Bodega Cooler UL-A50-AL 53QT Dual-Zone Fridge Review
A 53 quart (50L) dual-zone car fridge in aluminum-magnesium alloy, listed at $484.49 with a crossed-out price of $569.99. The specification block gives 30.31 x 18.31 x 23.23 inches, 42.9 lb and a 60W rated input. It suits a vehicle with space for a box 30.31 inches long.
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Our verdict
A fit for a buyer who wants two separately controlled compartments in a 53 quart aluminum body and a full specification block at $484.49. Look elsewhere for app control or a power draw measured outside the store. The main caveat is that the noise and efficiency wording is the store's own.
- Best for
- Vehicle owners who want two separately controlled compartments in a 53 quart aluminum body.
- Skip if
- You want app control or a power draw measured outside the store.
Why 3.5/5: Lifted by a full specification block with sizes, weight, current and power input. Held back by store wording that differs between its pages and policy text, public complaints about its support and the store's own noise and efficiency claims.
At 53 quarts (50L), the UL-A50-AL is an aluminum-magnesium alloy dual-zone car fridge priced at $484.49. Its specification block lists a 30.31 x 18.31 x 23.23 inch body, 42.9 lb, a 60W rated input, 12V/24V DC and a -4F to 68F range, and the page says the two compartments have independent temperature control. A 110V AC adapter and a 12/24V DC cord are in the box.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Model | UL-A50-AL |
| Material | Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy |
| Capacity | 50L/53QT |
| Product Size (L x W x H) | 30.31 x 18.31 x 23.23 inches |
| Large Compartment (internal) | 12.20 x 11.97 x 16.61 inches |
| Small Compartment (internal) | 8.27 x 11.97 x 8.82 inches |
| N.W. | 42.9 lb |
| Cooling Modes | MAX / ECO |
| Battery Protection Levels | H / M / L (High / Medium / Low) |
| Rated Voltage | DC: 12V/24V |
| Rated Current | DC: 4.0A-2.0A |
| Rated Power Input | 60W |
| Noise Level | 45dB or less |
| Temperature Range | -4F to 68F (-20C to 20C) |
Options and pricing
There is one variant at $484.49, in stock when read, and the page shows a crossed-out price of $569.99. The box list names the fridge, a 110V AC adapter, a 12/24V DC cigarette lighter cord and an instruction manual; no battery, power station, cover or wheels are offered on this page. The copy calls it solar panel compatible but names no panel, connector or voltage.
How it compares
The Bodega Cooler UL-A50 50L Dual-Zone Aluminum Car Fridge shares the 50L, dual-zone, aluminum description but is priced at $595.99 against $484.49 here. The Bodega Cooler QZW58 61QT Car Fridge with App Control is $499.99 and lists app control; this model's page lists an LED digital display and no app.
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 1 customer review with 100% 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 specification block gives outer size, net weight, rated current and rated power input
- Internal sizes are given for both a large and a small compartment
- The page describes independent temperature control in both compartments, across a -4F to 68F range
- A 110V AC adapter and a 12/24V DC cord are listed in the box
Worth noting
- No app control is listed; the page offers an LED digital display
- The 45dB noise level and the 'high-performance compressor' wording come with no test method or measured power-use figure
- No quart or liter split is given for the two compartments
- Solar compatibility is claimed without a connector, voltage or panel size
- The AC adapter is named only as 110V, so no 100-240V range is stated for this model
Questions before you buy
How big are the two compartments?
The specification block lists a large compartment of 12.20 x 11.97 x 16.61 inches and a small one of 8.27 x 11.97 x 8.82 inches, both internal. The page gives no quart or liter split between them.
What power inputs and ratings does it list?
A rated DC voltage of 12V/24V, a rated current of 4.0A-2.0A and a rated power input of 60W. The box holds a 110V AC adapter and a 12/24V DC cigarette lighter cord, and the copy says it is solar panel compatible.
What do MAX, ECO and H/M/L do?
The page describes MAX as rapid cooling and ECO as energy-saving operation, and lists H/M/L battery protection levels meant to protect the vehicle battery. It gives no cut-off voltage for the three levels.
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 UL-A50-AL 53QT Dual-Zone Aluminum 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 a 45dB noise level, 'high-performance compressor' and 'energy-efficient' cooling, but no test method, cooling time or measured power-use figure for any of them.
- Solar panel compatibility is stated with no connector, voltage or panel size, and the AC adapter is named only as 110V with no input range.
- 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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