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
The BougeRV CRS 42QT is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The BougeRV CRS 42QT leads on value and warranty. The LiONCooler Pro 40L wins on portability. The BougeRV CRS 42QT costs $258.01 less ($239.99 vs $498).
LiONCooler Pro 40L
#28 in Mid-sizeFull review
For campers who want a battery fridge for less than Anker or EcoFlow. The warranty is short.
Amazon $498 ACOPOWER $529$498
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BougeRV CRS 42QT for value ($6.00 per liter vs $12.45 per liter) and warranty (2-year unit vs 1-year unit).
- Choose the LiONCooler Pro 40L for portability (0.82 lb per liter vs 0.90 lb per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BougeRV CRS 42QT | LiONCooler Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $6.00 per liter | 73 $12.45 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 | 0 1-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 70 0.90 lb per liter | 78 0.82 lb per liter |
Specifications
| BougeRV CRS 42QT | LiONCooler Pro 40L | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 40 L (42.1 qt) | 40 L (42 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $6.00 | $12.45 |
| Power | ||
| Rated input | 60 W | 50 W |
| Running draw, eco mode | 36 W | - |
| Battery | None | Removable, 193 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 36.2 lb | 32.8 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 35 dB | 40 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr |