12v Camping Cooler!! BODEGA 37qt Electric Freezer / Refrigerator

Review over the Bodega 12v, 37qt freezer / refrigerator. Very sturdy cooler, 3 year warranty on the compressor and has worked very well in the Texas summer heat! Amazon affiliate link below if you are interested in taking a look at it!
BODEGA 12v 37qt cooler
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/ @brianwatersoutdoors

[@heismyrefuge1027]

Nice! They are great fridges! I have been running my bodega for the last 3-4yrs and it still works great! I have it hooked to the eco flow and its the 48qt version. Mine doesn’t have the bottle opener though 😢…. Id never pay 1k for a fridge, lol

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrVin247]

I like the handle. I like that it's also removable

[@ronnjerremy5796]

The cooler is awesome but im loving your collection of festool 😂😂😂

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Lol👍🏻👍🏻

[@TealOxAdv]

Great review and video. We just used ours on our first trip. Very happy with it. My wife really loved having ice cream on the trail for the first time. The baskets are nice for carrying the food inside if you make a hotel/cabin stop and don’t want to unload the fridge.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Thanks👍🏻 it is cool being able to keep ice cream around

[@wisperone11]

I have this and I love it!!

[@GearGadgetReviews]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@madmo5420]

Great review bud, I will be buying one of these.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Thanks👍🏻

[@MrVin247]

Smart lid trick

[@affordablelawnservice5091]

Nice Festool collection. I’m jealous.Lmao

[@GearGadgetReviews]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewkirkland6497]

Thanks for video just got one with power box with solar panels also of Amazon.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kennethayers8526]

Another great product review Brian. Would be cool to see a head to head comparison between this Bodega , the Newair and a BougeRV 12 volt coolers.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Good idea!

[@DutchK75]

🤨 They are all the same. They even use the same TWW model number.

[@mariaa.pellicciari5918]

Would u happen to know the difference between this 37 q one and the other 38 q one which is more elongated and shorter, (also by Bodega)? I'm trying to figure out which one to buy!

[@broinsocali]

Looking to get this unit soon

[@GearGadgetReviews]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@lawdog516]

Nice review Brian, I have the BougeRv 37Qt dual zone, this one looks identical even down to the cutting board, prob made by the same manufacturer

[@GearGadgetReviews]

They are. Same production line somewhere in China. I have this Bodega and a Newair that are exactly the same. Great coolers though👍🏻👍🏻

[@lawdog516]

@@GearGadgetReviews absolutely love mine!!!

[@jonathanfawcett]

hey great review! thank you for this. Also, have you added the battery pack sense then? Curious how long it last on its own.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Thanks👍🏻 I don’t have the battery for it. Sorry

[@vizjion6259]

How did you get it paired to your phone, what exact steps because I'm seeing conflicting instructions and neither works to get me connection to the phone

[@Shereejennifer]

Have you ever used the solar option on this cooler? If so did it work and what size panel would you suggest? Thanks.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Hey Sheree, I haven’t tried to run it off a solar panel yet, sorry. I’d suggest though a minimum 100 watt panel, e cause this pulls around 55 to 60 watts when compressor is running.

[@MrVin247]

I couldn't detect any tinnitus whistle. Have they solved that in these newer models? Hope so. The cooler will rest right next to my head when I sleep at night soo ya

[@monkfactor5929]

Okay just got my bodega 35 quart everything works but for the app for phone it wants a wi fi instead of just Bluetooth any thing to fix this it should just work with Bluetooth

[@trentonbrackman1263]

If you plug it into the 110 out let on you power station it will draw more and cool faster

[@GearGadgetReviews]

You can set it to max mode and it’ll draw just as much power using ac or dc.

[@MrVin247]

The older model had 5 year warranties on the compressor...

[@daltonc1992]

What solar panel would you recommend for this. Awesome video I just ordered one but I want to be able to run it off of solar power

[@GearGadgetReviews]

My favorite small panel is the Elecaenta 120w foldable solar panel👍🏻

[@SkubySnak]

Have you tried this with the portable battery that installs on the side?

[@GearGadgetReviews]

I have not. I don’t have the battery for this cooler to test out unfortunately.

[@jadecayen5403]

What battery pack are you using to power the cooler? I recently purchased a cooler and cannot get the removable battery in Canada, so I'm hoping to purchase a power station that can last a couple days...

[@GearGadgetReviews]

This was some generic “Headwolf” 500 watt hour power station. I do not have the battery that can be used inside the cooler.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Can I put ice in my elec. frig.( have both, versatile !) It's only the water that destroys, but if u have a non leak bag it's ok.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

I put ice in mine! It works great

[@65plusfabulous56]

Hi what size was your portable power station? Thanks

[@GearGadgetReviews]

This was a 500wh battery

[@chapitany]

How do you remove the extendable handle?

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Mine just has “buttons” on each side I can press to release the handle.

[@okstever]

Any idea on how long this thing would run on a 500w power station?

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Just figure this unit takes about 55-60 watts when the compressor is running. All depends on how cold you want it, how often you open it up, how much food or drinks you keep in there. Lots of variables. My best guess is at least 8 hours though at 36 degrees

[@tedz.]

I don't know much about these portable freezer/refrigerators so bear with my seemingly obvious question. The power supplied to this has to come from an external source, i.e., there isn't an onboard battery system, correct? Also, once it reaches the set temperature does the compressor cycle off and on, or is there always an electrical draw to maintain the internal temperature? Thanks.

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Some units are capable of using an internal battery but they are very expensive. And also, just like a regular fridge, once the compressor kicks off it will not pull any watts until it kicks back on again to maintain the internal temps.

[@tedz.]

@@GearGadgetReviews Thank you for the reply and by the way, Amazon has a $130 coupon for the 80 qt model. I'm seriously considering that.

[@TealOxAdv]

This model has an internal battery option. If you register your fridge, they send a code for 10% which brought the battery price down to $170.99 including shipping.

[@bourdon845]

Joli

[@GearGadgetReviews]

👍🏻

[@MrTyroneweaver]

What if I wanted a one zone 12v fridge (no freezer) Do you know of one?

[@GearGadgetReviews]

You don’t have to use this as a dual zone.

[@MrTyroneweaver]

I'd prefer one without a wall@@GearGadgetReviews

[@elizabethestabrooks7710]

I just bought this T50 six weeks ago and twice have had 3 dashes come up on the refrigerator screen. Ambient temperature this time 61, ambient temperature last time 75. There is nothing on the troubleshooting guide or manual about how to fix. Worse. They literally have NO customer service. The only way to get in touch is by email, and they do not respond. I advise people not to buy from this company.

[@michaelb.7502]

Long press "+" and "-" at the same time to start again.

[@pahanin2480]

No battery

[@ryanlongino6505]

Your watch actually said 12:24 not 12:20

[@GearGadgetReviews]

Thanks