Powerfully cold. No ice required.
Choosing the right electric cooler
Thermoelectric, compressor, passive—which cooler is right for me?
For day trips when you want to keep food hot or cold, choose a thermoelectric cooler
For extended trips with a power source available, choose a CFX compressor cooler
For mid-length trips without power options, choose an ice pack-cooled passive cooler
See the chart below to choose the best Dometic powered cooler for your needs.
Meet Dometic Powered Coolers
Dometic Powered Coolers
CFX5 Series
Performance compressor coolers
- Available in sizes 25 to 95 L
- 55 L variant also available with ice maker
- Single or dual-zone cooling
Thermoelectric Cooler Series
Meet DTE26 and TropiCool
- Available in sizes 7 to 33 L
- Heats and chills
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FAQs
Cooler Types
What is a compressor cooler?
A compressor cooler works like your refrigerator to deliver low temperatures and precise control.
What is a thermoelectric cooler?
Minimally insulated, they use a low-voltage current to heat and chill food—no ice, refrigerants, or compressor required.
What is a passive cooler?
A passive cooler is essentially an insulated box that uses ice or ice packs to keep food cold.
What is an electric cooler?
An electric—or powered—cooler achieves low temperatures using a compressor or thermoelectric current. No ice is required, but access to a power source is.
Why would I want one?
Cooling without ice is more convenient, reliable, and cleaner. Temperatures ranging from -22oC to +20oC can be achieved using less power than a 60W light bulb.
How do I power my cooler?
Powered coolers are high-tech coolers with a compressor and other mechanical components. These coolers hook up to an energy source, 12V DC (vehicle) or 110V AC (home), and then use that energy to power the mechanical components that chill their contents.
Will a Dometic powered cooler drain my car battery?
Dometic power coolers have battery protection software that actively monitors inbound power usage and will turn the cooler off if it senses low voltage from your car's battery. No need to worry about a dead car battery and bringing your powered cooler on your next road trip.
What size powered cooler should I buy?
Smaller than you think. Ice-free powered coolers let you use the entire capacity for food and drinks. For a multiday camping trip—where you’d normally need a 100L cooler—50-75L should do.
