THIS IS THE BEST PORTABLE FRIDGE FOR OVERLANDING || ICECO APL55 Overview and Review

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Go get yourself this fridge at www.icecofreezer.com/OTG12 and save 12% off with my link!

[@connieheld1692]

Great, honest review! We can always count on your thorough research and unbiased review! Thanks!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! I always try to be transparent with everything I do

[@jakeschmidt1]

I was just behind you on I5 through tacoma and saw your channel name on the back of your Bronco, thought I would pop in and leave a comment, love the content keep it up.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Sweet, hey!! Thanks for popping by!

[@brembofly]

Best I’ve seen of this fridge so far, you’re talking me into it even though it’s a bit larger than I need. Perfect views of it!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Honestly, it’s bigger than I need as well but I’ve used it at home sometimes or when having parties and it’s SO nice! I also just keep it in my truck now so when I go to the store I put the cold stuff in there. I literally use this daily now

[@danielzynn7795]

Would of loved to hear the battery life, solar options, etc.

[@WheretoNextOverland]

Looks pretty great. IMO Iceco offers the best combination of quality & cost. Dual zone would be pretty sweet. Literally. Christine would have us carrying ice cream on every trip. Lol.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I agree man! Iceco is really crushing it right now with quality, features and value. And bro if you think I won’t be carrying ice cream from now on you are sorely mistaken! Lol

[@WheretoNextOverland]

@@OFFTHEGRIND lol, fair point. 🍦 all day!

[@andyw4849]

I purchased the APL55 for my teardrop and the JP30 for the back of my jeep wrangler TJ. I saved some serious coin using your discount. Thanks! Great video and your review and all the details you provided sold me on IceCo. I was going to go with Dometic but for the price difference and the fact they both use the same compressor I was paying for the name.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Glad I could help you out man! Iceco is the way to go now a days. I genuinely feel they provide the best value for the money and make some amazing products

[@shadowswordairsofteast]

Camping and going places in the middle of nowhere has changed for the better. When I was a kid I couldn't be out too long due to having medicine that needs to be refrigerated. Thanks for the info on this product.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Wow, I never thought of that. That is incredible that we are at the point know where you can get something like this and it literally allows you to be out longer, not solely just a convinience! Cheers man and I hope you get out a lot now to make up for the short trips in the past

[@shadowswordairsofteast]

@OFFTHEGRIND I am definitely getting one of these it will be a tight fit in my tired Nissan Xterra but I'll be shopping for my Bronco soon enough.

[@midnightadventureswa]

Great video and review on the new line of iceco refrigerator just to help you out. I know you had a lot to explain about refrigerator but the other feature that you missed was if you keep the lid open too long, it starts to beep. Right also I don’t know if this has this feature but while you’re driving along on forest roads and it gets unplugged, it would be nice if it actually text you on your phone saying it was unplugged.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That would be nice to get a notification that it least power. Really good thought!

[@hunter_pauley]

Got the JP50Pro from Iceco. They are a top notch company and delivering some solid products.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Agreed! Just all around one of the best fridges on the market for sure

[@texasgrillchef8581]

I have a bronco badlands Sasquatch… I’d like to know how you fit this in your bronco. Do you use a slide? How do u fit it? I would have liked to seen this fridge in your bronco. Can you make a video of how u mounted it?

[@offgridrecon]

Good stuff! Love the location for this video as well. Nice to see it in the forest, not a garage. 👍🏻

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I really try hard not to do garage reviews anymore! I don’t like them, plus I’ll take any excuse to go explore some trails!

[@killahjeep]

I have the VL65DZ I have been looking at the APL55 as I plan to re-organize my setup, and put the fridge inside the cab of my tacoma.. the VL65DZ is massive & heavy, but still better than ICE coolers..... the app will be nice to have..

[@shadow.overland]

Just got the Iceco VL65 in January. Removed the single rear seat of my F350 and installed a custom aluminum platform for the VL65 to sit on. Performs great. I'll stick with the VL65 in the F350. I'll look at the APL55 once the Bronco Badlands I have on order arrives!!! 😉

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

When do you get the bronco!? Honestly I love my VL still. It’s a great fridge and I love the lid design

[@shadow.overland]

@@OFFTHEGRIND 4 months to a year from April 11.... 😕 I'm hoping it's my Xmas present. Really don't need it before then. Spec'd most packages that are on constraint. Badlands with hardtop, Sasquatch package, Lux package, tow package. Cactus Gray (not on constraint). 🙂

[@davidgeorgiu4409]

You got me very interested. I will have to put in my order. Thanks!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Do it!! Haha

[@sgrounds22]

Do you have a pic or vid of it in your Bronco. Would like to see how it fits.

[@josephcarney735]

@offthegrind Enjoying your videos!!! Question on this APL55… I really want this fridge, but not sure if by it will fit…. I see the dimensions on the website, but I’m wondering what the footprint is? I have the American AdventureLab slider in my Bronco. Do you know what the footprint dimension is on this fridge. Thanks and keep us the great videos!

