When it comes to all things Camping Fridges, there are a heap of different options to choose from and they all rely on your specific requirements. Things you may want to ask yourself when going shopping for a new 12V cooler box might include;

• – Where are we going to be taking it?
• – Do we want to solid mount or be able to tie down with straps?
• – How long will these adventures last and just how much will it need to hold?
• – Are we going to want to use it at home as a back up cooler or extra freezer space?
• – Does it need to be dual zone so that we can freeze and refrigerate goods at the same time?
• – Do we need it to be a chest or upright style fridge combo?

All of these things when taken into consideration will make your choices that little bit easier. But for today we are going to focus on one area of the market, which is the Stayzcool range of Dual Zone Fridge / Freezer Combos. What makes this range of 12V fridge/freezer combinations different, is the extra designing and manufacturing which has gone into the exterior build. They have been built ultra-tough to suit any and all of the Australian Outback conditions and will happily take a little bit of rough and tumble if you decide to head off the beaten track. The main features making the exterior so hardy are the reinforced edges, steel construction and also mouldings over each of the corners to protect from those nasty dents which can easily split seams during a fierce impact. It also has extra protection for all of the ports, which are completely moulded around the outer edges to ensure nothing that scrapes past an edge will damage the electrical sockets and inputs. This really is set up for the adventure buffs that want to be able to fill their vehicle up with all the hobby lines without worrying about what gets in the way, the more you can fit in, the more you have to play with on your spare time adventuring.

These camping fridge/freezers are so easily monitored as on the side near the controls it will show you an LED light when your battery is at certain levels. When you want to know that your electrics are not going to fail you, this one really sets the tone. Internally you have the beauty of a Genuine SECOP Compressor which provide reliability through all conditions and allow you to keep things cooled to your liking. Not to mention the dual zone capacity which will give you the opportunity to freeze and cool at the same time, which means your foods will not spoil and you can have two separate areas of storage to keep everything at its required temperature. Among the facts that these compressors are ultra-quiet, energy efficient and also super reliable, is the added bonus of having it do its thing whether it is hooked up to 12V or 240V power. This means you can quite easily set your fridge/freezer up at home to use as some extra space when you don’t need it mounted in the back of your vehicle. You’ll definitely get plenty of use out of in the shed, the man cave or just in the backyard for neighbourly events and BBQs, and you’ll spend years together with your cooling combo as it comes with a massive 5-year warranty, showing you just how much quality is incorporated in all of the parts used.

Handily covered power ports will ensure all dirt and moisture stays clear of your connection points allowing you ease of use and keeping everything in the right shape when it comes to switching it on or charging something up. It has been handily designed to have a DC input at both ends, to make mounting in your vehicle possible in either direction, with easy access to whichever DC point you desire. Not only that but you can also open the lid to these 12v potable fridges in which ever direction you like, which will make it easier to retrieve a cold can when you have a car full of gear still and are having trouble lifting it one way. Near the AC and DC inputs you will also find a twin hub with 2.4A USB outlets for you to plug in your smaller USB powered accessories and get them some charge as well. Another handy addition to these camping freezers is if you need to quickly juice up your phone battery using the fridge fast charging usb port system.

Overall, these rugged modern fridge/freezer combos can do just about anything you want them to and will go well on any camp site! Starting at a modest 45L fridge, then moving onto a slightly larger 60L 12V fridge or 75L fridge/freezer option, the range is rounded out by a 90L dual zone fridge option which is made to hold just about anything you could imagine packing in terms of food and drinks for a few days at least. That is enough to fit 151
standard 375ml cans if you so desire, and that is sure to curb your thirst that’s for sure. The 75L and 90L options also have the added bonus of a split lid system which means your dual zones are 100% independent of each other and you’re not going to bother both sides every time you pop the lid, which will definitely help to keep the cool in during the warmer months!

What really determines which fridge is better is dependent  on your and your specific setups needs, so hopefully this article has helped you decided which fridge suits you best. However if you’d like some more assistances or would like to check out these fridges for yourself head into to your local 4WD Supacentre and chat to our friendly staff!