Which EvaKool Fridge Would I Actually Buy? Touring Fridge Guide

There are plenty of ways to overthink a camping fridge. Litres, amp draw, single zone, dual zone, drawer, fibreglass, plastic cabinet, Bluetooth — the spec sheet gets big pretty quickly.

The question I care about is simpler: what are you actually trying to do?

If you camp twice a year, you do not need the same fridge as someone living out of a 4WD for three weeks. If you have two kids, a 45L fridge that looks perfect in the shop can become a pain in the arse by day three. And if your fridge is going permanently into a canopy, I would look at the whole install differently again.

So I have gone through EvaKool's current range and broken it down the way I would if you walked into AEC and asked me what I would actually spend my money on.

THE SHORT ANSWER

My overall pick for most touring couples: the 65L Down Under II. It is the point where the fridge is big enough to be genuinely useful without automatically becoming a giant heavy box you have to design the whole rear of the vehicle around.

HOW I CHOOSE A TOURING FRIDGE

I would not start with litres. I would start with five questions:

• How many people are you feeding?
• How long are you away between resupplies?
• Do you genuinely need freezer space?
• Where is the fridge going to live in the vehicle?
• How often are you lifting or removing it?

That last one gets ignored. A big fridge can be fantastic at camp and bloody annoying every other time you have to move it.

WEEKEND CAMPING: ADVENTURE 45L

MY PICK IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE

The Adventure 45L makes sense for the person who wants a proper compressor fridge without turning the purchase into a major touring build.

It is a single-zone fridge/freezer, runs from 12/24V DC or 240V AC and can operate down to -20°C. That makes it flexible, but the important part for me is that it sits in a really usable size for weekends and shorter trips.

WHAT I LIKE

• Good entry point into a proper touring fridge.
• 45L is useful without dominating the cargo area.
• Single-zone operation keeps it simple.
• Easy recommendation for a couple doing weekends and short trips.

WHAT I'D THINK TWICE ABOUT

• If you want fridge and freezer at the same time, this is not the right architecture.
• A family can chew through 45L very quickly.
• Buying small just because it is cheaper can mean buying twice later.

MOST TOURING COUPLES: DOWN UNDER II 65L

THE ONE I WOULD START WITH FOR MOST PEOPLE

The 65L Down Under II is the sweet spot in the range for me.

It is Australian-made, dual zone, uses a SECOP compressor and gives you the flexibility to run fridge and freezer or adapt the space depending on the trip. That flexibility matters much more to me than chasing the largest capacity number.

WHAT I LIKE

• 65L is big enough for proper multi-day touring for a couple.
• Dual-zone layout means you can carry frozen food without sacrificing the whole cabinet.
• It is still a manageable size for wagons and dual-cab canopies.
• It feels like a fridge you can build a touring setup around without the fridge becoming the build.

WHAT I'D THINK TWICE ABOUT

• If you have kids and carry a lot of drinks, 65L can disappear faster than you think.
• You still need to measure lid clearance and slide access before buying.
• Do not assume dual zone means you need both zones running differently on every trip.

REMOTE TOURING: INFINITY RF 47L

MY PREMIUM COMPACT PICK

The Infinity RF 47L is a different proposition. The handmade fibreglass cabinet, dual-zone capability and Australian-made construction are the reasons I would look at it for someone building a serious compact touring system.

I would not buy it simply because it is the premium one. I would buy it if I specifically wanted the construction style and planned to keep the fridge for a long time.

BUY THIS IF

• You value a premium fibreglass cabinet.
• You travel remote and want a compact dual-zone fridge.
• You care more about long-term touring suitability than getting the most litres per dollar.

SKIP IT IF

• Your main priority is maximum capacity for the money.
• You are feeding a family from one fridge.
• You only camp occasionally and will not benefit from the extra spend.

FAMILY & LONGER TRIPS: DOWN UNDER II 80L / 95L

Once kids enter the equation, fridge space gets eaten by drinks, snacks, milk, fruit and all the things adults convince themselves they will organise properly before the trip.

For that reason, I would move to the 80L Down Under II before jumping automatically to the 95L.

The 95L Down Under II makes sense when trip duration, crew size and resupply distance justify it. Bigger absolutely has a place. I just do not think bigger should be the default answer.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE 80L

• Gives a family real breathing room.
• Dual-zone flexibility becomes much more useful on longer trips.
• Still easier to package than the very largest portable fridges.

WHEN I'D STEP UP TO 95L

• Long stretches between shops.
• Four or more people.
• You genuinely carry a meaningful amount of frozen food.
• The vehicle already has the load space and electrical system to support it.

PERMANENT 4WD INSTALL: PLATINUM DRAWER 40L

A drawer fridge solves a different problem.

If the fridge is permanently mounted in a canopy, camper or rear cargo system, I care less about carrying handles and more about whether I can open it properly when the vehicle is packed.

That is where the 40L Platinum Drawer starts to make a lot of sense.

WHAT I LIKE

• Excellent packaging for permanent installs.
• Easy access under shelves or benches where a top-opening lid would be compromised.
• Looks and behaves like part of the vehicle build rather than loose camping gear.

WHAT I'D THINK TWICE ABOUT

• 40L is not huge, especially for families.
• You lose the flexibility of picking the fridge up and using it elsewhere.
• The whole point is the installation, so measure the space properly first.

SO HOW MANY LITRES DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED?

But capacity alone is a poor buying method. A well-organised 65L can be more useful than a badly packaged 95L.

DO NOT FORGET THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A fridge is only as good as the system feeding it. Before I upsold somebody into more fridge than they need, I would rather make sure the battery, cabling, charging and ventilation are right.

That means thinking about:

• Battery capacity and chemistry.
• DC-DC or alternator charging.
• Solar contribution.
• Cable size and voltage drop.
• Airflow around the compressor.
• How hot the canopy gets when parked.

A huge fridge on a marginal electrical system is not an upgrade.

If you do not need a powered fridge for this trip, an icebox is another option. Compare the EVAKOOL Alpine coolers in 15L, 30L, 40L and 60L and check the outside dimensions against your load area before choosing a size.

WHAT I WOULD NOT DO

• I would not buy on litres alone.
• I would not assume dual zone is automatically better for everyone.
• I would not ignore the external dimensions and lid clearance.
• I would not put a massive fridge into a small vehicle just because it technically fits.
• I would not spend premium money unless the construction or installation genuinely benefits the way I travel.

IF I WAS SPENDING MY OWN MONEY

HOW THIS GUIDE WAS PUT TOGETHER

This guide is based on EvaKool's current product range and published specifications, the products currently listed through Adelaide Expedition Centre, and practical touring considerations around crew size, vehicle packaging, electrical load, access and trip duration. It is not presented as a claim that I have personally field-tested every model in the range.

As we put more AEC and PRO4X4 vehicles, customer setups and touring gear through real use, Field Notes will keep adding genuine field observations rather than pretending a spec sheet is the same thing as a trip.