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product_id: 48856494
title: "C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC"
brand: "alpicool"
price: "9020 kr"
currency: NOK
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Alpicool"
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# Whisper-Quiet Compressor 12V/24V DC & 110V AC Power 21 Quart Capacity C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC

**Brand:** alpicool
**Price:** 9020 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Chill, Stay Ahead — The Ultimate Portable Fridge for the Modern Nomad

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC by alpicool
- **How much does it cost?** 9020 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/48856494-c20-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer-21quart-20liter-for-car-home)

## Best For

- alpicool enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Quiet Operation:** Whisper-quiet rotary scroll compressor keeps your space peaceful, even on overnight trips.
- • **Smart Temperature Control:** Automatic defrost and adjustable settings let you customize cooling from fresh food to freezer mode.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Cooling:** 21-quart capacity fits perfectly in your car or home without cramping your style.
- • **Versatile Dual Power Input:** Seamlessly switch between 12V/24V DC for on-the-go and 110V AC for home use—stay cool anywhere.
- • **Energy Efficient & Eco-Friendly:** Consumes just 130 kWh/year with R-600A refrigerant, balancing performance and sustainability.

## Overview

The Alpicool C20 is a 21-quart portable compressor fridge freezer designed for both car and home use, featuring versatile 12V/24V DC and 110V AC power compatibility. Its whisper-quiet rotary scroll compressor and thick foam insulation ensure efficient, reliable cooling with low energy consumption (130 kWh/year). With smart temperature controls, automatic defrost, and a compact, durable design, it’s perfect for professionals who demand freshness and convenience on the move.

