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COSTWAY Car Refrigerator 55 Quart Portable Compressor Freezer 4 F to 50 F Dual Zone Electric Car Cooler with 3 Levels LCD Display Shockproof Design RV Travel Fridge for Home Camping Gray
Last Updated: December 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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/10
Total Reviews
335
Old Reviews
118
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Storage
53freezer, refrigerator, cold, frozen, drinks
+83%
-17%
" ... For freezer/fridge space - Adequate for my needs. ... This fridge/freezer takes a little time learning on how to store and what temperature you should be set at. ... The fridge space is small but is great space for items that can’t handle the colder freezer space. ... You can also use the larger space for refrigerator temps above 32 degrees. ... "
" ... This fridge fits perfectly in my 2014 JKU between the rear seat and tailgate. ... Very happy with the capacity. ... I was able to load up an 18 pack of cans on each side of the divider, so 36 cans total and still had room in the rear compartment. ... Also, other fridge/freezers have a dedicated section by the compressor for the freezer part. ... This one is all fridge or all freezer. ... "
" ... That area runs about 8-10 degrees warmer than the main compartment. ... Having a true fridge is amazing when you're trekking through the wilderness. ... "
" ... Great cooler with no need to add ice, keeps items as cold or frozen as you want and is easy to transport! ... "
" ... One I use as a freezer and the other a fridge. ... I found keeping the freezer set at 12f would keep all my frozen items meats, Ice Cream etc . ... and the once freezer is now a fridge and so far has been maintaining the fridge temps ok. No issue with the once fridge now freezer as of yet. ... "
" ... This is a great refrigerator doesn't take much energy at all ... "
" ... I used the 120 Volt for mainly holding beer during the entire 4 days with people constantly in and out of the refrigerator. ... My buddies in the group were envious of how well this refrigerator worked and couldn't believe how much less it cost as compared to ARB, Dometic and various other comparable off road products being sold. ... Other than that, I'm really impressed five months into the ownership of the Costway refrigerator and have recommended to my friends. ... "
" ... great little fridge. ... "
Cooling
48cooler, cooling, drinks, temperature, fridge
+85%
-15%
" ... Keeps everything nice and cold. ... "
" ... This will take 102F Texas heat, under a towel, and cool the interior to 28F . ... The main compartment is all metal, and you can feel that this metal compartment is attached to the refrigerant as a heat exchanger (cooling the interior) You can feel the temperature gradient when you stick your hand in. ... So, it works really well to cool anything in the bottom, but if you stack cans, the upper cans don't get cold. ... Last word on the cooling. ... "
" ... Always a cold drink ready for me. ... "
" ... It does cool very fast and my GoalZero 200x was able to power for about 6 hours while keeping 43 degrees when set for 38 degrees (empty). ... "
" ... Upon setting up, with nothing in it, it cooled remarkably fast (10 minutes) to the 28 degree Celsius I set the temperature setting to. ... "
" ... Keeps everything nice and cold. ... "
" ... So it stays cool but not cold. ... "
" ... It cools off fast and is very quiet. ... "
Product Reliability
39working, weeks, worked, error, stopped working
+38%
-62%
" ... Ok bought this in March of 2019 it’s now September and it won’t freeze anymore. ... "
" ... Only works for 6 month, then is just stuck on 65 or near temperature it doesn't froze anymore it just stopped working, always on ecomode theres no way to reset it or even on low, medium or high pre sets option help. ... "
" ... I plugged it in . ... "
" ... After 3 weeks stop of working ... "
" ... Mine arrived and not working, wanted to pay me $50 to get it fixed. ... "
" ... Broke after less than a year. ... That gave it a couple more weeks. ... "
" ... Bought fridge back in July, its stopped working middle of October. ... After two weeks of going back and forth with Costway ... "
