I absolutely love the APL35. What a great piece of gear. I was on the fence about the whole idea of a portable fridge and was firmly planted in the thought that coolers were plenty. That was until I used one that a friend of mine owns, and it completely changed my perspective.
I did my research and landed on this model as the dimensions were perfect to fit under the tonneau cover on my truck on top of a slider. I was a little concerned that the interior space may not have been enough, however after using it for several months, I can tell you it's perfect for our needs. It holds all the food we would need it too and having the option for freezers space has been clutch as well. I have found that if I'm going on a day or two adventure, I have no need for additional coolers to come along.
The other very impressive part of this unit is the magnetic battery. I am able to get 10-12 hours of power to the fridge depending on some factors (e.g. temp setting, outside temp), however on a recent trip, I was able to use that battery to power my CPAP machine in my tent for 3 nights and just connected the fridge to a larger battery that I have. I'm considering purchasing a second battery just because they are so handy and powerful!
If you are on the fence about buying a fridge, pull the trigger, you will not be disappointed. If you are in the market, look at Iceco units. In my opinion they are the best in the industry right now and for the price, they are unbeatable. The APL35 is the only unit I have experience with, but given the sturdy build quality, thoughtful design and efficient, quiet operation of it, I cannot imagine any of their other units won't work just as well. I'm kind of obsessed to be honest.
I would buy another one with no hesitation and am seriously considering having a second.
