Bodega Cooler T36 38QT Dual-Zone Fridge Review
A 38 Quart (36L) dual-zone 12V portable car fridge listed from $379.99, with 19 Quart / 19 Quart zones, a -4F to 68F range per the page, 100-240V AC and 12V/24V DC inputs, 28.5x14.1x14.4 inches and 30.1 pounds. It suits a vehicle or camp setup that needs two zones and app control.
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Our verdict
Fits someone who wants a 38 Quart (36L) box with two independently set zones and a removable divider, powered from a vehicle or a household outlet. Look elsewhere if you need one clear noise figure or a power station bundle that the page actually describes. The main caveat is that the page gives two figures each for noise and zone size, and every performance figure is the store's own.
- Best for
- A vehicle or camp setup that needs two independently set zones in a 38 Quart (36L) box.
- Skip if
- You need a noise figure and zone split that the page states only once.
Why 3.5/5: Lifted by a full specification block with zone split, size, weight, wattage and rated current. Held back by performance claims that are the store's own and store-level concerns about the seller.
Two 19 Quart zones with independent temperature control split the T36's 38 Quart (36L) interior, per its specification block, and a removable divider is in the package. The page lists 28.5x14.1x14.4 inches, 30.1 pounds, operation on 100-240V, 12V or 24V and a -4F to 68F range, with prices starting at $379.99.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Operation | 100-240V / 12V / 24V |
| Dimension | 28.5 x 14.1 x 14.4 inches |
| Fridge Capacity | 38 Quart (36L) |
| Left Zone / Right Zone | 19 Quart / 19 Quart |
| Item Weight | 30.1 pounds |
| Refrigeration Range | -4F to 68F |
| Noise Level | under 42dB |
| Wattage | MAX MODE 60W; ECO MODE 45W |
| Rated Current | AC 1.5A-2.7A, DC 6.0A (12V) / 3.0A (24V) |
| Door removable or switch direction | Yes |
Options and pricing
Three variants are listed: the T36 alone at $379.99, the T36 with Cover at $449.99 and the T36+Power Station at $579.99, all in stock when read. The page shows no crossed-out price. The package list names the fridge, a 12V/24V DC cord, a 100V-240V AC cord with adapter, a removable divider, 2 removable baskets and a user manual; the page describes the cover as an insulation cover and does not name the power station or give its capacity.
How it compares
The page's own T series table also lists the T50 (53Qt/50L, 42.9 pounds) and the T60 (64Qt/60L, 47.2 pounds), which have their own reviews: the Bodega Cooler T50 53QT Dual-Zone Portable Freezer is listed from $382.49 and the Bodega Cooler T60 64QT Dual-Zone Fridge on Wheels from $383.99. The T36 starts at $379.99 and lists 30.1 pounds.
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 191 customer reviews with 82% 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 countdown or limited-time sale banner, which we could not verify. The page carries a '30 Days Price Match Guarantee' banner that the refund and shipping policies do not mention.
What we liked
- The specification block states the zone split (19 Quart / 19 Quart), size, weight, noise, wattage and rated current
- A removable divider and 2 removable baskets are in the package list
- App control for Android and iOS and manual control are both listed, with Max and Eco modes
- A 3 stage battery protection setting (H, M, L) is listed for vehicle use
- A drain plug, LED light and USB port are listed
Worth noting
- Noise is given as under 42dB in the specifications and as 43-47 db in the feature copy
- The zone split reads 19 Quart / 19 Quart in the specifications but 18 Quarts each in the T Series table
- The energy line (less than 45W in ECO mode, well below 1kWh per day in MAX mode) names no test or source
- The T36+Power Station variant does not name the power station or give its capacity
Questions before you buy
How are the two zones on the T36 set up?
The specification block lists 19 Quart for the left zone and 19 Quart for the right zone, and the page says each zone has independent temperature control. A removable divider is in the package list. The T Series table lower on the page gives 18 Quarts for each side.
What power sources does the T36 list?
Operation is listed as 100-240V, 12V and 24V. The package names a 12V/24V DC cord and a 100V-240V AC cord with adapter, and rated current is AC 1.5A-2.7A, DC 6.0A (12V) / 3.0A (24V).
What does the page say about the app and battery protection?
The page says the fridge works with an app for Android and iOS and can also be set by hand, with Max and Eco modes. It lists a 3 stage battery protection setting (H, M, L) but does not describe the app's other features.
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 T36 38QT Dual-Zone Portable 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
- 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 gives noise as under 42dB in the specification block but as 43-47 db in the feature copy.
- The zone split is 19 / 19 Quart in the specification block but 18 / 18 in the T Series table; the energy copy (less than 45W in ECO mode, well below 1kWh per day in MAX mode) names no source.
- The 15 minute cooling time and the can and bottle counts (41 cans, 21 water bottles, 13 wine bottles) are the store's own claims; the power station in the third variant is not named.
- 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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