJWP57 3 года назад

Great review, after watching you helped me make my decision. I just purchased the same unit and should have it within a week. Thank you again… Jim P

@gonagain 3 года назад

Glad I could help. I got a note from Alpicool last week that says their compressors are either LG or of German design. That's good.

@stevenpike8237 2 года назад

Bought an Alpicool 45qrt and love it so far. Will be getting a second one here by end of year to use as a freezer. We live full time in RV and in two years will be moving back to a boat, this time we will have refrigeration. Lived 6 years on boat till Erma wiped out the Fla. Keys. Great videos. "Keep on Gonagain" :)

@gonagain 2 года назад

Isn't refrigeration on a boat great? We lived on sailboats for about 12 years, raised 2 daughters on those, and never had refrigeration. We love having it in our trailer. Thank you for watching our videos!

@kd5txo 8 дней назад

Another solution would be to connect a large electrolytic capacitor across the DC power wires. That would smooth out the startup surge and prevent the circuit breaker from tripping off.

@explorer867 3 года назад

We really like our alpicool, it's same unit you have Rick. We purchased it back in mid May and have many camping trips under out belt and no problems. The camping we do is dispersed and really puts this cooler to the test. Take care you two.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for the info Rob!

@theoldhobbit3640 3 года назад

Been doing some research about different compressor fridge/icebox and decided to invest in the Alpicool K25. A fantastic unit and so pleased with my purchase, it runs from my Jackery 500 and has Bluetooth functionality also. Great unit so far and works great.

@gonagain 3 года назад

That's good to hear.

@tmaz3654 Год назад

Was hoping to get the c15 to use with my 500 jackery (i have a micro van so not a lot of room)

@lauratibbles6598 3 года назад

I love the fact that you are giving these great reviews on the refrigerator/freezer

@gonagain 3 года назад

Glad you like them Laura. Thank you for watching!

@lauratibbles6598 3 года назад

@@gonagain I’m gonna go to amazon and look at them thank you so much for the great information

@3generationadventure 2 года назад

Best explication ever thanks 🙏 God bless you

@gonagain 2 года назад

Thank you!

@rangerdanger88 3 года назад

Love the no nonsense reviews.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thank you, Jon. Appreciate the comment.

@MrJazzyjaye62 3 года назад

Awesome unit, based on your first review I bought the t36. Now I that my AC50S and Asmoke Portable pellet grill have arrived im a happy camper!

@gonagain 3 года назад

That AC50S is a perfect sized and nicely made unit.

@irksome100 3 года назад

I appreciate your thoroughness.

@gray_wolverine63 3 года назад

Just ordered a jackery hopefully I don't have the same problems you had with my Alpicool. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇲🤙🏼

@gonagain 3 года назад

Your welcome Rocky, but with the great service I got through Alpicool don't think I'd worry about it.

@markhopper4600 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. I had asked you sometime ago after your original video on how it was holding up and you promised a review forthwith, just what i like a man of his word!, thanks again for your great work and keep your powder dry!

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Mark!

@SoonerGirlTravels 3 года назад

Thanks for keeping us posted. Glad to hear about the good customer service. It’s amazing what we can connect with Bluetooth these days. Great information

@swampdonkeyoffgrid190 3 года назад

Helpful to watch your video rick. Trying to help out an old nam vet with his almost new alpicool 55. Not responding to unit keyboard and went to bluetooth to try to remidy. Much appreciated info brother. 👊🏻

@RussRoryRealEstateFolsom 3 года назад

I just bought the T50. Thanks for the review and clarification of some things like the fan noise

@ken-NC 2 года назад

Good video. We bought one for travel and for emergency use with my solar setup and EB150. We're very happy with it so far. Thanks for a good review..

@MrProooosit 2 года назад

Good movie, looks identical to mine ”Vevor” branded.

@gonagain 2 года назад

I think Alpicool supplies units to many different companies, like Bodega for example.

@lamarrharding4776 3 года назад

I've had 4 Engel refrigerators with the long vibrating compressors, 9 years ago I ordered a WEACO but when I unboxed it it was branded Dometic, it's ran constantly for all the time I've had it. I just ordered the Apicool 20 quart, to have as a freezer, I appreciate iced drinks, and frozen meals. I hope it's as quiet and dependable as my Dometic, I just wish they had White cases instead of gray!

