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Bodega Cooler CF15 16QT Armrest Car Fridge Review

A 16qt/15L armrest car fridge at $289.99 with 12/24V DC power, 45W rated power, app and touch-button control and multiple USB ports. The page lists 22.64*9.06*17.83 inch dimensions and 9.3kg/20.5lb, and no AC input.

3.7Editorial rating: 3.7 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 21, 2026
$289.99Price checked October 21, 2026
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Bodega Cooler CF15 16QT Armrest Car Fridge

Our verdict

Suits a driver who wants a 16 quart fridge for the center armrest with both app and button control and can run it on 12/24V DC only. Look elsewhere if you need AC power in the package or one clear lower temperature limit. The main caveat is that the page gives two lower limits, -4F and 5F, and no AC input.

Best for
A driver who wants a 16 quart 12/24V DC fridge shaped for the center armrest, with app control.
Skip if
You need AC power in the package or one clear lower temperature limit.

Why 3.7/5: Lifted by a specification block and by an outside write-up with measured results, though the makers sent the unit. Held back by a mostly negative Trustpilot profile on support and differing after-sale wording across the store's pages.

Check price at Bodega CoolerHow we research

The CF15 is a 16qt/15L armrest car fridge at $289.99 on 12/24V DC. Gadgetify's write-up of a CF15 12V 16QT (2026 by its video file dates; the outlet says the makers sent the unit) reports ECO mode going from 68F to 37F in an hour while using 10% of its power station's charge (no ambient temperature or station capacity given), a phone reading of 48 dB at Max (the page says less than 45dB), and a thermal camera showing -2F 'in a couple of hours' (setting not stated). Its other notes included three USB ports, an app and a 0F to 68F default range with a -40F minimum it was not sure is advisable; it reported no problems and called the CF15 'a nice alternative to bigger, heavier coolers'.

Specifications

SpecPage says
ModelCF15
Capacity16qt/15L
Dimension(W*L*H)22.64*9.06*17.83 inch
Temperature Range (listed)5~68F (-15C~20C)
Rated Power45W
Power Supply12/24V DC
Can use battery?NO
Batteries Required?NO
Weight9.3kg/20.5lb

Options and pricing

The page lists one variant at $289.99 and shows no crossed-out price. Its copy says the CF15 comes in two capacities, 9-Quart(8L) and 16-Quart(15L), but only the 16qt/15L model appears here. The specification block says it cannot use a battery, and no battery, cover or AC adapter is offered with it.

How it compares

The Bodega Cooler C10 11QT LG-Compressor Portable Fridge is $334.90 for 11 Quart/10L, and the Bodega Cooler C20 21QT Portable Fridge with App Control is from $333.20 for 21 Qt/20L with app control. The Bodega Cooler QZW38 40QT Car Fridge with App Control is $269.99 for 40 quarts, against $289.99 for 16 quarts here.

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 no customer reviews. 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.

What we liked

  • The specification block lists capacity, dimensions, temperature range, rated power, power supply and weight
  • Both remote app control and touch-button control are listed, with an LCD display and multiple USB ports
  • The page lists Max (Fast Cooling) and ECO (Energy Saving) modes and three-level H/M/L battery protection
  • The page says it is made to sit on a vehicle's center armrest and gives 22.64*9.06*17.83 inch dimensions

Worth noting

  • The lower temperature limit is -4F in the copy but 5F in the specification block
  • Only 12/24V DC power is listed; no AC adapter is mentioned, and the page says it cannot use a battery
  • The copy mentions a 9-Quart(8L) size that this page does not offer as a variant
  • The page says multiple USB ports without giving a number

Questions before you buy

What power can the CF15 use?

The page lists a 12/24V DC power supply and a rated power of 45W. The spec block says it cannot use a battery, and no AC adapter is mentioned.

What temperature range does the CF15 list?

The copy says -4F to 68F (-20C to 20C), while the specification block says 5~68F (-15C~20C). The page does not explain the difference.

How is the CF15 controlled?

The page says it supports both remote APP control and touch button control, with an LCD digital display of the internal temperature and multiple USB ports. It lists Max (Fast Cooling) and ECO (Energy Saving) modes.

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 CF15 16QT Armrest Car Fridge 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

What we couldn’t verify

  • The lower temperature limit is -4F (-20C) in the copy but 5F (-15C) in the specification block, and the copy offers 9-Quart(8L) and 16-Quart(15L) sizes while the page lists only the 16qt/15L CF15.
  • The page claims a leather exterior, less than 45dB with no mode named, and rapid cooling with no time or source; the 45W rated power comes without a measured draw, and the USB port count is not stated.
  • Gadgetify reports a 0F default range with the minimum adjustable to -40F, which matches neither the copy's -4F nor the specification block's 5F. The copy also says to contact the seller via Amazon, which this page does not explain.
  • 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 outside write-ups we read cover units the makers supplied or sent (or whose source is not stated) and carry affiliate links.

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