We wanted a large fridge freezer combo for our van build, and the Bodega 12V fridge seemed to fit the bill perfectly. After three months of use, we're thrilled with our purchase. It installed seamlessly in our build, and it has held up well to our rugged off-road adventures in our 4x4 van.

The fridge is spacious and well-reviewed, making it a great value compared to other options on the market. While the temperature may not be super accurate, once you get the hang of it and set it a bit higher, you won't have to worry about freezing your lettuce. The freezer, on the other hand, works like a charm and quickly produces ice cubes. Having ice while on the road feels like a luxurious treat!

Overall, we're extremely satisfied with our Bodega 12V fridge and look forward to many years of reliable use in our van build. If you're looking for a durable, spacious, and affordable fridge freezer combo for your adventures, this one is definitely worth considering.

This is a bad ass little fridge for any van build, and the great thing, it’s 12V dc. Takes very little energy and she runs cold. Literally takes only 80watts and I’m running her on an EcoFlow Delta Pro Max. Just runs while I work, and it’s nice to have a cold drink after a 10 hour shift!

Would definitely get another one for my next build.

Thank you!

Update October 2025

Unfortunately, I have been less than thrilled with this fridge after my initial use period. There are two main concerns I have:

- The door for the freezer is held in by one little plastic nub on each end. One of my nubs broke off through normal use and the door no longer stays on. After multiple attempts to contact support, I was finally able to get a replacement part ordered. But we are now almost 6 months into it and they are still waiting for the part from the factory. If you need support with this product I wouldn’t hold your breath.

The temperature settings only allow you to change in 2 degree increments (e.g. 33 degrees to 35 degrees). I’m constantly switching back and forth between two settings but on the warmer one, things in the freezer often get too soft. And on the colder one, things in the fridge freeze up. If I could set it between the two settings I “think” it would be just right. But that is not an option…

Original Review:

I really like this fridge. It replaced a dometic in my van and I was a little skeptical given the low price and brand that I am not familiar with.

But I figured I would take a chance since it was free shipping and free returns.

12v setup was easy and connected into my existing setup in minutes.

The temperature setting was quick and easy. I have a fridge thermometer inside and it never wavers more than 2 degrees either way. Much more consistent than what I had previously. It also uses less power from my batteries each day which is always a plus.

I love the big freezer- so much bigger than what I had before. I like having multiple boxes of ice cream in addition to my frozen veggies.

The bottom shelf on the door holds a half gallon of milk, a box of OJ and other similar sized liquids.

There are a few things I don’t love. The top shelves on the door are very small and don’t hold much that I would like to put there.

I also don’t love the door opening approach. The latch on front unlocks the door (a good thing) but then you have to reach around the side of the door panel to open it. In my setup, accessing the side of the door is tough because it is completely flush. I’m going to add a strap to the front and see if that makes it easier to open.

Overall I’m very happy with this fridge so far. I’ll update my review if anything changes.

Our absorption fridge kicked the bucket in our RV. After lots of research we went with the bodega, it fit the size we were replacing and was a better price compared to the other regular 12v brands.

We used it this weekend and were very pleased. It is very quiet, held the temperature we set it to and did not draw a huge amount of power (see Pcole's review for detail on how long it will run on a LiFePO4 battery).

I knocked off 1 star for a few reasons.

- Like other said the latch feature takes a little to get used to before you get the knack of properly opening the door. The trick is to lift where it says open, then slide your hand in the center of the top of the door and pull..its a natural handle, but cannot be exposed until you lift on the left or right of it.

- There is no drip catch for the condensation that accumulates like other 2 or 3 way fridges have so when you shut this unit off, make sure you wipe the fridge and freezer out well or you'll end up with a puddle on the floor

- the LED lights on the unit are veru bright, the instruction has a diagram that shows a "night light" so I thought it could be turned off or dimmed but found no way to.

- no mounting other than 4 screws at the front. There should be a bracket around the front face and holes in the bottom of the rear back plate where the compressor is so this can be more securely installed in a RV.

All the above "cons" are not terrible or show stoppers. All in all this is a great buy. I have a few concerns on how well it will last based on a couple comments and concerns with the warranty, but time will tell.

