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23-Qt BougeRV Portable 12V Car Refrigerator

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BougeRV via Amazon has 23-Quart BougeRV Portable 12V Car Refrigerator (CR22, Grey) on sale for $151.99. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • 23qt portable refrigerator/freezer w/ compressor cooling
  • Cools from 77F to 32F in about 15 minutes
  • Supports 12V/24V DC and 110V-240V AC power
  • ECO mode uses under 45W; MAX mode uses up to 60W
  • 3-level battery protection with 45dB operation
  • Dimensions: 22.68" x 12.60" x 12.97" (22.3 lbs)

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Update: This popular Frontpage deal is still available.

BougeRV via Amazon has 23-Quart BougeRV Portable 12V Car Refrigerator (CR22, Grey) on sale for $151.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 23qt portable refrigerator/freezer w/ compressor cooling
  • Cools from 77F to 32F in about 15 minutes
  • Supports 12V/24V DC and 110V-240V AC power
  • ECO mode uses under 45W; MAX mode uses up to 60W
  • 3-level battery protection with 45dB operation
  • Dimensions: 22.68" x 12.60" x 12.97" (22.3 lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is now $8 less (5% savings) than our front page deal price of $159.99 from May 2026 which earned over 25 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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I have this in my model y subtrunk. You NEED risers for air circulation. I 3d printed some, but you can DIY anything to keep the subtrunk open so all the heat doesn't get trapped.

Even with risers, when it was 100°+ outside it could not keep a fridge full of cold food below 60° when set at 38. That is with the AC in the car on, but the car in the sun.

If you are going to use it in extreme heat the subtrunk won't work.
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I don't know if I would put it in the subtrunk as that means you would have to unpack everything on the top level. When on a trip I leave cooler on the top as it is more convenient to get to. I put tire repair kit, charger and compressor in the subtrunk and hope I don't have to use them. I also have a small 300w battery that I plug the cooler into just in case, this usually lasts 8+ hours.
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This is the most brilliant purchase you will ever make! Add whatever battery you like and you're keeping the cold things cold (or frozen). Mine is usually full of dairy or soda or water. Just depends on what we are doing. I don't have to deal with Ice and melted ice (sometimes condensation happens) but it pays for itself on adventures.
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BougeRV's 23 quart 12 volt car refrigerator stands out as a compact travel fridge for road trips, tailgating, camping, and keeping drinks, formula, or even insulin cold without ice. It chills quickly, holds around 32 to 37 degrees in real use, and can run for hours from a small battery or a vehicle power source. The main caution is airflow, especially in a Model Y sub trunk, where keeping the lid open or using risers matters and extreme heat can hurt performance. It is also heavy, lacks a built in battery, and a few long term reliability issues were reported.

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Jul 15, 2026 2:43 AM
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Luckygang021Jul 15, 2026 2:43 AM
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Good offer to look out
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Quote from Skitals View quoted comment :
I have this in my model y subtrunk. You NEED risers for air circulation. I 3d printed some, but you can DIY anything to keep the subtrunk open so all the heat doesn't get trapped. Even with risers, when it was 100°+ outside it could not keep a fridge full of cold food below 60° when set at 38. That is with the AC in the car on, but the car in the sun. If you are going to use it in extreme heat the subtrunk won't work.
Is this is on an older non-Juniper Model Y? I have the Juniper and there sub-trunk has openings on both sides (this originally is to accommodate the folding shelf). I have my fridge in the sub-trunk and just make sure to not block those openings. So far it seems like it has been working fine. Although it does get quite warm back there
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Quote from Beeblebrox42 View quoted comment :
This is the most brilliant purchase you will ever make! Add whatever battery you like and you're keeping the cold things cold (or frozen). Mine is usually full of dairy or soda or water. Just depends on what we are doing. I don't have to deal with Ice and melted ice (sometimes condensation happens) but it pays for itself on adventures.
My wife is nearly the same - can't imagine being without it and finds it so useful but I'm pretty sure when I first bought it she was rolling her eyes. Lol
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Jul 15, 2026 3:01 PM
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iamspankyJul 15, 2026 3:01 PM
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Quote from Skitals View quoted comment :
I have this in my model y subtrunk. You NEED risers for air circulation. I 3d printed some, but you can DIY anything to keep the subtrunk open so all the heat doesn't get trapped. Even with risers, when it was 100°+ outside it could not keep a fridge full of cold food below 60° when set at 38. That is with the AC in the car on, but the car in the sun. If you are going to use it in extreme heat the subtrunk won't work.
Did you 3d print risers or can you show us what you used please?
Jul 15, 2026 3:12 PM
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greedyinternJul 15, 2026 3:12 PM
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Quote from Skitals View quoted comment :
I have this in my model y subtrunk. You NEED risers for air circulation. I 3d printed some, but you can DIY anything to keep the subtrunk open so all the heat doesn't get trapped. Even with risers, when it was 100°+ outside it could not keep a fridge full of cold food below 60° when set at 38. That is with the AC in the car on, but the car in the sun. If you are going to use it in extreme heat the subtrunk won't work.
Thanks for the tip. Could you explain more about the risers? Do you mean risers under it to just keep it off of the floor? Or risers to raise and vent the Tesla floor panel that lays on top of it?
Jul 15, 2026 9:02 PM
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greedyinternJul 15, 2026 9:02 PM
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Ah, I think you mean risers like these I just found on Etsy that prop it up? https://www.etsy.com/listing/4476...hare_v4_lx
Jul 16, 2026 1:44 AM
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RepresentativeEarthJul 16, 2026 1:44 AM
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How does this brand compare to alpicool?

