Engel uses a Sawafuji compressor. Dometic used to use a Danfoss/Seacop compressor. They now use their own compressor the WAECO in the CFX 3 line. ARB uses the Danfoss/Seacop compressor.
My brother in law have one, he let me barrow it cos my refrigerator in my camper was too small. I gotta say, I love it. It didn't disappoint me one bit.
I just ordered this set up the iceco jp40 and the ecoflow river pro, it’s super helpful seeing exactly what kind of usage I can expect to get out of it before my big trip. I appreciate your testing!
Nice review, had the older Truck Fridge/Indel B 40 with the Danfoss and same blue light. Gave up the ghost after 7 years of hard use. Lid closure failed too after someone dropped it down. Running a cfx53IM now 24/7 in the solar shed, great unit as well.
Nice review. Had a JP50 but due to build space concerns I am exchanging for a JP40. 2 people and rarely more than a 3 day outing should give us plenty of storage. The JP50 is also very efficient, from data in other reviews it appears the 40 is even more so!
Bro, I've been looking at these ICECO reviews for a while going between the GO20 and the JP30. Even though you reviewed the JP40 you provided me all the information I needed to confirm my decision. The part showing us how much we can fit in the unit was brilliant. The price of the JP30 with the cover is about the same as the GO20 so I'm going with the JP30 since I don't need dual zones and the JP30 is more than big enough for me. Also, I like that the JP units are more rugged than the GO20. Thank you!!
Thanks Todd, great review and presentation as usual! Looking forward to seeing your minivan build, as we are converting two SUVs, putting in Yeti 1000s, fridge units such as these, etc. I'm sure you are doing a great conversion.
Just wanted to add a comment. I bought the ICECO JP30 and when I saw your "wine bottle" sizing test, I was annoyed that I didn't think of that. But the good news for the JP30 is that ICECO considered this and it will hold 2 bottles of wine standing upright. The way that ICECO did this was by creating 2 small depressions in the bottom of the fridge and 2 in the lid (you do have to take out the basket for this to work).
I don't drink wine but I want to fit taller bottles into the unit. I'm looking at the JP30 right now as it should be big enough for my needs pending I can stand up drinks the way I want. Thanks!
Good stuff. Your presentation/editing style is very enjoyable while being informative. I like the van build tease......I'm looking forward to seeing that one.
Today I am experimenting with my newly arrived JP40 and EcoFlow River Pro. I am also using a Bluetooth /Inkbird temperature sensor (thermometer) and App to index inside temps. I checked the sensor against my house ambient temps and it was within 3 degrees F. However, I do not know if this difference holds up as we approach below freezing temps of the JP40. Ambient room temps were between 68-70 degrees. All testing was done with the protective jacket on. BTW: I put on the jacket without any obstruction of the control panel. So far, with one large hard sided “Cooler Shock” inside and a plastic cup of frozen water, the inside temp read about 12-15 degrees F. The temperature sensor sat on the cup of frozen water about 5-6 inches above the basket, centered in the basket side farthest from the compressor. The lowest reported temperature was 11 degrees F over a 4-5 h period. Perhaps it would be colder closer to the compressor side. The crisper measured 29 degrees F. My wattage usage was generally consistent with your MAX and ECO findings for zero. I have an absorption fridge in my camper and to keep food temps in the safe range, I’ve used “Cooler Shocks”, a dry 30% more efficient alternative to ice. The absorption cooler alone struggles to keep food below 40 degrees F on 80+ degree days. I plan to rotate the freezer shocks as needed from the ICECO freezer for the first few days of camping and when no longer needing frozen shocks use the ICECO above freezing temps. Question for you: I find when the compressor goes off the River Pro is reporting zero wattage use. Did you find that as well? I would assume some electronics would be using watts. BTW: I find your reviews to the point, filled with useful personal perspectives and thorough, although the geek in me sometimes wants more detail. Thank you.
