Overland Journal

Four New Fridges Hit the Market

ENGEL | PLATINUM MT45F

THE CLASSIC OVERLANDER’S FRIDGE/FREEZER GETS A THOROUGH UPDATING.

PROS

Legendary reliability Improved display and temperature setting Adjustable low-voltage disconnect Very low startup amperage works with factory outlets

CONS

Less insulation than some competitors No side opening option

The first 12-volt fridge I ever owned was an Engel, and it was well used when I got it, having run for nearly a decade in my neighbor’s garage. Even under the abuse I gave it for another decade, it never stopped working, and went

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