CFX3 55IM Powered Cooler + Ice Maker
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Why We Like The CFX3 55IM Powered Cooler
The fridge we installed in the van gets the job done on longer journeys, but for our quick car camping getaways, we prefer the convenience of the CFX3 55IM Powered Cooler. Not only does the compression-cooling technology keep our groceries at the safest storage temp, but the Rapid Freeze Plate and included silicone ice trays ensure we always have cubes on hand for making cocktails and chilling cola. The Rapid Freeze Plate ices more than only water—if the picky kids won't eat anything that can't be microwaved to perfection in the camper, use the plate to keep their TV dinners frozen until the grown-ups' cheeseburgers are on the grill.
Details
- Powered cooler to keep contents at their ideal temp—cold or frozen
- Compression-cooling tech refrigerates and deep freezes to -7F
- ExoFrame construction built to withstand wear from the outdoors
- Rapid Freeze Plate holds included ice trays to produce ice quickly
- Easy-carry handles make transport simpler
- High-resolution display allows up-close status monitoring
- Connect with mobile app to control and monitor cooler temperature
- Electrically powered by AC, DC, or DC solar
- Item #DET0044
- Material
- [cooler] ExoFrame, [handles] aluminum, [ice trays] silicone
- Volume
- 53L (83 cans)
- Closure
- latch
- Dimensions
- 17.9 x 18.9 x 28.4in, [width without handle] 25.98in
- Weight
- 46.9lb
- Activity
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 years
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 17 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 2, 2024
The Best
This has been the best investment in equipment as we have been making multiple cross country road trips in our van. No more buying of ice cubes that melt and soak my food. In particular, I appreciate that it automatically turns off, so it will never drain my car battery. Perfect size for our 2-person needs. For one person I could do with a size smaller. I have had it for several years, it is still going strong and I have proudly shown it to many people.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
June 29, 2023
Love the design…
We love this cooler. Love the capability to make ice when we are out wheelin’. Wish the top of the cover was made better but overall it’s a great cooler.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
May 26, 2022
CFX50W
Worked great for a year and a half then developed a pin hole in the compressor and leaked oil. Realized where the oil was coming from just as 2 year warranty expired. Could not be fixed. Was used for tailgating and backyard parties. Would not buy again and will find a more rugged solution.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
April 7, 2022
Pros and Cons with this one.
Have had this unit for about a year and am thankful that I havent had any compressor failures or anything of that sort. For the most part it functions as intended HOWEVER, the compressor makes a clunking/rattling noise if you drive over rough road or railroad tracks, or things of that nature. This is really annoying when you have the unit inside of an SUV that is essentially daily driven. There is no reason for this and the CFX3 SLD55 unit to make as much noise as they do. It should ride silently regardless of it being inside an SUV or mounted in the bed of a truck. The cfx3 app is also god awful. It doesn't work half the time whether your on bluetooth or connected via wifi. This app needs a substantial overhaul.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
September 26, 2021
Working well, good service, but..
This is the 2nd CFX unit I purchased, the first one was dead on arrival (warning 33). I submitted a case to Dometic on a Sunday explaining that I was planning to leave on a camping trip Friday. The next day I had a pre-paid return label and my replacement was on it’s way. The replacement arrived just in time! We purchased this unit because our Rough Country 45L was too small. This unit, while bigger and more feature rich is not a great ‘value’ when you compare price per L of cold storage. Time will tell where durability comes into play.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
June 25, 2021
Dometic CFX3 55IM
We have use the 55 on our trip to the Baja and several camping trips and we are very happy with this cooler, frig and as a freezer. It is so amazing not to be messing with ice and water. It works great, love the Bluetooth app to my phone. Great product and company to work with. I love it.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
June 8, 2021
Awesome 12V fridge
This is my third 12V fridge. I have the least use with this CFX355IM but am already pleased. I run the fridges off a portable battery box. While driving, the battery is charged via an inverter and I switch to a 100w solar panel once parked. I am seeing average power consumption at around 11.5 watts per hour with this CFX355IM at 70 degree outside temps and a 36 degree fridge setting. I can run 7 days without charging the battery but with the solar and a small amount of driving, the battery box stays fully charged. No drain from the vehicle battery and cold food all week!
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
July 6, 2020
Exceeded my expectations
This thing is quiet, efficient and reliable. I use it along with a Dometic PLB40 battery and an Overland Solar Bugout 130 solar charger. My biggest gripe with Dometic was they were not at all helpful in guiding me to a compatible solar panel for the plb40, so since I have tested this cooler along with the additional items, I wanted to let others know the three make an AWESOME combination!
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
June 19, 2020
Game changer
I got this for a week long camping trip for some dispersed camping in Northwest South Dakota on federal lands open to dispersed camping. The fridge stood up to 60+ miles of offroading on sketchy USFS roads both in the bed of the truck and in the cab. It's whisper quiet and not only stays cold bet gets cold crazy fast. I was initially worried about being able to fit enough food for a week in this size but without needing ice you can easily fit enough food for a few people for a week with room to spare.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
May 12, 2020
You couldn't ask for more from a powered cooler
Does everything it's supposed to do, dependably. More features than I could ever expect from a mobile cooler. And this has proven to be rugged in gnarly conditions. Ice is an added bonus and puts this cooler into a league of it's own.
Originally reviewed on DOMETIC
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June 18, 2021
Are Items purchased at REI covered by your warranty?
May 25, 2021
How long does the battery last on its own? not plugged in to any batteries. Or ports. Just the cooler say in the woods with nothing attached.
January 27, 2021
will Yeti ice fit in the space where the silicone ice trays are (Yeti ice is 1.625" deep)? What are the interior dimensions of that space?
December 11, 2020
Hi! At what outdoor temperatures can this freeze work outside?
November 30, 2020
Can the lid on the CFX 55 IM be reversed so it opens from the other direction?
November 11, 2020
Will ice cream sandwiches fit instead of ice cube trays? And will a gallon of milk fit on one side of the big divided basket?
October 15, 2020
I use these refrigerators outside. Will this unit withstand rain and other precipitation?
October 15, 2020
I notice the mounting screw holes on the bottom of my CFX3 55im. What are the bolt sizes for the mounts?
October 1, 2020
What temperature should I set my CFX3?
August 18, 2020