BougeRV CRS 42QT
#5 in Mid-sizeFull review
Plenty of fridge for little money, for weekend camping where a 2-year warranty is enough.
Amazon $244.99 BougeRV $239.99$239.99
3.7/5
For overlanders and RV owners who want the established name and a full-unit warranty, and will pay several times the price per liter of value brands for it.
- 46 L (49 qt)Capacity
- Single zoneZones
- −8 °FLowest setting
- 163 WhEnergy per day
- NoBattery
- $22.83Price / liter
Check price at Amazon$1,049.99Check price at Dometic$1,049.99
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Dometic’s top line, with a 3-year warranty on the whole unit
- Averaged just 6.8 W holding 35 °F in a 75 °F room in OutdoorGearLab’s test
- The display read within 0.6 °F of the real temperature in testing
- Goes down to −8 °F, cold enough for a deep freeze
Cons
- Among the highest prices per liter in its size
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Independent tests
What independent reviewers measured. Room temperature, load and setpoint differ between tests, so compare figures within one source.
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 6.8 W | - | −2.2 °F | 0.6 °F | 75 °F lab, set to 35 °F; steady-state draw on 12 V, coldest reached in 24 h, display checked with loggers. |
Specifications
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 46 L (49 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $22.83 |
| Power | |
| Energy use | 163 Wh a day (measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab)) |
| Energy per liter | 3.5 Wh |
| Rated input | 49 W |
| Battery | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight (empty) | 40.3 lb |
| App control | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr |
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