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.