Cooler or Portable Fridge

[YellowLab]

So where do folks stand on the age old argument, would you choose a cooler versus a plug in fridge on say a 3 day trip?

 

[anand]

I'm definitely biased, as I've had a fridge (or fridge/freezer) in the past 4 vehicles/6 years; but fridge all the way. You never have to worry about ice and it is always ready to go (assuming you have sufficient power)

 

[PNW_IG]

I am on my 1st fridge and I agree with anand 100%.

 

[holdmybeer]

Ditto. I'm about the make the plunge into my first fridge. Looking forward to it for daytrips and camping but also just around town. Because if the fridge can fit a standard cake box ... I'll be the hero of the family.

 

[YellowLab]

I've heard good things about the ARB 47 QT PORTABLE SINGLE-ZONE FRIDGE FREEZER - going to take a look at that one

 

[Dual Grenny Guy]

I hope not a stupid question, but I am about to install the Buzz rear cargo set up with the sliding fridge option. Do I need a back up/auxiliary battery? I have the “upgraded stereo” in the Grenadier this is going in & not the dual battery. So is a factory single battery sufficient to run a fridge on camping/fishing trips (maybe up to 5-7 days)? TIA……