My New Fridge Is BUILT DIFFERENT | EcoFlow Glacier for Overlanders

Is the EcoFlow Glacier fridge practical and relevant for 4X4 overlanders?
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Note: if you plan to use the DC converter only for the Glacier (up to 240W), the cheap MGGi is sufficient. But if you also plan to use it at higher power like charging a large power station, I recommend the Victron with active fan cooling. In either case, a properly configured XT60i cable is required. For all reasons why, watch the DC converter video.

[@LarryR4927]

Dude, your videos set the standard! A standard that very few others meet. Thanks for putting these out.

[@yangthao4612]

Yeah man he’s doesn’t screw around with other bs super practical and technical without losing focus, he really needs to expand on other reviews can’t wait for his other reviews

[@donovada5111]

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[@ericaepperson8928]

Agreed, his presentation style is the gold standard! Love it.

[@mr.miniaturesmodels8465]

Not an overlander, but the overlap of portable power and off-grid fridge brought me here. I have to say, you are the mac daddy of presentation. Your thorough grasp of “show- don’t tell” is on point!

[@IowaLR4]

Great job on the videos. You present these things in a smart, direct and fun way. I rarely feel like I need a freezer and have stuck with my 50qt ARB, but the ice maker is pretty sweet. Being able to have a cold drink without storing the drink in the fridge at all would be pretty nice.

[@barrakingbeatz7794]

Only 12 month warranty…..that’s scary

[@timdavenport2943]

Best review on this fridge that I've watched so far on KZbin.

[@Globetrotter-1]

Thankfully in UK the eggs 🥚 do not need to be kept in a fridge, even during summer🌞 In US they chemically treat and wash the eggs so that the natural protective 🐚 shell full protection is lost and causes the eggs to become poros.

[@joeerau]

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[@RavenRaven96]

I watched nearly every video when this first came out. YET I am watching yours and have learned so many new things. Really good job!!!

[@Chris-ct8df]

This is an entirely new standard of reviewing! Thank you so much for the effort you put into these videos man.

[@diesel112358]

Thanks Kai!!! For me, ice has been one thing missing from my overlanding trips!

[@LordTimelord]

Good information on the thinner walls using the vacuum insulation panels! Very through testing on your part! Much appreciated! 👍

[@Florida_Adventure]

As most have stated...your videos are on point and presented in an entertaining way and also delivers the information that everyone is seeking. I am sure you are already on this...but you need to do a Wave 2 video. Looking forward to seeing this.

[@makatron]

Have neither the desire nor the necessity to get this fridge but found your testing legit AF. Amazing channel, instant sub.

[@richardweerasinghe3296]

We have a national Luna weekender twin. It is 48l with a single compressor. It’s not dual zone but if you set the temp as a fridge the small compartment works as a freezer. It works perfectly. We’ve had it for 12 years and used it for 42 countries of overlanding. This built in battery is pretty cool though.

[@project_poor_runner]

I just discovered this fridge tonight while researching the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max. Outstanding review of it.

[@FishFarmerRam]

Great video man super detailed and easy to follow. Definitely going to check into one of these

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice to see the glacier in action and testing

[@joeblow1942]

You sure packed a lot of great information in this video. THANK YOU!

[@paulcrescenti5581]

Top notch demo and analysis.

[@TurboJThomas]

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[@keizersoze907]

Love this dudes explanation of everything. Technicals for lamen folk. Great channel. Looking forward to the next video!

[@hotflashfoto]

I really appreciate the data and facts without any bias.

[@rhyezkieable]

Yow mann..been watching your videos. I have learned a lot from you.I've been using my Glacier, and I'm really loving it. Makes my beverage cold really fast. Like an actual fridge.

[@CalvaryOverland]

Great video, leaving no questions unanswered! 👏

[@orbea4]

That was one of the best videos I have seen for reviewing a product. Thank you very much. I was thinking of an Iceco but now thinking about a Ecoflow! I am trying to understand if I need an external power supply if I have solar panels.

