RS-MF50 Mobile Cool Box

RS-MF50 Specification

Capacity: 50lts

Temp Range: +10 deg C to -20 deg C

Compressor: Danfoss anti-vibration

Current input: DC12V/24V and AC110V/240V

Weight: 21Kg

Dimension: 485x680x460mm
Warranty:  1 year

It has been few years since we bought this RS Mobile Cool Box. The first impression was it felt too big for  our usage. However after one camping field trip with 20 people to prepare meals and 10days round island trip. We are glad that we have this cool box. We were able to freeze 2kg mini beef steak, 3kg of buffalo chicken wings, some sausages etc. and not forgetting our beers. What we like about this cool box is that it can make ice. How long did it take? We are not sure, we just left it overnight.

Lower right is the Danfoss compressor with an extraction fan. It comes with 2 nos stainless steel clips which secures the lid perfectly

The lid of the cool box cover comes with foam insulation that is used in air-condition, not the rubber type

Internal is made of stainless steel and it comes with a basket. The right side is a chiller while the left side with basket is the freezer. Overall we were able to fill 2 crates of 330ml beer in the whole cool box and there are still some space left.

On-Off switch, dual voltage AC/DC input and temperature control 

1 = 10deg, 2=6deg, 3=0deg, 4=-6deg, 5=-10deg 6=-15deg and max= -20deg

Package comes with AC and DC power cord. Additional cigarette connection with switches and voltage relay if you intent to connect the cool box to a secondary battery. It comes with an English instruction for installation. At the moment we connected directly to the vehicle cigarette point. When the vehicle ignition switch is off, it automatically cuts the power to the fridge thus preventing any power drain from my vehicle battery. 

Verdict

Pretty impressed with this cool box. They do come 70lts version but for us the 50lts is good enough. We do not think it is suitable to use with salon cars as the unit is too big.  However the choice of using various power supply is a good design. There is no need to carry any additional power converter. Everything is build into the unit. There is one info I have been seeking is the power usage of this unit. Somehow I contacted the company that sold the unit and they were not able to furnish me with the correct info. However I did find out on one site where this guys made some modification to the cool box and he had taken some measurements.

Here are the readings

Max setting at 115.6V current output 0.667amp 45.1watt

Max setting at 13.4V current output 3.534amp 42.2watt

Min setting 116.3V current output 0.456amp 30.8watt

Min setting 13.5V current output 2.364amp 26.8watt

Comparing the prices with European or American identical product such as Waeco, this is cheaper. Design and made in Taiwan.