RV45s SETPOWER Review: Best Budget Fridge Crowned?

[@Jasonoid]

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[@CC_Marauder]

@Jasonoid Is this Setpower RV45s Made in the USA? I'm ready to use your code but I will only pull the trigger if you confirm that it is NOT made in China.

[@Jasonoid]

@@CC_Marauder no 12v fridge is made in the USA at this time. Dometic, Engel, ARB are also made in China

[@CC_Marauder]

Thank you for the prompt reply. You have a new sub. There are a couple Made In USA 12v refers but they are expectedly more pricey.

[@Jasonoid]

@@CC_Marauder congrats on joining the clan! Let me know which ones you have found made in the USA and I'll try to get one for review sometime.

[@LevelDroneRCX]

I bought this refrigerator. for the power it only uses 20% of my eb55 in a over 24 hour period. 😮😮❤

[@Jasonoid]

They are super efficient!

[@LevelDroneRCX]

@@Jasonoid I sent them a message to use your video’s. They want to sell them, maybe you can make a deal with them. Also told them if they ever want to make a power station to talk to you first.

[@noirpreppingfoodadventures3251]

Really enjoy watching your reviews as they cover so much.

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks! I'm getting a little better each time I make a new fridge review! haha

[@AGilbert_81]

@@Jasonoid I had someone asking my advice on fridges and immediately I sent him over to your channel. Between you & ur father in law, you guys are my go to for this along with solar.

[@Jasonoid]

@@AGilbert_81 Thank you my friend! More videos to come in the future so hopefully people can be very comfortable when looking to buy and use these 12v fridges :) Appreciate the word of mouth marketing haha

[@wasatchsquatch8344]

Quick question. I am looking at a budget fridge and I love the review of this unit (and your discount code :) ), however the video with your father in law has me intrigued with the alpicool. I will use this mostly for boondocking with my family of 5. Any thoughts on these two units head to head. Price was would still lean to the Setpower, but alpicool will give a bit more size. I didn’t see any docs with both these included. (Your doc on power station comparisons is invaluable) Any thoughts would be very helpful. Thanks!

[@Jasonoid]

Hey Nick, thanks for reaching out about your question. Both fridges would probably work well for your needs. It mostly comes down to the size of fridge you will need and how long your trips are. With my family of 5 (parents and 3 young kids) we need a 60qt fridge for a 4 day trip and anything longer and we start needing more spacel. A 45qt fridge will work well for a 2 to 3 day trip for a family of 5. I'd probably buy the most fridge that you can afford. Setpower does have a brand new 60Qt model coming out soon, you might be intrigued by that model. You can see the details here: www.setpowerusa.com/products/rv45d-pro

[@farrh6867]

Nice review. Do you think as a trucker using one of these fridges full time that it's a better idea to go with a unit with a more proven compressor? Been considering the Iceco JP50 after your review of it.

[@Jasonoid]

I haven't tested this compressor for a long enough time to know if it will last up to 24 hour use, 365 days a year. I think if you are planning to run the fridge all day everyday it might be best to go with a model with a Secop compressor (VL45, VL60Pro and other options....)

[@farrh6867]

@@Jasonoid Thanks!

[@boondog8504]

Nice review. Glad I found your channel. I intend to use this as a freezer on a sailboat. Do you see any issues with that?

[@Jasonoid]

With a decent battery and solar panel it should be a great setup!

[@LakeSailor321]

Enjoyed the video! Finally pulled the trigger and ordered a solar generator, solar panel, and Setpower RV45D heavily based on your reviews and recommendations! And your promo code saved me some $$ so thanks!

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks for supporting my channel Arymus! Let me know if you have any questions when you get rolling with the new toys! :)

[@carl3810]

Does this actually go down to 0 degrees?

[@pwatom22]

What is the actual dB noise comparison with Iceco?. Also, for durability and warranty how does it compare with danfoss equipped Iceco? You mentioned foam gasket for the lid. Is the Iceco rubber?

[@philmickey7247]

Thanks!👍

[@Jasonoid]

No problem! I love this fridge!

[@greasygrits1225]

Good vid. Did you ever find out what was going on with your SP200? Was it defective?

[@Jasonoid]

Not yet, I'll probably test it again this week

[@tubrogg]

Awesome video! Is this capable of going down to freezer Temps? To carry frozen meats or ice cream?

