BougeRV[bougerv.com] has 30-Qt (28L) BougeRV 12V Portable Fridge/Freezer Cooler on sale for $299.99 - $97 off w/ discount code BV97= $202.50. Shipping is free.
I had posted this on another deal for a similar/identical cooler and figured it would be relevant info here also.
I've only used the cooler a handful of times, but I did do some basic runtime tests with mine right after I received it. The test conditions were pretty much ideal, meaning it was done inside, with pre-chilled soda cans and 1l bottles of water. Obviously the runtimes will be much shorter if it's in a hot car, in direct sunlight, etc., but I at least wanted to see how much power it would use.
I did one test running from a (advertised) 614Wh Pecron power station and got around 56 hours of runtime. The second test was run directly off a 512Wh 12v LiFePO4 battery, and I got 65 hours off that. The average Wh used per hour between the two tests was 8.25. This should give you a rough idea of what to expect under those (ideal) conditions. Running straight off the 12v battery seemed more efficient, I'm assuming because there's minimal conversion loss like in a power station. The cooler will continue to run even when below 12v, but I wouldn't recommend it.
On both tests, the temperature was set to 36 degrees on Eco mode. I double checked the temperature with an external thermometer. The temp difference between the thermometer and the displayed temp were usually within 2-3 degrees of one another. This thing will run beyond it's setpoint, then turn off and equalize for a while before turning back on. I didn't have anything freeze solid, but if you have items sensitive to being frozen, you may want to bump the temp a bit to avoid that.
There's minimal insulation on these, so it's not great at retaining its temperature, even with the lid shut. You can store a surprising amount of stuff in there due to not needing space for ice. This also makes it easier to carry around because you don't have 5lbs+ of ice water sloshing around. If possible, I'd recommend using the AC adapter to pre-chill everything the night before, then move it to your power station/vehicle power. This should avoid using your battery power to get everything down to temp.
I've had this cooler for about one year. I leave it plugged in in our garage 24/7 even during hot summer. But I only keep it at 45 degrees to chill drinks that are shelf stable on their own.
It has worked flawlessly. Quiet. No issues. I occasionally vacuum the side vents.
It does create a small bit of condensation inside the unit, but nothing bad.
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05-14-2024 at 08:12 AM.
I had posted this on another deal for a similar/identical cooler and figured it would be relevant info here also.
I've only used the cooler a handful of times, but I did do some basic runtime tests with mine right after I received it. The test conditions were pretty much ideal, meaning it was done inside, with pre-chilled soda cans and 1l bottles of water. Obviously the runtimes will be much shorter if it's in a hot car, in direct sunlight, etc., but I at least wanted to see how much power it would use.
I did one test running from a (advertised) 614Wh Pecron power station and got around 56 hours of runtime. The second test was run directly off a 512Wh 12v LiFePO4 battery, and I got 65 hours off that. The average Wh used per hour between the two tests was 8.25. This should give you a rough idea of what to expect under those (ideal) conditions. Running straight off the 12v battery seemed more efficient, I'm assuming because there's minimal conversion loss like in a power station. The cooler will continue to run even when below 12v, but I wouldn't recommend it.
On both tests, the temperature was set to 36 degrees on Eco mode. I double checked the temperature with an external thermometer. The temp difference between the thermometer and the displayed temp were usually within 2-3 degrees of one another. This thing will run beyond it's setpoint, then turn off and equalize for a while before turning back on. I didn't have anything freeze solid, but if you have items sensitive to being frozen, you may want to bump the temp a bit to avoid that.
There's minimal insulation on these, so it's not great at retaining its temperature, even with the lid shut. You can store a surprising amount of stuff in there due to not needing space for ice. This also makes it easier to carry around because you don't have 5lbs+ of ice water sloshing around. If possible, I'd recommend using the AC adapter to pre-chill everything the night before, then move it to your power station/vehicle power. This should avoid using your battery power to get everything down to temp.
I've had this cooler for about one year. I leave it plugged in in our garage 24/7 even during hot summer. But I only keep it at 45 degrees to chill drinks that are shelf stable on their own.
It has worked flawlessly. Quiet. No issues. I occasionally vacuum the side vents.
It does create a small bit of condensation inside the unit, but nothing bad.
I got a nearly 2x size (59qt/55L) from Euhomy a year ago and love it. Use it in car for trips and plugged in garage at other times. $220. Half size would be too small for me.
