Bodega R50 Cooler Review: A 12-Volt, 45-Liter Smart Refrigerator and Freezer That’s Perfect for Long Trips, Camping, and RV Use

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The Lowdown

The compact Bodega R50 Cooler is the perfect travel companion to cool or freeze food and drinks. It uses a small amount of power and runs quietly, and the interior options and reversible door make it useable in almost any space it can fit. You can control the temps with the front door display panel or the mobile app to keep your food and drinks cold and ready without needing to stop for ice. This is an excellent refrigeration option for any form of travel or camping.

Overall
5

Pros

  • Runs on 12V power
  • Several installation options
  • Customizable interior
  • Reversible door

Cons

Whether on a long road trip or camping for a long weekend, keeping food fresh is imperative to help save money and make the journey enjoyable. The Bodega R50 Cooler is a 45-liter refrigerator-freezer option packed with features that make it an excellent addition to an RV or vehicle. The R50 runs off of 12v/24v power, so it should be easy to use on the go.

The Bodega RV 12v R50 Cooler can be installed on the countertop, built-in, or left freestanding, making it usable for many situations. This fridge weighs around 40 pounds and measures 20.87″ tall by 18.87″ deep by 14.87″wide. The 45-liter/1.6 cubic foot capacity should be plenty for a road trip or camping trip.

Front of the Bodega R50 Cooler

Don’t let the Bodega R50 Cooler’s smaller size fool you; it is packed with features. The door is reversible to ensure the mini fridge-styled cooler will work where you need it. You can customize the cooler’s interior set-up to suit your needs; options include a removable freezer shelf, a wire shelf, a crisper drawer, and removable door bins. The interior light is a nice touch.

The opened Bodega R50 Cooler showing the shelves, wire racks, and other features.

The Bodega R50 Cooler’s powerful compressor runs at only 60w and runs on 12v power, making it perfect for a car, van, or RV. It fits nicely in the back of my wife’s car and could fit in my Jeep if I folded the rear seats down. My camper includes a second refrigerator, but this could fit perfectly in a side compartment or easily be framed under a cabinet.

Although this model is quite portable and versatile, it would be nice if Bodega offered a slightly larger version for those who needed it and had the space.

Showing a Bodega R50 Cooler  that has been installed in an RV's cabinets

Controlling the Bodega R50 Cooler’s cooling zones is conveniently done using the digital control panel on the front or with the Bodega mobile app.

The Bodega Cooler R50 can be controlled via app

The compact Bodega R50 Cooler is the perfect travel companion to cool or freeze food and drinks. It uses a small amount of power and runs quietly, and the interior options and reversible door make it useable in almost any space it can fit. You can control the temps with the front door display panel or the mobile app to keep your food and drinks cold and ready without needing to stop for ice. This is an excellent refrigeration option for any form of travel or camping.

The Bodega R50 Cooler retails for $399; it is available directly from the manufacturer and other retailers, including Amazon.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: Runs on 12V power; Several installation options; Customizable interior; Reversible door

What Needs Improvement: Nothing so far!

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About the Author

Travis Ehrlich
Travis is a high school teacher and coach in a small South Texas town. His love for gadgets began at a very early age, and he has been a cross between a jock and a geek for most of his life. He has two boys and a wonderful wife who lets him be a gadget freak. He is a Mac convert and has drank the whole pitcher of Kool-Aid! He is also an avid guitar player and loves the outdoors, especially hunting with both a bow and rifle.

2 Comments on "Bodega R50 Cooler Review: A 12-Volt, 45-Liter Smart Refrigerator and Freezer That’s Perfect for Long Trips, Camping, and RV Use"

  1. Devin Platt | February 6, 2023 at 8:34 am |

    Very nice! I’d love to have this when camping!

  2. jenifergreenwell | February 6, 2023 at 5:17 pm |

    This would have been perfect for our camping trip!

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