[@IXIOM]

Very thorough review, thanks for the content!

[@jamesf6315]

Looks like the perfect option for our GX! Another great review man!

[@vladimirpetrochenko]

what an interesting fridge!, i was looking when i purchased my fridge for a smaller unit with freezer but could not find one.

[@tdgarage4012]

As always, phenomenal content and attention to detail. SOLD!

[@jdimonda]

We need more content. Keep em coming. Lol Your videos are a research fanatics dream come true.

[@mikebartoli4755]

You make the best videos I have seen for this type of content! I am very impressed with your knowledge and thoroughness in your testing! You just earned a new subscriber... Let's get Kai up to one million subs!!!

[@TolbersCamping]

Bro your videos are so well done! Super impressed and thanks for the info

[@platinumrig3523]

That is a real review like i want to see!

[@KMcFarty]

just ordered one, thanks for sharing all this. (making ice cubes pushed me over the edge big time)

[@mikes4352]

Great review. I purchased a CFX55 with icemaker last year. (Dometic had a great sale, i didn't really care about the icemaker. Just wanted a little more room than my CF40) I have not used it to make ice yet, but the ecoflow looks to be a much better ice setup for those looking for ice. Thank you for sharing.

[@SMafam5]

After 5 years our Dometic thermistor needs replacing which seems quite common in Dometics. It is taking us months to get the part - whilst our ice-buying cooler season goes by. It is also hard to locate the part which is unfortunate for Dometic’s brand reputation - I thought they were offering a more solid product/service. Their email reply with parts list did not even include the part we actually need.

[@SMafam5]

CFX40 perfect size for our family of 4. Easy enough to use as freezer and switch out frozen bottles into a regular cooler for other items - on longer/bigger trips with more people.

[@narclem]

First time viewer here and thoroughly enjoying this comprehensive and well thought out video. Will be checking out your channel.

[@a.p.6939]

Any thoughts on how well this fridge might do in the back of a truck with a cover to protect from rain but still an extremely dusty environment. I am thinking the compressor, electronics, switches ect.

[@thudang5298]

Solid video! Thanks for sharing!

[@merrickwylde5154]

Best review video ever. Cheers. This really helped me in making my choice.

[@TrekkerPlanet]

I had a Bodega 12v freeze/fridge that worked very well too, for a quarter of the price of the Glacier and not as heavy. I sold it and bought the Glacier because I own several EF products. The Glacier is nice, but it weights a ton.

[@min-s-kim]

You're doing God's work. Ordered my Delta 2, 220 W panel, canceled my Dometic order and got the Glacier instead after watching your video. Subscribed.

[@mbenn7681]

I love mine took mine camping for 3 days worked perfect

[@JohnBaker3000]

Thank-you!

[@kadenhanks]

Great video, well researched. Thank you!

[@jonbrandt9141]

Certified nerd. I love it. I have an ARB I use mostly in my camper van. I've been thinking of a smaller unit for my GX. But now you have me thinking about the Glacier to replace and use in both.

[@SuperMIKevin]

Ecoflow is killing it!

[@iamoutofideas13]

Dude, when you make a video, you go all in!

[@s-c..]

Loving your videos 👍

[@dorknerd]

When you use a Delta2 to recharge the Glacier, what output port are you using?

[@yangthao4612]

As always hitting it out of the park beyond the galaxy on how to make a review on all the practical uses and technical aspects clean smooth and focused on what all you need to know and fluff free shill free experience, setting the gold standard on KZbin, youtube needs an award for best structured best shot best informative TA takes the cake 🎂 I don’t think I have seen such well shot edited well focused lean and informative practical videos on KZbin very very few and far in btwn especially now a days with youtube full of bs reviews,sponsored shills, and click bait, this is the man to go to for anything reviews or technical analysis, can we get some led light bar reviews? 😜 please 🙏 😅

[@rajendranthirunavukkarasu4040]

I would suggest using 12 volt car socket & plug a inverter 12 to 120v and use the ac adaptor which come with the fridge. Simple for a novice user. Hope it can handle amps. I use my investor to charge my jacket 290 for a fast charging at 60w instead of 40w on 12 volt.