@neilrankin9945 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the video. When you displayed the inside of your fridge I thought I noticed a piece of Reflectix in the door. Please confirm if you added some door insulation and what if any conclusions can be made. Ie. Less power draw. Thanks

@gonagain 2 года назад

I did do that. I mentioned that in a different video and had added two layers of reflectix. I think it helps.

@TheJoepeanut 3 года назад

Have an alpicool 40 qt and run it on a little jackery 240 and a 60 watt solar panel and it works perfectly

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Joe!

@mariesonoma 3 года назад

Great info I saw a t-shirt at truck stop that said Stay Loaded. Thanks again have fun

@brianjacobus722 3 года назад

I have the same Alpicool and I run it on a Sungzu 1000 and we use it in my pick up and it last up to 6 days on a charge , just refrigerator and it’s awesome I love it . The price was awesome too , glad to know if I have a problem I can get a hold of them , look into the Sungzu it was only 799 on Amazon no issues so far used it many times last a long time n I also love the phone app too

@gonagain 3 года назад

Good to know!

@seymourwrasse3321 6 месяцев назад

there were antique Danfoss compressors when I started in A/C and Refrigeration 1981. They made units for systems for residential up to 350 tons, a good product

@gonagain 6 месяцев назад

I've been around these 12 volt refrigerators now for years and I've never seen or heard of one of the compressors going bad (on any brand). Any problem, which has been rare, is usually in the electronics and that's usually the control panel itself. The panel is replaceable and I know that on the Alpicool it just snaps in and out.

@waleedabdulrab8779 Год назад

Just purchased the Alpicool LGT60 and I also bought the insulated cover along with it. I hope I get a good two years worth out of this fridge. Cost me $466 for the T60 after tax with the $30 coupon I used off Amazon. And $80 for the insulated cover. This is my first 12v fridge purchase.

@gonagain Год назад

I think it will do just fine for you. It's a large company, manufacturing refrigerators under several brand names, and has great customer service.

@robertwarren1735 3 года назад

Awesome review.Just purchased the T50.Mine is a newer unit with an upgraded LED display.The bluetooth is much easier to use than the touchscreen on the frig.Im going to check it out on my Golabs 300 and make sure the connections are working fine.Thanks again for an excellent review.

@joshuacabjuan4708 6 месяцев назад

Awesome detail review on this cooler

@robinthomas732 Год назад

I have the same model and I love it

@LITTLEEXPERIMENTCHANNEL1 3 года назад

Add a 1 farad capacitor. This will solve the initial start-up

@vickiescharlow3979 3 года назад

Thank you so very much for explaining things as you go it sure does help all of us out here that are looking for things and troubleshooting also again we appreciate you thank you

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thank you, Vickie!

@gray_wolverine63 3 года назад

I own the T50 also and so far I love it, plan using it for Truck camping and also in my dirt bike trailer. Great review. God Bless and stay safe. 🇺🇲🤙🏼😊

@gonagain 3 года назад

Hi Rocky, we still like ours.

@gray_wolverine63 3 года назад

@@gonagain so glad to hear that. One thing I have a Samsung Galaxy S10 and my app looks different from yours which I found somewhat strange they must have updated it. Is yours still the same ?

@gray_wolverine63 3 года назад

@@gonagain remember I said my App looked different from yours, well after going back to the App store I saw about 3 other ones, I picked one that does the same thing but it didn't look as nice as the one you have, so I downloaded the one you have which is for the T models. Just wanted to let you know.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Is it working on for you?

@jbman413 3 года назад

inductive kick. Used to watch with an oscope 4 decades back. Dc motors the kick was really something

@williamsnyder574 2 года назад

Awesome video man! I think based on this video this is the fridge for me. I’ve also had my eye on the bluetti ac50s so thanks so much for the extra info on that!

@gonagain 2 года назад

The Alpicool is a good choice as is the Bodega brand which is also made by Alpicool. The ac50s is now older technology and I want to recommend the Bluetti EB55 instead. The life of the new battery is much longer so you get your money's worth.

@marketshare5273 3 года назад

Looking forward to that one, two, three, four, five your review. 👍👊😎

@Happypaddling 3 года назад

Great review! Thank you for taking the time to do an in depth review.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sebastianthompson7038 2 года назад

Great review. Thanks.