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Jul 16, 2026 12:37 PM
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MALKIERIJul 16, 2026 12:37 PM
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Might be time to try this
Jul 16, 2026 1:51 PM
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FuschiaRock9880Jul 16, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from greedyintern View quoted comment :
Been watching this for a little bit and finally pulled the trigger for the sub trunk of our Model Y. Looking forward to using it on a few trips and tailgating. Already plan to precool it the night before use on AC power and put in precooled food/drink for the best results I hear. Any other helpful tips appreciated.
Don't buy a toy a get something with a Dan Foss compressor
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persian_mafiaJul 16, 2026 4:58 PM
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This deal is still valid
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Jul 16, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from PurplePlanter126 View quoted comment :
Just wish this version had a built in battery like the Anker's do... can't beat the price.. but this, plus a portable battery cube is taking up a lot of smaller SUV's trunks.
That's a different product altogether. https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-Re...0GL1WHYYK/
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noraziJul 16, 2026 10:09 PM
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Quote from greedyintern View quoted comment :
Been watching this for a little bit and finally pulled the trigger for the sub trunk of our Model Y. Looking forward to using it on a few trips and tailgating. Already plan to precool it the night before use on AC power and put in precooled food/drink for the best results I hear. Any other helpful tips appreciated.
I wouldn't put this (or any powered cooler) in the sub-trunk. Powered frigerators need a ton of air circulation around the vents to work properly.



Quote from jplee3 View quoted comment :
Is this is on an older non-Juniper Model Y? I have the Juniper and there sub-trunk has openings on both sides (this originally is to accommodate the folding shelf). I have my fridge in the sub-trunk and just make sure to not block those openings. So far it seems like it has been working fine. Although it does get quite warm back there
The refrigerator is basically dumping heat out of the vents and then using that same ambient air to cool down the compressor. The warmer the ambient air, the harder your fridge has to work. You ideally don't want to put this in an enclosed space even with nothing blocking the vents. It may "work" but its not ideal and will lead to higher power consumption and shorter lifespan of compressor.
Last edited by norazi July 16, 2026 at 03:13 PM.
Jul 17, 2026 3:50 PM
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summerrain222Jul 17, 2026 3:50 PM
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Quote from Skitals View quoted comment :
I have this in my model y subtrunk. You NEED risers for air circulation. I 3d printed some, but you can DIY anything to keep the subtrunk open so all the heat doesn't get trapped.

Even with risers, when it was 100°+ outside it could not keep a fridge full of cold food below 60° when set at 38. That is with the AC in the car on, but the car in the sun.

If you are going to use it in extreme heat the subtrunk won't work.
I've been using it on days when it's in the 90's, and it's been maintaining temps in the closed Model Y sub-trunk just fine. When I'm going into the grocery store, I open the subtrunk cover and turn on the fridge, and it's at temp by the time I'm done shopping. Then I load it and close the compartment cover and it maintains just fine on the way home, whether that's 15 minutes or 1 hour. I've done a few road trips (3-4 hours) with the compartment closed and it seems to be fine, and was still fully cold on arrival. The car's AC is always on too, maintaining the car at 68. Batteries aren't needed on the Model Y, the 18V plug can be set on the screen to stay on at all times.

Keep the subtrunk lid open when you can, but it's fine to close it for a few hours. I wouldn't leave it closed overnight. I'm confident it would continue to work even on a longer trip, just minimize time with the subtrunk closed as much as much as you can.
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any other mini fridges that r small enough to fit under a floor desk?

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Jul 17, 2026 9:06 PM
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Tony44Jul 17, 2026 9:06 PM
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Is this the model that has an actual compressor?

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