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Bodega Cooler QZW58 61QT Car Fridge Review

A 61 quart (58L) 12V car fridge with phone app control at $499.99: a 47L main compartment and an 11L secondary one that follows the main zone's temperature. The page lists 28.5 D x 14.8 W x 21.02 H inches and 38.58lb, which suits a vehicle with room for a 28.5 inch deep box.

3.5Editorial rating: 3.5 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 21, 2026
$499.99Price checked October 21, 2026
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Bodega Cooler QZW58 61QT Car Fridge with App Control

Our verdict

A fit for someone who wants one adjustable main compartment with phone control plus a small extra compartment, and who has room for a box 28.5 inches deep. Look elsewhere if you need two independent temperatures. The main caveat is that the page's Popular Mechanics pick claim could not be tied to this model, so its performance figures stay the store's own.

Best for
A single-temperature car fridge with phone control and a 47L main compartment plus a small 11L one.
Skip if
You need two compartments at different temperatures, since the 11L compartment follows the main zone.

Why 3.5/5: Lifted by a specification list with capacity split, size, weight and power inputs. Held back by a Popular Mechanics pick claim that could not be tied to this model, store wording that differs between its pages and policy text, and public complaints about its support.

Check price at Bodega CoolerHow we research

With phone app control and 61 quarts (58L), the QZW58 is a compressor car fridge listed at $499.99. The page describes a 47L main compartment adjustable from 68F to -4F and an 11L secondary compartment that follows the main zone and cannot be set on its own, so only one temperature can be chosen. It lists 28.5 D x 14.8 W x 21.02 H inches, 38.58lb/17.5kg, and 12/24V DC plus 100-240V AC power.

Specifications

SpecPage says
Model NameQZW58
Capacity61 Quarts
Main compartment47L, adjustable from 68F to -4F
Secondary compartment11L, follows the main zone's temperature
Product Dimensions (D x W x H)28.5 D x 14.8 W x 21.02 H inches
Net Weight38.58lb/17.5kg
DefrostAutomatic
Cooling MethodCompressor
Additional FeaturesSmart Connectivity, App Control
Batteries Included?No
Batteries Required?No
In the boxElectric cooler, removable chopping board (lid-integrated), user manual
Power cordsDC cord (12/24V); AC adapter and cord (100-240V)

Options and pricing

One variant is listed, at $499.99, in stock when read, and the page shows no crossed-out price. The package list names an electric cooler, a removable lid-integrated chopping board, a DC power cord (12/24V), an AC adapter and power cord (100-240V) and a user manual. No battery, power station or cover is offered on this page, and the specification list says Batteries Included? No.

How it compares

Two smaller models carry app control in their names: the Bodega Cooler QZW48 50QT Car Fridge with App Control at $309.99 and the Bodega Cooler QZW38 40QT Car Fridge with App Control at $269.99, against $499.99 for this 61QT. The Bodega Cooler UL-A50-AL 53QT Dual-Zone Aluminum Fridge is $484.49 and names a dual zone in its title, which this model's secondary compartment does not offer.

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 page states the split: a 47L main compartment and an 11L secondary one that follows it
  • Size and weight are listed: 28.5 D x 14.8 W x 21.02 H inches, 38.58lb/17.5kg
  • App control and three battery protection levels are described
  • Both a DC (12/24V) cord and an AC (100-240V) adapter with cord are named in the package
  • A detachable door, side storage pockets and a lid-integrated chopping board are listed

Worth noting

  • The 11L compartment cannot be set apart from the main zone, so there is only one temperature setting
  • No rated power input or current is given, and the 40dB noise figure is the store's own claim
  • The MAX mode claim of cooling quickly to 32F gives no time or test method
  • The page's claim of a Popular Mechanics pick could not be tied to this model

Questions before you buy

Can the two compartments run at different temperatures?

No, per the page: the 47L main compartment adjusts from 68F to -4F, and the 11L secondary compartment follows the main zone's temperature and cannot be controlled independently.

What does the app do?

The page says the app adjusts the temperature and switches operating modes from a phone, and the specification list shows Smart Connectivity and App Control. It does not say whether the link is Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

What power does the QZW58 run on?

The page says it supports 100/240V AC and 12/24V DC power, for home use and for SUVs, trucks, RVs and vans. The package has a DC power cord and an AC adapter with power cord. No rated power input is given.

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 QZW58 61QT Car Fridge with App Control 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 page says Popular Mechanics named this car refrigerator its top overall pick in a 2026 Buyer's Guide.
  • A check on 2026-10-21 found an AOL-syndicated Popular Mechanics article (byline Tom Price, updated 4 September 2026) that lists a 'Bodega Portable Refrigerator' as its top overall pick with an Amazon link but no model, capacity, price or test results, so the pick cannot be tied to this model.
  • The page gives no cooling time for MAX mode, no rated power input and no battery cut-off voltages; its 40dB noise figure and 30 degree slope tolerance are the store's own claims.
  • 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.

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