Alpicool C9PT Mini Portable Freezer, 12 Volt Car Refrigerator, 10 Quart Fast Cooling, with 12/24V DC and 100-240V AC for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck, Boat

It's been nearly two years since I started using this every day. It operates around the clock. I purchased it to keep cold water containers close at reach for my pets. It is situated on my home's lowest floor. This takes up a lot less room than the little fridge I was planning to buy. It hasn't caused me any problems, and I wouldn't think twice about buying it again.

The media could not be loaded. I purchased the Alpicool C9PT Mini Portable Freezer, 12 Volt Car Refrigerator. The first one I received malfunctioned. It was slow to decrease the temperature and it stalled at 40°F although it was on overnight. Amazon's customer service swiftly rectified the situation and sent a replacement refrigerator. Although the Alpicool C9PT is small, it does supply portable refrigeration to meet your food, drink, or medication needs. The refrigerator comes with an AC 100-240-volt outlet cord, a 12/24-volt cord, and instructions. The cords are approximately 6 feet. I did not measure them. The instructions are easy to follow. The control panel is well-lit with four easy-to-push control buttons. The power cord is plugged in below the control panel. This side of the refrigerator is well-vented on three sides.The refrigerator is CFC-free with heat insulation. It cools to -4°F based on 77°F room temperature; therefore, it varies. There is a temperature memory function and a three-stage intelligent battery protection system. The instructions are clear as to which battery protection mode to select.I plugged the refrigerator into the Bluetti EB3A power station using the 12-volt cord provided. It can also be powered by an automobile 12-volt/24-volt. Using the Bluetti, with the refrigerator set on ECO mode, the power station used 25 watts to maintain the temperature. To maintain the desired temperature the compressor would come on for about three to five minutes and shut off for approximately twenty minutes.The compressor sound is minimal.It's a noticeable hum but not overpowering. A small portable fan is louder. I was able to fall asleep with the refrigerator on and remain sleeping as it cycled on and off.The refrigerator's storage capacity is small but sufficient for one person. I fit four 16.9 ounce water bottles across the bottom of the refrigerator. The bottles were not able to fit in the upright position. The refrigerator is lightweight, easy to pick up, and easy to use in a vehicle or indoors. The refrigerator's lid closes snugly, tight, and securely keeping the cold inside. I have to use some elbow to break the suction to open it. There are no handles on the Alpicool C9PT. I purchased an insulated carry bag with a shoulder strap for convenience and greater insulation in hot weather. The price for the refrigerator is extremely reasonable for a small compression refrigerator. It took about twenty minutes from plug-in to a cooldown of 36°F. My test was indoors on an Autumn day. My indoor temperature was approximately 78°F. I further tested the refrigerator by setting it down to the lowest temperature of -4°F. That required an additional fifteen minutes approximately. The refrigerator was empty during my testing.The refrigerator arrives well-packaged indicating - this side up. There is an outer box. The Alpicool C9PT is located inside an additional box housed snugly in an upper and lower styrofoam cast. A clear plastic loosely cover the refrigerator. The cords and instructions are in a box located inside the refrigerators cooling cavity.As I use the refrigerator I will update my review.

Arrived early,working great,cools everything fast,my dad use it in is bus for guests

I couldn’t decide between these 2 10 Qt Alpicool models (model number NL9 is army green and off white, model C9P is lime green and gray) so ordered them both since they were priced about the same.The army green NL9 is 4 pounds lighter which may not seem like much but when you pick them both up you can really tell the difference. It might matter if you have to lug them around a lot. It has indentations on the bottom that you can use as handles. This makes it easier to pick up as you have to grab it from the bottom. I also really like the 4 spots to attach straps. I will use them to anchor it in place. I plan to use the cooler in my van camper to freeze ice packs to keep a separate larger cooler cold so I don’t have to buy ice. Being able to secure it in place is important to me. I really like that the lid has a spring loaded latch so it is a bit easier to open but still closes tightly with a solid seal keeping the cold in. I was surprised by how much room there is. I have room for ice packs and a few frozen foods. As I use up the frozen food I can restock it with my icepacks. There is a picture that shows how many icepacks I plan to use so you can get a sense of how much stuff you can put inside.Both model are exactly the same size on the inside and basically the same size outside. With the exception of the army green’s tie down slots. They stick out about a half inch on both sides. So if you are trying to fit it long ways in a tight spot that inch might make a difference.The lime green C9P model does not have an easy way to pick it up. There are some indentations in the bottom but not as nice as the army green one. And being a bit heavier it is just more awkward to pick up. The lid snaps shut tightly but is a bear to open one handed. Not sure how that would work while driving down the road on your own. If you have mega muscles no problem, but if not…… might be a slight issue.The lime green cooler is fine. There are a couple features that are slightly less than the army green one. If the price on the lime green one was significantly less I would go for it because the cost savings would outweigh a couple convinces. But all things being equal I like the army green NL9 model better and it will be the one that goes into the van for my car camping trips.

Works well. Nice to have on car trips and weekends full of kids sports!

In Feb 2024 I used this cooler for the first time while traveling around Florida for a month, and I was happy with it. My 2nd trip out started on Monday, May 6. I plugged in to the house current the night before to get it cold and freeze my ice packs. I placed it in car in the morning and somewhere along the way I realized the lights were not on. I stopped and changed the plug from the 12v of my car to my Jackery 500. Still no lights. When I got to the campground, I checked again and tried to do a reset but with no lights, no luck. This thing has just simply died. I have contacted the manufacturer and have not heard from them. The phone # given to call in the US is constantly busy so I filled out the form on the support site. I will come back to update if/when I hear from them.UPDATE: It is now June 1, 2024 and I have not heard a thing. I contacted Amazon Support and because it is beyond the return window for them, there is nothing they can do other than provide with with the manufactures' contact phone number which I have been dialing for weeks and it is constantly busy. AVOID ALPICOOL PRODUCTS.

Put this in my work truck today. I drive a Mack Granite Tri-Axle. Froze my tea in 2hrs. Awesome!!!

Exactly as advertised. Haven’t really put it to use yet. But so far so good.