Thanks, I think you’re the first person to say they want my reviews to be longer! Anyway, I’ve found that most of these power stations have a threshold under which they report 0 output so that’s what happening there. The bigger the unit, the larger the threshold so some will report 0 if under 30w on AC like the Bluetti AC200P. My Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is the only one that reports down to 1w, including the 5w the internal inverter uses.
Great video. I always enjoy your style. I myself just made my unboxing videos on my River Pro with external battery, and as we speak, I am testing it today, w/o solar for this 1st test, to see how long my 15 to 20 year old fridge lasts. Then next will be adding my 200 watts of solar panels to see how that does. I am also buying a small 47qt fridge so can't wait to test that too. Thanks again or your videos. Helped me get into my solar explorations, even though I been tinkering with solar for years, now getting into it more!
Nice review. Run time and Ah consumption data over time are more useful if you preload the fridge with cold items like in real world use. Hobotech uses this methodology.
Hi - I found your website today - many useful things! I was checking out reviews on the fridge. I particularily liked the part where you put food in the fridge, the internal measurements and the power versus time segment. I noticed you have a Shape Half Pint Microwave. I wondered how you like it and how you acquired it? I have a microwave in my campervan, but have been looking for a narrower microwave like the half pint, so that I could put it and a 3 quart instant Pot in place of my larger microwave. Thanks! PS - I love Acadia!
Thanks and you have a keen eye on the microwave. I found my randomly on Letgo - the guy had listed it 5 years ago! You can find them on eBay for around $200 which is a lot for a vintage microwave but it’s the only thing that is narrower than 15”.
Thanks for this great video. Does this unit swap over automatically between 12V and mains power? In other words, can I pull up to a campground in my teardrop, plug in to shore power, and know that the fridge swaps over automatically to mains power........or do I have to change anything over manually?
It’s a manual cord switch. I think that’s pretty common. In fact my expensive Dometic fridge sent me stickers saying not to plug AC and DC cords on at the same time or it could start on fire!
What was your temperature range from what you set the temp at on the panel, to the interior temperature? Were there any major degree differences, or did it keep a constant temp with your setting within an acceptable range (within 4 degrees, for example)? Did it fluctuate a lot over time in "Eco mode" once desired temperature was reached on "Max.", or very little?
Thanks for the review! On the inside of the unit it says 110-120 volts but on the outside next to the plug itself it says 110-220 volts. Can you bring this to europe or elsewhere and use 220 volts to run it or not?
Todd, great review. I’m new to this type of cooler. If you had it hooked up to your car while not driving how long typically would it last without draining you car battery to a point where your car won’t start? Is this a suggested way to use it or do I need alternate charging methods like solar or some sort of backup battery?
Hi. I’d recommend getting a 500-700wh solar generator to plug this into so it doesn’t drain your starter battery and will run the fridge 24/7. When the car is running, you can charge the solar generator via cigarette adapter. You could also hook up solar panels. The Ecoflow River Pro or Bluetti AC50S are a good choices.
Thanks for the great review. I am considering this unit for my 4Runner camper conversion. I am trying to find out what kind of clearance I need to open the lid fully. I’ve reached out to ICECO but they never responded.
@@todd.parker Yes, I know that but it looks like it hinges just to the left of the control/display panel and I don’t know how wide that panel is. I want to maximize the height of the platform in the 4Runner and I can’t purchase the frig just yet. That’s why I was looking for an exact number!
You need 36.75” to fully open the lid, 38.5” if you have the slider. I’d say 28” is the minimum clearance to get things out of the fridge (11” opening at the front).
