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product_id: 280414085
title: "Engel SAWMR040F-G3 Cool Box"
brand: "engel"
price: "5903 kr"
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reviews_count: 5
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# Ultra-low 32W power draw Multi-voltage 12/24/230V Variable cooling -18°C to +5°C Engel SAWMR040F-G3 Cool Box

**Brand:** engel
**Price:** 5903 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Cool, Stay Ahead: The Ultimate Portable Powerhouse

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Engel SAWMR040F-G3 Cool Box by engel
- **How much does it cost?** 5903 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/280414085-engel-sawmr040f-g3-cool-box)

## Best For

- engel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted engel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Rugged plastic casing and vibration-resistant design ensure up to 30 years of maintenance-free reliability.
- • **Power-Smart Efficiency:** Consumes just 32W, running 30% longer than rivals—save energy without compromise.
- • **Precision Climate Control:** Continuously variable temps from +5°C to -18°C keep your contents perfectly chilled or frozen.
- • **Professional-Grade Hygiene:** Smooth surfaces for effortless cleaning, perfect for medical, pharmaceutical, or lab environments.
- • **Versatile Voltage Compatibility:** Seamlessly operates on 12V, 24V, or 230V—ideal for home, vehicle, or off-grid solar setups.

## Overview

The Engel SAWMR040F-G3 Cool Box is a 40-litre portable fridge-freezer engineered for ultra-efficient, low-power operation (32W) across 12/24/230V inputs. With a durable, vibration-resistant design and a temperature range from +5°C to -18°C, it’s perfect for professionals needing reliable, maintenance-free cooling in medical, pharmaceutical, or off-grid settings.

## Description

Engel cool box MR040 12/24/230V Why use an Engel fridge? The following facts speak for themselves! - Extremely low power consumption (32 W) - Operates 30% longer than comparable devices - No increased starting current - No increased power consumption, not even with extreme outside temperatures - Max. temperature drop of 1-2° C, while operating - Especially suited for use in the medical or pharmaceutical field and in laboratories - Durability of up to 30 years and longer - Operation with solar cells is possible - 100% maintenance-free - PU isoloation CFC/HFC free - Easy cleaning due to smooth surfaces - Spare parts even for older models - Is not influenced by vibration or tilted positions Technical data: Outer measurements: 630 x 470 x 394 mm [WxHxD] (ohne Griff ) Inner measurements: 382 x 370 x 264 mm Voltage: 12/24/230 volts Capacity: 40 litres Material: plastic casing Colour: grey with red Weight: 22kg Temperature range: +5°C up to <-18°C, continuously variable Power draw (12 volts): 32 Watt

