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BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone

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BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone Review

8.7Very good · out of 10Not in our top-5 rankings

Written from the listing and 1,983 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

If you're after 38 qt inside, the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone delivers, with a fridge side and a freezer side and real freezer temperatures on top. A good match for camping with cold drinks and frozen food at once, with 1,983 buyer reviews averaging 4.5/5.

Variants of this model

These 1,983 buyer reviews (4.5/5) are shared by the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone, BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone and BODEGA 53 Qt Single-Zone listings, so they speak for the family more than for one size.

Price$223.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandBODEGA
CategoryPortable 12V fridges
Stated capacity38 qt
ZonesDual zone, as stated in the listing
Temperature range-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
Power input12/24V DC and AC
App controlWi-Fi or Bluetooth, per the listing
Can count (stated)About 41 cans
Extras namedWheels, basket, interior light, USB port, drain
Stated warranty1 year
Buyer reviews1,983 · 4.5/5, shared by the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone listing family (3 variants)
ASINB0CL9Z9CK3

Full listing title: BODEGACOOLER 12 Volt Car Refrigerator,38 Quart Portable Freezer,Car Fridge Dual Zone APP Control,36L -4℉-68℉ Electric Compressor Cooler 12/24V DC and 100-240V AC for RV,Travel,Camping,Road Trip

Listing evidence
Stated capacity38 Quart Exact listing
ZonesDual Zone Exact listing
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0CL9Z9CK3
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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BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone

BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone

8.7Very good · out of 10$223.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 38 qt · Dual zone
  • 1,983 buyer reviews
  • Portable 12V fridges
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BougeRV CR22 23 Qt

BougeRV CR22 23 Qt

9.2Excellent · out of 10$199.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 23 qt
  • 3,094 buyer reviews
  • Portable 12V fridges
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a week for two, or a family weekend (the listing says about 41 cans). The listing also states two independent zones and a range down to -4 °F. 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

38 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 41 cans. Our capacity guide turns that number into meals.

Dual zone, per the listing. Two compartments you can set separately: drinks at fridge temperature on one side, ice cream or frozen meat on the other. Our dual-zone guide explains what to check in the manual.

-4 °F to 68 °F, stated. Cold enough to run it as a freezer, so ice packs and frozen meals are on the menu. A compressor holds that setting whatever the cabin heat, within the limits in the manual. Put a thermometer in anyway; our camping food guide says why.

Weekend trips or a week off-grid?

For weekend trips, it pre-chills from the wall socket at home the night before.

For a week off-grid, the second zone lets frozen food come along.

On balance it shines on short trips; a week off-grid takes more power planning.

Great for you if…

  • You want cold drinks and frozen food at the same time
  • You want frozen food to stay frozen, not just cold
  • You like checking the temperature from the front seat
  • You trust a long track record: 1,983 buyer reviews

Skip it if…

  • You want a battery cut-off named: the listing we read names no battery protection

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone listing names:

  • 38 qt of stated capacity
  • Dual zone
  • -4 °F to 68 °F, stated
  • 12/24V DC and AC
  • App control
  • 1-year warranty

That is the seller's promise, not ours. Keep the receipt with the manual.

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

BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone, view 3

Price and cost per quart of stated capacity

$223.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated quart of capacity costs about $5.89. That puts it around the middle 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 B0CL9Z9CK3), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and bundles of the same family often sit at different prices.

BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone, view 4

A better fit for your trips?

Need room for longer trips? The ICECO VL60 Dual-Zone (9.3/10) states 60 L (63.4 qt).

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

Worried about the starter battery? The EUHOMY 48 Qt Car Fridge (8.4/10) names battery protection in its listing.

Our take

The verdict

On the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone, 38 qt inside is what caught our eye, and a fridge side and a freezer side doesn't hurt either. 1,983 buyers back that up with 4.5/5, about as reassuring as a review record gets. The one thing that bugs us: no battery protection in the listing, while most picks here name one. We'd pick it if you want cold drinks and frozen food at the same time; otherwise, put it next to the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt first.

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Living with it

The night before

Plug it into the wall at home and let it pull down overnight, then load cold food, not warm. A pre-cooled fridge works less hard on the road.

On the road

Plug it into a 12V or 24V 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

Drinks on the fridge side, ice cream on the other. Roll it to the table, 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 4.5/5, a strong record, right on our ranked picks' 4.5 average. And with 1,983 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with. The same reviews appear on all 3 variants of the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone family, so they describe the family rather than this exact variant.

The numbers
Buyer rating
4.5/5
Reviews
1,983
Ranked picks' average
4.5/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone: check the socket, because a 38 qt fridge on a car socket needs that socket to stay live with the ignition off.

Before you buy

The space

Measure the spot with the luggage in and the lid fully open, and leave room around the vents. Our fridge fit planner runs the numbers.

The socket

Switch the ignition off, plug a phone charger into the socket and see whether it still charges. Then decide on a battery cut-off. Our power connections guide has the checklist.

The food

Decide what goes in each zone before the trip. 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

The listing states a 1-year warranty. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

How it compares

How the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone stacks up against the closest alternative, the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt.

CriterionBODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-ZoneBougeRV CR22 23 Qt
Our rating8.7/109.2/10
Stated capacity38 qt23 qt
ZonesDual zoneNot stated
Lowest setting-4 °F-8 °F
Buyer reviews1,983 · 4.5/53,094 · 4.6/5

Pick the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt if you want our higher-rated option (9.2/10), with a colder lowest setting (-8 °F); stay with the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone for more room (38 qt).

Compare side by side ↗See the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt review →

Frequently asked questions

Is the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone any good?

We rate it 8.7/10 (very good). It is based on 1,983 buyer reviews averaging 4.5/5, shared by the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone listing family (3 variants) and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone state?

Its listing states 38 qt of capacity and two zones. 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 BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone?

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.

Are the reviews specific to the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone?

No. The same review pool appears on every variant of the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone listing family: 1,983 reviews averaging 4.5/5 on the BODEGACOOLER 64 Qt Dual-Zone, BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone and BODEGA 53 Qt Single-Zone. The count therefore describes the family, not this exact variant, and in our rankings the family takes a single slot.

What do you get with the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone?

Its listing states 38 qt of stated capacity, two independent zones, a range down to -4 °F, app control, 12/24V DC and AC power and wheels and a handle. 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 BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone?

The space: measure the spot with the luggage in and the lid fully open, and leave room around the vents. Our fridge fit planner runs the numbers. The socket: switch the ignition off, plug a phone charger into the socket and see whether it still charges. Then decide on a battery cut-off. Our power connections guide has the checklist. The food: decide what goes in each zone before the trip. 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: the listing states a 1-year warranty. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

Where can I buy the BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone?

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 BODEGACOOLER 38 Qt Dual-Zone yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 1,983 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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