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product_id: 48856494
title: "Alpicool C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC"
brand: "alpicool"
price: "R6769"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Alpicool"
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# Whisper-quiet compressor operation Dual power input: 12V/24V DC & 110V AC 21 Quart (20L) capacity Alpicool C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC

**Brand:** alpicool
**Price:** R6769
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Cool, Stay Ahead — The Ultimate Portable Fridge for the Modern Nomad

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alpicool C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC by alpicool
- **How much does it cost?** R6769 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48856494-alpicool-c20-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer-21quart-20liter-for-car)

## Best For

- alpicool enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alpicool brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whisper-Quiet Tech:** Ultra-quiet compressor lets you keep it running overnight without disturbing your peace or productivity.
- • **Versatile Dual Voltage:** Seamlessly switch between 12V/24V DC for travel and 110V AC for home use—never lose your chill.
- • **Smart Temperature Control:** Bluetooth app integration lets you monitor and lock settings remotely—control your cool from anywhere.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Cooling:** Portable 21 Quart capacity fits perfectly in car trunks or home spaces for on-the-go freshness.
- • **Energy Efficient & Durable:** Consumes just 130 kWh/year with thick foam insulation for reliable, long-lasting freshness wherever you roam.

## Overview

The Alpicool C20 is a 21 Quart (20 Liter) portable compressor fridge freezer designed for both car and home use, supporting 12V/24V DC and 110V AC power sources. It features whisper-quiet operation, energy-efficient performance with 130 kWh annual consumption, and smart Bluetooth app controls for remote temperature management. Its compact, insulated design ensures reliable cooling and freezing on the go, making it ideal for professionals who demand freshness and convenience during travel or at home.

## Description

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Review: Buyer beware - EDIT 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE: Still haven't had a reply from customer service. :/ EDIT, DAY 10: STILL NO RESPONSE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE! EDIT, DAY 4: SENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE YESTERDAY. NO REPLY! "We need guidance on how to use this as a freezer while it's plugged into the wall at home, please. #1. It seems unclear as to what MODE it should be when plugged into the wall at home. #2. It's been plugged in and set to -4°F for 3 days and, while it's keeping things cold, nothing is FROZEN. (We have planned to use it to keep ice packs frozen, so it's filled with ice packs.) #3. The booklet says to put it at -14°F for ice cream. However, our unit will not go below -4°F. Could you please educate us on how to use it as a freezer, at home, plugged into the wall with the provided cord? Thank you!" (WILL UPDATE WITH RESPONSE IF RECEIVED) EDIT, DAY 3: It's been set at -4°F for 3 days, filled with ice gel packs that we know get hard when frozen, and they're still liquid. Very very cold, but still soft. I emailed the company for advice. Will update. Original post: I have no regrets on day one. Immediately after plugging to AC indoor power, it started getting cold, but you can just BARELY hear it! It's a fan noise, whisper quiet. If I had to sleep in close quarters with it, it would not disturb my sleep or peace. Got this to keep 12 of the LARGE SIZE COOLER SHOCK PREMIUM ICE PACKS (available at desertcart) frozen in order to rotate out to a plain ice chest or other 12v refrigerator (depending on what we get; we're not there yet) OR even to keep our big freezer in the sticks-n-bricks as backup in case of SHTF. We will rotate in the spent ones from our ice chest or fridge into the Alpicool to re-freeze at 0°F (having put the other 6, FROZEN ones in the ice chest for the next night. Saw this general technique on Lulu's Way YouTube channel and it seems to work amazingly, though she used hard ice "bricks" and I'm trying these as they say they're "colder and lighter than ice." (Not cheap, but it's a one-time investment for a system we think will last longer term. Hope!) If anyone needs this info, this Alpicool chest holds 6 LARGE laid flat and stacked horizontally inside the freezer. I bought 12 so I can always have 6 being frozen and 6 more at hand to keep the ice chest cold without getting soupy with ice water. If we have any problems I'll let ya know. But so far we are really grateful we were able to grab one. Must-have for any prepper or no_mad!
Review: Incredibly Useful A Year In - We bought this originally to be a small stash of cold milk for our nursery, but it's since became one of our go-to items to travel with and use around the house. The inside is decently sized, it can fit a handful of bottles, a few quarts of ice cream, and other smaller items without issue. Overall, the entire unit is about the size and weight of a medium sized cooler with ice. It's portable enough to carry around without much issue or sit in the trunk of a car or back seat. We use ours with a portable power station that outputs 12 volts, and with those in the back of our car on hot days, we're able to keep food cold and ice cream frozen even while spending half the day at the zoo. On very hot days, it struggles a bit to maintain a deep freeze temperature, it hovered around 10-15 F when set to 0 F, but otherwise has no issues keeping cold and keeping things frozen. When we're not traveling, we keep a stash of cold water in a storm shelter and turn it on and off via a WiFi controlled outlet. It resumes it's last setting when powered on, so we set it once and use our other home automation to turn it on and off. It has a bluetooth app, and that's handy for checking on it when driving down the road. You can control most everything through the app and lock the buttons to prevent accidental changes as well. The only negative I can really say is that it has quite a bit of temperature swing before it comes back on, but the temperature inside the the cooler is often colder than the readout on the display. We set it at 36 F, and noticed it waited until temperatures were well into the mid 40's before turning back on, but the drinks were still freezing. We checked things with a food thermometer several times, and found the food temperature maintains close or below the set point, and the digital display swings quite a bit. We stored milk in this for a long while, and had no issues with anything spoiling, but keep that in mind when setting a temperature.

