Quote Originally Posted by Pmount View Post
We have traveled with a battery operated refrigerator, but found them too small, not cold enough and not good for extended days of not driving to recharge.
Maybe you were travelling with a battery operated cooler. I too have had these. Not only are they not big and cold enough, but they have a very limited life.

However, a battery (12v) refrigerator with a proper compressor is a completely different thing. Add to that an extra battery with recommended wiring at least a 1/4" copper, and you have a refrigerator/freezer in a conventional car. I have had this for many years, in several different cars at home. I use it not only for trips, but when shopping in summer, to stop food spoiling; ice cream melting.

The one I have both at home and in the US. in my van is large enough to carry 6 x 1/2 gal milk bottles plus lots of other food. When I have been on any trip of length and the battery is fully charged, it will easily run for 72 hours (haven't tried it for longer) without driving or flattening the battery. I have mine set at 1C, and it keeps that temperature all through the summer, even when the van is parked in the sun for an extended period. (I tried 0C, but found food freezing.)

Lifey