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product_id: 720329525
title: "NCF45 Portable Fridge Freezer,12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 42 Quart (40 Liter) Fast Cooling 12V Car Fridge -4℉~68℉,for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck"
brand: "alpicool"
price: "$1269.14"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Alpicool"
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# Digital precise temp control 3-level car battery protection Fast cooling to -4℉ NCF45 Portable Fridge Freezer,12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 42 Quart (40 Liter) Fast Cooling 12V Car Fridge -4℉~68℉,for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck

**Brand:** alpicool
**Price:** $1269.14
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Cool, Stay Ahead — The Road Warrior’s Ultimate Fridge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NCF45 Portable Fridge Freezer,12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 42 Quart (40 Liter) Fast Cooling 12V Car Fridge -4℉~68℉,for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck by alpicool
- **How much does it cost?** $1269.14 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- alpicool enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alpicool brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for the Road:** Durable 40L capacity with thick insulation and internal LED light for anytime access.
- • **Smart Battery Guardian:** 3-tier battery protection keeps your vehicle powered without surprises.
- • **Energy-Savvy & Portable:** Runs quieter and uses less power than a lightbulb—perfect for eco-conscious adventurers.
- • **Sleek Digital Interface:** Intuitive LCD panel with precise temperature control at your fingertips.
- • **Freeze or Chill on Demand:** Adjustable -4℉ to 68℉ for ultimate freshness or deep freeze anywhere.

## Overview

The Alpicool NCF45 is a 40-liter portable 12V fridge freezer designed for outdoor enthusiasts and road warriors. Featuring fast cooling down to -4℉, a digital control panel for precise temperature settings, and a smart 3-level battery protection system, it ensures your food stays fresh without draining your vehicle’s battery. Its energy-efficient compressor, thick insulation, and built-in LED light make it an indispensable companion for camping, RV trips, and long hauls.

## Description

Buy Alpicool NCF45 Portable Fridge Freezer,12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 42 Quart (40 Liter) Fast Cooling 12V Car Fridge -4℉~68℉,for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck: Coolers & Refrigerators - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Cold cream and frozen fish - I bought this in August 2020. Reviews had been mixed. My experience was very positive. I use mine on my boat and in my van. It works flawlessly on 110 power. It works extremely well with my 100 amp HR lifepo4 battery also. I have it powered by a 100 watt solar panel, which is not always enough. I just purchased a 2nd 100 watt panel though. That should be all I need. What I learned: the fridge is great. I use as a combo fridge freezer. I think it works best that way overall. I set mine at 20F. I add about 4 to 6 prefrozen pint water bottles first. This acts as a "cold battery" to hold the temp down and increase efficiency. I add frozen meats on bottom in Ziploc bags. Then milk, cheese, butter, mayo. Veggies go on top. If you don't have that intermediate layer I recommend putting a light hand towel to protect veggies from freezing on one side. A paper bag might work but probably end up soggy. Towel is perfect. I do this to minimize run time and keep food frozen up to a month. I got this thing to cycle on for only 20 minutes per HR. I figure that's drawing approximately 1.5 amp hrs. If you're using lead acid battery, you won't get more than 2 days, and I can't say that you will be able to recharge as efficiently either, because of their increased resistance at higher capacity. I have lived on the road in my van and it works. But... with only 100 watt solar and 100 amp battery fridge will run on eco mode for about 3 days. You can run into a problem if your battery runs down and the temp rises into 40s for longer than say 12 hrs. The contents will still be safe because the frozen food and ice bottles will keep things cool, even though the thermostat says 45. Just like a cooler. The problem being that as temp comes up, when your battery has recharged, fridge has to run longer to get temp back down, so that can lead to temp spiraling upward as fridge keeps running and drawing down battery. I've actually shut my fridge off at night to conserve power and restarted in morning with full sun. I also have a noco genius 10 amp charger if I need to recharge battery and have access to power. I think I did that once over a month on the road. You can also help things out by adding bagged ice or frozen foods. Common sense tweaking. But with a 2nd solar panel I expect few issues. Don't block the vents either. The unit will shut down to prevent overheating. Overall Im quite happy with this unit. Also, on AC power at my slip this thing just rocks. No issues. Uses less power than a lightbulb. It will even make ice if you put a Ziploc with water on the bottom. Cheaper than a Yeti cooler and no ice unless you want it. Several of my neighbors at the marina have purchased also. If you have some common sense these are a good value, economical to run, easy to clean, durable within reason, perfect for 1 to 2 people. Mine is running right now and I have the Bluetooth app on my phone. I have it set at 28 because I didn't want to freeze some sodas that I put in there. Its reading 31 and the fridge is humming along after 9 months. Happy camper.
Review: It works well - So far, so good. Took it on a 6 week camping road trip and it never gave any trouble. I have owned it for about 4 months and used it numerous times without issue. It is nice when things work. It was fairly quiet. Minor negatives: the cord can come unplugged from the small transformer box on the cord very easily. In the back of a camping vehicle, with gear getting pulled out, the plug often slipped out. Annoying, since if I did not notice it, the frig went warm very quickly in the summer heat. That is user error, not a product defect, and I just got used to being careful around the plug. Temperature control is unprecise. I used the "eco" setting to preserve battery life and the ice box would almost never hit the set temperature. If I set it for 39, it would only hit 41-44 degrees on the screen. Not a big deal as one can compensate and set lower than needed. The nice thing about the "Eco" setting is it really saves the battery. It was only drawing about 30-35 watts much of the time... and would often shut the compressor off and draw nothing off the battery. If battery life was not an issue, and took it off "Eco" setting, it would drop the temperature to 0 degrees in a hurry, but use 80 watts constantly while doing it. Ambient temperature obviously impacts performance and I was in hot conditions this summer. In summary, yeah, the chain and clip latch as a bit flimsy, but the ice box works and draws little power while doing it. I was glad to have it as I saved about $200 in buying ice for a chest on my 6 week road trip. Now we wait to see how long it lasts -- at this price point, if I get 3-5 years out of it I'll consider it a victory.