" ... Dead, stopped working a few weeks ago. ... I've tried everything I can to bring it back to life. ... As far as I'm concerned, the units dead. ... I've had this unit for almost 4 1/2 months now. ... "
For Travel
31camping, road, trips, fridge, 4 day
+94%
-6%
" ... I have taken this to cross the state highway trips and it worked the whole time. ... "
" ... Worked great on 4 day off road trip, going again in mid May with it ... "
" ... Freezer and fridge held temps, we were able to freeze things at the bottom which was a huge plus when traveling the Alaska highway. ... "
" ... Used for summer camping in Florida. ... "
" ... Including a 4 day dry camping situation in my truck. ... After that trip I learned it’s much more efficient running directly from 12v if possible. ... "
" ... It worked like a champ for my two week trip. ... With any luck it will last for your whole trip. ... "
" ... I just got back from a 4 day Jeep trip across Mojave road (140 miles across open desert) and I used this refrigerator as my only source of refrigeration. ... Everything was very chilled and held out the entire trip. ... "
" ... This is perfect for my needs while driving on very long trips. ... "
Price
27cost, worth, value, costway, brands
+85%
-15%
" ... Exactly what I was looking for at 1/2 the cost. ... "
" ... Bought this product with relatively low expectations. ... I had researched the Dometic and ARB lines and, while very nice, were way out of my price range. ... Is it worth the money? ... "
" ... I was a little wary about buying this as it is about half the price of better know brands. ... "
" ... And those brands are double the cost. ... "
" ... Great price compared to the competition ... "
" ... And those brands are double the cost. ... "
" ... I was actually quite surprised with feel of it for the price. ... "
" ... Overall, worth the money. ... "
Freezer
24ice, fridge, cold, frozen, cooler
+92%
-8%
" ... It keeps food fresh, beer and drinks ice cold! ... "
" ... Perfect, no more ice needed for camping ... "
" ... I have been using this freezer for 3 months on a 12-volt system and it has been flawless! ... "
" ... So this means it can be a refrigerator and freezer at one time or just a refrigerator! ... "
" ... It kept the beer and beverage ice cold and my vegetables and fruit fresh. ... "
" ... great little fridge. ... "
" ... For freezer/fridge space - Adequate for my needs. ... "
" ... The freezer worked fine. ... "
Battery Life
23drained, drain, solar, morning, jeep
+70%
-30%
" ... I have this on 12 volt power and it keeps things nice and cold and does not drain tomuch power from battery/. ... "
" ... This is perfect if you are running an isolated battery system like me, but I wouldn’t recommend that you run it off your main car battery without engaging the battery protection on the back of the fridge to MED or High so you don’t kill your starting battery. ... "
" ... 160 operating hours. ... "
" ... I set the protection circuit for High so it wouldn't drain the battery. ... "
" ... It’s nice and quiet and does not drain the batteries ... "
" ... I leave running in my van on Eco mode and have have zero issues with battery. ... Tho I do have a house battery which I charge every few days. ... "
" ... My 100amp solar suitcase charged the battery up in about two hours in the morning in the desert last week February. ... "
" ... It draws a very small amount out of my second battery. ... "
Build Quality
16broke, insulation, handle, plastic, handle broke
+44%
-56%
" ... However, there were only a small handful negative reviews, and it was for plastic breaking . ... There should be some sort of protection for buyers for expensive products that break/are defective. ... "
" ... Its a great fridge but after a month or two in my semi the latch broke. ... It stinks cause I paid a lot for the fridge and then the latch breaks . ... "
" ... Facing the handle end of the cooler the left side of the handle came cracked from the top all the way down to the bottom of the handle. ... "
" ... Broke after less than a year. ... After it broke, we tried putting in more refrigerant. ... "
" ... The handle broke after a year and three months of light use. ... Poorly made handle. ... We liked it ok until handle broke. ... "