[@rgestrella5078]

Love your videos. How many hours of use can you get using your power station? I have a Bluetti 716W. Thanks

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks! That’s a really hard question to answer because there are so many variables. But when the fridge is on, it pulls between 50-60wHrs so how long a battery will last is very dependent on how often the compression kicks on and for how long. Ambient outside temperature, how much you have in the fridge, and the temps you set it all all impact how often the compressor kicks on. Hope that helps

[@carlosveloz1018]

I ordered one, I think I might plasti dip the metal on the cooler. Good review, I used the discount code!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Honestly was kinda thinking of doing the same! Maybe just the logo portion. Thanks!

[@michaelwunder3326]

Does the lid seal enough so you don’t have to latch it each time? Wondering if latch is for when in motion?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It seems to, but there is nothing holding it down other than the weight of the lid itself at that point

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

what happened to the Mammoth trailer? worth having or to much hassle?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It is totally worth having. I absolutely loved my trailer. I’ll have a video next month explaining wu I got rid of it cause I get this question all the time

[@PAUWORKADVENTURES-AZJTUBE808]

Great review...I'm very interested in this unit...I currently have an ICECO JP50...I like it however getting to the screen and the plug in was always a complaint...I have a 4 door Bronco...I was wonder the fitment in the back of your Bronco? Keep up the content...

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Hey sorry for the delay. Been on the road for a while now and catching up. It fits great in the back of the bronco. You can’t lift the lid all the way, but I have been able to get to everything in it without having to move it. Does really well in hot weather as well

[@anthonymarino4260]

I have iceco 20 works great

[@Crumb_Trails]

I'm not interested in having multiple fridges due to no storage space. With that said, my perfect fridge would be one that's expandable (if that's a thing). When i go out on a solo trip can i put the divider in and not use one section? In my mind that would effectively give me a smaller fridge but I'm not sure that's true in practical use. I like this size for the trips my wife goes with me.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I do that often actually. You can fully turn it off, but I just crank the temp in it so the compressor never kicks on

[@Crumb_Trails]

@OFFTHEGRIND. Now that I'm about to get my Bronco and make the fridge purchase i have questions about how to mount mine in the Bronco. I'm thinking about the Goosegear plate system but that's just not in the cards yet​. Maybe soon. How is yours mounted? I will be getting the slide with it.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@Crumb_Trails I don’t have mine mounted actually. I put it in for each trip and take it out at the end of the trip. I have my dogs in the back sometimes so I can’t mount it permanently. There are some other platform options out there although I honestly haven’t really looked much given it won’t work for my setup. You could always look on the used market too. I had a buddy who just solid his goose gear

[@Crumb_Trails]

@OFFTHEGRIND Roger that. I appreciate your response

[@robertbrannan9375]

They need to make an APL65 or 70.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

From what I have heard from them, this is the only size they plan on making. Enough feedback from people though and I'm sure they can be pressured lol

[@HankMarducas]

I have the IceCO VL60 pro and an Ecoflow power station to use in our Bronco. When you are driving do you plug the power station into the 12v in the back of the Bronco and the IceCo into the power station AC outlet? Will that usually keep the power station fully charged and the fridge running?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That’s exactly what I do actually and it works great! For the most part, yes it will keep it fully charged but depends on how much the fridge pulls overnight

[@tmcnicho]

I passed on this because they didn't yet have a slide for it and it looked like it would struggle to fit behind the rear seats of a 4D Bronco. Curious to see if folks are able to make it fit.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I have it stored behind the rear seats in my 4 door and don't have an issue with it. A side opening lid would definitely make things easier, but even then I have loved using this fridge for my Bronco

[@kendrick.e.williams]

Does it need a pure sine wave inverter for A/C? I realize I can plug it into DC 12/24.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

No sir!

[@Gesegirl]

Hey, question how do you get your fridge to power while your bronco is turned off?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I actually have a little portion explaining all that in the video coming out in the 29th. But I basically just run it off a power station and then the power station charges while I am driving

[@Gesegirl]

Perfect thank you so much! Heading to Moab today!! Should be an adventure!! Thanks for all your help!

[@timfetters5115]

How long did you have a VL fridge? I’m guessing less than a year cause that’s as long as they are apparently designed to last. Iceco prob gives you these so perhaps they take care of you better than an average customer. I have found their products to be junk and their customer support to be the same

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

My VL is actually over two years old at this point and is still working perfectly. I’m sorry you’ve had a bad experience with them. I think you’re one of the very few that have so I’m sorry about that. They’ve been great for me though and I’m grateful to be able to work with them

[@DrXtoph]

nice work!