@gonagain 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@JerseyStyle7 3 года назад

Good fridge I got one too I bought the 53 quart too bad you have the Jackery, nice power unit but it takes forever to charge that’s why I bought the rockpals 500 W

@FirstSuiGeneris 3 года назад

_Great information! If it's full of beer and too heavy, I would drink a few beers and then carried it outside. Then again, it could still be too heavy, well, we know what to do, right? Drink more! ; )_

@gonagain 3 года назад

Good advice. I'll use that in the future.

@stephendspringer 3 года назад

Yikes! Thanks. I'm also running the Alpicool T50 on a Jackery 1000 and loving both, with no problems so far during several 10-day trips in the last few months.

@brandonkraan5466 3 года назад

How long does the jackery box last with the cooler plugged into it?

@gonagain 3 года назад

Of course it really depends on the ambient temperature, but at 70 degreesi get three days on mine with it set on refrigerator only and eco mode. That's with a Jackery 1000.

@stephendspringer 3 года назад

@@brandonkraan5466 My experience is similar to Gonagain's. I use it as a freezer + fridge, and at nightly temps in the 50s and 60s it uses about 20% of my Jackery 1000 during a 10 hour night. Then I charge it the next day with my vehicle while driving or with solar while parked. So far t's been ideal.

@ChuckisOutside 3 года назад

Thanks for the honest review.

@gorbaggoescamping1329 3 года назад

Very good video. I have been looking at the Alpicool C22 for use in my Cherokee, I camp long term, and you have helped me to decide I'll give Alpicool a shot over the much more exspensive name brand 12volt fridges. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Gorbag

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks Gorbag. The company is reputable and stands behind their product. That doesn't mean that you won't have a problem, but if you do they get right on it.

@JustVinnyBlues 3 года назад

Interesting, the original Bluetti AC50 did not have regulated 12V output. That has been corrected in the new version "S". So the original Apicool would not have the limit the Jackery did. However, a new one would act the same as the Jackery.

@apajohn2 3 года назад

Thank you for a good update with follow up information

@jimmybutler3728 3 года назад

Good for food and medicines that need to be refrigerated , sound good thanks and good as just one use ...

@norkisserrano 2 года назад

The reason why it’s acting up when you plug it to Jackery, is the chemistry of Jackery, it uses Lithium-ion while Bluetti used Lithium Iron Phosphate. With Jackery’s Lithium ion the voltage drops as the capacity of the battery depletes while the Bluetti’s Lithium Iron Phosphate retains its voltage @ 12.8v up to 90-95% of its capacity and the refrigerator shuts down when voltage drops to a certain voltage. I experienced this myself with my refrigerator and Rockpals battery using Lithium-ion, but when I bought a Lithium Iron phosphate I have no problems at all, using all its battery capacity. I hope this helps.

@gonagain 2 года назад

I now use nothing but LiFeP04 power stations, mainly for the much longer life of the iron phosphate type of battery. Thanks for that info!

@norkisserrano 2 года назад

@@gonagain -You’re welcome

@mtwata 3 года назад

The content of this video is so good that I already subscribed lol

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for subscribing Marcos!

@AG4KN 3 года назад

Sounds like the Jackery is working fine! This is like an RV A/C start/run capacitor issue with a small generator. The addition of a "Hard Start" capacitor to the RV A/C quickly solved that issue on my rig... maybe a similar approach with this fridge, maybe? A slightly higher capacity start/run capacitor for the compressor might be in order. Good Luck & Happy Trails!

@gonagain 3 года назад

That was the problem with the first unit I had, but I don't think it's actually a capacitor on these. I read it's more of a "slow start" feature that is programmed in to work like a capacitor. I could be wrong, but I don't see a capacitor "can" on the refrigeration.

@AG4KN 3 года назад

@@gonagain Darn things are getting "too smart" for my analog brain! Safe travels!

@mariaperham6382 3 года назад

Thank y’all for informative videos!👍🏻

@UncleBuckle50 3 года назад

A chilling review.....good for Halloween

@gonagain 3 года назад

Lol! Thanks!