I really want one of these but i'm between places and don't need extra stuff store in the meantime. Will this survive the rain? It would probably live in the bed of my truck.
I've had this for 3 years. Picked it up when it was 230. It's hard to believe it is still this expensive. Great for tailgate BBQ. I recommend a power station and then plug the car into the power station, especially if you have outlets that turn off with the engine. I use it for camping, too, but mostly for cold drinks after mountain biking with friends. I'd probably buy a Euhomy or something similar in the future. This thing is pretty small, but great for when you don't need much space. I became super popular at the group rides when I would bring Popsicles for after the ride. This fridge kept them plenty cold.
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I've only used the cooler a handful of times, but I did do some basic runtime tests with mine right after I received it. The test conditions were pretty much ideal, meaning it was done inside, with pre-chilled soda cans and 1l bottles of water. Obviously the runtimes will be much shorter if it's in a hot car, in direct sunlight, etc., but I at least wanted to see how much power it would use.
I did one test running from a (advertised) 614Wh Pecron power station and got around 56 hours of runtime. The second test was run directly off a 512Wh 12v LiFePO4 battery, and I got 65 hours off that. The average Wh used per hour between the two tests was 8.25. This should give you a rough idea of what to expect under those (ideal) conditions. Running straight off the 12v battery seemed more efficient, I'm assuming because there's minimal conversion loss like in a power station. The cooler will continue to run even when below 12v, but I wouldn't recommend it.
On both tests, the temperature was set to 36 degrees on Eco mode. I double checked the temperature with an external thermometer. The temp difference between the thermometer and the displayed temp were usually within 2-3 degrees of one another. This thing will run beyond it's setpoint, then turn off and equalize for a while before turning back on. I didn't have anything freeze solid, but if you have items sensitive to being frozen, you may want to bump the temp a bit to avoid that.
There's minimal insulation on these, so it's not great at retaining its temperature, even with the lid shut. You can store a surprising amount of stuff in there due to not needing space for ice. This also makes it easier to carry around because you don't have 5lbs+ of ice water sloshing around. If possible, I'd recommend using the AC adapter to pre-chill everything the night before, then move it to your power station/vehicle power. This should avoid using your battery power to get everything down to temp.
It has worked flawlessly. Quiet. No issues. I occasionally vacuum the side vents.
It does create a small bit of condensation inside the unit, but nothing bad.
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My bet is that the $97 off applies to the list price, $300, not the slightly reduced $270. In other words, discounts don't stack.
My bet is that the $97 off applies to the list price, $300, not the slightly reduced $270. In other words, discounts don't stack.
My bet is that the $97 off applies to the list price, $300, not the slightly reduced $270. In other words, discounts don't stack.
It's still $203 as OP stated
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I've only used the cooler a handful of times, but I did do some basic runtime tests with mine right after I received it. The test conditions were pretty much ideal, meaning it was done inside, with pre-chilled soda cans and 1l bottles of water. Obviously the runtimes will be much shorter if it's in a hot car, in direct sunlight, etc., but I at least wanted to see how much power it would use.
I did one test running from a (advertised) 614Wh Pecron power station and got around 56 hours of runtime. The second test was run directly off a 512Wh 12v LiFePO4 battery, and I got 65 hours off that. The average Wh used per hour between the two tests was 8.25. This should give you a rough idea of what to expect under those (ideal) conditions. Running straight off the 12v battery seemed more efficient, I'm assuming because there's minimal conversion loss like in a power station. The cooler will continue to run even when below 12v, but I wouldn't recommend it.
On both tests, the temperature was set to 36 degrees on Eco mode. I double checked the temperature with an external thermometer. The temp difference between the thermometer and the displayed temp were usually within 2-3 degrees of one another. This thing will run beyond it's setpoint, then turn off and equalize for a while before turning back on. I didn't have anything freeze solid, but if you have items sensitive to being frozen, you may want to bump the temp a bit to avoid that.
There's minimal insulation on these, so it's not great at retaining its temperature, even with the lid shut. You can store a surprising amount of stuff in there due to not needing space for ice. This also makes it easier to carry around because you don't have 5lbs+ of ice water sloshing around. If possible, I'd recommend using the AC adapter to pre-chill everything the night before, then move it to your power station/vehicle power. This should avoid using your battery power to get everything down to temp.
It has worked flawlessly. Quiet. No issues. I occasionally vacuum the side vents.
It does create a small bit of condensation inside the unit, but nothing bad.
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