BougeRV CRS 53QT
#8 in LargeFull review
Plenty of fridge for little money, for weekend camping where a 2-year warranty is enough.
Amazon $269.99 BougeRV $269.99$269.99
The BougeRV CRS 53QT rates 3.8 among large 12V fridges; the Alpicool CF55 rates 3.6 among mid-size ones. The BougeRV CRS 53QT costs $27 less ($269.99 vs $296.99).
Alpicool CF55
#13 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost fridge for occasional camping, where price matters more than warranty or published data.
Amazon $314.99 Alpicool $296.99$296.99
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and mid-size), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BougeRV CRS 53QT | Alpicool CF55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 98 $5.40 per liter | 100 $6.01 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year unit | 15 1-year unit, 2-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 84 0.76 lb per liter | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| BougeRV CRS 53QT | Alpicool CF55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 50 L (52.6 qt) | 49.4 L (52 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | - |
| Price per liter | $5.40 | $6.01 |
| Power | ||
| Rated input | 60 W | - |
| Running draw, eco mode | 36 W | - |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 37.9 lb | - |
| Noise (maker) | 35 dB | - |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor |