Keeping those beers and prime cut of cow cool and fresh on an overland trip is, thankfully, not quite so tough as it used to be. We take a look at some of the mainstream fridge/freezers on offer.
We’ve divided the products into two segments: The weekend warriors, which are the more compact, weekend-only kind of products; and Adventure Fridges, those bigger units that are more suited to longer overland adventurers.
Weekend Warriors
1. Camp Master 40-litre fridge/freezer (Overall best bargain)
Price R6 999
R/litre R175
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 40 litres
External dimensions (cm) 58(h) x 67(l)x 49(w)
Weight (empty) 22kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy makro.co.za
2. Snomaster BD/C 42-litre fridge/freezer
Price R7 495
R/litre R178
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 42 litres
External dimensions (cm) 52(h) x 68(l) x 36(w)
Net weight 24kg
Material Steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy campworld.co.za
3. Waeco CFX-40 Compressor fridge/freezer
Price R8 300
R/litre R202
Single/Dual compartment Single
Capacity 41 litres
External dimensions (cm) 46(h) x 63(l) x 40(w)
Net weight 19kg
Material Rugged plastic
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za
4. Snomaster BD/C-40 fridge/freezer
Price: R8 000
R/litre: R200
Single/dual compartment: Single
Capacity: 40 litres
External dimensions (cm): 52(h) x 60(l) x 42(w)
Net weight: 24kg
Material: Stainless steel
Power supply: 12V DC, 240V AC
Where: outdoorwarehouse.co.za/ snomaster.co.za
5. ARB 47-litre fridge/freezer
Price R10 995
R/litre R234
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 47 litres
External dimensions (cm) 51(h) x 71(l) x 38(w)
Net weight 23kg
Material Rugged plastic
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy 4x4megaworld.co.za
6. National Luna 40 fridge/freezer
Price R10 501
R/litre R263
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 40 litres
External dimensions (cm) 52(h) x 64(l) x 42(w)
Net weight 26kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy frontrunner.co.za
7. Engel 40-litre chest fridge/freezer
Price R10 595
R/litre R265
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 40 litres
External dimensions (cm) 51(h) x 65(l) x 36(w)
Net weight 24kg Material: Steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy frontrunner.co.za
Adventure Fridges
1. Waeco CFX-50 Compressor fridge/freezer (Our adventure pick)
Price R8 700
R/litre R174
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 50 litres
External dimensions (cm) 47(h) x 66(l) x 46(w)
Net weight 20kg
Material Rugged plastic
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za
2. Campmaster 60-litre fridge/freezer
Price R8 999
R/litre R150
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 60 litres
External dimensions (cm) 58(h) x 76(l) x 51(w)
Net weight 28kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy makro.co.za
3. National Luna 52-litre Weekender fridge/freezer
Price R9 050
R/litre R174
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 52 litres
External dimensions (cm) 51(h) x 71(l) x 39(w)
Net weight 24kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za
4. National Luna 50-Twin Weekender fridge/freezer
Price R9 050
R/litre R181
Single/dual compartment Dual
Capacity 50 litres
External dimensions (cm) 51(h) x 71(l) x 39(w)
Net weight 24kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za
5. National Luna 60 Twin Refrigerator
Price R11 300
R/litre R188
Single/dual compartment Dual
Capacity 60 litres
External dimensions (cm) 54(h) x 75(l) x 43 (w)
Net weight 28kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za
6. ARB 60-litre fridge/freezer
Price R11 600
R/litre R193
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 60 litres
External dimensions (cm) 43(h) x 85(l) x 45(w)
Net weight 25kg
Material Rugged plastic
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy 4x4megaworld.co.za
7. National Luna 55-litre fridge/freezer
Price R10 250
R/litre R190
Single/dual compartment Single
Capacity 54 litres
External dimensions (cm) 54(h) x 75(l) x 43(w)
Net weight 27kg
Material Stainless steel
Power supply 12V DC, 240V AC
Where to buy outdoorwarehouse.co.za