Bodega Cooler CR65 65L RV Portable Freezer Review
A 65L (2.3 Cubic Feet) dual-zone 12V/24V built-in RV fridge-freezer listed from $479.99, with a 49.2L fridge zone and a 15.8L freezer zone. The page gives 24.84 x 16.97 x 18.5 inches, 44.1 Pounds and a -4F to 46F range.
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Our verdict
Suits a van or RV builder who wants a built-in 65L fridge-freezer with stated dimensions, weight and wattage and who plans to buy the mounting frame. Look elsewhere if you rely on app control or run it from house or solar batteries, since the page contradicts itself on the first and advises against the second. The main caveat is that noise and wattage are the store's own figures.
- Best for
- A van or RV galley that wants a built-in 65L unit with stated size, weight and wattage.
- Skip if
- You need working app control or plan to power it from house or solar batteries.
Why 3.5/5: The specification table, with weight, size, wattage and both zone capacities, is what lifts it. Store terms that read differently on its pages and in its policy text, plus a Trustpilot profile that skews negative with support complaints and no independent test of this model, pull it down.
The CR65 is the store's 65L dual-zone compressor fridge-freezer for RVs, trucks and vans, listed from $479.99 and described on the page as 12V/24V. Its upper freezer zone holds 15.8L and the lower fridge zone 49.2L, with a -4F to 46F range. The specification table gives 44.1 Pounds, 24.84 x 16.97 x 18.5 inches, 45 dB and 60 watts, and it calls the unit a built-in design that needs a separate mounting frame.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2.3 Cubic Feet |
| Fridge Capacity | 49.2L/1.74 cu. ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 15.8L/0.56 cu. ft |
| Item Weight | 44.1 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions (H x W x D) | 24.84 x 16.97 x 18.5 inches |
| Noise | 45 dB |
| Installation Type | Built-in |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 60 watts |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Door Hinges | Reversible |
| Shelves | 3 |
| Installation Mounting Frame | Not included, need to buy separately |
Options and pricing
Three variants are listed and all were in stock when read: 65L at $479.99, 65L+Installation Frame at $645.98 and 85L+Installation Frame at $736.98. The page shows a Save 25% label and a crossed-out price of $876.98 that could not be matched to one option. The frame is not part of the base 65L, which comes with a crisper drawer, a removable shelf, a removable ice lattice and a user manual; the 12V cords are not included.
How it compares
The Bodega Cooler RV Fridge Installation Mounting Frame is listed separately from $149.99 and its spec line names the CR65 Installation Frame; the 65L+Installation Frame variant here is $645.98. For more space, the Bodega Cooler CR85X 83L Upright RV and Truck Fridge starts from $559.99, and the Bodega Cooler 45L (1.6 cu ft) RV Fridge with App Control is $429.99 at 45L.
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 69 customer reviews with 96% 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
- Fridge and freezer capacities are stated separately: 49.2L and 15.8L
- A table gives 24.84 x 16.97 x 18.5 inches, 44.1 Pounds, 45 dB and 60 watts
- A reversible door, LED light, crisper, egg tray and bottle holder are listed
- The page lists what is in the box
- A variant with the mounting frame is offered for built-in installs
Worth noting
- The BODEGA App is described as controlling the fridge, but the FAQ denies Wi-Fi support and does not say how the app connects
- The table gives 12 Volts while the title and FAQ mention 12V/24V
- The page advises against house or solar batteries on DC 12V and recommends a car cigarette lighter; 12V cords are not included
- The built-in design needs a mounting frame that the base 65L does not include
Questions before you buy
What are the fridge and freezer sizes?
The page gives a 49.2L refrigeration zone and a 15.8L freezer zone in a 65L (2.3 Cubic Feet) unit, with the freezer on top and the fridge below per its FAQ, and it lists -4F to 46F.
Does it have app control or Wi-Fi?
The page is inconsistent. The description says the BODEGA App (iOS/Android) can monitor voltage, toggle cooling modes and adjust zone temperatures, but the FAQ says this refrigerator does not support Wi-Fi connection.
What power does it need and what is in the box?
The table lists 12 Volts and 60 watts, while the title and FAQ mention 12V/24V. The FAQ says a 100-240V power cord is not included and a 12V/24V power cord is available; the page also says the 12V cords for a car cigarette lighter are not included. The box holds the 65L fridge, a crisper drawer, a removable shelf, a removable ice lattice and a user manual.
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 CR65 65L RV Portable Freezer 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 description says the BODEGA App (iOS/Android) controls the fridge, but the page FAQ states that this refrigerator does not support Wi-Fi connection; the two statements are left unexplained.
- The 85L+Installation Frame variant is not described: the table's second column is the CR85X (3 Cubic Feet), which the store's CR85X page lists as 83L. The table says 12 Volts while the title and FAQ say 12V/24V.
- Noise of 45 dB, wattage of 60 watts and the battery-protection shutdown are the store's own figures and claims; no power draw test or measured cooling time is given.
- 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.
- No independent test of this model was found in the web searches made on 21 October 2026, and the page's own copy is the only source for its figures.
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