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Aug 1, 2025 10:26 PM

Prime Members: 30-Quart BougeRV 12V Portable Compressor Fridge or Freezer

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BougeRV Amazon has for Prime Members: 30-Quart BougeRV 12V Portable Compressor Fridge or Freezer (CR28) on sale for $269.99 - $70.20 with promo code CR30QT26 at checkout= $199.79. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Fast Cooling: Compressor technology cools from 77℉ to 32℉ in 15 minutes, keeping food fresh without ice, saving money and space. Cooling speed varies with ambient temperature, item quantity, and initial temperature.
  • Low Power Consumption: ECO mode uses ~36W; MAX mode uses 45W, consuming <1kWh/day. Compatible with 12/24V DC power for vehicles like SUVs, trucks, RVs, campers, vans, and boats.
  • Low Noise: Operates at 45dB for quiet performance, ensuring restful sleep after long drives. Shock-proof design handles uneven roads and up to 30° inclination off-road.
  • Battery Protection: Features a 3-level battery monitor to prevent vehicle battery drain, allowing customizable shut-off voltage settings.
  • Includes: Removable partition board, DC power cord, 6.56 ft AC power cord.

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $16.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $215.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Update: This deal is still available.

BougeRV Amazon has for Prime Members: 30-Quart BougeRV 12V Portable Compressor Fridge or Freezer (CR28) on sale for $269.99 - $70.20 with promo code CR30QT26 at checkout= $199.79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member LovelyCheetah for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Shipping may be restricted to some locations.
About this Item:
  • Fast Cooling: Compressor technology cools from 77℉ to 32℉ in 15 minutes, keeping food fresh without ice, saving money and space. Cooling speed varies with ambient temperature, item quantity, and initial temperature.
  • Low Power Consumption: ECO mode uses ~36W; MAX mode uses 45W, consuming <1kWh/day. Compatible with 12/24V DC power for vehicles like SUVs, trucks, RVs, campers, vans, and boats.
  • Low Noise: Operates at 45dB for quiet performance, ensuring restful sleep after long drives. Shock-proof design handles uneven roads and up to 30° inclination off-road.
  • Battery Protection: Features a 3-level battery monitor to prevent vehicle battery drain, allowing customizable shut-off voltage settings.
  • Includes: Removable partition board, DC power cord, 6.56 ft AC power cord.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $16.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $215.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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This BougeRV 30-quart portable fridge is best known for reliable car and road-trip cooling, with long-term use in vans, trucks, and even a Model Y setup. It keeps drinks and food cold in hot weather, can reach freezer temperatures, and the built-in voltage shutoff helps protect the battery. The main caveat is that this model is single-zone, so it switches between fridge and freezer rather than doing both at once, and the size may be less different from larger units than it first appears. It is a practical pick for travel and everyday vehicle use.

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  • It has held up well in long-term use, with reports of daily operation for over two years and another unit running basically nonstop for the past two years. It is also described as working well on road trips and in work vans, including keeping drinks and lunch cold in hot weather.

  • No. This 30-quart model is single-zone and can be set to either fridge or freezer mode, not both at once. If you need separate fridge and freezer compartments, you need a true dual-zone model.

  • It can reach freezer temperatures overnight, with one report of -10°F after removing the partition and -16°F with the accessory cover installed. For fridge use, it can also pull warm drinks down to 32°F quickly if pre-chilled with ice packs first.

  • It can fit under the Model Y trunk area, but it does not sit perfectly flush; the sub trunk lid may sit about 1/4 inch proud. That makes it usable for storage, but not ideal if you want it permanently hidden under the lid.

  • Yes. It has a built-in voltage shutoff, and one user reported leaving it plugged in without draining the vehicle battery. That makes it practical for all-day use in a van or car.