They look similar but the Iceco has an efficient Secop compressor with 5 year warranty and the Joytitus doesn’t mention that in their description so it’s probably using a lower quality compressor
Good video; however, regarding this piece of equipment, quality only depends on how much the company pays the builder. If you, as the company, pay the builder more, they'll build whatever you want at a higher quality. You speak negatively about Chinese-made products a lot in this video. I may possibly be incorrect in this instance, but I believe Iceco products (with the exception of the compressors) are made in China. That said, I believe most Apple products are made in China. Your favorite flashlight and other favorite gear is probably made in China. Much of your favorite equipment that you used to make this video was probably made in China (unless you put an excessive amount of effort into deliberately searching for equipment made in alternate countries). I don't like to blame the builder; rather, I seek accountability from the companies that pay the builders less so that those companies can yield a larger profit from us. Please pay attention to how companies (from all origins) try to trick and fool us, the consumer. I'll probably get some flak from this comment by people who want to defend the right to trash other countries for our problems, but the issue gets old after a while. I've purchased two Iceco refrigerator/freezers, not because of where they're made, but because they're quality products that are well-priced. I also purchased an ARB Freezer. I bought it because I like ARB products, and it looks cool, but above all, it does the job it was purchased to do.
I didn’t mean to disparage all Chinese companies, they make excellent products when not cost constrained. I was using that term as a catch all for all the fly by night companies on Amazon that slap a logo on a generic fridge, the same you can find by the hundreds on Alibaba. You can find the same unit being sold under many ‘brands’ on Amazon and although inexpensive they tend to disappear quickly and don’t stand behind their products.
@@todd.parker I understand. Everyone does it. It just gets old sometimes. And it's frustrating when they don't realize many of their absolute favorite products are, in fact, made in China. You're the first I've ever seen admit "they make excellent products when not cost constrained." Thanks for the video and reply, Todd.
Iceco is overpriced Chinese crap. I bought a jp42 when they were 299. Now they are 550bucks.... I returned mine. The damn lid didnt seal. Cold air would escape and condensation would leak all over my van. The thermostat never worked. You would set it to 0 and it would never get below 8. My 30 year old Norcold outperforms this. Indont know.why I wasted my money.
Sorry to hear that. If you had bad luck with Iceco stay away from 99% of the other random brands on Amazon. I still love mine and I think they are one of the few midrange options. On the other sides are really shady Chinese brands and really expensive (but long lasting) brands like ARB and Dometic.
My friend, you nailed this review !!! In this review you said, "it was probably my fault". You were right, also world hunger, covid and inflation are solely, your fault. :-) ;-) :-D Thank you, I subscribed.
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Engel uses a Sawafuji compressor. Dometic used to use a Danfoss/Seacop compressor. They now use their own compressor the WAECO in the CFX 3 line. ARB uses the Danfoss/Seacop compressor.
My brother in law have one, he let me barrow it cos my refrigerator in my camper was too small. I gotta say, I love it. It didn't disappoint me one bit.
I just ordered this set up the iceco jp40 and the ecoflow river pro, it’s super helpful seeing exactly what kind of usage I can expect to get out of it before my big trip. I appreciate your testing!
That's great to hear. They are a nice pairing.
I’ve used a Waeco fridge with danfoss compressor running 24/7 since September 2011! So I can safely say these compressors last!
Hi Tod. Once again very informative.
Love listening to you. You make the items so much more interesting.
Nice review, had the older Truck Fridge/Indel B 40 with the Danfoss and same blue light. Gave up the ghost after 7 years of hard use. Lid closure failed too after someone dropped it down. Running a cfx53IM now 24/7 in the solar shed, great unit as well.
Great job Todd! I’m now buying a ICECO fridge!
Nice review. Had a JP50 but due to build space concerns I am exchanging for a JP40. 2 people and rarely more than a 3 day outing should give us plenty of storage. The JP50 is also very efficient, from data in other reviews it appears the 40 is even more so!
Great review and it was extremely helpful seeing the fridge packed with real food.
Glad it was helpful
Bro, I've been looking at these ICECO reviews for a while going between the GO20 and the JP30. Even though you reviewed the JP40 you provided me all the information I needed to confirm my decision. The part showing us how much we can fit in the unit was brilliant. The price of the JP30 with the cover is about the same as the GO20 so I'm going with the JP30 since I don't need dual zones and the JP30 is more than big enough for me. Also, I like that the JP units are more rugged than the GO20. Thank you!!
