The BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels Rolls 50 Liters of Fridge or Freezer Space From Your Vehicle to Camp
The BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels is the wheeled version of BougeRV's CRS 53QT compressor fridge. Its single 52.6 quart (50 L, 1.77 cu ft) compartment sets from -4°F to 68°F (-20°C to 20°C), so you can run it as a refrigerator or a freezer. BougeRV shows it holding 72 cans of 355 ml, 29 bottles of 1 L or 13 bottles of 2 L.
It's built for campers, RVers and overlanders who move their fridge between the vehicle and the campsite. Two wheels and a pull handle let you roll it instead of carrying all 37.92 lb, and it measures 28.0 x 19.6 x 19.7 in. Power it from 12V or 24V DC in your vehicle or from 100-240V AC with the included adapter.
BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels Features
Wheels and a Pull Handle
The pull handle swings out from one end and the wheels sit at the other, so you can tip the fridge back and roll it across a campground or parking lot. Recessed carry handles on the ends help when you need to lift it into a vehicle.
Cools Down in About 15 Minutes
In MAX mode with nothing inside, the compressor cools the cabinet from 77°F to 32°F in about 15 minutes and reaches -4°F in about 50 minutes. BougeRV measured the 15 minute figure at a 77°F (25°C) ambient temperature.
Set It as a Freezer or a Fridge
BougeRV suggests -4°F to 32°F (-20°C to 0°C) for frozen food and 32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C) for chilled food and drinks. Press plus or minus to change the setting, and switch the display between °F and °C whenever you like.
ECO Mode, MAX Mode and the App
MAX mode cools faster, and ECO mode saves energy. The rated power input is 60W, and BougeRV states the fridge uses far less than 1 kWh per day in either mode as the compressor cycles. The BougeRV app lets you change the temperature and the mode from your phone.
Battery Protection for 12V and 24V Systems
Choose High, Medium or Low, and the fridge shuts off when your supply voltage falls below that level, then restarts 2 minutes after it recovers. On a 24V system the cut-out points are 24.3V, 22.8V and 21.3V.
Low Noise and Power-Off Memory
The manual rates the noise at 45 dB or less. If power drops out, the fridge returns to its last settings when power comes back.
Reversible Lid and Removable Basket
The lid lifts off its track and turns around, so you can open it from whichever side faces you, with or without the wheels fitted. Inside you get a removable wire basket, and a sealing rubber ring, lid latches and a drain hole round out the design.
Real-World Applications
Campground setups. Roll the fridge from your RV or SUV to the picnic table and back.
Car camping. Run it on 12V DC while you drive, then plug into a 100-240V outlet when the site has power.
Tailgating. Wheel cold drinks and frozen food from the parking spot to your gathering.
Road trips. Keep groceries cold in the back of a truck, van or camper without stopping for ice.
Practical Comparison
CRS 53QT With Wheels Versus an Ice Cooler
An ice cooler needs fresh ice and leaves food sitting in meltwater. The CRS holds the temperature you set, freezes as well as chills, and keeps everything dry.
Wheeled Fridge Versus a Wheelless Fridge
A wheelless fridge is a little more compact when it lives in one spot in your vehicle. The wheeled CRS adds a pull handle and wheels, which pays off when you move the fridge to camp and back on every trip.
Buyer Guidance
Setting Up the Fridge
The manual shows how the wheels mount on an axle through the back of the unit and how the rubber feet attach to the bottom, in case you need to fit or refit them. Let the fridge rest flat for 12 hours before the first power-up, keep it under 5° of tilt while it runs for long periods, and leave 7.9 in behind it and 3.9 in at the sides for airflow. Keep it out of the rain.
Running From Your Vehicle
The fridge leaves the factory on Medium battery protection, and BougeRV recommends High when it runs from a vehicle starter battery. Turn it off or unplug it when you turn off the engine, or it could drain your car's battery.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You move your fridge from vehicle to campsite often
- You want about 50 L of space in one compartment
- You'd like to set temperature and mode from your phone
- You use 12V or 24V DC and AC power
Common Questions
How Much Does It Weigh?