[@Jasonoid]

Yes, it works just fine as a freezer. Just plan on using about double the wattage since the compressor will need to run more for those temps.

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Mine seems to freeze everything no matter what I do it won't shut off

[@Jasonoid]

What is the temperature set point on the display?

[@grandeoverland6787]

I am selling my Jeep along with my ICECO JP42 fridge, so I need to buy another one. I was planning on grabbing a VL45, but I just watched your comparison with the Setpower and now this review. Besides the built in inverter (and compressor) on the ICECO, the two fridges look almost the same, which one would you recommend? (especially with the price difference) I usually spend about 30 nights out on the trails a summer, so it will be getting a lot of hard use. Thank you for your thoughts.

[@Jasonoid]

With that much use I'd recommend the Secop compressor, guaranteed performance and reliability!

[@roamingrury5944]

I have had one for just over 7 months. We have used it on several camping trips. I do like the fridge but the 12 volt power plug is terrible! It constantly gets lose and shuts down. Some times it gives a low voltage error code but others it just shuts down. I have had this problem with 4 different 12 volt sockets so it has to be the plug. I am looking into replacing the 12 power plug with another plug.

[@Jasonoid]

I got rid of my cig plug and crimped on some Anderson power pole connections. You can also go with SAE so you don't have to deal with the cig plug. What are you using to power your fridge?

[@roamingrury5944]

@@Jasonoid it is the setpower 45 fridge. I have been thinking about doing something like that but i use a jackery and bluetti alos. i need the cig connection. I might change the male part of the cig power cord.

[@cmsag7428]

Excuse my ignorance. Can this be set to freeze water? I noticed a 32 degree setting. Thanks for your excellent reviews.

[@Jasonoid]

You can set it to 0F if you want, that should freeze water!

[@cmsag7428]

@@Jasonoid Thank you.

[@shamekiatull4858]

Is this good to use in a college dorm room?

[@Jasonoid]

For sure! These work great running off a wall outlet too. Make sure you buy the bundle with the AC power supply (they sell the fridge with and without the AC power supply).

[@MrWinger1951]

Some obvious differences between this and the ICECO: The gasket on the lid is much thinner in width compared to the ICECO, the compressor is not a DANFOSS as is on the ICECO. Please compare the internal temperatures with the LED readout which is very important (as I've come to learn on my ICECO). I would suggest investing in a decent infrared 'gun' in order to get internal temperatures in different locations inside the fridge. One more comment, ICECO has the WORST customer service of any company I've ever dealt with, having spent the last two weeks trying to get them to resolve two notable issues with my VL45.

[@Jasonoid]

I do have an infrared gun, thanks for the tip of including that in my videos, I'll try to integrate that in some future videos. Also... Measuring the food inside the fridge, like an actual beverage can, would give a more accurate measurement than shooting an infared gun at the walls and floor because they are in contact with the cooling coils and don't reflect 'real' temps inside the fridge.

[@MrWinger1951]

@@Jasonoid Yes, thats correct and thats exactly what I do also, I measure the temp the food and beverages, and I also have a specific refrigerator temperature monitor that I leave in the main compartment.

[@Jasonoid]

@@MrWinger1951 I'll make these videos a little better each time! 😂

[@brianhawk1854]

Ure video ate the best t u

[@abbiebeast]

What is the empty weight?

[@CC_Marauder]

Reading is fundamental. It's in the video. I'll let you find it.

[@abbiebeast]

@@CC_Marauder Not interested bought a different model but thanx

[@schadlarry]

Exactly, who puts a fridge in a closet with a heater going for 24 hours? Jasonoid does, that's who. So it's a carbon copy of the Iceco. Look forward to the comparison with the Iceco as they seem to be carbon copies, other than cost and warranty. How about the connection between the DC plug and socket? I've seen people complain about the DC plug loosening while driving only to find out later their food had spoiled.

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks Larry LOL....the DC plug seemed to be attached pretty well. I wouldn't expect any issues with it. This fridge is very similar to the ICECO VL45 but does have some differences.

[@VELOPERS]

How about a vid on high end fridges

[@Jasonoid]

What brand and model are you thinking of?