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Aug 3, 2025 4:07 AM
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kabloomzAug 3, 2025 4:07 AM
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Quote from Protege View quoted comment :
👎Paid $146 for a 35L Vevor fridge from WalMart. This is a rip off.
vevor products especially refrigeration sucks so....check your local for other vevor refrigeration listings and see why
Aug 3, 2025 4:17 PM
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fiveohmxcoAug 3, 2025 4:17 PM
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i have this and an ecoflow river 2 pro that sit in the back of my wifes pilot year round. love them... super convenient for a variety of things like running errands that includes eating out or grocery shopping first. also amazing for road trips. we buy groceries during vacations and can bring them home with us at the end. been a game changer for us for convenience.
Aug 3, 2025 5:44 PM
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ProtegeAug 3, 2025 5:44 PM
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Quote from fiveohmxco View quoted comment :
i have this and an ecoflow river 2 pro that sit in the back of my wifes pilot year round. love them... super convenient for a variety of things like running errands that includes eating out or grocery shopping first. also amazing for road trips. we buy groceries during vacations and can bring them home with us at the end. been a game changer for us for convenience.
You don't need the ecoflow, just plug it into the 12v plug and it'll stay cool while you're in the store.
Aug 3, 2025 5:46 PM
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ProtegeAug 3, 2025 5:46 PM
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Quote from Follywood View quoted comment :
Link?
This is a rebrand of mine for a few bucks more than I paid 2 yrs ago. https://www.walmart.com/ip/545500...6cf4d4f150
Pro
Aug 3, 2025 6:58 PM
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fawzi
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Aug 3, 2025 6:58 PM
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Those don't have any insulation and heavily rely on the active cooling. Shame..
Aug 3, 2025 8:49 PM
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ProtegeAug 3, 2025 8:49 PM
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Quote from fawzi View quoted comment :
Those don't have any insulation and heavily rely on the active cooling. Shame..
Active cooling?
Aug 3, 2025 11:04 PM
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Joined Nov 2008
KevinArneyAug 3, 2025 11:04 PM
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Quote from Protege View quoted comment :
Active cooling?
Active cooling in this case means consumption of electricity to run a compressor for the refrigeration cycle. As opposed to things like ice that absorb heat, keeping the other contents cool. Less heat gain by the contents is improved by having better insulation to prevent outside heat from getting in.

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Aug 3, 2025 11:31 PM
316 Comments
Joined Jul 2018
PurpleTexture108Aug 3, 2025 11:31 PM
316 Comments
Just got the 23Q one during prime days. Tested it out on a 9 day road trip with my family. Worked out really well and am very happy with the purchase.
Aug 4, 2025 12:25 AM
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RenStimpyAug 4, 2025 12:25 AM
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Quote from sup3rson1c View quoted comment :
Yowza. How is that not a better deal? Bigger too.
It's not the same brand!
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Aug 4, 2025 10:31 AM
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sup3rson1cAug 4, 2025 10:31 AM
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Quote from RenStimpy View quoted comment :
It's not the same brand!
Yes, thanks, I saw that. My question still stands.
Aug 6, 2025 1:32 AM
50 Comments
Joined Jun 2023
SeriousHorn276Aug 6, 2025 1:32 AM
50 Comments
Just got this. It doesn't fit perfectly in a Model Y sub trunk. The lid of the sub trunk sits a 1/4" proud. I will still place items on top, I think it's fine. But not necessarily something I want permanently down there.
Aug 6, 2025 8:45 PM
620 Comments
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LivelyTree6515Aug 6, 2025 8:45 PM
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Quote from PurpleTexture108 View quoted comment :
Just got the 23Q one during prime days. Tested it out on a 9 day road trip with my family. Worked out really well and am very happy with the purchase.
How much was the 23q back then? Been waiting on a sale on that one
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Aug 6, 2025 9:36 PM
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LeakyAneurismAug 6, 2025 9:36 PM
608 Comments
Unless you are seriously cramped, a 50qt+ is really the place to be. And none of these cheap Chinese coolers (they're all Chinese, but some less cheap) are nothing but a mess with the dual compartment. You lose even more space.
The 50-57qt single zone is probably the sweetspot in this price. They go on sale for about the same price as this -- or at least close to it as recently as Prime Day. All use the same control board, shell, and design. The main difference is the compressor itself.

The units draw about 2-3 amps depending on the fridge size, which is easily supplied by any 12v plug in the car. The accessory batteries some of these units have as an option are insanely priced for the meagre improvement in run time. A 10ah lithium with a diy wired cigarette plug will give you many many hours of cooling time if precooled. The compressor isn't running the whole time in that case. And those only cost $30 plus $10 for the plug and two terminals.
Aug 6, 2025 11:39 PM
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FaithfulFaucet630Aug 6, 2025 11:39 PM
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Quote from Hawk2007 View quoted comment :
Great CS is half the battle of this stuff
Well, I purchased a dual zone model. Had a defect upon receipt. Nothing big....but something they should be taking care of. They are real good at being courteous, but real slow in resolving the situation. They asked for photos and video, which I sent them. I explained the problem thoroughly, yet their resolution to it was NOT going to work. Sure enough, 2 months later, they sent a screw which didn't resolve the situation as the hole is too large to tighten anything! This started in May, and still NO resolution. Dealing with a chinese company that smiles and says, "kiss my axx!" . So don't talk about customer service. You may have been the exception, but read the reviews.

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Aug 7, 2025 4:58 AM
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RikiIAug 7, 2025 4:58 AM
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can I use this as an extra fridge / freezer since it plugs into an outlet at home?

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