## Description

Buy Alpicool C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC: Coolers & Refrigerators - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Buyer beware - EDIT 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE: Still haven't had a reply from customer service. :/ EDIT, DAY 10: STILL NO RESPONSE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE! EDIT, DAY 4: SENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE YESTERDAY. NO REPLY! "We need guidance on how to use this as a freezer while it's plugged into the wall at home, please. #1. It seems unclear as to what MODE it should be when plugged into the wall at home. #2. It's been plugged in and set to -4°F for 3 days and, while it's keeping things cold, nothing is FROZEN. (We have planned to use it to keep ice packs frozen, so it's filled with ice packs.) #3. The booklet says to put it at -14°F for ice cream. However, our unit will not go below -4°F. Could you please educate us on how to use it as a freezer, at home, plugged into the wall with the provided cord? Thank you!" (WILL UPDATE WITH RESPONSE IF RECEIVED) EDIT, DAY 3: It's been set at -4°F for 3 days, filled with ice gel packs that we know get hard when frozen, and they're still liquid. Very very cold, but still soft. I emailed the company for advice. Will update. Original post: I have no regrets on day one. Immediately after plugging to AC indoor power, it started getting cold, but you can just BARELY hear it! It's a fan noise, whisper quiet. If I had to sleep in close quarters with it, it would not disturb my sleep or peace. Got this to keep 12 of the LARGE SIZE COOLER SHOCK PREMIUM ICE PACKS (available at desertcart) frozen in order to rotate out to a plain ice chest or other 12v refrigerator (depending on what we get; we're not there yet) OR even to keep our big freezer in the sticks-n-bricks as backup in case of SHTF. We will rotate in the spent ones from our ice chest or fridge into the Alpicool to re-freeze at 0°F (having put the other 6, FROZEN ones in the ice chest for the next night. Saw this general technique on Lulu's Way YouTube channel and it seems to work amazingly, though she used hard ice "bricks" and I'm trying these as they say they're "colder and lighter than ice." (Not cheap, but it's a one-time investment for a system we think will last longer term. Hope!) If anyone needs this info, this Alpicool chest holds 6 LARGE laid flat and stacked horizontally inside the freezer. I bought 12 so I can always have 6 being frozen and 6 more at hand to keep the ice chest cold without getting soupy with ice water. If we have any problems I'll let ya know. But so far we are really grateful we were able to grab one. Must-have for any prepper or no_mad!
Review: Many hidden features, including Fahrenheit, seller quick to respond - Update May 2022. Running continuously, in a truck, left outside, year round, in S. Texas, for over 4 years. Has started to occasionally make fan noise like the bearings are starting to wear out. I've only heard it 2 or 3 times in last 4 months and turning it off and on again makes the noise stop. Otherwise, still working fine. Update Sept 2021. Running continuously for 3 1/2 years and still going strong. First, although the manufacturers box clearly shows that it must be transported "right side up", desertcart placed it upside-down in an desertcart box. In order to read the shipping label, the manufacturers box had to be upside down. While this was a serious fail on the part of desertcart fulfillment, it had nothing to do with the manufacturer or the quality of the compressor cooler. I contacted the manufacturer and they said that it should be alright as long as I let it sit, Right-Side-Up for two days before using it. I did so, plugged it in and it is getting cold. The manufacturer was quick to respond and provided very helpful information. Second, I also contacted the manufacturer about the specific cut off voltages for the three levels of the battery saver feature. They are as follows: Stage 12V input 24V input H1 9.6V off;10.9V on 21.3V off;22.7V on H2 10.1V off;11.4V on 22.3V off;23.7V on H3 11.1V off;12.4V on 24.3V off;25.7V on The documentation they sent also included instruction for making adjustments that I have not seen documented anywhere else. These special features are accessed by first turning off the cooler with the "soft off" button. The pressing and holding "Set" until "E1" appears. Press "Set" to move to each setting in turn, and press the up/down buttons to make adjustments. The special settings are: "E1" Lowest temperature setting "E2" Highest Temperature setting (I think there is a maximum 40 C spread between E1 and E2) "E3" Temperature Return Setting "E4" Soft start Setting and "E5" Changing from Celsius to Fahrenheit (My favorite) Programming temperature compensation (in case the internal thermometer is not accurate) appears to also be possible. Third, innitial impressions: The owners manual says that the top can be opened either to the side or front to back. That is not true. It will only open to the side. The top is easily removed by lifting off when the hinge pins are at the correct angle. It is reasonably quiet. 10 minutes after first plugging it in and setting to the default minimum temperature of -4 F (-20 C) it got to that temperature and stopped. It was empty at the time and started at 78F. So, assuming the internal thermometer is accurate, it dropped the temp 82F in 10 minutes.\ The plastic around where the power cord plugs in seems a little cheap and flimsy. It bowed noticeably with the force required to insert to power cord. I have given this 4 stars for now, because of the poor documentation and cheap feel of plastic where the power cord plugs in. After a little use, if it works as expected, I'll probably increase this to 5 stars. To the manufacturer: Draining a battery to 11.1 volts (the highest battery protection setting) on a regular basis will quickly kill most batteries. Draining it to 9.6 volts (lowest battery protection setting) would damage any lead acid battery. Please add a battery saver setting with a relatively high voltage, like 12.5 volts. This would allow it to be plugged into a car and only run when the car was on. When hooked up to a solar system, it would allow it to run as a "dump load" only running when your battery is fully charged and you have nothing else to do with the power. Then the excess power could be used to make ice. Final note: There are several reviews here which report erratic operation or it staying on all the time. I suspect that some of those problems are related to the hidden settings getting accidentally set to random settings after piling stuff on top of the cooler. I upped my rating to 5 stars. After several weeks of use I'm very surprised by just how little power it uses. I have it on a 35AH battery that is charged by solar panels and the lowest voltage I have seen so far in the morning is 12.4. It does collect a little condensation and after a month it started to grow a little mold inside. It cleaned up easily with a paper towel. It does what it is supposed to do, it us very efficient and it was less than 1/2 the price of the competition. So 5 stars. Update: After 16 months is has 2 times (that I know of) gone into a "run away" cooling condition. When in that condition it would run the compressor, non-stop, until it was turned off or the battery was dead. The compressor gets VERY hot when this happens as it is not designed for a 100% duty cycle. Everything inside freezes solid. Some other reviews mention something like this. I suspect that it is a firmware issue, causing the internal computer to lock up. Unplugging it for a moment has always returned it to normal operation. Other than these two instances, it has worked flawlessly, non-stop, 24/7, for almost a year and a half. Because of the low price and fact that it has only done this twice (that I'm aware of), I am keeping my 5 star rating. I have also noticed that a few paper towels in the bottom to absorb the condensation helps to keep the mold down. Just change them once a month, when operated continuously. One other note: A 35 AH AGM battery, with a solar panel, will not keep it running for more than 2 cloudy days. 1 day if parked in a garage.

