Alpicool C9PT Mini Portable Freezer, 12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 10 Quart Fast Cooling, with 12/24V DC and 100-240V AC for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck, Boat

The media could not be loaded. I purchased the Alpicool C9PT Mini Portable Freezer, 12 Volt Car Refrigerator. The first one I received malfunctioned. It was slow to decrease the temperature and it stalled at 40°F although it was on overnight. Amazon's customer service swiftly rectified the situation and sent a replacement refrigerator. Although the Alpicool C9PT is small, it does supply portable refrigeration to meet your food, drink, or medication needs. The refrigerator comes with an AC 100-240-volt outlet cord, a 12/24-volt cord, and instructions. The cords are approximately 6 feet. I did not measure them. The instructions are easy to follow. The control panel is well-lit with four easy-to-push control buttons. The power cord is plugged in below the control panel. This side of the refrigerator is well-vented on three sides.The refrigerator is CFC-free with heat insulation. It cools to -4°F based on 77°F room temperature; therefore, it varies. There is a temperature memory function and a three-stage intelligent battery protection system. The instructions are clear as to which battery protection mode to select.I plugged the refrigerator into the Bluetti EB3A power station using the 12-volt cord provided. It can also be powered by an automobile 12-volt/24-volt. Using the Bluetti, with the refrigerator set on ECO mode, the power station used 25 watts to maintain the temperature. To maintain the desired temperature the compressor would come on for about three to five minutes and shut off for approximately twenty minutes.The compressor sound is minimal.It's a noticeable hum but not overpowering. A small portable fan is louder. I was able to fall asleep with the refrigerator on and remain sleeping as it cycled on and off.The refrigerator's storage capacity is small but sufficient for one person. I fit four 16.9 ounce water bottles across the bottom of the refrigerator. The bottles were not able to fit in the upright position. The refrigerator is lightweight, easy to pick up, and easy to use in a vehicle or indoors. The refrigerator's lid closes snugly, tight, and securely keeping the cold inside. I have to use some elbow to break the suction to open it. There are no handles on the Alpicool C9PT. I purchased an insulated carry bag with a shoulder strap for convenience and greater insulation in hot weather. The price for the refrigerator is extremely reasonable for a small compression refrigerator. It took about twenty minutes from plug-in to a cooldown of 36°F. My test was indoors on an Autumn day. My indoor temperature was approximately 78°F. I further tested the refrigerator by setting it down to the lowest temperature of -4°F. That required an additional fifteen minutes approximately. The refrigerator was empty during my testing.The refrigerator arrives well-packaged indicating - this side up. There is an outer box. The Alpicool C9PT is located inside an additional box housed snugly in an upper and lower styrofoam cast. A clear plastic loosely cover the refrigerator. The cords and instructions are in a box located inside the refrigerators cooling cavity.As I use the refrigerator I will update my review.

I am so impressed with this little refrigerator. It gets so cold fast. I can actually make ice cubes in under five hours and it stays cold. Even after it’s been off forever I can freeze things or I can use as a refrigerator. I am constantly on the road we also have an off grid property that this works perfect for I can’t say enough about this and products is so quiet I don’t even know that it’s on. It’s also very low wattage so it works perfect with a portable generator. I love this.UPDATESo I have had this refrigerator since October 20 23I am in the California desert where it gets to 115 in the summer almost every day and I have use this since October since we got here every single day it’s plugged in all day all night and it is still running as of today which is July 14, 2024. It still freezes it barely draws over 35 W. It’s absolutely awesome I just wanted to let you all know that I have had it for close to a year now and even in this extreme heat, it still freezes properly works properly, it’s absolutely amazing. I love it. I don’t know what I would do without it because this is the only way we have to keep our food cold out here I’ve ordered several cents and they are all working exactly the same as this one super impressed.

Put this in my work truck today. I drive a Mack Granite Tri-Axle. Froze my tea in 2hrs. Awesome!!!

I like the size and weight of this. but the temperature did not maintain at the chosen setting very well when running on ac power in a stable environment. Even though the temp said it was running between 38°f - 42°f it formed ice and froze the lettuce and other fresh veggies.When I tested this on 12v solar power in a variable temperature environment in my RV to see how it would perform I was surprised. I set my target temp to 44°f and placed veggies in paper bags to see if a little insulation would make any difference. It worked GREAT!I was on the fence about whether I would return this as it was a replacement, since the ac power choice did not perform well, but I'm using it in the RV primarily and the power draw on is negligible .The first one I ordered was noisy and froze everything. Since other reviews have stated that it is quiet and temperature holds well, I decided to return the first one and get a replacement to see if the performance is due to a defect of some sort.

Do not buy this Chinese piece of garbage. I had it for just over a month and it stopped working. It does not cool any more. Unfortunately, I cannot return it, because it is passed the Amazon return window by 2 days and they won’t do anything for me. Save your money, buy the real deal Dometic for the extra $$$. This thing is trash. It is junk. Amazon should be embarrassed that they sell such low quality garbage.DO NOT BUY THIS.

Works great! Using for therapeutic ice packs.