SO impressed with 116.2 Bodega 12 volt Refrigerator with Freezer! The fridge arrived in a box looing like it had been rolled won a hill, but was was in P E R F E C T Condition. This had to be built for rough usage, (I can imagine it in the cab or cab over in any big rig. WE used it to replace the Dometic model 2453 three way frige in our 2005 RoadTrek model 210 which served us well for 20 years. It fit with about 1.5 inches on each side and nearly four inches above. The shelves and racks are higher quality than Ihave seen in an RV fridge. It advertises 3 liters less space than the old one, but the interior is configured to actually be more useful. A N D there is a functioning vegetable drawer. It wired up perfectly into our 200aH 12v system and so far draws little current...it H A S only just been installed, and our November Michigan climate hasn't offered much resistance to cooling. Our Christmas trip to SCal desert is coming up so stay tuned!

Bought this 12-volt refrigerator for an RV conversion, and it worked great during the trip. It is very quiet and has a large storage space. The only downside is the latch in the middle — it makes the door harder to open, and I worry that pulling too hard could break the plastic handle. A side-mounted handle would make it much easier to open.

Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase.

In 2017 I bought a Ford cargo van to convert into a camper. I spent nine months doing the conversion and produced a very satisfying except for one thing. The refrigerator I installed although still going strong turned out to be too small for satisfaction. It is an Engel almost the identical volume capacity as this Bodega. As most DIY camper builders do I installed a cabinet that uses the rear half of the door space that opens up when the slider is all the way open. I used the cabinet as a place to store a propane tank, a water reservoir, and some tools. A mishap that occurred using a propane bottle inside the van to boil water brought it home to me dramatically that carrying propane inside the van was not a safe thing to do. I immediately decided from now on no more gas bottles or tanks inside the van and now have trailer hitch mounted carrier that I use. The next decision was to scrap carrying a space consuming water reservoir in the cabinet so I could free up space to install this Bodega refrigerator. We've just returned from a three week road trip tour of Utah and I cannot say enough good things about how much better this bodega is than our other fridge. The freezer freezes, the space inside is more useable because it doesn't have angled walls like the Engel, it is quieter, it has an insulated door to the freezer and more room, it has instrumentation to display what the temperature is and enables you to set the temperatures precisely. I don't believe there is any other brand of refrigerator for a van that competes with it when you take the price into consideration.

It was assembled with plastic on everything so you can't remove the plastic without taking it apart. The freezer door is also hard to open. Do not recommend.

Reçu dans le délai

Le réfrigérateur fonctionne super bien et il est très silencieux. Les modes qui permettent de protéger la source d'alimentation sont très pratiques dans mon cas. Il consomme très peu d'énergie (moyenne de 55W), ce qui fait qu'il convient parfaitement pour une alimentation via un système solaire. J'ai contacté la compagnie directement pour une question et ils m'ont offert un très bon service. Je recommande fortement!

Fonctionne très avec batterie lithium ,

Le réfrigérateur fonctionnait parfaitement au départ et j’en étais très satisfaite.

J’ai ensuite rencontré un problème technique, mais le service à la clientèle de Bodega a été très réactif et à l’écoute.

Ils ont pris le temps de bien analyser la situation et m’ont proposé différentes solutions adaptées. Leur approche a été respectueuse et orientée vers la satisfaction du client.

Je souligne leur engagement à régler le problème de façon professionnelle. C’est rassurant de savoir qu’ils prennent le service après-vente au sérieux.

Louise Berthiaume, Qc. Canada

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The refrigerator worked perfectly at first, and I was very satisfied with it.

I later encountered a technical issue, but Bodega’s customer service was responsive and attentive.

They took the time to understand the issue and offered several thoughtful solutions. Their approach was respectful and customer-focused.

I appreciate their commitment to resolving the issue professionally. It’s reassuring to see a company that takes after-sales service seriously.

Louise Berthiaume, Qc. Canada

Acheté pour mon beau-père qui s’est installé une petite roulotte sur son terrain de chasse. Il est très satisfait de la capacité : les deux zones sont pratiques et le frigo refroidit très bien. Par contre, sa batterie alimentée par panneau solaire se vide relativement vite, même à une intensité modérée-élevée. Il faut donc surveiller la consommation et ajuster la puissance selon l’autonomie disponible.

Globalement, un bon frigo de camping, mais à prévoir pour ceux qui ont une alimentation limitée.