The wheeled CRS 53QT weighs 37.92 lb (17.2 kg). The wheels and pull handle let you roll it rather than carry it.
Can One Compartment Freeze While Another Chills?
No. The CRS has a single zone, so the whole space holds one temperature. Set it below 32°F to freeze or from 32°F to 50°F to chill.
Can I Run It Standing on End?
No. BougeRV says not to run it on its side, because running it that way affects cooling and may cause malfunctions.
Can It Run Around the Clock?
Yes. As long as the power supply holds, BougeRV says its portable refrigerators can run 24 hours a day like a home fridge.
What Warranty Does It Have?
BougeRV covers the CRS 53QT with a 2 year warranty.
What's Included
- 1 x CRS 53QT Portable Refrigerator (Wheeled Version)
- 1 x 12/24V DC Power Cord
- 1 x 100-240V AC Adapter
- 1 x Removable Basket
- 1 x User Manual
Fridge Space That Follows You to Camp
The BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels pairs 50 L of fridge or freezer space with wheels, a pull handle, app control and three-level battery protection. If you have questions about sizing, power or how it compares with the wheelless CRS, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels Specifications
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| Capacity and Cooling |
| Capacity |
52.6 qt (50 L, 1.77 cu ft) |
| Can Capacity |
72 x 355 ml cans |
| 1 L Bottle Capacity |
29 bottles |
| 2 L Bottle Capacity |
13 bottles |
| Zones |
Single zone, single control |
| Temperature Range |
-4°F to 68°F (-20°C to 20°C) |
| Freezer Setting |
-4°F to 32°F (-20°C to 0°C) |
| Fridge Setting |
32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C) |
| Cooling Speed |
77°F to 32°F in about 15 min (MAX mode, empty) |
| Deep Cooling |
77°F to -4°F in about 50 min (MAX mode, empty) |
| Cooling Modes |
MAX and ECO |
| Noise Level |
≤45 dB |
| Climate Class |
T/ST/N/SN |
| Refrigerant |
R134a |
| Power |
| DC Input |
12V/24V |
| AC Input |
100-240V (with included adapter) |
| Rated Power Input |
60W |
| Daily Energy Use |
Under 1 kWh per day |
| Battery Protection |
3 levels (High, Medium, Low) |
| Factory Protection Level |
Medium |
| 12V Cut-Out (H/M/L) |
11.1V / 10.4V / 9.6V |
| 12V Cut-In (H/M/L) |
12.4V / 11.7V / 10.9V |
| 24V Cut-Out (H/M/L) |
24.3V / 22.8V / 21.3V |
| 24V Cut-In (H/M/L) |
25.7V / 24.2V / 22.7V |
| Restart Delay |
2 min after cut-in voltage |
| Size and Weight |
| Exterior Dimensions (D x W x H) |
28.0 x 19.6 x 19.7 in (711 x 497 x 500 mm) |
| Interior Dimensions |
20.1 x 12.6 x 14.7 in (511 x 320 x 373 mm) |
| Weight |
37.92 lb (17.2 kg) |
| Design |
| Model |
CRS 53QT (Wheeled Version) |
| Wheels and Pull Handle |
Yes |
| App Control |
Yes |
| Lid |
Removable, reversible to open from either side |
| Basket |
1 removable wire basket |
| Power-Off Memory |
Yes |
| Other Details |
Lid latches, sealing rubber ring, carry handles, drain hole, rubber feet |
| Vent Clearance |
7.9 in behind, 3.9 in at sides |
| Settling Time |
12 hours flat before first use |
| Tilt Limit |
Under 5° long-term, under 45° short-term |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
2 Years |
BougeRV CRS 53QT 12 Volt Portable Car Fridge With Wheels Manual