Review: Excellent - This is my second Engel, and is just as good as the last one. Good sturdy construction and the low power demand which makes them ideal for 12-volt applications. A standard car battery in good condition can easily run this fridge for 24 hrs and still start the car. I would have liked to see metal handles instead of the plastic ones, or some alternative means of easily securing the unit for off-road situations. Additionally, I think a digital temp display would also be useful. However, I did purchase the Engel wireless digital temperature gauge which can be remotely mounted Engel USA Wireless Cooler Thermometer . Regardless, the fridge is very efficient and is ideal for keeping food and drink chilled, or deep frozen.
Review: Need Reliability - I did a lot of online research on these refrigerator/freezers. I choose the Engel due to reliability. Basically the decision came down to the Engel and ARB. I like the idea of the single moving part Engel swing compressor. Engel wins! Out of box unpack audit was a little disappointing. The unit seems to be packaged well however there are no cursory unboxing directions. If you open it from the top and try to dig your hands in and grab the cooler there is nothing to grab onto because you have to attach the handles. There are tight fitting recesses for each corner in the bottom of the box. Pulling the cooler up, the recessed cutouts grab the rubber isolator feet and pulls them off the cooler. Pulls them right over the screws and washers holding them on. So now you gotta figure how to screw them back on without flipping over the cooler. Once I got the rubber isolation legs back on, I noticed the lid was loose. The hinges and latches were loose, not screwed in all the way, so I tightened them up. Not a good first impression. I set the unit up and immediately plugged it in to AC current to test it out. I put a few room temp items in along with a wireless room thermometer. It quickly (35 minutes) went from 85° ambient to 37° for refrigeration mode. I left it there for several hours then turned the freezer setting on. It went to zero within an hour. It froze some water containers quickly. I purchased a 12 volt 55ah deep cycle AGM battery as a spare power source and backup to the AC and my vehicle battery. Both AC and DC can be plugged in at the same time. The unit defaults to AC power. So if AC power fails it will switch automatically to DC, then back to AC when restored so you loose no cooling. I tested the unit just on the AGM battery. From full charge, 12.7 volts, I ran it for 48 hours with a decent load of items in it at refrigeration temperature 37°. Ambient temp was roughly 80° during the day and 60° at night. I opened and closed the unit ten times per 24 hour period during this time to simulate real world usage. At the end of the 48 hours the battery voltage was at 12.2 volts. So in 48 hours it ran down the battery .5 volts. Not bad. I then put the unit in the back seat of my truck for one week on refrigeration mode 37°. It held temperature fine even though at times it was in the sun. When parked I made sure to keep it away from the sun, however it was in a black truck and it was 85° outside. The truck battery was always at over 12.4 volts in the morning with the Engel and a bunch of other electronics responsible for the drain from 12.7 volts full charge. My usage for this is refrigerator is primarily camping in Baja, many times in remote areas with rough roads, sporadic AC power (if any) and warm days. My testing so far has worked out favorably. The main concerns were reliability and low power consumption. I think the Engel satisfies those concerns.

## Features

- Voltage: 12/24/230 volts
- Capacity: 40 litres>Material: plastic casing / grey with red
- Weight: 22 kg
- Temperature range: +5°C up to -18°C, continuously variable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001SNWCFO |
| Additional Features | Compact, Portable |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Brand | ENGEL |
| Brand Name | ENGEL |
| Capacity | 40 liters |
| Color | Grey |
| Colour | Grey |
| Cooling Method | Thermoelectric |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 336 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Matte |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00816219023491 |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Included Components | Fridge Freezers |
| Installation Type | Free installation |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 63.5D x 39.4W x 47H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | cool box MR040 12/24/230V |
| Item Weight | 48 Pounds |
| Lock Type | No Lock |
| Manufacturer | Engel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MR040F-U1 |
| Model Name | 40 quart portable top-opening 12/24V DC - 110V/120V AC fridge-freezer |
| Model Number | MR040F-U1 |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Plug Type | Type G |
| Product dimensions | 63.5D x 39.4W x 47H centimeters |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 30 Liters |
| Shelf Type | Plastic |
| Size | 40 |
| Special features | Compact, Portable |
| UPC | 830151000266 830151000280 816219023491 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ENGEL
- **Capacity:** 40 Liters
- **Colour:** Grey
- **Product dimensions:** 63.5D x 39.4W x 47H centimeters
- **Special features:** Compact, Portable

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many watts does it use?**
A: The Engel Fridge/freezer consumes 2.5 amperes an hour (30 watts) at a 100% duty cycle (the compressor is always on).  Typically, I have noted a duty cycle of approximately 50% on a warm day ( 75 degrees F. or 23.9 C.) with the device set at the '3' setting (yields +10 degrees F. or -17.5 degrees C.) which would mean a wattage of 15 watts.  Using the machine at a lower setting (as a fridge for example, instead of a freezer) would yield a lower wattage.   Obviously, outside temperature affects the duty cycle of any fridge/freezer.

**Q: Are these latches still the lightweight plastic that seem to be the recipient of many complaints? As of 8/10/18?**
A: Mine arrived today 2022-06-17 with a broken latch. 
They do appear to be lightweight plastic.

**Q: If you buy this product on Amazon do you still get the manufacture warranty?**
A: Big Frog Mountain is an authorized Engel dealer and the products we sell are under the manufacturer's warranty.

