(Part 3) Best compact refrigerators according to redditors

It is! I originally got it for my soju but it’s half an inch too short to fit, so I just fit one bottle and the rest tiny skincare and some masks later on. The shipping to return is like 1/2 the price I paid so I thought might as well just keep it 😅

edit: if anyone’s interested, it’s technically a 6 can beer cooler but heres the amazon link.

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Case|IN WIN 101 Mid Tower High Air Flow Gaming Case w/ Tempered Glass Full Size Window (White)
CPU|Intel® Core™ Processor i7-7700K 4.20GHZ 8MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1151 (Kaby Lake)
Case Fan|3x 120mm AZZA Hurricane RGB Fans
CPU Cooler|Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB 240mm Premium Edition Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ Copper Cold Plate (2 x Standard 120MM Fans)
SSD|240GB WD Green Series SATA-III 6 SSD
HDD|Seagate 3TB 64MB Cache 7200RPM SATA III 6.0Gb/s
RAM|XPG Z1 Gaming Series 16GB DDR4-3000 Dual Channel DDR4 Kit, CL16 (2x 8GB), White
Motherboard|ASUS ROG Strix Z270E Gaming ATX w/ RGB, USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 4 PCIe x1, 6 SATA3, 2 M.2 SATA/PCIe
OS|Windows 10 Home (64-bit Edition)
Power Supply|600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
Video Card|GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5
Monitor|Dell S2415h 24-Inch x 3
Monitor Stand|VIVO Single Stand & VIVO Dual Stand
Headset|Steelseries Arctis 7
Headset Stand|Avantree Universal Aluminum Desk Headphone Stand Hanger with Cable Holder
Keyboard|Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard
Mouse|Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse (White)
Webcam|Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Plants|Artificial Plants, Amyhomie Set of 4 Mini Fake Succulent Plants
Desk|98x1 1/8" EKBACKEN Kitchen Counter Top resting on two White ALEX Drawers. There's also two OLOV White Adjustable Legs underneath for support.
Laptop|Apple 13" MacBook Air 256GB SSD 2015 Model
Laptop Stand|Vertical Laptop Stand Holder by MOTONG
Laptop Skin|Solid State White Skin by DecalGirl
Mini Fridge|Danby DAR017A3WDB Contemporary Classic Compact All Refrigerator, White
Lamp|Studio Designs 12024 Swing Arm Lamp, 13-watt, White
Lamp Bulb|TP-Link Multicolour Smart LED Bulb
Wallpaper|Nathan Nyx on ArtStation
Wall Scrolls|Tokyo Ghoul, No Game No Life, Attack On Titan, Seven Deadly Sins
Console|Nintendo Switch - Gray Joy-Con
Console Skin|Solid State White by DecalGirl
Controller|Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Cable Management|Reusable Velcro Cable Ties, 2 x White Cable Raceway Channels, and 2 x White Cable Box
USB Charger|RAVPower 60W 12 A 6-Port USB Charger
Router|Linksys Velop Tri-band Whole Home WiFi Mesh System 2-Pack
Trash Bin|FILUR (White)

Here’s a link to the $45 set of colors - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7IL3BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xWe-AbFY3SN55

Here’s the one OP has for $79 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0PL5WN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IXe-Ab4M27PGV

They also make little 12v coolers perfect for a couple cans of soda and a homemade sandwich.

I'm a Texas native, now living elsewhere, but I remember those hot summers. A cooler full of ice in a hot cab can turn to water pretty quickly and gel packs barely do better.

I actually just finished going through all of this.

1. I would recommend going solar. Powering your house batteries from your alternator works, but it puts extra stress on your alternator which means you'll have more repair bills down the road.
   
   1b) I have 2 vent fans installed in my roof, and it does wonders on a hot night. Set one to blow in, and the other to blow out, and you'll get some great airflow. Humidity is another story though. Even with the two fans humidity can be rough, but at least its something.
   
   
2. As for battery usage for the fans, the ones I linked you to use about 60w, so you are going to want to make sure to buy enough deep cycle batteries to last you however long you sleep. Two 60w fans running for 8 hours is going to be about 960w. I have 4 35 amp-hour deep cycle solar batteries, which give me a total of 1620 watts to play with, so I can run my fans all night, and still have 660w left over to play with in the morning. BUT, seeing as you are looking to also have a fridge, that is going to mean more batteries depending on the kind of fridge you are thinking of using. A fridge like THIS would only use about as much as your vent fans, and would save you money on batteries. Here is a calculator that helped me out when I was trying to figure out my battery bank.
   
   
3. Charging your house batteries off of your alternator only takes about 15 minutes or less for a full charge. Solar might take a few hours, but its less stress on your van in general.
   
