12v Mini Fridge

There are all sorts of reason why someone may wish to acquire a mini fridge. For some they like the idea of owning a novelty fridge which gives a sense of quirkiness. Others like to use it as a additional fridge perhaps in the office or the garage.

In the case of a mini fridge of the 12v variety, the source of power would be from a DC battery source such as the one you'd find in a motor vehicle. People purchase a 12v mini fridge for the portability reasons and the need to use a refrigerator outside the normal home setting.

This type of 12v cooler is an ideal fridge for use outside the home. Outside the home is not restricted to the garden, or parks where you may spend times when the weather is pleasant and warm. Outside the home could mean in a vehicle while travelling, or it a hotel away from the regular home.

Outside the home would also apply to people for whom a recreational vehicle such as a caravan or camper van is their main dwelling. And for people who like to get away from the normal home and live in a recreational vehicle as a holiday or as a break for a few weeks of the year.

A 12v mini fridge has one shelving unit with space at the bottom of the fridge. Some 12 v mini fridges like for example the 20 litre mini cooler from Argos contain additional storage facilities for bottles and diary produce inside the door.

Light in terms of weight, easy to carry around, there are 12v fridges of the mini variety that can hold up-to 20 litres. Essentially this means a few bottles and some food snacks. Its not in way a substitute for a main fridge.

Even for people who are living in recreational vehicles or using it as a means for vacation, it is an item that would have the capacity to store items for extended number of days or weeks. For campers, a 12v fridge would be ones produced by companies such as Engel, Royal or Dometic which have capacity exceeding 40 litres.

Depending on the model there are handles at the top for ease of carry from the home to the vehicle and to the area its to be utilised. In terms of price they are quite cheap appliances to purchase starting from £30 ($45) to just over £70 ($100).

Though 12v mini fridge works on battery power there are many models that have a duel fuel power source. Electric from the mains in the home as well as battery is able to be used. If you have ready access to electricity in the location where the fridge is to be utilised, you may want to have a consider a table top fridge.