Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK – 49L Portable Compressor Fridge Freezer

Take proper powered refrigeration on the road with the Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK, a 49-litre portable compressor fridge/freezer built for camping, campervans, road trips, recreational vehicles, fishing weekends and serious outdoor travel.

Unlike a traditional cool box that relies on bags of ice, the Dometic CF 50 uses a compressor refrigeration system.

That distinction matters.

It means this unit isn’t simply designed to slow down the warming of already-chilled food and drinks. The CF 50 is capable of active refrigeration and freezing, with historical Dometic specifications giving a selectable temperature range from approximately +10°C down to -18°C.

The identification label on this particular unit confirms a 49L capacity, model CF-50-AC120-U, and dual DC compatibility with 12V and 24V systems.

For campers who want something considerably more capable than an ordinary ice chest, this is serious kit.

1. Genuine Compressor Cooling

The biggest reason to choose the Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK is its compressor.

There is an important difference between a passive cooler, a thermoelectric cool box and a compressor fridge/freezer.

A passive cooler requires ice.

A thermoelectric cooler generally cools relative to the surrounding temperature.

A compressor cooler operates much more like a conventional refrigerator.

Dometic’s CF 50 was designed to actively reach and maintain a selected internal temperature, including temperatures below freezing.

That makes it suitable for longer trips where temperature control matters more than simply keeping drinks reasonably cool.

2. 49-Litre Capacity

The label on your unit clearly specifies:

Volume: 49L

That’s substantial portable refrigeration capacity.

Historical CF 50 specifications divide the gross capacity between the primary cooling/freezing area and a smaller fresh compartment, though published figures vary slightly by market/version.

For your product page, I’d simply advertise the verified 49L gross capacity rather than confusing buyers with version-specific internal subdivisions.

That capacity makes the Dometic useful for couples, families and groups who need more than a tiny travel fridge.

3. Refrigerates or Freezes

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK isn’t limited to refrigeration.

Historical Dometic CF 50 documentation gives a temperature range of approximately:

+10°C to -18°C

with electronic temperature control and digital temperature readout.

That means you can configure it according to the trip.

Need a portable refrigerator?

Set it accordingly.

Need frozen storage?

The compressor system is designed to go below zero.

That’s a major step up from ordinary cool boxes.

4. 12V and 24V DC Operation

Your actual identification plate confirms:

12/24V DC – 7.0/3.0 Amps

This is one of the most important features for road travel.

A portable compressor refrigerator becomes much more useful when it can operate from a vehicle or leisure electrical system rather than requiring household mains electricity.

That makes the CF 50 suitable for appropriately equipped:

Campervans.

Motorhomes.

Caravans.

4x4s.

Boats.

Overland vehicles.

And other 12V/24V leisure setups.

The exact installation and wiring should always be appropriately rated for the appliance.

5. 120V AC Capability on This Exact Unit

This needs to be made very clear because Trendy Coolers serves UK and European customers.

The label on your exact unit says:

120V AC, 1.4 Amps, 60Hz

Therefore, this specific CF-50-AC120-U should not be advertised as a native 230V UK/EU mains model.

A simple physical UK plug adaptor does not convert 230V electricity to 120V.

If a UK/EU buyer wants to operate this particular unit from household mains, they need an appropriately specified voltage-conversion solution suitable for the appliance’s electrical requirements.

Alternatively, the unit’s specified 12/24V DC input can be used with a compatible correctly rated DC installation.

This distinction is important for both buyer safety and listing accuracy.

6. Digital Temperature Control

The CF series uses electronic temperature control rather than forcing you to guess what’s happening inside.

Historical CF 50 specifications describe a digital display that can show the internal temperature, with adjustable temperature settings and operating/error indicators.

There’s also a memory function designed to retain selected settings.

That’s useful when travelling because you can configure the fridge according to what you’re carrying rather than relying on a simple low/medium/high dial.

7. Designed for Serious Travel

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK isn’t really a picnic cooler with an electrical cable attached.

It’s better understood as portable refrigeration equipment.

Use it for:

Campervan touring.

Motorhome trips.

Caravan holidays.

Overlanding.

Fishing.

Long-distance road trips.

Boating.

Camping.

Off-grid travel with an appropriate power system.

The combination of compressor cooling and 12/24V compatibility makes it particularly useful when you’re moving regularly.

Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 Specifications

Historical specifications put the CF 50 at approximately 18 kg, with external dimensions around 629 × 492 × 355 mm, although measurements can vary slightly by regional specification.

No Bags of Ice Required

One of the great advantages of compressor refrigeration is that your internal capacity isn’t being consumed by ice.

Think about a conventional 49L cooler.

Once you’ve added enough ice for a multi-day trip, a significant percentage of the internal volume has disappeared.

The Dometic doesn’t depend on ice for cooling.

That leaves much more of the available interior for actual food and drinks.

You also avoid melted ice water soaking labels, packaging and food containers.

Perfect for Campervans

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK is particularly attractive for campervan use.

Imagine leaving London on Friday and heading towards Cornwall.

Instead of buying ice every day, the fridge can operate from an appropriate leisure electrical system.

Spend the next weekend in Wales.

Drive north through the Lake District.

Then continue into Scotland.

A compressor fridge gives you much more consistent refrigeration than a passive box on this type of journey.

Browse more Portable Camping Fridge Freezers UK for alternatives.

Excellent Road-Trip Refrigeration

Long-distance driving is exactly where a portable fridge/freezer starts making sense.

