ICECO VL45
#3 in Mid-sizeFull review
For overlanders who load a fridge into a truck bed or drawer slide and want a 5-year compressor warranty, at well under Dometic’s price.
Amazon $475.15 ICECO $475.15$475.15
The ICECO VL45 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.8 to 3.2. The ICECO VL45 leads on value and portability. The ICECO VL45 costs $323.85 less ($475.15 vs $799).
ICECO VL45 PLUS
#32 in Mid-sizeFull review
For overlanders who load a fridge into a truck bed or drawer slide and want a 5-year compressor warranty, at well under Dometic’s price.
Amazon $799 ICECO $799$799
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 ICECO VL45 for value ($10.56 per liter vs $19.02 per liter) and portability (1.12 lb per liter vs 1.37 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 | ICECO VL45 | ICECO VL45 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 81 $10.56 per liter | 46 $19.02 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 63 about 348 Wh a day (7.7 Wh per liter), maker figure | 11 about 542 Wh a day (12.9 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') |
| Warranty 20% | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 100 Secop compressor |
| Portability 10% | 48 1.12 lb per liter | 23 1.37 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO VL45 | ICECO VL45 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 45 L (47 qt) | 42 L (44.4 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | 0 to 50 °F | 0 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $10.56 | $19.02 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 348 Wh a day (maker figure) | 542 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | 7.7 Wh | 12.9 Wh |
| Running draw, eco mode | 55 W | - |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | - | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | 50.6 lb | 57.6 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 33 dB |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |