ISOTHERM 160DR 12v Fridge Freezer Full Review

We've been using the Isotherm 160 DR fridge/freezer combo in our van for over 6 months now through Summer, Fall and Winter.
We've discovered there are a lot of pro's and con's about this 12v compressor refrigerator. In the unboxing video we posted two years ago ( • The best FRIDGE for VA... ) we talked about how we were really confident this was the best off-grid fridge on the market for full-time vanlife.
Today, we're not so confident anymore...
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Drawer fridge vs. door fridge
01:18 - Fridge organization
01:52 - Installation & connection
02:09 - Power consumption
02:44 - Temperature control fridge/freezer
03:27 - Behaviour in hot climates
04:04 - Freezer temperature
04:27 - 160L fridge vss 90L fridge
05:02 - Airflow around fridge
05:13 - Would we buy it again?
05:48 - Other recommendations
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We're Stef and Bo, a Belgian duo turned full-time nomads who ditched the ordinary for a life of extraordinary adventures around the world. Our cozy van, which we transformed from empty cargo van to an actual camper van, is now home to us and our furball Gizmo.
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[@stefandbo]

Shoot your questions or other 12v fridge favourites below!

[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

Thanks for the shout-out and honest & great review! Yeah that's weird that they didn't put a protector on the knob. Maybe you can glue a piece of plastic so things in your fridge won't touch the knob and turn it off? I really like your fridge, but I think I'll take your recommendation on the new Vitrifrigo DW210 OCX2 DTX. I'll sometimes be in areas with lots of heat. I think I'm going to buy the super high roof RAM Promaster as I'll have more width in the van. Stef and Bo, I can't thank you enough for making this video! You guys are the only ones who've made a review on it. Thanks again, - Steve

[@stefandbo]

You’re very welcome Steve! Thanks for your kind words and the inspiration for this video. Hopefully you’re gonna love your fridge, let us know how it turned out!

[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

@@stefandbo I definitely will. Take care friends. - Steve

[@tituslane4929]

I was going to buy one of these about 6 months ago but the power consumption put me off.... I bought a 100l isotherm which is great.

[@stefandbo]

Yeah we have a big battery and solar setup so for our van it’s no problem but the 100L is already bigger than most van fridges so we’d be happy with that too 👌🏽

[@emmavardanian1791]

Super informative! Awesome review

[@stefandbo]

Thanks darling 🫶🏽

[@stefaanb.9744]

❤

[@Bovercruyssen]

👌🏽

[@serg9176]

Is it only 12V? What about 48V?

[@stefandbo]

12v and I think also 24v. ac plug is also possible