@Deltro61 Год назад

Great review! Vevor makes the same model for about $308. I have the 62 qt. Free shipping to Alaska no less! Thank you Amazon! I may add some extra insulation to mind as I'm doing a built-in for a van conversion, so talking about insulating the cabinets it sits it. Of course while still maintaining ventilation. And Amazon has a five year warranty available for about 12 bucks. I was thinking I had to spend $1200 on a dometic, but these are a good buy.

@gonagain Год назад

Thanks for the info!

@patrickstarnes2355 Год назад

I am about to buy the vevor it's in the basket. Just looking at youtube reviews 🙏

@MrJazzyjaye62 3 года назад

Alpicool T36 suddenly got F3 code. Took about 2 days to reach someone but immediately sent return label so hopefully have new one next week or 2.

@gonagain 3 года назад

They really do have the best warranty service that I've experienced. I found that if you buy through Amazon, like I did, then it's best to go through Amazon for any warranty or questions. The one great thing about Amazon is that they won't allow slackers to sell on their site.

@mlangfordcamper 3 года назад

I want one of those for my teardrop camper

@gregpeterman1102 2 года назад

My Alpicool has been great for about 2 years, the only thing I don't like about it, is, it's almost impossible to read the display during bright daylight. Mine (40 qt.?) only cost $224. on eBay new. It has wheels and handle too, but on the long side.

@msms-rl6zf Год назад

Wondering where the Alpicool Center is that you returned your unit to. Any info appreciated! Good helpful video. They are now on my short list.

@gonagain Год назад

Go through Amazon for any warranty issues if you bought it from Amazon.

@gringo3009 3 года назад

Good to know! Thanks.

@cindiford3777 2 года назад

Ty for the good information.

@JD-vb5ib 3 года назад

Good to hear and great review- Thanks. First heard about Alpicool from Slim Potatohead (he likes it too). Don't need - YET. So far my Scamp Dometic is running just fine.

@maggiegibbons2890 2 года назад

My 30 quart lasted 10 months, then the fan went. I got no response from my email to the company. It was a small plastic piece (cost less than a penny). After repair it just never cooled right. Now it will not get cooler than 54 degrees. I've replaced it with a bougeRV. Maybe I will try contacting Alpicool again because right now I am not happy.

@gonagain 2 года назад

Yes Maggie, please contact them. If you bought your Alpicool through Amazon then go back through them to get the proper link back to the Alpicool company. I think that makes a big difference in how fast you get service on your complaint.

@gregoutdoors7 3 года назад

Good info Rick, enjoyed that, thanks 👍🏻

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks Greg, I hope you're doing well.

@chrislonsberry1974 3 года назад

Great review. Thanks!

@tomburson5733 3 года назад

Great information as usual!

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks again Tom!

@vincecraig8367 3 года назад

I love this review! Please tell me the idle watts versus when the compressor watts. Thanks!

@gonagain 3 года назад

It draws about 35 watts running and 2 watts in standby and averages 13 watts an hour at around 75 degrees ambient temperature. Hope this helps Vince!

@jrr___7902 3 года назад

Those work, but run almost continuously. You can run an 8 cubic feet home refrigerator through an inverter for less power. They are only good for someone in a dorm setting or similar where they have plenty of power, but very little space.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Mine only averages 13wh over a 24 hour period, cycles normally and doesn't run continuously at all. If it did I'd return it. These are 12Volt compressor refrigerators, like the dorm refrigerator that you mentioned.

@jrr___7902 3 года назад

@@gonagain I know I have an Engle that I love. I had an Alpicool and it was trash. 13 wh is impossible. That's 1.08 ah. An led light will draw more than that. I was exaggerating when I said continuously, but they run about 45 minutes out of every hour, even at 70ish degrees. Multiple people have confirmed this on RU-vid.

@billmitchell7731 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing buddy.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@gonagain 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit Bill.

@terrymoseley168 3 года назад

Interesting that u have the heater right next to your fridge. Do u move the fridge when the heat is on?

@gonagain 3 года назад

Yes, we either move it or put a thick wool blanket over the top. But being lower than the heater helps too.

@livinglifemyway7349 3 года назад

I was recommending this cf35 Alpicool fridge but now after 1.5 yrs of use it now does not cool, Only a small part of the inside area has frost and I was told it most likely has a restriction. So I hope Alpi Cool sees this and will help me out.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Also check the cooling fins and fan for dust accumulation.