You’re welcome, glad it was helpful
Thanks Todd, great review and presentation as usual! Looking forward to seeing your minivan build, as we are converting two SUVs, putting in Yeti 1000s, fridge units such as these, etc. I'm sure you are doing a great conversion.
Great review. You gave the information I was looking for about ICECO. Thanks!
I have this Fridge and love it. Nice Video !
Do you happen to know the size of the Allen screw? I’ve misplaced mine and need to buy new ones
Just wanted to add a comment. I bought the ICECO JP30 and when I saw your "wine bottle" sizing test, I was annoyed that I didn't think of that. But the good news for the JP30 is that ICECO considered this and it will hold 2 bottles of wine standing upright. The way that ICECO did this was by creating 2 small depressions in the bottom of the fridge and 2 in the lid (you do have to take out the basket for this to work).
Ah, I was wondering what those depressions were for!
Thank you, Erik! I'm trying to decide between the JP30 and JP40. This helped!
I don't drink wine but I want to fit taller bottles into the unit. I'm looking at the JP30 right now as it should be big enough for my needs pending I can stand up drinks the way I want. Thanks!
Good stuff. Your presentation/editing style is very enjoyable while being informative. I like the van build tease......I'm looking forward to seeing that one.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. Just finished my minivan build, now I just need to work on the video. Stay tuned!
Love your videos Todd. Keep them coming please.
Thanks for watching
Very informative! I got lucky one Sunday. Before going to bed i checked amazon and "BOOM" FLASH SALE! They took $140 off the Price 🤔👍
Very nice!
Today I am experimenting with my newly arrived JP40 and EcoFlow River Pro. I am also using a Bluetooth /Inkbird temperature sensor (thermometer) and App to index inside temps. I checked the sensor against my house ambient temps and it was within 3 degrees F. However, I do not know if this difference holds up as we approach below freezing temps of the JP40. Ambient room temps were between 68-70 degrees. All testing was done with the protective jacket on. BTW: I put on the jacket without any obstruction of the control panel. So far, with one large hard sided “Cooler Shock” inside and a plastic cup of frozen water, the inside temp read about 12-15 degrees F. The temperature sensor sat on the cup of frozen water about 5-6 inches above the basket, centered in the basket side farthest from the compressor. The lowest reported temperature was 11 degrees F over a 4-5 h period. Perhaps it would be colder closer to the compressor side. The crisper measured 29 degrees F. My wattage usage was generally consistent with your MAX and ECO findings for zero. I have an absorption fridge in my camper and to keep food temps in the safe range, I’ve used “Cooler Shocks”, a dry 30% more efficient alternative to ice. The absorption cooler alone struggles to keep food below 40 degrees F on 80+ degree days. I plan to rotate the freezer shocks as needed from the ICECO freezer for the first few days of camping and when no longer needing frozen shocks use the ICECO above freezing temps.
Question for you: I find when the compressor goes off the River Pro is reporting zero wattage use. Did you find that as well? I would assume some electronics would be using watts. BTW: I find your reviews to the point, filled with useful personal perspectives and thorough, although the geek in me sometimes wants more detail. Thank you.
Thanks, I think you’re the first person to say they want my reviews to be longer! Anyway, I’ve found that most of these power stations have a threshold under which they report 0 output so that’s what happening there. The bigger the unit, the larger the threshold so some will report 0 if under 30w on AC like the Bluetti AC200P. My Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is the only one that reports down to 1w, including the 5w the internal inverter uses.
The light is blue because it is a UV sterilizer light. No idea how effective that his though
Really like my alpicool but you really need a thermometer as the internal unit isn't accurate at all
The reason to the light being so blue is to keep bugs away when outdoors. They won’t be attracted to the blue.
Interesting. I heard mosquitoes love the blue color
Great review! Most helpful for me. Thanks!
