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ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt Review

Name: ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt
Brand: ARB
SKU: B07Q75PB68

7.1Good · out of 10Not in our top-5 rankings

Written from the listing and 80 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

On paper, the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt gets the important things right: 50 qt inside and app control. It suits a week of food between grocery stops, at 7.1/10 on our rating.

Price$1,062Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	ARB
Category	Portable 12V fridges
Stated capacity	50 qt
Power input	12V DC
App control	Stated in the listing
Can count (stated)	About 72 cans
Weight (stated)	53 lb
Extras named	Interior light, drain
Buyer reviews	80 · 4.6/5
ASIN	B07Q75PB68

Full listing title: ARB 10801472 Fridge Freezer Series II 50 Quart 20(H) x15(W) x27.8 in.(D) External Dimensions 53 lbs. Weight Fridge Freezer Series II

Listing evidence

Stated capacity	50 Quart Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B07Q75PB68

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar 12V fridges

The two portable 12v fridges closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt

7.1Good · out of 10$1,062 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 50 qt
80 buyer reviews
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a week for two, or a family weekend (the listing says about 72 cans). Baskets and dividers eat some of it, so think in lunch boxes and milk cartons, not just in cans.

What it has going for it

What changes on your trips

50 qt, per the listing. Room for a week of food for two, or a family weekend at the campsite, before the next grocery stop. The listing puts it at about 72 cans. Our capacity guide turns that number into meals.

App control. Check and change the temperature from the front seat or the tent, without unpacking the trunk to reach the panel.

Interior light. Finding the milk in the dark at 6 a.m. is easier with a light inside.

Great for you if…

You feed a family, or a group, for days at a time
You like checking the temperature from the front seat

Skip it if…

You want the temperature range stated: the listing we read gives no clear range
You want a battery cut-off named: the listing we read names no battery protection
You want fresh and frozen food at once: it is a single zone

What ARB promises

The seller states, word for word, in the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt listing:

ARB 10801472 Classic II Portable Fridge Freezer 50 Quart 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC, Cooling capacity: 50°F to 0°F.
50 Quarts (72 x 12oz cans), Bluetooth transmitter allows full-control and monitoring with free iOS and Android apps, Receive an alert when someone leaves the lid open.
Removable lid with integrated seal, Rear-facing internal cabinet LED light with magnetic switch.
Backlit, dimmable LED control panel with temperature display, Convenient drain plug for simple cleaning, Weight: 53lbs.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt listing names:

50 qt of stated capacity
Single zone
12V DC
App control
53 lb, stated

Measure the spot in the car with the luggage in and the lid open before the box arrives.

Price and cost per quart of stated capacity

$1,062 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated quart of capacity costs about $21. That puts it in the pricier third of the 65 12V fridges we have a price for.

Only a rough yardstick: zones, battery, app and warranty count as much as the size.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B07Q75PB68), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

A better fit for your trips?

Need room for longer trips? The ICECO VL75 ProD (8.5/10) states 79 qt.

Short on space behind the seats? The BougeRV CR22 23 Qt (9.2/10) states 23 qt.

Want fresh and frozen at once? The ICECO VL60 Dual-Zone (9.3/10) has two independent zones, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt is 50 qt inside, closely followed by app control. Only 80 buyers have rated it so far (4.6/5), so treat the score as an early read. Honestly, the catch: no clear temperature range in the listing, while most picks here state one. We'd pick it if you feed a family, or a group, for days at a time; otherwise, put it next to the Alpicool 43 Qt Dual-Zone first.

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Living with it

The night before

Run it from the car or a power station for a while before you load it, then load cold food, not warm. A pre-cooled fridge works less hard on the road.

On the road

Plug it into a 12V socket and keep an eye on the temperature from your phone, and open the lid as little as you can stand on a hot day.

At camp

Keep it in the shade, leave the vents breathing and keep a thermometer inside. Our cleaning guide covers the wipe-down after the trip.

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.6/5, an excellent record, above our ranked picks' 4.5 average. 80 reviews is still a modest pile, so a handful of new ones can move it.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 80
Ranked picks' average: 4.5/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt: check the space, because 50 qt is a big box, and the outside dimensions in the manual decide whether it fits next to the luggage.

Before you buy

The space

Cut a piece of cardboard to the fridge's footprint, put it where the fridge will ride with the bags loaded, and picture the lid open. Our fridge fit planner does the maths.

The socket

Check that your car's 12V socket stays live with the ignition off, and plan a battery cut-off if the listing names none. Our power connections guide has the checklist.

The food

A display shows a setting, not the temperature of every container, so keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside. Our camping food guide explains why.

The paperwork

Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

How it compares

How the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt stacks up against the closest alternative, the Alpicool 43 Qt Dual-Zone.

Criterion	ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt	Alpicool 43 Qt Dual-Zone
Our rating	7.1/10	7.1/10
Stated capacity	50 qt	43 qt
Zones	Not stated	Dual zone
Lowest setting	Not stated	-4 °F
Buyer reviews	80 · 4.6/5	None captured

Both score 7.1/10. The ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt brings more room (50 qt), so it has the edge on paper.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt any good?

We rate it 7.1/10 (good). It is based on 80 buyer reviews averaging 4.6/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt state?

Its listing states 50 qt of capacity. Those are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how fast it cools, how much it draws and how loud it hums depend on the heat outside, the load and the setting.

What should I check before buying the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt?

Measure the space with the lid fully open and leave room around the vents. Then check the outside dimensions in the manual, the 12/24V DC and AC cords in the box, the battery protection settings and whether your car's socket stays live with the ignition off. Our fridge fit planner runs the space check for you.

What do you get with the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt?

Its listing states 50 qt of stated capacity and app control. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how quickly it cools in your car on a hot day and how loud it hums at night can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt?

The space: cut a piece of cardboard to the fridge's footprint, put it where the fridge will ride with the bags loaded, and picture the lid open. Our fridge fit planner does the maths. The socket: check that your car's 12V socket stays live with the ignition off, and plan a battery cut-off if the listing names none. Our power connections guide has the checklist. The food: a display shows a setting, not the temperature of every container, so keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside. Our camping food guide explains why. The paperwork: look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

Where can I buy the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the ARB 10801472 Series II 50 Qt yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 80 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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