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BougeRV CR28 30 Qt Review

Name: BougeRV CR28 30 Qt
Brand: BougeRV
SKU: B0BPM7C8RT

7.4Good · out of 10Variant of the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt, #1 in our 12V Fridges ranking

Written from the listing and 400 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

If you're after 30 qt of stated capacity, the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt delivers, with a range down to -8 °F and 3-level battery protection on top. It suits the car, the boat and the campsite, and its sibling listing, the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt, holds #1 in our 12V fridge ranking.

Variants of this model

These are sold as variants of one listing family. Each variant has its own page.

BougeRV CR22 23 Qt · 23 Quart / Black · 9.2/10
BougeRV CR22 23 Qt with Cover · 23 Quart with Cover / Grey · 6.7/10

Price$279.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	BougeRV
Category	Portable 12V fridges
Stated capacity	30 qt
Temperature range	-8 °F to 50 °F, stated
Cool-down claim	77 °F to 32 °F in 50 min, per the seller
Noise (stated)	45 dB
Power input	12/24V DC and AC
Battery protection	3 levels, stated
Outside dimensions	22.68 × 12.6 × 15.53 in
Extras named	Drain
Tech support	2 years, per the listing
Buyer reviews	400 · 4.7/5
ASIN	B0BPM7C8RT

Full listing title: BougeRV 12v refrigerator 30 Quart, -8℉~50℉ Portable Freezer for Car, Black

Listing evidence

Stated capacity	30 Quart Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0BPM7C8RT

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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BougeRV CR28 30 Qt

7.4Good · out of 10$279.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 30 qt
400 buyer reviews
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7.5Very good · out of 10$369.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 53 qt · Dual zone
126 buyer reviews
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EKOJUCE 37 Qt Dual-Zone

7.4Good · out of 10$229.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 37 qt · Dual zone
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a long weekend for two. The listing also states a range down to -8 °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

30 qt, per the listing. A long weekend for two, or the drinks and lunches of a family day out, without an ice bag in sight. Our capacity guide turns that number into meals.

-8 °F to 50 °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.

3-level battery protection. It cuts the fridge off before your starter battery runs too low, with a low, medium or high threshold to pick. Handy overnight, though it doesn't tell you how much charge is left. Our battery protection guide explains the settings.

Weekend trips or a week off-grid?

For weekend trips, 30 qt holds drinks and food until the next grocery stop. It pre-chills from the wall socket at home the night before.

For a week off-grid, battery protection looks after the starter battery when the car sits for days.

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

Great for you if…

You want frozen food to stay frozen, not just cold
You worry about a flat car battery in the morning
You want to pre-chill it at home before you leave
You trust a long track record: 400 buyer reviews

Skip it if…

You want to set the temperature from your phone: the listing names no app

What BougeRV promises

The seller states, word for word, in the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt listing:

The CR28 12V refrigerator comes with a 2-year Tech Support.
With ECO energy saving mode, this 30QT portable refrigerator's operating power is about 45W.
This camping fridge also has a shock-proof design to face the uneven road, operating with no problem in case of a 30 ° inclination when you are off-road.
The RV fridge/freezer is equipped with a 3-level battery monitor to prevent the fridge from draining your vehicle's battery.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt listing names:

30 qt of stated capacity
Single zone
-8 °F to 50 °F, stated
12/24V DC and AC
Battery protection, ECO and MAX modes
22.68 × 12.6 × 15.53 in outside

What the listing names with it: Removable partition board, DC power cord, 6.56 ft AC power cord, User manual.

Tick them off on delivery day, before the cardboard goes out.

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.

Price and cost per quart of stated capacity

$279.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated quart of capacity costs about $9.33. 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 B0BPM7C8RT), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and bundles of the same family often sit at different prices.

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 ICECO GO20 Dual-Zone (7.8/10) states 21 qt.

Want fresh and frozen at once? The ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone (7.6/10) has two independent zones, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

The BougeRV CR28 30 Qt earns its place with 30 qt of stated capacity and a range down to -8 °F. 400 buyers back that up with 4.7/5, about as reassuring as a review record gets. The catch with this BougeRV 12V fridge: there's no app in the listing, so every temperature change means reaching the panel in the back. The Alpicool LGT50 53 Qt Dual-Zone is the one to compare it with 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. The seller quotes 50 minutes from 77 °F to 32 °F, so an hour gives you margin.

On the road

Plug it into a 12V or 24V socket and set the battery protection, 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 4.7/5, an excellent record, above our ranked picks' 4.5 average. And with 400 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.7/5
Reviews: 400
Ranked picks' average: 4.5/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you add the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt to your cart: check the space, because 22.68 × 12.6 × 15.53 in has to fit where it will ride, with the lid open and air around the vents.

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, then set the battery protection to the level your battery can live with. 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 BougeRV CR28 30 Qt stacks up against the closest alternative, the Alpicool LGT50 53 Qt Dual-Zone.

Criterion	BougeRV CR28 30 Qt	Alpicool LGT50 53 Qt Dual-Zone
Our rating	7.4/10	7.5/10
Stated capacity	30 qt	53 qt
Zones	Not stated	Dual zone
Lowest setting	-8 °F	-4 °F
Buyer reviews	400 · 4.7/5	126 · 4.1/5

Pick the Alpicool LGT50 53 Qt Dual-Zone if you want our higher-rated option (7.5/10), with more room (53 qt); stay with the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt for a colder lowest setting (-8 °F) and a higher buyer rating (4.7/5).

Compare side by side ↗See the Alpicool LGT50 53 Qt Dual-Zone review →

Frequently asked questions

Is the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt any good?

We rate it 7.4/10 (good). It is based on 400 buyer reviews averaging 4.7/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the BougeRV CR28 30 Qt state?

Its listing states 30 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 BougeRV CR28 30 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 BougeRV CR28 30 Qt?

Its listing states 30 qt of stated capacity, a range down to -8 °F, 3-level battery protection, 77 °F to 32 °F in 50 minutes, per the seller, a stated 45 dB and 12/24V DC and AC power. 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 BougeRV CR28 30 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, then set the battery protection to the level your battery can live with. 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 BougeRV CR28 30 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 BougeRV CR28 30 Qt yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 400 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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