Great video. I always enjoy your style. I myself just made my unboxing videos on my River Pro with external battery, and as we speak, I am testing it today, w/o solar for this 1st test, to see how long my 15 to 20 year old fridge lasts. Then next will be adding my 200 watts of solar panels to see how that does. I am also buying a small 47qt fridge so can't wait to test that too. Thanks again or your videos. Helped me get into my solar explorations, even though I been tinkering with solar for years, now getting into it more!
Great to hear!
Didn't know about the ETL listing. I was wondering about electrical safety. Thanks!!
Nice review. Run time and Ah consumption data over time are more useful if you preload the fridge with cold items like in real world use. Hobotech uses this methodology.
Yeah, good point. The fridge was empty so it probably had to work a bit harder since there was no mass in there to regulate the temp.
Hi - I found your website today - many useful things! I was checking out reviews on the fridge. I particularily liked the part where you put food in the fridge, the internal measurements and the power versus time segment.
I noticed you have a Shape Half Pint Microwave. I wondered how you like it and how you acquired it? I have a microwave in my campervan, but have been looking for a narrower microwave like the half pint, so that I could put it and a 3 quart instant Pot in place of my larger microwave.
Thanks!
PS - I love Acadia!
Thanks and you have a keen eye on the microwave. I found my randomly on Letgo - the guy had listed it 5 years ago! You can find them on eBay for around $200 which is a lot for a vintage microwave but it’s the only thing that is narrower than 15”.
I have the 75 and it is just wayyyyyyy too huge for just a weekend at the cabin. It takes up half the storage area in the jeep.
Yeah, I have a 90 and it’s huge. I think 40-45 is the sweet spot
Thanks for this great video.
Does this unit swap over automatically between 12V and mains power? In other words, can I pull up to a campground in my teardrop, plug in to shore power, and know that the fridge swaps over automatically to mains power........or do I have to change anything over manually?
It’s a manual cord switch. I think that’s pretty common. In fact my expensive Dometic fridge sent me stickers saying not to plug AC and DC cords on at the same time or it could start on fire!
The UV lighting helps kill bacteria.
What was your temperature range from what you set the temp at on the panel, to the interior temperature? Were there any major degree differences, or did it keep a constant temp with your setting within an acceptable range (within 4 degrees, for example)? Did it fluctuate a lot over time in "Eco mode" once desired temperature was reached on "Max.", or very little?
I didn’t have a good enough thermometer to test fluctuations but on the display, it stayed within 3-4 degrees
@@todd.parker Thanks!
Thanks for the review! On the inside of the unit it says 110-120 volts but on the outside next to the plug itself it says 110-220 volts. Can you bring this to europe or elsewhere and use 220 volts to run it or not?
I think you’d need to buy a voltage converter or just stick to 12v
I got it on Amazon during a "FLASH SALE" which took off $147😮😮😮
Are there other chinese brands on Amazon with the good compressors? More competition means lower prices for us consumers.
Not that I’m aware of but you can look for “Danfoss compressor” and longer warranties to spot better units.
Todd, great review. I’m new to this type of cooler. If you had it hooked up to your car while not driving how long typically would it last without draining you car battery to a point where your car won’t start? Is this a suggested way to use it or do I need alternate charging methods like solar or some sort of backup battery?
Hi. I’d recommend getting a 500-700wh solar generator to plug this into so it doesn’t drain your starter battery and will run the fridge 24/7. When the car is running, you can charge the solar generator via cigarette adapter. You could also hook up solar panels. The Ecoflow River Pro or Bluetti AC50S are a good choices.
Nice one, very informative, thanks Todd!
Thanks for the great review. I am considering this unit for my 4Runner camper conversion. I am trying to find out what kind of clearance I need to open the lid fully. I’ve reached out to ICECO but they never responded.
