Bodega Cooler 32.8QT Car Drawer Refrigerator Review
A 12v drawer fridge listed at 32.8QT (31 Liters) for $313.49, meant for a custom built-in fit under seats, a bed or a bench. The spec rows give 17.32 x 28.82 x 9.84 inches and 43 pounds, and list app control for Android and iOS.
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Our verdict
Suits an overlander or RV owner who wants a drawer-style 12v fridge installed under a seat, bed or bench and can follow the page's installation notes. Look elsewhere if you need a listed power draw, noise figure or AC input, or a fridge you can set down anywhere. The main caveat is that the page's low-power and quiet-operation claims carry no figures.
- Best for
- An overlander or trucker who wants a drawer fridge built in under a seat, bed or bench.
- Skip if
- You need a listed power draw or noise figure, or a fridge you can set down anywhere.
Why 3.4/5: Lifted only by a short spec list with weight, size and capacity and an installation FAQ. Held back by a mostly negative Trustpilot profile on support, differing after-sale wording across the store's pages and power and noise claims with no figures or source.
The 32.8QT Car Drawer Refrigerator is a 12v drawer fridge at $313.49 that the page says fits under seats, a bed or in tight spaces, with a custom built-in installation in vehicles that have a cargo area. Its spec rows list 31 Liters, 17.32 x 28.82 x 9.84 inches, 43 pounds and app control for Android and iOS; the copy lists -4F to 68F. It gives no wattage or noise figure.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Brand | BODEGAcooler |
| Item Weight | 43 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17.32 x 28.82 x 9.84 inches |
| Special Features | APP control (For Android/IOS) |
| Capacity | 31 Liters |
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
Options and pricing
The page lists one variant at $313.49, with a crossed-out price of $569.99. The package list names the drawer fridge, an installation kit of M6 Nut*4, M6 Bolt*12 and Bracket*4, and a manual instruction. The page lists no battery, cover or AC adapter, and its FAQ recommends professional installation for a permanent fit or a connection to the vehicle's electrical system.
How it compares
The Bodega Cooler QZW48 50QT Car Fridge with App Control is $309.99 and the Bodega Cooler C20 21QT Portable Fridge with App Control starts at $333.20, while this drawer model is $313.49 and is built for installation under seats or in cabinets, per its page. The Bodega Cooler PF-QZ50 50L Electric Cooler on Wheels is $359.99.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping page offers free standard shipping around mainland US from US warehouses (the FAQ names California, Texas and Pennsylvania), with 1 business day of processing, a tracking email once the order ships, and no delivery to PO, APO or FPO addresses; the address cannot be changed after shipment. Some products can go to Canada, Germany and Italy for an extra $35 (8 to 15 business days) or to the UK for an extra $60, while the FAQ says every product ships to the continental US, only part of the range to Canada and only the detachable battery to Europe. Returns: an order can be cancelled within 24 hours by email or phone; after it ships a double shipping fee comes off the refund and a 2% transaction fee may apply. A return within 30 days needs an email to [email protected] for a return authorization first, an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, and shipping back within 7 days of the refund confirmation to the Rancho Cucamonga, California address; the buyer pays the shipping, while for a defective or damaged item the store says it refunds the shipping fee after photos or video. Orders bought from Amazon, Walmart or other resellers are not covered. Exchanges within 30 days carry a restocking fee and shipping that vary by brand. The page gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, and the FAQ says 1 to 3. Warranty: the warranty page promises 2 years on products bought directly from bodegacooler.com, with the exact period on the last page of the manual, and also says a 1-year warranty extends to 2 years by registering the product (the FAQ says register within 10 days of purchase); it covers defects in materials and workmanship, not misuse, accidents or unauthorized repair, and not products from third-party sellers. Some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty. Payment: Klarna, American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, PayPal and Visa, plus regional methods such as Boleto, THAI QR PromptPay, Rabbit LINE Pay and ShopeePay, according to the FAQ.