## Features

- DIGITAL CONTROLS:Digital display panel with precise temperature adjustment and easy-to-use interface for convenient operation
- FREEZES WITHOUT ICE: -4°F(-20°C) powerful chilling down performance ,can adjust the temperature be a fridge or freezer.
- CAR BATTERY PROTECTION:With temperature memory function and 3 different levels for battery protection: Low, Med and High to protect your vehicle battery without run down.
- FUNCTIONAL DESIGN:With LCD display and digitized temperature adjustment, included built-in LED light and internal basket.
- KEEP COOLING AND FRESH:Reliable sealing property construction,thick and high Density Foam Insulation.Continues keep cooling performance during your journey.Fresh all way and super energy saving!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DXDT8NRL |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 190 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Best Sellers Rank | #115,278 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #95 in Automotive Interior Coolers & Refrigerators |
| Brand | Alpicool |
| Brand Name | Alpicool |
| Capacity | 40 Liters |
| Color | Black |
| Compressor Type | Dc Compressor |
| Configuration | Compact Internal Freezer |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 680 Reviews |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Door Material Type | Plastic |
| Door Orientation | Left |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Has Convertible Freezer | Yes |
| Included Components | handle |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Is Customizable? | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.6"D x 27.3"W x 18.5"H |
| Item Height | 18.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 29.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Alpicool |
| Model Name | NCF45 |
| Model Number | NCF45 |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Plug Type | Type B - 3 pin (North American) |
| Product Dimensions | 13.6"D x 27.3"W x 18.5"H |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 40 Liters |
| Shelf Type | Adjustable |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alpicool
- **Capacity:** 40 Liters
- **Color:** Black
- **Configuration:** Compact Internal Freezer
- **Defrost System:** Automatic
- **Installation Type:** Freestanding
- **Number of Doors:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 13.6"D x 27.3"W x 18.5"H
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts (DC)

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold cream and frozen fish
*by W***L on May 27, 2021*