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   If you are worried about solar being too expensive, it really isnt. You can get a full 100 watt solar panel kit for $118. That give you all the wiring, a panel, and a charge controller all at once. Then all you need are batteries, which you can get a set of 4 for $250. You don't need those specifically, but just make sure whatever batteries you get, you make sure they are DEEP CYCLE batteries, and not starter batteries.
   
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   Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, and I'll be glad to help. Anything to help another vandweller so they don't have to go through all the hell I did trying to figure it all out myself. lol
   
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I’m trying to decide on a skincare fridge because I wanna be even more extra. I ordered the Frigidaire one on sale from Walmart but my order got delayed indefinitely, so I cancelled. Now I can’t decide what kind to get! Any suggestions? I’ve been looking at the Cooluli ones on Amazon (the cow print one and this massive one with temperature controls), the Facetory one (which is also offered free with a lux subscription that I totally don’t need), and the Frigidaire one.

CURTIS INTERNATIONAL EFR176-OLIVE 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Bar Fridge with Side Bottle Opener, Olive https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07LDW5L9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j4sFDbW1RF5FC

I don't know what your definition of cheap is but this one is sub 100$ on Amazon

How does it work on propane. Does it keep food cold? How much propane does it use?

This is the one I'm looking at now. I could use it as an electric min-fridge most of the time and use the propane during outages. But I don't need an electric mini-fridge most of the time. And for the cost, I could get an entirely electric mini-fridge and small generator and use the generator to power other things besides. But then there is the issue of storing gas vs propane tanks. So...I don't know.

https://www.amazon.com/Chefman-Portable-Personal-Capacity-Freon-Free/dp/B076X5D5JH/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1543300975&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=micro+fridge

Similar, not colored though if that’s what you’re after.

From a theoretical point of view only (as in, I haven't bought a van yet to say nothing of a van fridge) I'd get a chest-type fridge. One that opens from the top, and goods go into it. In fact my plan for most of my storage is to use that principle as much as I can. Doors can open and stuff can fly out, but a chest with a lid, not so much.

Also, since I'll be mounting the fridge low, I'd rather it open up so you can look down into it, instead of getting down on hands and knees to peer sideways into it. A chest type should also be better at not wasting energy when you open it - cold air falls. If you open a side-opening fridge, all the cold air falls to the floor and then the fridge has to spend energy on cooling. A chest type model won't have that problem.

My thoughts on it only, mind you. Dometic has some great portable coolers that only draw quite a minimal amount of power. They also have slide-out kits if you don't want to DIY - put them in a cabinet, and pull them out to get into them. There may be other brands, but I stumbled over this model and it was love at first sight.

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-CFX-95DZUS-Portable-Electric-Refrigerator/dp/B07215RMJG?th=1

I'm thinking the largest dual-zone model for my build, but the 61 liter model would no doubt work great also. If you don't need to be able to split them (these can do cooler/freezer 50/50, or cooler/cooler) the single compartment models are no doubt cheaper. The 85 liter model is huge, so I may have to rethink and get the 61. Time will tell.

These draw tiny amounts of power, comparatively speaking. If you have a 100+ watt solar system and some deep cycle batteries (preferably Lithium) it should run forever off the solar.

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-Compact-Beverage-Refrigerator-keeping/dp/B07K6XMR13/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=tiny+fridge+vintage&qid=1563220951&s=gateway&sr=8-8

That's what I have, but pink

I've had fantastic performance from a "Willz" brand mini fridge I bought from costco for $99. Separate freezer works perfectly and stores a reasonable amount. Amazon link for the model:

https://www.amazon.com/Willz-Refrigerator-Freezer-Stainless-Steel/dp/B078WSKHJP

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SMAD-1-0-cu-ft-DC-12V-Truck-Fridge-RV-Trailer-Camper-Travel-Motorhome-Tractor-AC/252881898216

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https://www.amazon.com/Cooluli-Electric-Cooler-Warmer-Liter/dp/B071KWMPTN

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https://www.amazon.com/AICOK-Electric-Cooler-Portable-Thermoelectric/dp/B07HGD5FXD

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some of these are close in dimensions... I searched for "tiny refrigerator" on amazon and on ebay I searched "truck refrigerator"

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good luck buddy..

