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ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone Review

Written from the listing and 131 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

The ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone ticks most of the boxes we care about: 37 qt of stated capacity, two independent zones and a range down to -4 °F. One of our top six 12V fridges with removable batteries, it is made for the beach, the picnic table and the campsite with no hookup.

Variants of this model

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

Price$759Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandICECO
CategoryPortable 12V fridges
Stated capacity37 qt
ZonesDual zone, as stated in the listing
Removable batteryBattery sold separately
Temperature range-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
Cool-down claim77 °F to 32 °F in 11 min, per the seller
Power input12/24V DC and AC
CompressorSecop
Compressor warranty5 years
Buyer reviews131 · 4.6/5
ASINB0DLWPZHVX

Full listing title: ICECO APL35 Dual Zone Portable Fridge Freezer, 37 Quart 12V Car Refrigerator with Secop Nano Compressor, Aluminum Electric Compressor Cooler 12/24V DC, 100-240V AC, -4℉~68℉, for RV,Camping,Travel

Listing evidence
Stated capacity37 Quart Exact listing
ZonesDual Zone Exact listing
Removable batteryPair it with an optional ICECO PB250 magnetic battery (sold separately) for extended runtime Exact listing
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0DLWPZHVX
Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar 12V fridges

The two picks next to it in our 12V fridges with removable batteries ranking, with their rating and a dated price.

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ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone

ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone

7.6Very good · out of 10$759 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 37 qt · Dual zone · Battery sold separately
  • 131 buyer reviews
  • Portable 12V fridges
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Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone

Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone

9.2Excellent · out of 10$339.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 48 qt · Dual zone · Battery sold separately
  • 150 buyer reviews
  • Portable 12V fridges
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a week for two, or a family weekend. The listing also states two independent zones, a range down to -4 °F and battery sold separately. Baskets and dividers eat some of it, so think in lunch boxes and milk cartons, not just in cans.

Why it made our list

What changes on your trips

37 qt, per the listing. Room for a week of food for two, or a family weekend at the campsite, before the next grocery stop. 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. An optional battery pack can keep it running away from the car.

On balance it is built for the longer trips; plan the power supply to match.

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 want cold drinks where there is no socket

Skip it if…

  • You want to run it away from the car on day one: the battery costs extra
  • You simply want our top pick: that's the Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone (9.2/10)
  • You leave it running overnight on the starter battery: the listing names no battery protection

What ICECO promises

The seller states, word for word, in the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone listing:

  • Enjoy a 5-year compressor warranty and over 1 year of technical support for other parts.
  • The ICECO APL35 12V Car Fridge uses a compact, quiet, and efficient SECOP Nano compressor, cooling from 77°F to 32°F in just 11 minutes.
  • Superior heat dissipation boosts cooling efficiency; fully recyclable design.
  • Special hinges allow the APL35 Aluminum 12V Freezer’s lid to hover at any angle between 45° and 110°, protecting your hands.
  • The APL35 12V Car Fridge’s front supports magnetic accessories, saving space.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone, view 3

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone listing names:

  • 37 qt of stated capacity
  • Dual zone
  • -4 °F to 68 °F, stated
  • 12/24V DC and AC
  • Battery sold separately
  • ECO and MAX modes
  • 5-year compressor warranty

That is the seller's promise, not ours. Keep the receipt with the manual, and read what the terms say about the compressor.

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

ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone, view 4

Price and cost per quart of stated capacity

$759 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 B0DLWPZHVX), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and bundles of the same family often sit at different prices.

ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone, view 5

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.

Want to set it from your phone? The Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone (9.2/10) lists app control.

Our take

The verdict

The ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone earns its place with 37 qt of stated capacity and two independent zones. 131 buyers give it 4.6/5, which is a solid sign. Our main reservation: the Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone sitting above it at 9.2/10. We'd pick it if you want cold drinks and frozen food at the same time; otherwise, put it next to the Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone first.

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

Away from the car

With the optional pack it can leave the car; until you buy one, it runs on the car or the wall.

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.6/5, an excellent record, right on this ranking's 4.6 average. 131 reviews is a fair sample, enough for the average to mean something.

The numbers
Buyer rating
4.6/5
Reviews
131
This ranking's average
4.6/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you add the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone to your cart: check the battery, because the removable pack is sold separately, so the price on this page is the fridge alone.

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

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

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 5 years on the compressor. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

How it compares

How the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone.

CriterionICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-ZoneSetpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone
Our rating7.6/109.2/10
Stated capacity37 qt48 qt
App controlNot statedStated
Noise (stated)Not stated38 dB
Buyer reviews131 · 4.6/5150 · 4.5/5

Pick the Setpower 48 Qt Dual-Zone if you want our higher-rated option (9.2/10), with more room (48 qt).

Frequently asked questions

Is the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone any good?

We rate it 7.6/10 (very good), #2 of 6 in our 12V fridges with removable battery ranking. It is based on 131 buyer reviews averaging 4.6/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone state?

Its listing states 37 qt of capacity, two zones and battery sold separately. 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 ICECO APL35 37 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.

What do you get with the ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone?

Its listing states 37 qt of stated capacity, two independent zones, a range down to -4 °F, room for a removable battery pack, 77 °F to 32 °F in 11 minutes, per the seller 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 ICECO APL35 37 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: 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: 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 5 years on the compressor. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

Where can I buy the ICECO APL35 37 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 ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 131 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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