However, plastic is flimsier than steel, and will get damaged more easily.įor this reason, some fridges (such as the Engel range) are made from powder coated steel. Most portable fridges are made out of plastic polypropylene as it is cheap, doesn’t conduct heat readily and won’t rust. They’ll be loaded in and out of your car many times, bounce over gravel tracks and even get drenched in rain. On top of that, they are going to be seeing much rougher conditions than your fridge at home.
While this makes them look great, they are probably less efficient than their competitors, as they will absorb heat much more readily when in direct sunlight.Īs I said earlier, these fridges are a serious investment. However, these fridges are cheaper, so it may be worth accepting a shorter warranty in exchange for lower upfront costs.įor what I assume are aesthetic reasons, all XTM fridges are painted black. The lid and seal design seems quite good on these two models.Īll XTM fridges from BCF come with a 2 year warranty, a little lower than the standard 3 years offered by higher end fridges. They seem very sturdy, although they are also very heavy. The XTM75 and XTM 100 are larger, chest-style fridge freezers, very similar in design to the OZtrail fridges. It is a single zone unit and it comes with a cover included. The XTM40 is a 37L fridge that is designed very similarly to the Evakool TMX range. They come with all of the standard features that you would expect - removable baskets, internal lights, battery protection - they just don’t have anything special or different. That being said, these aren’t terrible fridges by any means, hence their place here as an honourable mention.
These are very popular fridges, although I tend to think that this is due to the popularity of BCF generally, not necessarily due to the inherent quality of these units. BCF have their own brand of coolers that they offer - the XTM fridge freezer range.
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