## Features

- ❄ KEEP COOLING AND FRESH:Reliable sealing property construction,thick and high Density Foam Insulation.Continues keep cooling performance during your journey.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075R1LH8D |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 130 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,157 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #27 in Automotive Interior Coolers & Refrigerators |
| Brand Name | Alpicool |
| Capacity | 21 Quarts |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,204) |
| Date First Available | February 9, 2017 |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Door Hinges | Reversible |
| Door Material Type | Plastic |
| Form Factor | Chest |
| Freezer Capacity | 16 Liters |
| Installation Type | Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 18.9 Pounds |
| Item model number | KM15 |
| Model Info | KM15 |
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
| Part Number | ALPFBM |
| Product Dimensions | 13.78 x 8.27 x 9.84 inches |
| Racks | 1 |
| Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity | 15 Liters |
| Shelf Type | Plastic |
| Shelves | 1 |
| Special Features | Energy Efficient, Portable |
| Voltage | 100 Volts |
| Wattage | 45 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alpicool
- **Capacity:** 21 Quarts
- **Color:** Gray
- **Configuration:** Compact Internal Freezer
- **Defrost System:** Automatic
- **Installation Type:** Outdoor
- **Number of Doors:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.2"D x 23.25"W x 12.6"H
- **Special Feature:** Energy Efficient, Portable
- **Voltage:** 100 Volts

## Images

![Alpicool C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lnxWApkKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the warranty on the Alpicool C20?**
A: This is the rely I got from Alpicool.
Thanks for your advise,we will pay attention to the shipment issue.The C20 model has 1 year warranty.If you are not satisfied with this product,you can submit return request to us ,we will send you pre-paid label to return the unit.Thank you. 

Fortunately I know Amazon will back me up if any problem come up but there are now many such products with no written Warrantees which is simply UNACCEPTABLE.
However, my C20 is behaving well, has the same compressor manufacturer as my Haier an Hisense fridges which have gone many years so fingers crossed seem to be the norm. . but that don't make it right

**Q: Our RV freezer won't keep ice cream frozen.  Will this keep ice cream frozen?**
A: Have been using this as "Freezer only" in my custom-build full-time van/RV for 2 months now.  

Running alongside (separate) Engel refrigerator on a 350AH SolarMax (dual battery) setup.

Keeps my ice-cream bars just right, makes ice-cubes, keeps frozen foods frozen.

If it makes it a year it's a steal at $199.

**Q: How loud is it when the compressor is running?**
A: We used it on a road trip and brought into our hotel room at night. The compressor was noticeable once all background noises were removed though I did not lose any sleep.  This product performed as advertised. It kept the contents at -5 c

**Q: is this product meant for everyday use?**
A: My unit has died.  I had it plugged in for the entire time since I received it on March 15, 2018.  It slowly began turning into a refrigerator from a freezer.  My guess is that it was losing refrigerant.  About a month ago it would not even become cool.  I have not attempted to have it repaired, yet.  If it was designed for everyday use, it did not perform that way.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buyer beware
*by T***R on April 8, 2025*