## Features

- ❄ KEEP COOLING AND FRESH:Reliable sealing property construction,thick and high Density Foam Insulation.Continues keep cooling performance during your journey.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075R1LH8D |
| Additional Features | Energy Efficient, Portable |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 130 kilowatt hours per year |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,564 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #84 in Automotive Interior Coolers & Refrigerators |
| Brand | Alpicool |
| Brand Name | Alpicool |
| Capacity | 21 quarts |
| Color | Gray |
| Compressor Type | rotary scroll |
| Configuration | Compact Internal Freezer |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,274 Reviews |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Door Material Type | Plastic |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Door Shelf Count | 1 |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Form Factor | Chest |
| Freezer Capacity | 16 liters |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 15 liters |
| Installation Type | Outdoor |
| Inverter Type | Has Inverter |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.2"D x 23.25"W x 12.6"H |
| Item Weight | 9.8 kg |
| Lock Type | Key |
| Manufacturer | Alpicool |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ALPFBM |
| Model Name | c20 |
| Model Number | KM15 |
| Number Of Racks | 1 |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number of Tubes | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Dimensions | 10.2"D x 23.25"W x 12.6"H |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 0.71 cubic feet |
| Shelf Type | Plastic |
| Size | 21 quart |
| Special Feature | Energy Efficient, Portable |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 100 volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alpicool
- **Capacity:** 21 quarts
- **Color:** Gray
- **Configuration:** Compact Internal Freezer
- **Defrost System:** Automatic
- **Installation Type:** Outdoor
- **Number of Doors:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.2"D x 23.25"W x 12.6"H
- **Special Feature:** Energy Efficient, Portable
- **Voltage:** 100 volts

## Images

![C20 portable compressor fridge freezer 21Quart(20Liter) for car and home - 12V/24V DC and 110V AC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ONTh99YEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the warranty on the Alpicool C20?**
A: This is the rely I got from Alpicool.
Thanks for your advise,we will pay attention to the shipment issue.The C20 model has 1 year warranty.If you are not satisfied with this product,you can submit return request to us ,we will send you pre-paid label to return the unit.Thank you. 

Fortunately I know Amazon will back me up if any problem come up but there are now many such products with no written Warrantees which is simply UNACCEPTABLE.
However, my C20 is behaving well, has the same compressor manufacturer as my Haier an Hisense fridges which have gone many years so fingers crossed seem to be the norm. . but that don't make it right

**Q: Our RV freezer won't keep ice cream frozen.  Will this keep ice cream frozen?**
A: Have been using this as "Freezer only" in my custom-build full-time van/RV for 2 months now.  

Running alongside (separate) Engel refrigerator on a 350AH SolarMax (dual battery) setup.

Keeps my ice-cream bars just right, makes ice-cubes, keeps frozen foods frozen.

If it makes it a year it's a steal at $199.

**Q: How loud is it when the compressor is running?**
A: We used it on a road trip and brought into our hotel room at night. The compressor was noticeable once all background noises were removed though I did not lose any sleep.  This product performed as advertised. It kept the contents at -5 c

**Q: is this product meant for everyday use?**
A: My unit has died.  I had it plugged in for the entire time since I received it on March 15, 2018.  It slowly began turning into a refrigerator from a freezer.  My guess is that it was losing refrigerant.  About a month ago it would not even become cool.  I have not attempted to have it repaired, yet.  If it was designed for everyday use, it did not perform that way.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buyer beware
*by D***R on April 8, 2025*