Before you buy
The page shows 37 customer reviews with 84% of them five-star in the store's own widget, which we could not verify. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) bodegacooler.com is a claimed profile with a TrustScore of 2.6 from 16 reviews, 25% five-star and 69% one-star; the company rarely replies, and the newest reviews (August and September 2026) describe a 100-quart unit with about 60 quarts usable, a replacement that froze the fridge side, and unanswered support. A June 2026 review of a 3-door Bodega cooler sold on Amazon (The Inventory, which names no model code and may not cover this item) cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow support. A web search found no BBB profile. The bodegacooler.com domain was registered on 27 May 2019. The store's FAQ says only one promotion code can be used per order and offers new customers 12% off fridges for subscribing to its newsletter, and some pages advertise their own sales and codes. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- The page says the drawer design fits under seats, a bed or in tight spaces
- Weight, dimensions and capacity are listed in the spec rows
- An installation kit with M6 bolts, nuts and brackets is listed in the package
- The page's FAQ lists the tools to prepare for installation and says a permanent install may need a professional
- App control for Android and iOS is listed
Worth noting
- No wattage, noise or cooling-time figure is given; the copy says only 'low power draw'
- The spec rows give no temperature range; -4F to 68F appears only in the feature copy
- The page lists the app only as a special feature; no functions or connection type are given
- The capacity appears as 32.8QT in the title and 31 Liters in the spec rows; no interior size or can count is given
Questions before you buy
Can the drawer fridge be installed without a professional?
The page's FAQ says many users can install it themselves if they are comfortable with basic mounting and wiring, but it recommends professional installation for a permanent fit or a connection to the vehicle's electrical system.
What is in the box?
The page lists the drawer fridge and installation kits: M6 Nut*4, M6 Bolt*12 and Bracket*4, plus a manual instruction.
Where can it be installed?
The FAQ says it is designed for a custom built-in installation in vehicles with a cargo area, such as SUVs, vans, RVs and semi-trucks, and that it needs a specific space, though it says the compact design allows a fit under benches or in custom cabinets.
Where does Bodega Cooler ship and how fast?
Free standard shipping covers mainland US from warehouses in the US, with 1 business day of processing; no PO, APO or FPO addresses. Some products can go to Canada, Germany, Italy (+$35, 8 to 15 business days) and the UK (+$60), but the FAQ lists fewer destinations, so check the product before ordering abroad.
What is the return window?
30 days from purchase for an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, after an email to [email protected] for a return authorization. The buyer pays the shipping unless the item is defective or damaged; cancellation is free within 24 hours of ordering. Orders from Amazon or other resellers are not covered.
How long is the warranty?
The warranty page says 2 years for purchases from bodegacooler.com, or 1 year extended to 2 by registering the product within 10 days of purchase (per the FAQ); the manual names the exact period. Some product pages state other terms, so keep the order number and ask support before relying on one figure.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Bodega Cooler 32.8QT Car Drawer Refrigerator product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler shipping pageFree standard shipping in mainland US from US warehouses; some products to Canada, Germany, Italy, UK for a feeRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler refund policy24-hour cancellation, 30-day returns with an RA, shipping costs, restocking on exchanges, refund timingRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler warranty page2-year warranty on purchases from the store; 1 year extended to 2 by registration; exclusionsRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler FAQPayment methods, promo-code rule, warehouses, shipping destinations, returns, car fridge guidanceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler contact pageSupport email, US phone line and hours, New York office and California warehouse addressesRead October 21, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for bodegacooler.com (Australian site)TrustScore 2.6 from 16 reviews (25% five-star, 69% one-star); claimed profile; company rarely repliesRead October 21, 2026
- The Inventory: BODEGACOOLER 3-door beverage cooler review (26 Jun 2026)About a 3-door cooler sold on Amazon: cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow supportRead October 21, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for bodegacooler.comDomain registered 2019-05-27Read October 21, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page claims low power draw, silent operation and energy efficiency but gives no wattage, noise level or cooling time, and its installation checklist names only a 'Power Source (12V outlet or wiring setup)'.
- The page points to a review of a 'model D31A' drawer fridge, while the title says 32.8QT and the spec rows say 31 Liters; no model code appears in the spec rows.
- The page lists APP control (For Android/IOS) but describes no app functions, and its Component Diagram heading has no content in the page text.
- The refund policy gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, while the FAQ says 1 to 3.
- The warranty page says 2 years and also 1 year extended to 2 by registering; some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty.
- The page points to reviews of this model (link text only, such as 'Check the reviews:') that we could not open; apart from those, no independent test of it was found in the web searches made on 21 October 2026.
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