EDIT 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE: Still haven't had a reply from customer service. :/ EDIT, DAY 10: STILL NO RESPONSE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE! EDIT, DAY 4: SENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE YESTERDAY. NO REPLY! "We need guidance on how to use this as a freezer while it's plugged into the wall at home, please. #1. It seems unclear as to what MODE it should be when plugged into the wall at home. #2. It's been plugged in and set to -4°F for 3 days and, while it's keeping things cold, nothing is FROZEN. (We have planned to use it to keep ice packs frozen, so it's filled with ice packs.) #3. The booklet says to put it at -14°F for ice cream. However, our unit will not go below -4°F. Could you please educate us on how to use it as a freezer, at home, plugged into the wall with the provided cord? Thank you!" (WILL UPDATE WITH RESPONSE IF RECEIVED) EDIT, DAY 3: It's been set at -4°F for 3 days, filled with ice gel packs that we know get hard when frozen, and they're still liquid. Very very cold, but still soft. I emailed the company for advice. Will update. Original post: I have no regrets on day one. Immediately after plugging to AC indoor power, it started getting cold, but you can just BARELY hear it! It's a fan noise, whisper quiet. If I had to sleep in close quarters with it, it would not disturb my sleep or peace. Got this to keep 12 of the LARGE SIZE COOLER SHOCK PREMIUM ICE PACKS (available at Amazon) frozen in order to rotate out to a plain ice chest or other 12v refrigerator (depending on what we get; we're not there yet) OR even to keep our big freezer in the sticks-n-bricks as backup in case of SHTF. We will rotate in the spent ones from our ice chest or fridge into the Alpicool to re-freeze at 0°F (having put the other 6, FROZEN ones in the ice chest for the next night. Saw this general technique on Lulu's Way YouTube channel and it seems to work amazingly, though she used hard ice "bricks" and I'm trying these as they say they're "colder and lighter than ice." (Not cheap, but it's a one-time investment for a system we think will last longer term. Hope!) If anyone needs this info, this Alpicool chest holds 6 LARGE laid flat and stacked horizontally inside the freezer. I bought 12 so I can always have 6 being frozen and 6 more at hand to keep the ice chest cold without getting soupy with ice water. If we have any problems I'll let ya know. But so far we are really grateful we were able to grab one. Must-have for any prepper or no_mad!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly Useful A Year In
*by A***R on September 1, 2024*

We bought this originally to be a small stash of cold milk for our nursery, but it's since became one of our go-to items to travel with and use around the house. The inside is decently sized, it can fit a handful of bottles, a few quarts of ice cream, and other smaller items without issue. Overall, the entire unit is about the size and weight of a medium sized cooler with ice. It's portable enough to carry around without much issue or sit in the trunk of a car or back seat. We use ours with a portable power station that outputs 12 volts, and with those in the back of our car on hot days, we're able to keep food cold and ice cream frozen even while spending half the day at the zoo. On very hot days, it struggles a bit to maintain a deep freeze temperature, it hovered around 10-15 F when set to 0 F, but otherwise has no issues keeping cold and keeping things frozen. When we're not traveling, we keep a stash of cold water in a storm shelter and turn it on and off via a WiFi controlled outlet. It resumes it's last setting when powered on, so we set it once and use our other home automation to turn it on and off. It has a bluetooth app, and that's handy for checking on it when driving down the road. You can control most everything through the app and lock the buttons to prevent accidental changes as well. The only negative I can really say is that it has quite a bit of temperature swing before it comes back on, but the temperature inside the the cooler is often colder than the readout on the display. We set it at 36 F, and noticed it waited until temperatures were well into the mid 40's before turning back on, but the drinks were still freezing. We checked things with a food thermometer several times, and found the food temperature maintains close or below the set point, and the digital display swings quite a bit. We stored milk in this for a long while, and had no issues with anything spoiling, but keep that in mind when setting a temperature.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***F on May 5, 2023*

I purchased this refrigerator for a road trip from Canada to Mexico. It worked great for keeping a few things cold during my trip. Not a large capacity but exactly what I wanted/needed. Best of all it's QUIET. I did a fair amount of research into which one I should buy and decided on this one for a number of factors (low noise, 12V plus 110, etc). It took me a couple of days to determine the best temperature setting (so that no freezing happened) and once I determined the correct temperature for my needs, it kept my perishables cold and maintained the temperature throughout many external weather changes. It was also the perfect size and on my road trip it was easy to take into my hotels at night to plug into 110. To conclude, I'm very happy with it and highly recommend it.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*