Fill it before leaving home.

Keep food and drinks refrigerated while travelling.

Stop in Manchester.

Continue through Glasgow.

Head into the Highlands.

Or cross into mainland Europe and travel through France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy or Spain.

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK gives you proper active refrigeration rather than making you search for another supermarket selling bags of ice every day.

Explore our Road Trip Coolers UK range for more travel options.

Great for Fishing Trips

Fishing trips can start early and finish late.

For multi-day sessions, dependable cold storage can be extremely useful.

A compressor fridge/freezer allows you to select a suitable temperature rather than depending entirely on the condition of your ice.

Take it to Cornwall.

Use it around the Welsh coast.

Head towards Scotland.

Or set up for a weekend beside a lake.

The 49L capacity provides useful space without moving into the enormous 75L-plus class.

Browse more Fishing Coolers UK.

European Touring

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK can also be useful for European vehicle touring, particularly when operated through a suitable 12/24V DC leisure setup.

Head through France towards Belgium.

Drive across Germany.

Tour Switzerland.

Continue into northern Italy.

Or spend several weeks travelling through Spain and Portugal.

A portable compressor fridge can become one of the most useful pieces of equipment in the vehicle.

Just remember that this specific unit’s AC label is 120V, so household mains compatibility needs to be handled correctly rather than assuming the AC connection matches European 230V supplies.

Battery Protection

Historical CF-series specifications also describe adjustable low-voltage protection designed for use with starter and leisure battery systems.

That’s an important feature in a vehicle-based fridge.

You don’t want refrigeration leaving you with a vehicle that can’t start.

However, users should still install and operate the fridge according to the correct electrical requirements and monitor their power setup during extended off-grid use.

Interior Light

The CF 50 also includes an interior light according to historical model documentation.

That sounds minor until you’re camping at night.

Open the fridge after sunset and being able to see what’s inside without holding a phone torch in one hand is genuinely useful.

It’s one of those small features that makes the product feel more like a proper portable refrigerator.

Room for Tall Bottles

Historical CF 50 specifications indicate sufficient internal height for 2-litre bottles.

That’s another advantage over some low-profile coolers.

You’re not restricted to cans and small food containers.

The interior can accommodate a more practical mixture of everyday travel food and drinks.

Removable Lid and Basket

CF 50 documentation also lists a removable lid and removable internal basket among the model’s practical features.

A basket can make loading and cleaning easier.

Instead of digging through everything at the bottom, you can organise contents more effectively.

The removable lid also helps with access and maintenance.

Proper Compressor Freezing

This deserves repeating because customers sometimes assume every powered cool box works the same way.

It doesn’t.

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK is compressor based.

Historical specifications rate the CF 50 down to approximately -18°C, meaning it can be configured for genuine frozen storage under suitable operating conditions.

That’s fundamentally different from a basic thermoelectric cooler.

CF 50 vs Passive Hard Cooler

Choose a passive hard cooler when you want:

Maximum simplicity.

No electrical requirements.

Beach use.

Short camping trips.

Easy portability.

Choose the Dometic CF 50 when you want:

Active refrigeration.

Selectable temperature.

Freezing capability.

No dependence on ice.

12/24V vehicle operation.

Longer touring capability.

They’re different tools for different trips.

Customers wanting traditional ice storage can browse our Hard Coolers.

CF 50 vs Modern Dometic CFX Models

The CF 50 belongs to an earlier generation than Dometic’s latest CFX-series powered coolers.

Modern models may offer features such as newer electronics, app connectivity and updated compressor systems.

But the CF 50 remains a straightforward compressor refrigerator/freezer with the core features that matter most: active cooling, freezing capability, 49L capacity and vehicle-friendly DC operation.

For customers who don’t need app-connected refrigeration, that simplicity can still be attractive.

Important UK & EU Power Notice

Because Trendy Coolers serves UK and EU customers, this should appear prominently on the product page:

This specific unit is labelled for 12/24V DC and 120V AC 60Hz operation. It is not labelled for direct 230V UK/EU mains input. Do not connect the 120V AC input directly to a 230V household supply. An appropriately rated voltage-conversion solution is required for AC mains use in 230V regions.

That’s much safer and more accurate than simply saying “AC/DC compatible.”

Why Choose the Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50?

The Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK gives travellers genuine portable refrigeration rather than simple insulated storage.

Key benefits include:

• 49L gross capacity
• Compressor refrigeration
• Cooling and freezing
• Approx. +10°C to -18°C temperature range
• 12V DC compatibility
• 24V DC compatibility
• 120V AC capability on this exact model
• Digital temperature control
• Low-voltage battery protection
• Interior lighting
• Removable basket
• Room for tall bottles
• No ice required
• Suitable for campervans and touring
• Established Dometic CoolFreeze platform

Shop Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK

Whether you’re building a campervan in Birmingham, preparing for a fishing weekend in Wales, touring Scotland or planning a long road trip through France, Germany, Italy and Spain, the Dometic CoolFreeze CF 50 UK provides a major upgrade over an ordinary ice chest.

Its 49-litre capacity, compressor cooling, selectable refrigeration/freezing temperatures and 12/24V DC compatibility make it particularly well suited to vehicle-based adventures.

This exact CF-50-AC120-U also supports 120V AC according to its identification label, with the important requirement that UK/EU customers use an appropriate electrical solution rather than connecting its 120V AC input directly to 230V mains.

Browse our Electric Cool Boxes and Dometic collection for more powered cooling options.

https://www.dometic.com/