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Other fridges would fall apart on rough gravel roads, but the ARB Elements fridge can take a beating. Outside of dust, debris, and moisture, there is something else that this fridge has that not many do…resistance to vibration. The name implies that this fridge can be exposed to the “elements”, and this is exactly what it can do! I have had this fridge in the back of my overland trailer for miles and miles of gravel roads that kick up lots of dust and dirt, and I intentionally clean off my fridge with a water hose! This fridge can take it, believe me. The Elements fridge/freezer from ARB is quite remarkable. There were very few options that could do this, but without any surprise, ARB had an excellent offering – the ARB Elements 63 QT Fridge / Freezer. Since I was planning on putting this fridge/freezer on my DIY overland trailer (and the back of my 4Runner at times), I needed it to be able to take a beating – rain, dust, temperature changes, and rugged trails. The most important to me was the ruggedness of the fridge/freezer. These are just a few questions that I came across.

Can it withstand the elements, or does it need protection from rain, dust, etc?.

There is a healthy competition of overland fridge/freezers, so I had to do a little work to figure out which would be best for me.Īfter researching various options, it became apparent that there are a few things to consider:

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ARB 37-Quart Portable Fridge/Freezer: Check Price.ARB 50-Quart Portable Fridge/Freezer: Check Price.ARB Elements 63-Quart Fridge/Freezer: Check Price.So, what did I decide to use for my DIY overland trailer? The answer is a fridge! You might be wondering how I could use a fridge in an off-road overland trailer…but you can! You just have to use the right one. Approximately ½ of your storage volume is taken up by ice too, you have to pack your food in such a way that water won’t make its way inside, and lastly, you have to be a little more cautious about opening and closing the lid to the cooler to conserve your ice. Whether it takes 24 hours or 8 days to melt is dependent on a lot of conditions, but it will no doubt melt.

Don’t get me wrong, a cooler definitely has its place and a good cooler can last for several days…but the ice will eventually melt. No matter how good the cooler is you still need ice, and eventually, that ice will melt. These coolers are great, and I have one of these coolers…but there is one major downside. The big surge right now is rugged, “bear-proof” coolers that can hold ice for several days, get dropped off the back of a truck, fall out of a helicopter, etc.

There are tons of coolers on the market today, ranging in price from $19.99 to over $1,000. So, how do you keep your food and drinks cold? The first option that comes to mind is of course a cooler. Having properly cooled food and drinks is not only a very nice feature but in the case of some foods and beverages, it could mean not getting sick.

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5th Gen 4Runner ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review (For My DIY Overland Trailer)Īs a side article to my DIY Overland Trailer Build Series (Part 1) and ( Part 2), I wanted to focus on something important for overlanders, weekend warriors, soccer moms, and long haul commuters – keeping food and drinks cool.