Plenty of fridge for little money, for weekend camping where a 2-year warranty is enough.
Amazon $449.99 BougeRV $449.99The BougeRV CRS 79QT Dual Zone is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The BougeRV CRS 79QT Dual Zone leads on value. The BougeRV CRS 79QT Dual Zone costs $150 less ($449.99 vs $599.99).
A dual-zone fridge that can take a battery, priced between BougeRV’s basic lines and the premium brands.
Amazon $599.99 BougeRV $619.99Prices 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 79QT Dual Zone for value ($6.00 per liter vs $7.79 per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BougeRV CRS 79QT Dual Zone | BougeRV Rocky V3.0 81QT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 95 $6.00 per liter | 86 $7.79 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 | 25 2-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 90 0.70 lb per liter | 91 0.69 lb per liter |
Specifications
| BougeRV CRS 79QT Dual Zone | BougeRV Rocky V3.0 81QT | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 75 L (79 qt) | 77 L (81 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $6.00 | $7.79 |
| Power | ||
| Rated input | 70 W | 80 W |
| Running draw, eco mode | 36 W | 64 W |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 240 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 52.7 lb | 24.1 kg |
| Noise (maker) | 51 dB | 45 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
