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February 17, 2021 5 min read
My partner Emily and I purchased our first van in February of 2018. It was a 2002 Ford Econoline that was dirt cheap, showed many scars from its previous life as a delivery van, and was the perfect introduction to spending lots of time in a van — our first van. The vast majority of the conversion was done affordably and quickly, and looking back I wouldn’t have changed a thing. However, we did splurge on a few big-ticket items, but thankfully, they’ve stayed with us and continue to play a big role in the Ford Transit we own today.
Although we’ve been happy with the size of the CFX 35 for full-time van life, it does require a different approach to purchasing groceries. This means more trips to the grocery store and no bulky or frozen items. Even something as a dozen eggs doesn’t quite fit in the cooler, so we’d often opt to cut our egg cartons in half to pack more strategically. If I was to upgrade, I’d make the jump to the CFX3-75, which has the benefit of a cooler and separate freezer section.
Specs
Model:CFX35W
Storage Volume:32L
Power Rating:7 amps at DC 12V / 0.7 Amps at AC 120V
Weight:42 pounds
Made in:China
Price:$899.99 USD (latest CFX3-35 model)
You may have noticed that the latestDometic CFX fridges look a little different than the one I’ve been using, and that’s because they were updated at the start of 2020. Besides a few aesthetic changes and an updated compressor, not a whole lot has changed and everything I wrote about will remain true for the latest generation. The larger 55IM model has an integrated ice maker, they made the switch from WiFi to Bluetooth for their smartphone app, and all models feature the latest Varial Motor Speed Optimization compressor.
I’m a huge fan of the Dometic CFX electric coolers. Besides the high price tag, it’s been a game-changer while spending up to half the year on the road and it’s always one of my first recommendations for anyone building up a van of their own. Of course, we can’t expect as many cross country road trips in 2021 with Covid-19 restrictions still in place, but it’ll certainly make local weekend outings more enjoyable. After almost three years of use with no complaints, I think I’ve gotten my money's worth.Comments will be approved before showing up.