EDIT 5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE: Still haven't had a reply from customer service. :/ EDIT, DAY 10: STILL NO RESPONSE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE! EDIT, DAY 4: SENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE YESTERDAY. NO REPLY! "We need guidance on how to use this as a freezer while it's plugged into the wall at home, please. #1. It seems unclear as to what MODE it should be when plugged into the wall at home. #2. It's been plugged in and set to -4°F for 3 days and, while it's keeping things cold, nothing is FROZEN. (We have planned to use it to keep ice packs frozen, so it's filled with ice packs.) #3. The booklet says to put it at -14°F for ice cream. However, our unit will not go below -4°F. Could you please educate us on how to use it as a freezer, at home, plugged into the wall with the provided cord? Thank you!" (WILL UPDATE WITH RESPONSE IF RECEIVED) EDIT, DAY 3: It's been set at -4°F for 3 days, filled with ice gel packs that we know get hard when frozen, and they're still liquid. Very very cold, but still soft. I emailed the company for advice. Will update. Original post: I have no regrets on day one. Immediately after plugging to AC indoor power, it started getting cold, but you can just BARELY hear it! It's a fan noise, whisper quiet. If I had to sleep in close quarters with it, it would not disturb my sleep or peace. Got this to keep 12 of the LARGE SIZE COOLER SHOCK PREMIUM ICE PACKS (available at Amazon) frozen in order to rotate out to a plain ice chest or other 12v refrigerator (depending on what we get; we're not there yet) OR even to keep our big freezer in the sticks-n-bricks as backup in case of SHTF. We will rotate in the spent ones from our ice chest or fridge into the Alpicool to re-freeze at 0°F (having put the other 6, FROZEN ones in the ice chest for the next night. Saw this general technique on Lulu's Way YouTube channel and it seems to work amazingly, though she used hard ice "bricks" and I'm trying these as they say they're "colder and lighter than ice." (Not cheap, but it's a one-time investment for a system we think will last longer term. Hope!) If anyone needs this info, this Alpicool chest holds 6 LARGE laid flat and stacked horizontally inside the freezer. I bought 12 so I can always have 6 being frozen and 6 more at hand to keep the ice chest cold without getting soupy with ice water. If we have any problems I'll let ya know. But so far we are really grateful we were able to grab one. Must-have for any prepper or no_mad!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Many hidden features, including Fahrenheit, seller quick to respond
*by E***C on March 10, 2018*