@pastorjustin4181 3 года назад

Love listening to you guys. Now i have another i need a financial miracle so i can get one of these. Moving into my truck in a couple days. I hear ya about the weight. With the stimulus chek i purchased the Rtic 65 quart and it definately needs wheels for me to move it if its loaded, even partially. So, i lift and move one end then go move the other end and on an on till its where i want it. Ahh the human will. 😳😂😂😊😎

@martabilska157 Год назад

Thank you for your video. Just looking into buying this fridge. I'm just wondering how many amps it uses a day? I know it depends on many factors but if I could have a rough figure it would help a lot. I would appreciate your help a lot. Thank you!

@gonagain Год назад

Hi Marta. It, and most other 12volt compressor refrigerators of that size, use about 13wh per hour in 70 degree ambient temperatures. If I have this figured out right, that would average out to about 24ah per day, or 312wh.

@alexmotlyakh5922 3 года назад

It is running for 5 minutes 2 times every hour when you use it as a single zone 30-40F, yes. But, when set as a dual zone, 4F freezer and 40F fridge, in Max mode it runs 15 minutes and then shuts down for 6 minutes, so different from what you have :). In Eco it runs a longer cycle yet, 25 minutes On and 4 minutes Off, because Eco runs at a slower speed and is struggling keeping it cool, this is with outside temperature 75. It came a lemon-ish. Display doesn't read current temperature in the left bin - I can set it to 40 but don't know when it has reached 40, had to put a thermometer inside. Phone app shows same problem - no current temperature in the left bin. Sent email to Alpicool yesterday on Saturday, will see if anybody responds.

@gonagain 3 года назад

If you bought it through Amazon then you need to go to Amazon for a return authorization, even if Amazon's 90 day warranty is up, they will direct you to the proper email for a return. From my experience, you won't have any problem with Alpicool concerning warranty service, but they may have you try a factory reset first. They will most likely have you return it for a full refund and they will pay shipping too.

@RVingwithG 3 года назад

Great Video >>AGAIN! ! I hope to be this good some day!

@TheGbortnick 3 года назад

Because of you, I bought this frig and a Jackery 500 and love them both. I have a 130 watt fixed panel on the roof. Can I run the fridge off the Jackery and leave the solar panel plugged in all the time?

@gonagain 3 года назад

I think that would be fine because the refrigerator uses so little power there should be no problem with overheating the Jackery battery.

@whyme3286 3 года назад

I have a Bodega and I swear it’s the same thing.

@rangerdanger88 3 года назад

It is as well as the Costway/Stakol

@cdlady54_95 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing

@terriw26 3 года назад

Just bought this fridge/cooler to use with my mini camping trailer. Looking to do a permanent battery set up dedicated just for the cooler running the freezer/fridge combo option. You mentioned you run it off a "house" battery? Could you give some specifics? I have a solar panel set up just need to get the battery but I dont know which one I should get. There are so many choices 😁. Can you help me out with a recommendation? P.S. Loved your reviews on the T50, its what convinced me to go with that one.

@gonagain 3 года назад

Hello Terry, I have a regular 12volt AGM deep cycle battery hooked up to my roof solar panel and a Renogy controller that runs my refrigerator, lights and fan exclusively. That's the house battery I referred to. I did a couple videos about that and you can see them here if you like: Solar panel installation: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-18_zgXs0lI0.html Renogy controller installation: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_55O-aB17RI.html

@angiensek7696 3 года назад

Hello, I am looking to buy an AlpiCool T50 but want to make sure my Jackery 500 will be able to keep it running. Most campers are running them on solar power. I see that you have tried running it off a Jackery as well but had some issues. Do you know if it will work on a Jackery500? I do not have solar and so I plan on running it off a Jackery500. I think yours was a Jackery1000.

@gonagain 3 года назад

You shouldn't have any problem at all and the Jackery 500 will easily run it for 24 hours or so. Plug the Jackery into 100-200 watts of solar and with any sun at all you'll be good indefinitely.

@angiensek7696 3 года назад

@@gonagain Thank you. I do have a Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel that I can use during the day when parked at a campsite or boondocking.