[@bigbadaboomboom]

Awesome video thanks for making it

[@samhassall1926]

Ice maker is perfect. I need this fridge

[@rtepic]

The vacuum insulation was the coolest part. I was nerding out VIPs when I learned about them a while ago, They're still a delicate and niche technology, but I can see them being super useful in overlander / van dwelling designs. Imagine something like a monolithic fiberglass box like earth cruiser uses, but with VIPs through out. The efficiencies approaching passive house levels could vastly simplify and or expand where your adventures can happen. Personally, as someone who lives where it gets super hot, I appreciate air conditioning. Which is harder to add, let alone maintain in a rig.

[@bungieking9468]

Fabulous review. Very thorough

[@Losso21]

amazing video and explanation!

[@chukwuobinechefrankkevin4072]

Your video really made me want one of those fridges, but they are too expensive for me right now🙂

[@jakenikolia1453]

this video came at the perfect time, as being in the market for a dual zone

[@blakew5672]

Well, I know what I’m getting if my Iceco single zone ever fails. Portable fridges are one of the best things ever, whether you’re traveling, car/truck camping, overlanding, or just want to buy groceries and not go home right away. This dual zone hits the sweet spot for size I’ve been wanting.

[@charminbaer2323]

I bought my first 12V portable fridge off Amazon, it was only like $250. Its one of those Chinese non name brand, way cheaper than Dometic and other name brand fridges, but works just as good. Mine is a dual zone fridge. Apparently mine use to have an optional battery, but the battery itself was no longer available at time of purchase. I bought it for Burning Man and it worked great with a power station that I borrowed from a friend, so I still need to get a battery power station one day soon.

[@EverGone03]

subscribed!!! so much information!

[@SawtoothPerformance]

The alternators in the Tacoma/4R/FJ can be turned up to provide more juice. The only mod is a change when tuning and an AGM battery so you don't cook the battery with the extra juice.

[@zxx9554]

Such a nerdy, but COOL experiment 🔬 !!!

[@ProfessionalWeekender]

extremely well done review

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

Dude is spittin straight facts! Love your content

[@garykarczewski6678]

Great review just subscribed!

[@KevinLin145]

Anker Everfrost seems like a solid option too if you don't care about ice maker. The built in wheel and handle is nice comparing to paying extra for the ecoflow. However removable divider on the ecoflow to make it one big single zone is very nice. And like you said size is an issue with anker being 53L as the only dual zone option.

[@makatron]

I'm waiting for real world long term reviews on it before I pull the trigger. But yeah the large one being the only with dual zone is a bummer.

[@analactica]

I got the ARB zero , 69 liters , I think I that's 47 or 57 us ? Anyway , I threw it in the back , filled nearly all the cargo area lol But I love it , absolutely worth it , and with the roof rack I can do away with the space They're also the most efficient fridges out there

[@TobyCostaRica]

Before I clicked, I thought here we go a sponsored video. 🙄, but was impressed with the product testing/FLIR demonstration. 👍🏼.

[@dman900dl]

Hah, my reason for preferring no ice is to get more of the beverage I paid for, rather than frozen water. Good review as always. The built-in battery is appealing especially if the fridge also has a USB port or two. But I am hoping the Dometic fridge and PLB40 battery I have last a long time so it’s just academic for me.

[@dysutopia4238]

Great presentation. I will definitely look into this setup because I can hook it up in the back seat so I can reach from my driver seat. What an awesome presentation of thermodynamics in ways most can relate in a refrigeration system... from making Energy = Power x time look so cool to benchmarking with thermogram no less for validating the relative superiority in the R15 for your EcoFlow vs R5 for Dometic... with nuances involving wall thickness and cooling rate (time). Can you deactivate the ice-maker with a switch so that compartment can be used to store/cool liquid packs? I love the ice-maker feature though.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

The ice maker is always deactivated and not cooled. It is not constantly making more ice like some home units. This is more of an instant ice maker. Push a button to make 1 batch type of deal.

