Frequently Asked Questions

• Is my car battery safe using a Truma Cooler?

  Absolutely - all of our Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers come with battery protection built-in standard that can be set to different levels of protection.

• What if I mount my fridge and then realize my 12v plug needs to be connected at the opposite end?

  Not a problem with Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers as we have 12v plugs accessible at either end.

• Can I use my Truma Cooler at home as well?

  Yes, Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers can be run on 12v DC or 120v AC power.

• My phone's run out of power, how can my Truma Cooler help?

  All Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers come with a USB charging port so you can plug in your phone, speakers or anything else you would normally power or charge via USB.

• Are Truma Coolers fridges or freezers?

  All Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers can be used as either fridges or freezers, and if you have a dual zone model you can either run as fridge & freezer, fridge & fridge, or freezer & freezer!

• What is the temperature range?

  All Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers will reliably cool down to -8°F (-22°C) and up to 50°F (10°C)

• What makes Truma Cooler lids so special?

  All Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer lids can be removed which makes them easy to clean and on all models from the 60L up, the lids can be easily re-mounted to open from each side without the need for tools.

• Is it safe to leave a Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer in the weather?

  Yes, the fridges are generally weather resistant.

  In saying this they are a consumer electronic product and like all other quality fridge brands on the market stat in their Operation Manuals; portable fridges should avoid being placed in an area in which it may be accidentally splashed or sprayed with water or liquids that might enter the electrical compartment.

  The design is such that a "little bit of water" should not hurt it, but it's not designed to be left in the weather unprotected, or used when wet. The instruction state do not operate in the rain.

  Using a cover will help against some light "splashes" or a short term light rain but there is the possibility of getting water inside as there are necessary vents for cooling.

• I like to cool tall bottles, can this be done with a Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer?

  Yes, Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers have panels in the baskets that can be opened to fit larger bottles and if that isn't enough space the entire basket can be removed.

• Why should I buy a cover?

  Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers are built tough, but it never hurts to have a little extra protection. These covers also insulate the fridges and can improve efficiency while still allowing easy access to controls and providing handy pockets for storage.

• I need to open my drink, where could I find a bottle opener?

  Right on your Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer! All models come with built-in bottle openers at either end.

• It's dark inside my car, how can I see what's in my fridge?

  With automatic LED lighting inside every fridge, we'll keep you illuminated - at least while your lid is open!

• Won't the handles get caught on something?

  No. All Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers have fold away handles that sit flush within the footprint of the fridge.

• I need to cool quickly! What can I do?

  With Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers you can set your fridge to "Turbo" bode and get things cooled in a rush!

• Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers seem lighter than some of the other fridges, how is this so?

  To create Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezers we drew upon decades of portable refrigeration know-how and created our own Truma Cooler blue compressor which is one of the lightest on the market making the fridges overall some of the lightest in the field.

• Some fridges are made of metal and some plastic, which is yours?

  Metal and plastic each work well in different applications so we've taken the best of each and combined them to create strong metal sides and robust and hardy plastic tipped corners.

• My fridge is yards away but I want to change the temperature, what can I do?

  Just grab your phone and you can control the temperature and various other features using our Truma Cooler App, available for Android and iPhone. You can also charge your phone or other USB devices via the USB charger conveniently located on every Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer.

  Search for Truma in Google Play and the Apple App Store.

• How easy is it to clean a Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer?

  With our removable baskets and detachable lids, cleaning is a breeze.

• I don't live in the US, can I still make a purchase?

  Purchases made through this site can only be shipped to US and Canadian destinations. For international purchases please visit our international website at www.truma.com.

• What type of warranty comes with the Truma Cooler?

  All Truma Cooler Portable Fridge/Freezers come with a 12 month warranty with an additional 12 month extended warranty when you register your product. Register your Truma Cooler now to take advantage of the full 24 month warranty. 

• Where can I get a new owners manual?

  Truma Cooler product manuals in English, Spanish and French can be downloaded from the manuals and documents section of our website.