Anker has already established itself as a major player in portable power and is now using its expertise to launch more convenient RV and camping refrigerators. Unlike portable refrigerators/freezers that are connected to a car battery or an independent portable power station, Anker’s new EverFrost family of wheeled ice-free coolers feature an integrated power supply. A removable lithium battery provides up to 42 hours of continuous refrigeration, is easily removed and replaced with a new pack, and is solar-charged. This way EverFrost cuts the cord and rolls wherever you need it without having to carry the battery block.
A cooler box with ice that was once a staple of camping. Then his tent on the roof, his 4×4 camper jacked up, and everything else appeared overland, putting the spotlight on the convenience of a portable refrigerator. And now they’re everywhere, offering multi-temperature capabilities down to subzero temperatures and providing dry his storage without soggy melting ice.
Portable refrigerators have some distinct advantages, but they also have disadvantages. High on that list, and perhaps second highest after price, is the need for an external power source, either a vehicle battery system or a portable power station. Easy while driving, but harder when camping outside the car. Without a separate leisure battery system, you worry about draining your vehicle’s battery and being stranded. Additionally, refrigerators must be left in the vehicle, unlike coolers that can be moved around camp. Having a portable power station or generator saves you from locking up your vehicle, but you end up dragging both your heavy refrigerator and power supply around camp. At some point, you may want to put the ice-filled cooler back on.
However, portable refrigerator designs are advancing and integrated power solutions are becoming more common. His Anker isn’t the first to unveil a refrigerator with a built-in battery, but EverFrost’s lineup is the most feature-packed, even in the highly demanding land segment, and could be a serious contender. There seems to be
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EverFridge’s 299 Wh battery protrudes slightly from the wall above the wheels, keeping the refrigerator from becoming a square box. Anker’s 42-hour run time is based on the series smallest 33-L EverFrost 30, set at 39°F (4°C) in an ambient temperature of 77°F (25°C). Anker estimates runtimes of 35.8 hours and 27 hours for the larger 43 and 53 L EverFrost 40 and 50 models, respectively, at the same 39°F temperature setting/77°F ambient temperature.
These runtimes work fine for weekends and overnight trips, but on longer trips owners are advised to carry a spare battery or two. Anker offers spare batteries in its Kickstarter package and plans to sell extra battery packs so users can bring in multiple batteries and swap them out as needed. With the available 100W foldable solar panel, users can spare and hum the refrigerator while recharging dead batteries in the field.
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Each battery pack has 1 USB-C output and 2 USB-A outputs to act as a portable power bank and charger. Anker estimates that this battery can charge an iPhone 14 up to 19 times and a 2020 MacBook Air up to 5 times.
In addition to solar, the EverFrost battery can be charged directly using the 60W USB-C input. Alternatively, owners can plug the refrigerator into a car or wall outlet and charge the battery while docked on board.
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The EverFrost series is cooled to a temperature range of -20 to 20°C (-4 to 68°F) and the 53-L model includes two separate temperature zones. Users can view and adjust temperatures using the integrated LED control screen or the included mobile app.
Each EverFrost refrigerator also has a pull handle that doubles as a bottle opener integrated with the tray table. Anker plans to add attachable cup holder and side table options in the future.
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EverFrost models weigh 49-60 pounds (22.2-27.5 kg) with batteries installed. Not all refrigerator/freezer manufacturers offer the exact same size, but I was able to compare it to the 53-L model from Australian company MyCoolman.This 61 lb (27.8 kg) model without battery actually weighs more than the 53-L EverFrost 50 at 60 pounds with the battery installed. The 33L EverFrost 30, on the other hand, has a 32-L Dometic CFX 35W weighing 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) with (49 lbs/22.2 kg) or without (44 lbs/20 kg) battery installed. is much heavier than
Anker is currently running the hugely successful EverFrost Kickstarter, aiming to raise US$1.5 million with just over a month left. The EverFrost 30 with battery is $519 and the 40 is $549. Unfortunately for those looking for dual-zoned his EverFrost 50, Anker has already sold out of the campaign quota, although his EverFrost 30 and 40 bundles, which include an extra battery or solar panel, are still available. increase. If all goes according to plan, Anker plans to start delivering them in June. Just in time for summer camping and adventure season.
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