" ... It cools down to freezing very quickly, however this first time we opened it to check on the temperature the plastic latch/handle broke. ... "
" ... 3- it has very bad insulation so you will need to have outside insulation cover. ... "
" ... And after one three day use the lid has warped and won’t latch shut which means it’s already very inefficient insulation is further compromised by a lid that’s not air right. ... "
Capacity
10house, trailer, hotel, truck, temp
+100%
" ... It was great to just unplug from 12volt hook-up to bring into hotel room and plug into ac outlet. ... "
" ... There was still room for extra. ... "
" ... The outside ambient temp was only 70*F inside house. ... "
" ... This mainly stayed in the tent/trailer we have. ... "
" ... Works great in my truck and at home. ... "
" ... Plenty of room, looks like good quality to me. ... "
" ... I use this one in my Tractor-trailer. ... "
" ... And the hotel we booked although great in everything did not have refrigerator for every room. ... "
Power Consumption
10power draw, low, energy, electricity, camper
+80%
-20%
" ... The power consumption made the 200x quit at about 54% reported remaining charge. ... "
" ... -Voltage/Capacity monitor ... "
" ... I bought a pure sine 300wt inverter. ... "
" ... I have also used this in the house for power outages. ... "
" ... Know that this unit needs power 100% of the time. ... "
" ... Took it on a overland trip and just sipped electricity. ... "
" ... Very energy efficent for our camper van ... "
" ... Very energy efficent for our camper van ... "
Software Platform
9error code, settings, reset, got, factory
-100%
" ... Until voltage of battery drops, then it shuts down and gives error code. ... "
" ... After immediately installing it I started receiving errors. ... Finally it stopped working and flashed error 3 compressor failure. ... "
" ... I ordered one of these units and it failed (F03 Error Code) within 2 days. ... "
" ... After reading the rest of the possible error codes I find there is very little I can do for any codes as there is nothing to explain what they are talking about. ... "
" ... Update september 2019: ... There’s no error code. ... "
" ... Two days into my Death Valley trip, I got an Error 3. ... "
" ... Two days into my Death Valley trip, I got an Error 3. ... "
Ease of Use
8well, worked, use, refrigerator, instructions
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... The refrigerator works very well controls are easy to use. ... "
" ... This affordable unit is convenient, seems to be well made and easy to use, and quiet too. ... "
Fit
8fits, passenger, fits perfectly, vents, transit bag
+100%
" ... It fits well between the front seats of my 2019 freightliner Cascadia. ... Fit and finish great ... "
" ... It fits perfectly and seems to offer a little bit of insulation and some protection from bumps. ... "
" ... I have the straps to anchor the unit and, it works well! ... "
" ... Use it in a ProStar international it fits right behind the passenger seat between that and the bed fits perfectly and does a really good job of keeping my stuff cold !! ... "
" ... The Smitty Transit bag also fits it perfectly and makes it work better. ... "
" ... I'm in a Kenworth w900 and it fits well in the truck. ... "
" ... I had to make a conscious effort to keep the area around the two vents clear. ... "
Returns
6seller, refund, replace, offer, item
-100%
" ... Didn't even offer to replace the unit. ... Costway still wont fix nor offer to replace the item. ... "
" ... I have reached out again for a refund, and have been ignored by the seller. ... "
" ... I requested a return, the company sent me one and it arrived a little less than a week later. ... "
" ... Contacted the seller and the Amazon AtoZ and got the run around because this item IS NOT Eligible for a return. ... "
" ... Did not even try to use it and tried to return item and Amazon said this item is not eligible for return. ... "
Marketplace
6seller, reached, item, got, 2018
+67%
-33%
" ... The pictures are the two side by side. ... "
" ... Really happy thanks ... "
" ... Believe it was an Amazon choice product or whatever. ... Thank you costway. ... "
Speed
6fast, minutes, cold
+100%
" ... It cools nicely. ... "