[@videopipeline6419]

Another option instead of a $1,000 true dual-zone fridge/freezer: two smaller single-zone units for ~ $200-$250 each (e.g.: Alpicool)

[@horukuru]

Excellent as usual!

[@Toyotajunkie]

Another awesome review!

[@roocrew86]

That is a sweet fridge I wish you could get in aus

[@bigbadaboomboom]

Does it make a noise when going over speend bumps potholes, etc. Mines sounds like the compressor moves about slightly, making a clunk noise. Is the compressor meant to be solid or is it made to move sighty to absorb hard terrain?

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

Can I also ask if your FJ is on portals? Would really like to know the suspension setup

[@samhassall1926]

This would be so epic as a drawer fridge

[@user-dr2pg8fk2i]

The ice maker should be a removable unit that can be replaced by a larger or second battery pack.

[@rudycase4016]

I love your video. Great review just an FYI farm fresh eggs can stay out and not be refrigerated. Europeans do it all the time.

[@TrailersCigarettes]

I always discover new things here! What was the AC power adaptor you showed? From Newfoundland

[@barbellbasecamp]

Great video!!

[@ellerybice3787]

Try depending on canned foods and non perishable food items, the cold case can be reserved for minimal items. Cheese, eggs, and night crawlers. 😳

[@BeautyMarkification]

Your videos are amazing and very well detailed for us dumber folks

[@scottjacobs7522]

Nice fridge, I’d prefer it with out the ice maker in it

[@pingpong909]

Nice fridge. Would like to eventually upgrade but my Iceco VL60 dual i bought for $680 new is still running like a champ.

[@joeblow1942]

I'm doing the van life thing and have been running my Iceco VL60 dual zone for two years non-stop and it still runs perfect. I find that it helps during the hot summers to put a double folded beach towel on top. Do you have the Iceco insulated cover for yours?

[@pingpong909]

@Joe Blow yea I have the insulated cover however I also double side tapped some reflective insulation on the side and top. I've found when camping the top gets super toasty when the sun is on it

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

Please do a comparison Glacier vs IceCo VL 45 ProS.

[@jmrdrgz]

You can flip the zones. Make the big zone the freezer instead.

[@williameddy7217]

Great Video ,,Thanks

[@gargoylekingGWO]

Awesome video

[@Foreverfront]

may you do a video on PORTALS? mega easy overlanding for the $$

[@EF9jdmhatch]

While I’m a huge fan of ice…. I agree I would love to see this exact fridge sized down just a bit without the ice maker

[@dswade59]

great video. I really like my iceco APL55

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

I’m currently on a 45qt lineX cooler that I secured for 100 bucks. My goal is to transition to a fridge for KOH kind of weekends.

[@rand0mGT]

I thought you built this YOURSELF! …and I wouldn’t be surprised 😂

[@ericaepperson8928]

This needs discussion: what brand of compressor is in this unit? How long is the warranty for? Two crucial points when considering portable fridges.

[@zall1321]

This thing looks awesome. Also, I thought everyone wanted an extra 2 inches?

[@AstonDB8]

Anker Everfrost touts "No Ice, No Wasted Space" 😂

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Ice maker is cool for sports injury

[@christophermccord3757]

How much does it weigh empty with battery also can divider be used as cutting board or is it weak and flexible

[@redman2751]

I really like it but when comparing to the Iceco VL60 dual zone. It seems that the Iceco is a better deal. The Iceco has 2 lids so the frozen side can stay closed most of the time, it’s just barely bigger. Mostly the width actually. It’s about 4” wider but the rest of the dimensions are about 1” bigger all around. Which isn’t much. Also the price. The eco flow is $1000 based on link. The iceco is $850 and usually there’s a 30% off sale on Black Friday which really makes it a better deal.