š§ Meet the Legend: Alpicool G22 22L Portable FridgeĀ š§
- John Nickolls

- Jul 14
- 5 min read

Ladies and gentlemen (and fellow campervan junkies), allow me to introduce you to Alpicool G22 ā the unsung hero of road trips, festival adventures, and late-night fridge raids. šāØ
The Alpicool isnāt just a fridge. Oh no, my friend ā itās a portable powerhouse of chilling excellence. Picture this:
āļø 22 litres of icy space āļøāļø Works as a fridge OR freezer (yes, you heard me ā freezer! š¦š„)āļø DC 12/24V for your campervan š or 230V for mains hook-up šāļø Digital display that makes you feel like youāre programming a spaceship šØāšāļø Energy-efficient, whisper-quiet, and tough enough to survive the bumpy lanes of North Wales šµāāļøš
In short: if R2-D2 and a mini fridge had a baby, it would be this. š¤ā¤ļøš§
š Why Vanilla and Alpicool Are BFFs š
Your campervan Vanilla š» (aka the Indium Grey Dream Machine) is basically a rolling tech palace ā projectors, solar power, induction hobs, Bluetooth speakers, you name it. And at the icy heart of it all? š The Alpicool.
Hereās why theyāre a match made in vanlife heaven:
š„ Space-saving superhero ā slides neatly under your worktop or into the boot, ready to leap into action at the twist of a lid.
š Low power draw ā your Jackery, Victron, or EcoFlow buddies barely break a sweat keeping this legend running. It sips power like a polite guest at a posh cocktail party. šøš
š”ļø Precise temperature control ā fancy your Coke at 3°C? Done. Need to keep bacon frozen at -18°C? DONE. Ice cream on a road trip? Youāre basically living the dream. š¦š
š” Festival warrior ā whether youāre at CamperJam, Dubbed Out, or parked up at the Rest and Be Thankful, the Alpicool hums along like a loyal sidekick, guarding your beer stash. šŗš¶ļøš¶
š¦ What Fits in 22L? Spoiler: A Lot! š¦
Ever wonder what kind of sorcery you can pack into a 22-litre fridge? Brace yourself.
ā 30 cans of cola (or beer⦠letās be honest š»)ā 6 x 1.5L bottles of water š§ā A family-sized haul of sausages, burgers, and kebabs š„©ššā Emergency Cornettos š¦ā Cheese, butter, bacon, eggs ā basically a full English, ready to roll š³š§š„
Itās like Mary Poppinsā bag ā but cold. šāļøāØ
š§ Tech Spec Nerdery (Because We Love It) š§
OK, letās geek out for a moment (donāt pretend you donāt want to, John! š).
Capacity: 22 litres š¼
Power: 12/24V DC, 100-240V AC š
Temperature range: -20°C to +20°C š„¶š„
Energy consumption: Approx. 0.2kWh/24h in eco mode š„±
Noise level: <45dB ā quieter than your snoring after a few pints šŗš¤
Weight: ~10kg ā light enough to lug around, sturdy enough to sit on (not officially recommended, but letās be honest, it happens š)
With its CFC-free compressor, shockproof casing, and bright LED display, the Alpicool makes sure you look like the kind of campervan owner who knows their gadgets ā and isnāt here to suffer warm beer. š¤šŗ
š ļø How It Works: Magic in a Box š ļø
Itās basically alchemy.
⨠Plug it into your 12V socket, Jackery, or mains hook-up.⨠Set the desired temp on the digital panel (even at night with the backlit screen).⨠Wait⦠or donāt. This thing chills fast ā like, I-will-be-cold-before-you-finish-your-sausage-roll fast. ššØ
Inside, high-density insulation keeps the cold locked in, while the compressor hums away quietly like a polite robot butler. š¤š
And because itās a proper compressor fridge, not a piddly thermoelectric one, it cools to actual freezer temps ā even on the Sahara Plains of Shropshire in July. šš¦
š Powering the Beast: Vanillaās Dream Team š
When Vanillaās on the road, youāve got a crack team keeping the Alpicool alive and frosty:
š Jackery Explorer 1000 / 240 ā big hitters keeping the fridge humming for days, with solar to top them up. āļøšŖ«š Victron SmartShunt + Orion DC-DC Charger ā the brains behind the power flow, making sure no amp is wasted. š§ ā”š SolarSaga 80W + built-in panels ā sunshine equals free fridge. Yes, weāre basically living in the future. ššš
Add a splash of John Nickolls magic and a can-do attitude, and youāve got a cold drink ANYWHERE. Beach? Yes. Mountain pass? Yes. Bottom of the garden during a heatwave? YES. šļøšļøš³
š„ Best Moments With the Alpicool (So Far) š„
Letās take a nostalgic stroll through Vanilla + Alpicoolās greatest hits. š¶
1ļøā£ The First Frosty Cider Moment ā parked up, sunset glowing, cracking open a Rattler from the Alpicool, perfectly chilled. ššŗš2ļøā£ The Emergency Ice Cream Rescue ā heatwave, North Wales, one sad box of melting Cornettos saved by your portable freezer. Hero status: UNLOCKED. š¦š¦øāāļø3ļøā£ Festival Glory ā CamperJam, all the neighbours asking āHOW is your milk still cold?ā You, grinning smugly: āAlpicool, mate.ā ššŖš¶4ļøā£ Nighttime Snack Heist ā sneaking a midnight sausage roll while Vanillaās BioLite glows gently overhead. šāØš„
šØ Letās Brand This Legend! šØ
Look, we canāt just call it āthe fridgeā ā it deserves a name and a logo!
ā” Name: Frostbyte āļøš»
Cool, techy, and just a bit cheeky ā like the lovechild of a gamer PC and an ice cube.
š„ Big Brother Name: Glacier šļøāļø
For the mighty 50L+ model if you ever upgrade. Bigger, bolder, frostier.
š¼ļø Dynamic Logo (SVG-ready!)
ā Frostbyte: A pixelated snowflake overlaid on a stylized power button.ā Glacier: A minimalist mountain with icy lines slicing through, like an avalanche of cool.
š Pro Tips from Johnās Adventures š
š” Pre-chill at home ā plug it in overnight on mains before setting off. That way, youāre already ahead of the heatwave. š āļø
š” Organize like a boss ā use small baskets or dividers to keep drinks, snacks, and raw food separate. š„¤šš
š” Eco mode for the win ā if youāre off-grid, set it to eco mode to sip power like a frugal monk. ā”š§āāļø
š” Double it up ā pair with an insulated cool bag for things that donāt need freezing cold, saving fridge space for essentials. šš§š
š Why We Love It (and Why It Loves the Planet) š
The Alpicool isnāt just about making life easier ā itās about lowering your impact.
ā»ļø Energy efficient ā uses WAY less juice than old-school coolboxes.ā»ļø CFC-free ā no ozone-munching nasties here, thank you.ā»ļø Built to last ā rugged, repairable, and not just landfill fodder.
So yes, you can have your cold beer and care about the environment too. š»šš
šļø Final Verdict: Coolness Level 11/10 šļø
To sum it up in plain English: the Alpicool G22 is a beast. Whether youāre:
ā On a weekend surf trip šā Doing a festival weekender šŖā Off-grid up a Welsh mountain šļøā Parked at home in Stafford for a cheeky garden BBQ š³š„
ā¦itās your best mate. Reliable, tough, clever, and endlessly cool ā just like Vanilla, and just like you, John. š„³šāļø
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