Ok so its just a small guy.

https://www.amazon.com/Alpicool-Portable-Refrigerator-Trolley-Vehicle/dp/B07B8D42VJ?ref_=Oct_CARAsinC_15735671_0&pf_rd_p=bf465719-fbe6-5080-8701-0de3892dcf8a&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=15735671&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=VV079DK38FW8RZT0C5CR&pf_rd_r=VV079DK38FW8RZT0C5CR&pf_rd_p=bf465719-fbe6-5080-8701-0de3892dcf8a

Cooluli Classic 4-liter Compact Cooler/Warmer Mini Fridge for Cars, Road Trips, Homes, Offices and Dorms (Glossy Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079G4Z3GQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aEKODbSEVBN2C

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JSLDFX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?pd_rd_i=B071G6M847&pd_rd_w=W1kAR&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=yms6I&pf_rd_r=0XD5WM4GACTYARNAEHVH&pd_rd_r=b0dcba7f-7bea-11e9-8eca-197ff42c4bb5&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/cubic-foot-stainless-compact-refrigerator/dp/B01N9WISEZ/ref=pd_sbs_79_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N9WISEZ&pd_rd_r=6eaf05bb-c58b-11e8-85d4-ef9f8da44be6&pd_rd_w=87mSO&pd_rd_wg=f6JTT&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=53dead45-2b3d-4b73-bafb-fe26a7f14aac&pf_rd_r=YEX61TK9X49JE4SF50XX&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=YEX61TK9X49JE4SF50XX

These are the goods and services listed in the song:

• house
  
• furniture for your house
  
• K-car
  
• your love
  
• build a tree fort
  
• little tiny refrigerator with food in the tree fort
  
• fake fur coat
  
• exotic pet (llama, emu)
  
• John Merrick's remains
  
• limousine to the store
  
• eat more kraft dinner with really expensive ketchup
  
• fake green dress
  
• art (picasso or garfunkel)
  
• monkey
  
  So let's go through them one by one. Also, all numbers will be converted to Canadian Dollars, because that's the currency relevant here. We'll ignore the part about buying love, and assume that their love will be bought somewhere along the way because what.
  
  House
  
  Let's assume the house is in the GTA. The cheapest average house price in the GTA presently is around $600k, whereas the average in total is about $800k.
  
  Furniture for the House
  
  We'll assume for the sake of argument that this is a complete furnishing of the house, and not simply a few items, such at the two examples given in the song. This can be enormously variable. Some people furnish an entire house for a few grand, and other's spend a hundred grand on a single room. Let's go conservative on this and use this source as our basis, however, using the exchange rate at the time it was posted, and we'll round this up a few percent to get a round $30k.
  
  K-car
  
  A quick search suggests this is a direct reference to the Plymouth Reliant, which makes sense given the lyrics. Assuming we just want a standard new car, we'll just take the average price and convert it to Canadian to get about $40k.
  
  Build a Tree Fort
  
  Treehouses can costs anywhere from a few hundred in materials to a few hundred thousand if you're paying other people to make a nice one. Since this is specified as home-made, we can go for a lower figure range that still allows for an impressive tree FORT, like $10k to $25k.
  
  Stocked Mini-Fridge for Tree Fort
  
  This one was easy, rounding up to $400 to fill with food.
  
  Fake Fur Coat
  
  Vary enormously from very cheap to absurdly expensive. We'll take a middle price of $500.
  
  Exotic Pet (Llama, Emu)
  
  These pets are actually pretty cheap to purchase. Based on quick searches $50 to $300
  
  John Merrick's Remains
  
  I have no idea, couldn't find good info. A skull replica went for around $200 though, so I'm just going to pull $10k out of my ass, considering you'd have to get this custom done.
  
  Take Limousines to the Store
  
  Depends heavily on what kind of limo you want, and how often you go to the store. Let's assume twice a week, and the cheapest option listed here for what most people think of as a limousine. at $255 for 3 hour minimum. $255/trip x 52 weeks x 2 trips/week = $26.5k per year. We'll assume only one year, but this would recur.
  
  Eat more Kraft Dinner with Expensive Ketchups
  
  Even with next-level ketchup this is negligible, since it would replace other foods. Going to give this one a $0.
  
  Fake Green Dress
  
  Dresses can cost from <$100 to >$10000. Let's bullshit a mid(ish)-range $500
  
  Art (Picasso, or Garfunkel)
  
  Garfunkel is a musician, so you can't really buy his art and hang it on your walls. Well, you could, but that would be weird. Let's assume we're not talking like a poster of a Picasso, but a legitimate original Picasso. These can range from thousands to well over a hundred million. Since the song only specifies one piece of art, we'll just use that and pick an inexpensive $10k. Obviously this can go much much higher.
  
  Monkey
  
  Varies, obviously, but a mid range price seems to be around $5k. If you want a more iconic Chimpanzee, apparently that can cost around $75k.
  
   
  
  TOTAL: $732,950 - $1,018,200