[@KTMcaptain]

If you have it plugged into AC and DC will it switch to DC if the AC turns off?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I honestly have no idea on that one. I’ll test that out soon and get back to you

[@KTMcaptain]

@@OFFTHEGRIND thanks

[@TimShelnut]

I'm sure it works the same as their others. So my VL60 Dual zone switches back and forth. If I plug into shore power (AC) it switches to that and no draw from battery. When I disconnect then it switches back to battery 12v supply.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@TimShelnut it does, but it turns off when plugging in ac and turns back on.

[@PNWXMATT]

I love my IceCo!!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The best!!

[@talalaldahhas8796]

They don't ship to Saudi Arabia 💔☹️

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

😢 that’s a bummer

[@robertwehlau7220]

I have a vl 45 pro that I got for $450. Twice the price - an not worth it. The VL pro is one of the best out there. Probably got this one for free

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I agree, the VL 45 pro is excellent. I have one and absolutely love it. Couple thoughts though. This is a dual zone, the VL is not. The VL is the perfect option for you it sounds like, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Second, I did get the fridge for free. It has taken me four years of filming, editing, learning, growing, and building trust is companies and my audience to get to the point where companies want to work with me. It really pisses me off when people get angry about getting something for free cause you have no idea the work that it took goto get here. Nor do you know the products that I’m sent that never see KZbin because they are crap and I don’t want to share something that I don’t think is useful for you all.

[@robertwehlau7220]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I understand getting the items for free and reviewing. Totally get that. Seems like you were honest about the fridge. Didn’t mean to piss u off did not intentionally set out to do so. I’ve just watched so may you tubers from the beginning days and some turn into a shopping channel. Not saying that you will. Do like your channel just keep it up!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I apologize for my response. Clearly it gets me a little riled up cause a lot of people don’t see the work happening on the back end. I also am always super honest with everything. Likes and dislikes. I will NEVER become a shopping channel!! I want to share product with you guys that I love and trust, but the real purpose of the channel is to inspire people to get outside and explore! Can’t do that via constant reviews! Again, I apologize for my earlier response. Thanks for being cool about it

[@robertwehlau7220]

@@OFFTHEGRIND well get back to work lol. Look forward to future content.

[@Utubeisazzho]

I may be thinking my 95 is a bit to large 😂

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Haha well not if you go camping with your whole city

[@Gnorde]

I get that what you have in it depends on how often the compressor kicks on and how much power it draws, but why not fill it up like an average person might do with both zones running and just tell us what power it draws when the compressor is on and when its not on. I mean why not give some kind of data? You are doing a review on it. You even said it draws less which means you saw the data. Just odd you chose not to say it. It matters as people might be wanting to see if it works with their current power station setup.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I did. I said when the compressor is on it draws 42 watts on eco mode and 72 watts on max mode. Then the insulation keeps that temp in better. Additionally, I said that this cooler uses less power over the course of an hour than a VL 60 Pro which is a single zone fridge

[@kevinayers7144]

looks way too heavy.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh it’s a monster lol but it’s awesome

[@NigelNaughton]

You can always tell when a manufacturer sends their products out en masse.....every youtube start reviewing the same thing and spitting the same script. 🤡

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I scripted this myself after my use of it. But yeah it’s gonna sound the same more or less cause it’s the same fridge with the same specs. At the end of the day I got a free fridge so who’s the clown now? 🤡

[@NigelNaughton]

@@OFFTHEGRIND you sold your soul for a fridge 😜. Is the way it opens the long way bothersome? I can see it making getting things out difficult if there's not a lot of space above the fridge.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@NigelNaughton haha no man I’ve been a long time user of Iceco so I was so pumped to get to work with them. Amazing product. I personally haven’t been bothered by that, but I can see how it could be frustrating. I can’t fully open it when it’s in the rig, but I haven’t been able to do with with any fridge and any setup that I’ve had so I guess I’m used to it

[@GreyWolfe]

@@OFFTHEGRIND having had a KZbin channel where I reviewed outdoor gear I have a few things to say. First of all, great video, very informative. I know what it takes to film, edit, and upload a video, it's more work and many people who have never done it don't know or appreciate all the work that goes into it. There are several brands I'm loyal to because they are great products. And it seems you're loyal to this brand. So, I'm wondering if your review is biased. Also, you said you got a free fridge, that also concerns me on if your review is biased. Many KZbinrs who receive free products will gloss all over the great things about it and not go over the negative things about it. Not saying you're biased at all, just something I look at while doing research on a product I'm interesting in purchasing. Again, great video.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

All fair questions. And I appreciate you recognizing the time it goes in to making videos like this. If I work with a company, I tell them up front that my review will be 100% honest and not swayed by whatever deal we sign. If you watch my other reviews (set power for example) you’ll see regardless of me getting something for free, I’m not afraid to tell it how it is. At the end of the day, I don’t want to influence someone to buy something that is going to fail them. I will say I’ve been with Iceco for 2 years now and I have loved every product I’ve been sent from them. I try to look at each product objectively, but I’m sure there’s some unconscious bias in there. I certainly try to remove all of that when looking at a product. Again, I don’t want to mislead anyone