Update May 2022. Running continuously, in a truck, left outside, year round, in S. Texas, for over 4 years. Has started to occasionally make fan noise like the bearings are starting to wear out. I've only heard it 2 or 3 times in last 4 months and turning it off and on again makes the noise stop. Otherwise, still working fine. Update Sept 2021. Running continuously for 3 1/2 years and still going strong. First, although the manufacturers box clearly shows that it must be transported "right side up", amazon placed it upside-down in an amazon box. In order to read the shipping label, the manufacturers box had to be upside down. While this was a serious fail on the part of amazon fulfillment, it had nothing to do with the manufacturer or the quality of the compressor cooler. I contacted the manufacturer and they said that it should be alright as long as I let it sit, Right-Side-Up for two days before using it. I did so, plugged it in and it is getting cold. The manufacturer was quick to respond and provided very helpful information. Second, I also contacted the manufacturer about the specific cut off voltages for the three levels of the battery saver feature. They are as follows: Stage 12V input 24V input H1 9.6V off;10.9V on 21.3V off;22.7V on H2 10.1V off;11.4V on 22.3V off;23.7V on H3 11.1V off;12.4V on 24.3V off;25.7V on The documentation they sent also included instruction for making adjustments that I have not seen documented anywhere else. These special features are accessed by first turning off the cooler with the "soft off" button. The pressing and holding "Set" until "E1" appears. Press "Set" to move to each setting in turn, and press the up/down buttons to make adjustments. The special settings are: "E1" Lowest temperature setting "E2" Highest Temperature setting (I think there is a maximum 40 C spread between E1 and E2) "E3" Temperature Return Setting "E4" Soft start Setting and "E5" Changing from Celsius to Fahrenheit (My favorite) Programming temperature compensation (in case the internal thermometer is not accurate) appears to also be possible. Third, innitial impressions: The owners manual says that the top can be opened either to the side or front to back. That is not true. It will only open to the side. The top is easily removed by lifting off when the hinge pins are at the correct angle. It is reasonably quiet. 10 minutes after first plugging it in and setting to the default minimum temperature of -4 F (-20 C) it got to that temperature and stopped. It was empty at the time and started at 78F. So, assuming the internal thermometer is accurate, it dropped the temp 82F in 10 minutes.\ The plastic around where the power cord plugs in seems a little cheap and flimsy. It bowed noticeably with the force required to insert to power cord. I have given this 4 stars for now, because of the poor documentation and cheap feel of plastic where the power cord plugs in. After a little use, if it works as expected, I'll probably increase this to 5 stars. To the manufacturer: Draining a battery to 11.1 volts (the highest battery protection setting) on a regular basis will quickly kill most batteries. Draining it to 9.6 volts (lowest battery protection setting) would damage any lead acid battery. Please add a battery saver setting with a relatively high voltage, like 12.5 volts. This would allow it to be plugged into a car and only run when the car was on. When hooked up to a solar system, it would allow it to run as a "dump load" only running when your battery is fully charged and you have nothing else to do with the power. Then the excess power could be used to make ice. Final note: There are several reviews here which report erratic operation or it staying on all the time. I suspect that some of those problems are related to the hidden settings getting accidentally set to random settings after piling stuff on top of the cooler. I upped my rating to 5 stars. After several weeks of use I'm very surprised by just how little power it uses. I have it on a 35AH battery that is charged by solar panels and the lowest voltage I have seen so far in the morning is 12.4. It does collect a little condensation and after a month it started to grow a little mold inside. It cleaned up easily with a paper towel. It does what it is supposed to do, it us very efficient and it was less than 1/2 the price of the competition. So 5 stars. Update: After 16 months is has 2 times (that I know of) gone into a "run away" cooling condition. When in that condition it would run the compressor, non-stop, until it was turned off or the battery was dead. The compressor gets VERY hot when this happens as it is not designed for a 100% duty cycle. Everything inside freezes solid. Some other reviews mention something like this. I suspect that it is a firmware issue, causing the internal computer to lock up. Unplugging it for a moment has always returned it to normal operation. Other than these two instances, it has worked flawlessly, non-stop, 24/7, for almost a year and a half. Because of the low price and fact that it has only done this twice (that I'm aware of), I am keeping my 5 star rating. I have also noticed that a few paper towels in the bottom to absorb the condensation helps to keep the mold down. Just change them once a month, when operated continuously. One other note: A 35 AH AGM battery, with a solar panel, will not keep it running for more than 2 cloudy days. 1 day if parked in a garage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alpicool C15
*by J***. on December 1, 2025*

I have read some of the other reviews and this is what I think about the Alpicool C15. I bought mine to transport items from the supermarket to home during the warmer months and summer, at least 30 minutes and at times an hour. It does this with flying colors and I would not hesitate to use this for any length of time. If I'm using this as a freezer, it will keep frozen things frozen. It was freeze meat that is not frozen. Ice cream that is hard will stay hard and in great shape when put in the freezer at home. In refrigerator mode, I will set it at 30 not more. Less than 30 for any length of time, may begin to freeze certain items. I have not had a single issue with this cheap unit. I have two large ones of the same brand. Dependable, one of the larger one uses more power the other larger on uses less believe it or not. All three do have the insulated jacket on them and fit like a tailored suit. Perfect. As far as some having issues and poor customer service, I'm sorry to hear that. I personally will buy another one if and when this fails me. I have used this 2 summers and stays in the car during summer. From a hot start, this cools to what ever I set it at and ready for use 30 to 40 minutes. Ice cream, I'll start it 60 minutes before. Side note, I did fill it once with ice cream bars and nutty bars for an event and when I handed them out, they were right on the edge but okay if eaten right away. It was 90+ that day and sat in the freezer for 4 hours before handing them out. Try that with a cooler and ice. No complaints. None.

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