[@VELOPERS]

@@Jasonoid it was just a thought haven't done any research. I have a Dometic

[@Jasonoid]

@@VELOPERS I'm starting to get some affiliate income now that my channel is growing, I'll start looking into some bigger brands.

[@VELOPERS]

I'm guessing most people are going for the budget ones so that makes sense to do videos on that

[@Jasonoid]

Which Dometic do you have?

[@ulysses8859]

Jason, you make me want to be in the market for a fridge. The review you did on the last one and this one man got me thinking about getting another one. Thanks Jason.

[@Jasonoid]

Hey, no pressure from me! Haha my wife thinks I have too many!.... And I do!

[@terrafirma9328]

Nice review. Of all the fridges you've reviewed is this the best and most efficient as of late? Should I consider any others for an RV?

[@Jasonoid]

This fridge is an excellent budget offering. It is very efficient and I have like it so far. It depends how often you are going to be using the fridge. Are you planning to run it all the time or just a few times a month, or just a few times a year? If you plan to run your fridge 24/7, I'd say get something built for that, usually something with a secop compressor. If you only plan to use it on and off a few times a year camping, you can get a long life out of this fridge!

[@ryanmiller4890]

For the money, I don't think it can be beat. Features and quality other "budget" fridges don't seem to have. I can't wait to figure out a way to get one without the wife knowing!

[@Jasonoid]

Hey...my wife thinks I have too many fridges, but at least I can have the excuse of my KZbin channel and reviewing them haha. Good luck!

[@ryanmiller4890]

@@Jasonoid that's it! I'll start a KZbin review channel!

[@abbiebeast]

So what was the db sound level reading for the test?

[@andrewinaustintx]

Well done! Especially appreciated the consumption numbers for the 105°F acid test and the quick peek-a-boo of the internal components.

[@Jasonoid]

The 105F consumption was an estimation, I just wanted to give an idea of what the maximum power consumption would be if someone was running it in super hot temps with the compressor running 100%.

[@Maximus01776]

Avoid setpower fridges, I had exactly the same Fridge, within a year it broke down, it wasn't cooling, I contacted customer service and after a loooong frustrating month I decided to buy a new one, but l went with Iceco brand, now very happy with that decision, AVOID SETPOWER

[@Jasonoid]

I always hate to hear anyone having a bad experience with their 12v fridges! Thanks for the feedback Suriael!

[@Maximus01776]

@@Jasonoid Is not your fault, don't sweat it, it's just my experience was not very pleasant with that company

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

The amazon link ...says it's 120v ac ???

[@Jasonoid]

It comes with an AC to DC converter that allows you to run it off 120vac.

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

@@Jasonoid ok thanks I was hoping for an updated version ... great value fridge

[@AskIveSolar]

I don't care about fridges at the moment t but just supporting the channel / content. I'll think about fridges at some point. Ha

[@Jasonoid]

Appreciate you stopping by :)

[@elainemazer737]

I noticed you used a 230 W potable battery. In previous articles you recommend a minumum of 500 W for electric coolers. Can you get away with a smaller battery?

[@Jasonoid]

You can get smaller run times, usually 4 to 8 hours off a smaller power station. It all depends on how hot it is and what you have the fridge temp set to. If you already have a small power station, it's perfectly fine to test it out and see how long it will run on it.

[@abbiebeast]

What's the PN /model /Make of the compressor..... any #s you can share?

[@abbiebeast]

My bad - you shared it, I didn't wait to the end to post

[@Jasonoid]

You can see all of my fridges compared here, no db test yet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BZLY89iHF94vO2enPln7_HjlH-_IkgSbCfh3ofZ1h0c/edit?usp=sharing

[@nightfall22]

Superb review

[@Jasonoid]

It's a great fridge!

[@hitsonthehill]

This was very good!! Is this a refrigerator and freezer or just a refrigerator??

[@Jasonoid]

You can set the temp to your desired level. It can be one or the other.

[@hitsonthehill]

Thank you for you reply. I really enjoy your reviews!!

[@bertjedekat]

Can't buy it in Europe :(

[@Jasonoid]

Total bummer! I'm sure thats a problem with many of these products!

[@bertjedekat]

@@Jasonoid ye i dont think the market is big enough

[@CC_Marauder]

Sux 2 b u. 🇺🇸