They’ll have to do more work in hotter temperatures, of course, which means they’ll run more often but they’re very efficient.

sigh* And when rolling it, the fridge bumps, and jolts, and rattles, and that can't be good for longevity of the compressor. Find out how many litres it holds and think back to previous trips to work out whether you had space to spare or you found it was a squeeze.We don't love its temperature control and find some of its usability "features" to be more of a nuisance than a help. If you’re wild camping or don’t want to pay extra for a pitch with electric hook-up, then a powered box will be gradually warming up whenever it’s not being powered in the car. When it comes to noise, the Alplicool is about average while running, but after its cooling cycle ends, it continues to make gurgling and whooshing noises for some time.

It's easy to fit this 12v 24v Alpicool compressor fridge freezer in tight campervan, caravan, motorhome or marine kitchens thanks to its compact dimensions and reversible door. This one is the family-size 36-litre, but there’s a 26-litre version and two smaller backpack coolbags too. There's also all the other amenities you'd expect at home and more from this Alpicool fridge freezer - twin door shelves, a veg crisper drawer, and a rack with a bar to prevent items falling when parked on uneven ground. There are bizarrely placed draining channels in the floor that don't actually drain, but they are hard to clean.They have great insulation both in the walls and in the lid and can keep things cool for days (providing you fill the box and don’t open it too much). Thank you, Sucky Little Fridge, for helping us survive this wonderful experience because that's what happens in 2020. The Hi-Gear is also one of the only cool boxes we’ve found which will take a 2 litre bottle of pop standing up – there is a hole built into the underside of the lid especially for this purpose.

is a 38-litre box-shaped portable fridge that operates on 12V as thermoelectric and on mains power using a compressor. Remember too that they really need to be cooled down completely on mains – when on 12v they’ll maintain the temperature but not get much cooler. The TB18 is very compact and boasts a new BD micro compressor with integrated control electronics, which regulates the speed according to the temperature set, so consumption is reduced to a minimum.

One concern people often have is how to enjoy fresh food and drink during your camping trip without simply living on a diet of baked beans. In the main compartment, two circular indents in the bottom of the cooler initially seem like they might be a great addition for fitting taller bottles, such as 2L of soda or wine.