" ... gets cold fast ... "
" ... It cools off fast and is very quiet. ... "
" ... From 63 to 33 degrees in 30 minutes. ... "
" ... It cools down fast and is not loud. ... "
" ... It cools down fast and is not loud. ... "
Food Items
6frozen, food, enough, eggs, bacon
+100%
" ... I like freshly cooked meals while on the road and this fridge/freezer will keep meats and produce fresh within a few degrees[+/-] of temperature setting. ... "
" ... I’ve never had a need to set it low enough for frozen foods but I would imagine it would work excellent. ... We took enough food for 3 people including bacon, eggs, drinks, sandwich meat and more. ... "
" ... And knowing that you can have a cold beverages, snacks, fresh meat and produce after off-roading for days is a real treat. ... "
" ... I brought food with me and for a whole week I ate home cooked food 700 miles from home. ... "
" ... I bought this to use as a freezer to bring good grain fed steaks from Ohio to Colorado. ... "
" ... I bought this to use as a freezer to bring good grain fed steaks from Ohio to Colorado. ... "
For Running
5runs, run, constantly, use, time
+80%
-20%
" ... I've only had it for a month and a half but its been running solid the whole time as I use it while out on the road. ... "
" ... Great product run it off my solar generator and works great ... "
" ... I’m now running it with my Yeti400. ... "
" ... I’m now running it with my Yeti400. ... "
Cables
5cables, 12v, power cord, new, much
+40%
-60%
" ... first the cord went bad and then it wasn't working and erroring out and costway would not respond ... "
" ... Update: a lot of reviews about this having bad, cheap cables. ... "
" ... Update: a lot of reviews about this having bad, cheap cables. ... "
Ports
5plug, 12v, worked, wall, unit
+100%
" ... It was great to just unplug from 12volt hook-up to bring into hotel room and plug into ac outlet. ... "
" ... It worked as stated when plugged into 12v car and 120v wall outlet. ... "
" ... Back home now and Have them plugged in AC adapters. ... "
" ... Back home now and Have them plugged in AC adapters. ... "
Size
5works, well, volt, truck, travel
+80%
-20%
" ... It is very portable and works on 120 volt or 12 volt. ... "
" ... Searched for portable refrigerators on here and found this one. ... "
" ... Lightweight and well built. ... I use this one in my Tractor-trailer. ... "
Controls
4running mode, press the set, change, temperature, press
+25%
-75%
" ... The instructions on how to reset the control panel are not included anywhere in the manual/troubleshooting/on the MFG's website or anything, so here they are for anyone who needs them: ... 2) Hold down the Set button for approx 10 seconds until it starts flashing E1, then release the Set button ... 3) Hold down both up and down buttons together for approx 10 seconds until it starts flashing 888. ... Release the up and down buttons. ... "
" ... It turns on but it was sitting at 67 degrees and the buttons on the screen would not work to allow me to change the temperature. ... "
" ... I believe it had a bad control board. ... "
Sound Quality
4compressor, noise, watts
+75%
-25%
" ... The compressor is really quiet. ... "
" ... The compressor is really quiet. ... "
Delivery
4shipping, one
+50%
-50%
" ... The first one that arrived was broken during shipping. ... "
" ... Unit has arrived and does not work. ... "
Features
3eco mode, compressor, press, max, indicator
+33%
-67%
" ... Now it turns on and the POWER light turns green as if it would like to cool, but the compressor and fan won't turn on so it just warms to ambient temperature. ... "
" ... That may be true if you consider average power with eco mode on, not just when the compressor is on, but that's really not great over a 24h period, 50*24=1200Wh. ... "
Charging
3solar panel, solar, morning, controller, days
+100%
" ... The power consumption made the 200x quit at about 54% reported remaining charge. ... "
" ... My 100amp solar suitcase charged the battery up in about two hours in the morning in the desert last week February. ... "
" ... My 100amp solar suitcase charged the battery up in about two hours in the morning in the desert last week February. ... "
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