Why a Travel Fridge is Essential for Your Next Adventure

Why a Travel Fridge is Essential for Your Next Adventure

When you explore the outdoors, especially on long trips in remote areas, a good travel fridge is an invaluable addition.

A travel fridge keeps your food and drinks cold or frozen no matter where your journey takes you. As well as this, it gives you precise temperature control and operates without ice. In this article, we are going to dive into why a travel fridge is essential for your next adventure.

Types of Travel Fridges at Expedition Equipment

Expedition Equipment provides a range of high-quality camping and adventure travel fridge freezers. We stock National Luna and Indel B travel fridges. These brands are recognised for their durability and performance in harsh outdoor environments. We have units that fit various needs and trip lengths such as:

• Compact and Single-Zone Models: Perfect for shorter trips or smaller groups. Our compact models (starting from 20L) provide reliable cooling without having to compromise space.
• Dual-Zone Models: These units offer both refrigeration and freezing options within a single device. They are available in sizes up to 125L—great for extended trips and larger groups.

Browse our collection here to find the perfect size and type for your adventure.

Key Features and Benefits of Our Travel Fridges

• Dual Temperature Zones: Selected models offer dual-zone capability. This allows users to store both frozen and refrigerated items in one unit, saving space and simplifying travel.
• Digital Control Panels: Easy-to-use interfaces help you maintain precise temperature settings. This ensures your food and drinks stay as fresh as possible. Most National Luna Fridges have Blue Tooth capability.
• Multi-Power Compatibility: These fridges work with multiple power sources. These include connecting to vehicle ports, AC sources, and solar panels.
• Robust Construction: Our fridges are made with stainless steel or impact-resistant plastic. They are built for durability which makes them perfect for off-road and rugged conditions.
• Battery Protection and LED Lighting: Our fridges are designed for long trips. These features make sure your food and drink are kept at a safe temperature and the LED lighting keeps the inside of the fridge visible in the dark.

Our portable fridges are designed for low power consumption. This makes them ideal for extended trips without constantly draining your vehicle’s battery, although, a dual battery system is recommended. Their compact, portable design means they’re easy to fit in 4x4s and transport to camping sites. See our battery management systems here. 

These fridges are essential for keeping food from spoiling during long trips. They maintain a steady temperature, even in extreme weather conditions.

Why Choose a Travel Fridge Over a Cool Box?

A travel fridge goes beyond the limitations of a cool box. Cool boxes rely on ice packs that can melt and create a mess. Portable fridges do not need ice packs, meaning less mess to clear.

Instead, they feature digital control panels, dual temperature zones, and multi-power compatibility. This makes them efficient, versatile and perfect for camping or off-road adventures.

Our range of camping fridge freezers can run on a 12V vehicle port. We also stock a range that supports 9V up to 36V and 100V to 240V power sources. This makes our travel fridges versatile by enabling them to connect to various power sources such as: 

• Vehicle ports
• Battery packs
• Wall outlets
• Solar power setups.

Made with strong and tough exteriors, our travel fridges are robust enough to withstand rough terrains and extended journeys. 

Maintenance and Durability Tips

How to Keep Your Travel Fridge Clean

To keep your portable fridge in peak condition when not in use clean thoroughly and keep vented.

Keeping Your Travel Fridge Secure

Placing your portable fridge in a secure spot within your vehicle is also important. This can help to protect it from potential damage during bumpy rides.

Several accessories we offer with our travel fridges are designed to secure a travel fridge, including:

1. Fridge Slides and Drop Slides: These allow for safe, stable installation of the fridge in your vehicle. It also gives you the added convenience of sliding it out for easy access.
2. Fridge Tie Down Cam Buckles: These straps secure the fridge in place. By doing this, it prevents the fridge from moving during transit, which is ideal for rough terrain.
3. Protective Fridge Jackets: These add a layer of protection from bumps and scratches.

Why Buy Your Travel Fridge from Expedition Equipment?

At Expedition Equipment, we’ve supplied adventure gear for over 40 years. We offer reliable and high-performance travel fridges from National Luna and Indel B.

Our family-owned business offers a wide selection of camping fridge accessories. We also offer a three-year warranty on selected products. Check out our range of Camping Fridge Freezers today to find a model suited for your next trip.

For more information on our Camping Fridge Freezer Range, contact Expedition Equipment by calling 01299 250174 or emailing enquiries@apbtrading.co.uk. Alternatively, you can visit us at our warehouse in Hartlebury, Worcestershire where you can visit our shop and view our stocked products and discuss your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a travel fridge work?

Travel fridges use compressor-based or thermoelectric cooling, which keeps contents cold without the need for ice or freezer packs. This design means you have more space for essentials and no messy ice melting to worry about.

How long will a car battery run a 12V fridge?

On average, a car battery can run a 12V fridge for approximately 20 hours. However, this can vary based on the fridge’s efficiency and the battery’s condition. This makes 12V fridges ideal for extended road trips and camping, although we recommend a dual battery system.

Do portable freezers use a lot of electricity?

Electricity usage depends on factors like the fridge’s size, insulation quality, and surrounding temperature along with how often access is gained. 

Can I run my 12V fridge without driving?

Yes, you can run a 12V fridge off a battery while parked or camping off-grid. For more power options, consider pairing it with a solar panel or additional power source.

What is the right size travel fridge for a solo traveller or a weekend trip for two?

For solo travellers or short trips, a 30-40L fridge is typically sufficient. This compact size allows enough space for fresh food for a few days. This is perfect for individuals or couples on weekend getaways.