Installing My Alpicool Van Fridge | DIY No Build Minivan Camper Conversion |
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- This fridge took 30 seconds to "install." It's my belief that many van lifers overcomplicate the simplest of projects. Some of us need to "plug-n-play!"
I will use my van to run the fridge while I'm driving, or my Jackery power station, in conjunction with my solar panels. It's extremely rare that I'm in a place where my solar is ineffective.
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Since the Jackery 240 has pass through charging, just leave your Alpicool fridge plugged into your Jackery, then use your 12v charger from your Jackery to your vehicle that way you will always be charging both when you drive.
Opening it might be a little hassle but it’s how you get the best seal for efficiency. It will loosen up somewhat with use.
Good luck - it seems to be a popular model. You should be able to leave it plugged into the Jackery while driving and then charge the Jackery via your car battery. I have a Bluetti, but I think the Jackery should work the same.
I have it. It's awesome. I have it plugged to the Jackery 240, and the Jackery connected to the outlet, so that the refrigerator is powered constantly and the Jackery gets power when the vehicle is on.
Great tip👍
Great I'm glad to hear how things are going with the fridge
I have the 55 qt one....with 1000 watt Jackery.....LOVE it.....you’ll love yours!
Id love a review on how well it works 💪
I got mine to use as an extra freezer. Holds a lot and mine works great, so far. Going on 3 months now.
@@Pam_in_IN, how is the energy consumption as a freezer. I expect it to be higher, but reasonable.
@@karinhart489 I’m not really sure. Right now it’s plugged in my house 110 outlet. Glad Amanda showed how little wattage it used off the Jackery.
@@Pam_in_IN thanks that's what I was going to use it for too
@@Pam_in_IN, Cool! One reason I may move one of those up higher on the budget priority list is in addition to using for camping, it could be used with a power station as backup for prolonged power failures. We are having utility caused power outages every summer thru autumn due to fire danger ⚠️. That was why I got Jackery’s 60w folding panel when it went on sale to keep it charged up.
I have that fridge... Love it...
Also have a Iceco 20 and a
Domatic cf 35 .. the Alpicool is my favorite....
Are you still going to take your Yeti along? Now you need more stickers, lol
I have a 40 at Coleman DC cooler in truckstop far no problems, nice video.
Really anxious to hear how well it does.
Just started planning my van build and was wondering about a fridge like that and how it would work with the jackery! definitely helpful! :)
Looks good! Can’t wait for your review😊
Enjoying your videos like the new version of fridge I have old version thinking of making cover for it.If you decide to make an insulated cover please make a video 🤗
I’m glad you did this video on your fridge. I’ve been wondering if a jackery alone would be able to power a fridge continuously.
Really hoping it chills nicely!
Awesome!! 🤩🤩 Looking forward to seeing how it works out! Love the Llamas!! Is it a bag?
Because you camp mostly at campsites I’d love to know how long the fridge keeps your food cool IF you don’t have it connected to your Jackery. I don’t cook a lot but I may just want to keep a few items cool. I’ll be watching your vids for sure. Thank you.
I would think it would loosen up and get easier to open...but I would think you would want a tight fit to trap the cold air inside.
Hi Amanda,
Do you know how long you can run the fridge on your Jackery 240?
She should be able to run it overnight, if not longer. That’s why we have to stay tuned to see how it does on her real-life test trips camping.
Mine runs my Jackery out within 12 hours.
@@tanyalove-forrest126 That's good to know! I have an Ecoflow Delta 1300 and found it to be a bit underpowered for running the Iceco Go20 fridge freezer I originally bought go with it in my van. It ran for about 24 hours with both the fridge and freezer on. Returning it soon and I think going with a yeti cooler. But definitely still curious about other people's battery and fridge setups
@@tanyalove-forrest126, which model Jackery, a 240?
@@karinhart489 yes the 240. In it's defense I didn't buy it for that - just to charge my cell, computer and run a small fan. The cooler was a ad-on last year.
I'm surprised that you got a fridge. We have a dometic fridge that takes very little wattage. But we prefer our Yeti over a refrigerator. We don't put actual ice into the Yeti. The Yeti sits in our off grid location and we use those blue ice packs (loads of them), swap them out every other day to keep the Yeti cold. It's been very effective and no mess. How do you like your refrigerator as oppose to the Yeti? I supposed when we go camping with the Yeti, that'll be the real "true tell" on whether we still like the Yeti as much. I'm not a fan of having thing slushing around in there, so there's that. Perhaps we can put bunch of ice just in some dry bags while keeping the Yeti mess-free. Who knows. Though curious as to your thought on the fridge. Thanks.
I used my Yeti for a year before switching. Turns out I prefer messing with power to messing with ice. 😅
Hi Amanda. Looking forward to getting your opinion on your new fridge. On an unrelated note...where did you get the blanket on Wynston's bed. I love love love it!
Great! It's from Bass Pro Shop!
@@AdventuringWithAmanda TY. I have a little fur baby too but she will have to share that blanket lol!
Interesting - so how many hours will the jackery provide power before you have to recharge your jackery? 😍
It looks like a great little space saver fridge. How much did it cost and where did you buy it from. UK van fan who's buying stuff in prep for my Van.
I bought it on sale through Amazon for $150!
@@AdventuringWithAmanda Thank you Amanda for the information. Really appreciated. I enjoy watching you as another female Van fan. Keep doing your thing.
How’s the portable refrigerator it’s been 6 months ? 🤩
How did you change the cryptic settings to fahrenheit? Or the actual cut off voltages so it doesn't kill the battery?
Whatever happened with your fridge review? Did I miss it?
Haven't made a review yet. But I will say I prefer my Yeti cooler.
Let us know how you like it after you use it!