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I installed a BF65 in my work truck to replace a dorm fridge I’d been running off my inverter. The unit arrived with the box looking beat up but the fridge was fine. It stays cold and barely draws any power. Very happy!
Overall, I like the general design and it has been functioning well so far. I have some concerns regarding the long term reliability and integrity of the product based on my experience so far.
Slightly concerning QC issues from the factory displayed in my video. The main components that handle the weight of the door seem to have poor QC, or held together with weak glue, resulting in a bending of the metal and misalignment of the main door which could eventually lead to a improper seal, and the door being openable without pulling the latch.
Additionally, the fridge has gotten increasingly noisy upon startup over the first month of ownership. It's been running non stop in my office in between trips. My Iceco VL45 is sitting right next to it, and I cannot hear it from my desk. The BF65 catches my attention every time and is substantially noisier.
I'm glad Iceco has ventured into vertical fridges, however I'm not sure this one is a home run. Time will tell and I will post updates on my youtube channel as needed.
I have purchased multiple products from Iceco over the years. The first one was a VL45 and it is still going strong. The BF65 is a game changer in that I can replace the 40 or old Dometic 211 in my truck camper to a energy efficient solution like this. It is a few inches smaller dimensionally so you need to fill the gap with trim, but better than adding a slider and a chest freezer set up in that cavity. Only thing I would ask Iceco to do is make a more rigid shelf, this one bows slightly with heavier items on it.
Love the design and size of the fridge. I received a damage fridge so can’t really say much about how it performs. It’s been almost a month since purchasing and I still don’t have a replacement. Customer service replies about once a day so it’s been about 2 weeks of going back and forth doing tests, which I don’t mind just wish the process was more efficient. Would love to have a working one already so I can go camping and see how it performs.