To fully open it vertical, just add the height + length but you can probably work with 10” of opening but that would be tight
@@todd.parker Yes, I know that but it looks like it hinges just to the left of the control/display panel and I don’t know how wide that panel is. I want to maximize the height of the platform in the 4Runner and I can’t purchase the frig just yet. That’s why I was looking for an exact number!
You need 36.75” to fully open the lid, 38.5” if you have the slider. I’d say 28” is the minimum clearance to get things out of the fridge (11” opening at the front).
Panel is 3” wide, 4.5” when you include the handle. Top is 20.5” long.
@@todd.parker Thanks. That’s exactly what I needed to know. Now I can start the build!
very good video! just got mine...........
Is there a discount code to order this from your link?
Sorry, no. Just a regular link. But keep an eye out, there are usually sales.
ICECO JP40 and JOYTUTUS 42 Quart very similar on all dimension. can it be same company?
They look similar but the Iceco has an efficient Secop compressor with 5 year warranty and the Joytitus doesn’t mention that in their description so it’s probably using a lower quality compressor
@@todd.parker wondering if they have place in Los Angeles and before buy I can see if its good for me.
FYI: link doesn't work
Hmmm. The link to the fridge or the code?
both link and coupon code work
Idk about you but i like food too🤣❣️
Your going to hate the blue light
You're not wrong
Good video; however, regarding this piece of equipment, quality only depends on how much the company pays the builder. If you, as the company, pay the builder more, they'll build whatever you want at a higher quality. You speak negatively about Chinese-made products a lot in this video. I may possibly be incorrect in this instance, but I believe Iceco products (with the exception of the compressors) are made in China.
That said, I believe most Apple products are made in China. Your favorite flashlight and other favorite gear is probably made in China. Much of your favorite equipment that you used to make this video was probably made in China (unless you put an excessive amount of effort into deliberately searching for equipment made in alternate countries).
I don't like to blame the builder; rather, I seek accountability from the companies that pay the builders less so that those companies can yield a larger profit from us.
Please pay attention to how companies (from all origins) try to trick and fool us, the consumer. I'll probably get some flak from this comment by people who want to defend the right to trash other countries for our problems, but the issue gets old after a while.
I've purchased two Iceco refrigerator/freezers, not because of where they're made, but because they're quality products that are well-priced. I also purchased an ARB Freezer. I bought it because I like ARB products, and it looks cool, but above all, it does the job it was purchased to do.
I didn’t mean to disparage all Chinese companies, they make excellent products when not cost constrained. I was using that term as a catch all for all the fly by night companies on Amazon that slap a logo on a generic fridge, the same you can find by the hundreds on Alibaba. You can find the same unit being sold under many ‘brands’ on Amazon and although inexpensive they tend to disappear quickly and don’t stand behind their products.
@@todd.parker I understand. Everyone does it. It just gets old sometimes. And it's frustrating when they don't realize many of their absolute favorite products are, in fact, made in China. You're the first I've ever seen admit "they make excellent products when not cost constrained." Thanks for the video and reply, Todd.
We all spend almost twice this much for a home refrigerator so it only makes sense to buy a good one when we're on the road!
Iceco is overpriced Chinese crap. I bought a jp42 when they were 299. Now they are 550bucks.... I returned mine. The damn lid didnt seal. Cold air would escape and condensation would leak all over my van. The thermostat never worked. You would set it to 0 and it would never get below 8. My 30 year old Norcold outperforms this. Indont know.why I wasted my money.
Sorry to hear that. If you had bad luck with Iceco stay away from 99% of the other random brands on Amazon. I still love mine and I think they are one of the few midrange options. On the other sides are really shady Chinese brands and really expensive (but long lasting) brands like ARB and Dometic.
Everything you buy from Amazon, ebay, Walmart, Sam's, Costco, target, home Depot are +90% made in China 🤔
My friend, you nailed this review !!! In this review you said, "it was probably my fault". You were right, also world hunger, covid and inflation are solely, your fault. :-) ;-) :-D
Thank you, I subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it!