**Q: if i used a solar panel directly as my source of my electricity , how much the wattage of my solar panel ?**
A: My old solar setup was just a 50w panel charging a 80Ah 12v battery, and that's not enough for sustained use. My new setup is 400w of panels charging 400Ah of 12v battery, and that's plenty. So somewhere in between. This is for a cabin in northern Wisconsin.It's a good product - runs well, not loud, very well insulated.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by M***M on 26 November 2017*

This is my second Engel, and is just as good as the last one. Good sturdy construction and the low power demand which makes them ideal for 12-volt applications. A standard car battery in good condition can easily run this fridge for 24 hrs and still start the car. I would have liked to see metal handles instead of the plastic ones, or some alternative means of easily securing the unit for off-road situations. Additionally, I think a digital temp display would also be useful. However, I did purchase the Engel wireless digital temperature gauge which can be remotely mounted Engel USA Wireless Cooler Thermometer . Regardless, the fridge is very efficient and is ideal for keeping food and drink chilled, or deep frozen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Need Reliability
*by R***R on 12 November 2019*

I did a lot of online research on these refrigerator/freezers. I choose the Engel due to reliability. Basically the decision came down to the Engel and ARB. I like the idea of the single moving part Engel swing compressor. Engel wins! Out of box unpack audit was a little disappointing. The unit seems to be packaged well however there are no cursory unboxing directions. If you open it from the top and try to dig your hands in and grab the cooler there is nothing to grab onto because you have to attach the handles. There are tight fitting recesses for each corner in the bottom of the box. Pulling the cooler up, the recessed cutouts grab the rubber isolator feet and pulls them off the cooler. Pulls them right over the screws and washers holding them on. So now you gotta figure how to screw them back on without flipping over the cooler. Once I got the rubber isolation legs back on, I noticed the lid was loose. The hinges and latches were loose, not screwed in all the way, so I tightened them up. Not a good first impression. I set the unit up and immediately plugged it in to AC current to test it out. I put a few room temp items in along with a wireless room thermometer. It quickly (35 minutes) went from 85° ambient to 37° for refrigeration mode. I left it there for several hours then turned the freezer setting on. It went to zero within an hour. It froze some water containers quickly. I purchased a 12 volt 55ah deep cycle AGM battery as a spare power source and backup to the AC and my vehicle battery. Both AC and DC can be plugged in at the same time. The unit defaults to AC power. So if AC power fails it will switch automatically to DC, then back to AC when restored so you loose no cooling. I tested the unit just on the AGM battery. From full charge, 12.7 volts, I ran it for 48 hours with a decent load of items in it at refrigeration temperature 37°. Ambient temp was roughly 80° during the day and 60° at night. I opened and closed the unit ten times per 24 hour period during this time to simulate real world usage. At the end of the 48 hours the battery voltage was at 12.2 volts. So in 48 hours it ran down the battery .5 volts. Not bad. I then put the unit in the back seat of my truck for one week on refrigeration mode 37°. It held temperature fine even though at times it was in the sun. When parked I made sure to keep it away from the sun, however it was in a black truck and it was 85° outside. The truck battery was always at over 12.4 volts in the morning with the Engel and a bunch of other electronics responsible for the drain from 12.7 volts full charge. My usage for this is refrigerator is primarily camping in Baja, many times in remote areas with rough roads, sporadic AC power (if any) and warm days. My testing so far has worked out favorably. The main concerns were reliability and low power consumption. I think the Engel satisfies those concerns.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Réfrigérateur pour voyager
*by F***P on 19 March 2020*

Engel une marque de référence pour les amateurs de voyages dans les coins perdus. Pour l'avoir utilisé plusieurs mois en Afrique dans des conditions très difficiles (Namibie, Botswana, Afrique du Sud), je confirme la qualité de ces réfrigérateurs qui équipaient 80% des 4x4 rencontrés. Livraison effectuée dans les temps par vendeur allemand.

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