I bought this in August 2020. Reviews had been mixed. My experience was very positive. I use mine on my boat and in my van. It works flawlessly on 110 power. It works extremely well with my 100 amp HR lifepo4 battery also. I have it powered by a 100 watt solar panel, which is not always enough. I just purchased a 2nd 100 watt panel though. That should be all I need. What I learned: the fridge is great. I use as a combo fridge freezer. I think it works best that way overall. I set mine at 20F. I add about 4 to 6 prefrozen pint water bottles first. This acts as a "cold battery" to hold the temp down and increase efficiency. I add frozen meats on bottom in Ziploc bags. Then milk, cheese, butter, mayo. Veggies go on top. If you don't have that intermediate layer I recommend putting a light hand towel to protect veggies from freezing on one side. A paper bag might work but probably end up soggy. Towel is perfect. I do this to minimize run time and keep food frozen up to a month. I got this thing to cycle on for only 20 minutes per HR. I figure that's drawing approximately 1.5 amp hrs. If you're using lead acid battery, you won't get more than 2 days, and I can't say that you will be able to recharge as efficiently either, because of their increased resistance at higher capacity. I have lived on the road in my van and it works. But... with only 100 watt solar and 100 amp battery fridge will run on eco mode for about 3 days. You can run into a problem if your battery runs down and the temp rises into 40s for longer than say 12 hrs. The contents will still be safe because the frozen food and ice bottles will keep things cool, even though the thermostat says 45. Just like a cooler. The problem being that as temp comes up, when your battery has recharged, fridge has to run longer to get temp back down, so that can lead to temp spiraling upward as fridge keeps running and drawing down battery. I've actually shut my fridge off at night to conserve power and restarted in morning with full sun. I also have a noco genius 10 amp charger if I need to recharge battery and have access to power. I think I did that once over a month on the road. You can also help things out by adding bagged ice or frozen foods. Common sense tweaking. But with a 2nd solar panel I expect few issues. Don't block the vents either. The unit will shut down to prevent overheating. Overall Im quite happy with this unit. Also, on AC power at my slip this thing just rocks. No issues. Uses less power than a lightbulb. It will even make ice if you put a Ziploc with water on the bottom. Cheaper than a Yeti cooler and no ice unless you want it. Several of my neighbors at the marina have purchased also. If you have some common sense these are a good value, economical to run, easy to clean, durable within reason, perfect for 1 to 2 people. Mine is running right now and I have the Bluetooth app on my phone. I have it set at 28 because I didn't want to freeze some sodas that I put in there. Its reading 31 and the fridge is humming along after 9 months. Happy camper.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works well
*by I***P on August 2, 2025*

So far, so good. Took it on a 6 week camping road trip and it never gave any trouble. I have owned it for about 4 months and used it numerous times without issue. It is nice when things work. It was fairly quiet. Minor negatives: the cord can come unplugged from the small transformer box on the cord very easily. In the back of a camping vehicle, with gear getting pulled out, the plug often slipped out. Annoying, since if I did not notice it, the frig went warm very quickly in the summer heat. That is user error, not a product defect, and I just got used to being careful around the plug. Temperature control is unprecise. I used the "eco" setting to preserve battery life and the ice box would almost never hit the set temperature. If I set it for 39, it would only hit 41-44 degrees on the screen. Not a big deal as one can compensate and set lower than needed. The nice thing about the "Eco" setting is it really saves the battery. It was only drawing about 30-35 watts much of the time... and would often shut the compressor off and draw nothing off the battery. If battery life was not an issue, and took it off "Eco" setting, it would drop the temperature to 0 degrees in a hurry, but use 80 watts constantly while doing it. Ambient temperature obviously impacts performance and I was in hot conditions this summer. In summary, yeah, the chain and clip latch as a bit flimsy, but the ice box works and draws little power while doing it. I was glad to have it as I saved about $200 in buying ice for a chest on my 6 week road trip. Now we wait to see how long it lasts -- at this price point, if I get 3-5 years out of it I'll consider it a victory.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality at a Great Price
*by S***R on October 6, 2025*

I have wanted one of these for years! I finally got it and I am so pleased. As I was doing research, I read that the ones with CF in the model name have a better quality compressor, that have a reputation for longevity. That's why two models that have the same capacity might have different prices. But, just in case, I did buy the extra warranty. Even adding in that cost, it's still way cheaper than Dometic! I have a Jackery 1000 watt battery and this fridge will use up about 15% of the battery overnight when it gets down to the 50s. I leave it connected to the Jackery all the time and charge the Jackery while driving or with the solar panels. I'm planning on buying the insulated cover to make it more efficient, but for now I cover it with a blanket. I make sure to leave the vents uncovered. It seems to really help. It's big enough that I can go a whole week by myself without grocery shopping. I tend to make things from scratch, even while camping, so there's a lot in there. It really makes a difference not having to use space for ice. I have only used it as a fridge, not a freezer, so I can't say how cold it gets. The small compartment over the compressor is a little bit warmer than the main area, as advertised, but it's really not that much. I drive on some crazy bumpy, rocky roads that test the 4L on my truck, and the fridge continues to work perfectly. I drive a Ford Ranger with the extended cab. The fridge fits behind my seat, but I have short legs. There will be even more room after I remove the jump seats. Also, this will fit in our Dodge Ram, 8 ft bed in front of the wheel well. This fridge opens from the end, not the side. That works perfect for both my trucks. I have only used it for two 7-day trips and it has run perfectly so far. I also like being able to plug it in at home and pack the fridge before my trip. When I only had a cooler, I had to wait to pack it until right before I left. Empty, it's easy for me to carry. Fully packed, I can handle it for a short walk from the house to the truck alone, but I usually ask for help. I highly recommend this refrigerator/freezer!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*