Dometic CFX5 25 Electric Cooler

Dometic CFX5 25 Electric Cooler

The CFX5 25 is the small CFX5 for drivers who want powered cooling in a footprint that can still live in a daily driver, back seat, compact cargo shelf, or minimalist camp setup. It is not trying to be the whole pantry. It is for food, drinks, and temperature-sensitive items that need real compressor cooling without a large box.

Dometic gives the 25 the same core CFX5 platform advantages as the larger models: Vacuum Insulated Panels, compressor cooling, 12/24 V DC and 100-240 V AC power, Bluetooth/app control, a high-resolution display, USB port, removable basket, and an integrated bottle opener.

Quick Highlights

• 25 L compact single-zone electric cooler
• Runs as a fridge or freezer, depending on your temperature setting
• Holds up to 40 standard 12 oz cans
• 100-240 V AC and 12/24 V DC power compatibility
• VIP insulation, compressor cooling, and electronic thermostat
• Bluetooth/app control, high-resolution display, and USB port
• M6 threaded inserts, drain plug, removable basket, and bottle opener

Best Fit

• Day trips, trail lunches, two-person weekend travel, and daily-driver cargo setups.
• Small SUVs, Jeep cargo areas, back-seat use, and builds where every inch of storage has a job.
• Drivers who want to stop buying ice but do not need a large multi-day food box.

Power and Control

• Rated AC input power is 45 W, with 100-240 V AC support.
• Rated DC draw is 7.2 A at 12 V or 3.2 A at 24 V.
• Bluetooth/app control and the onboard high-resolution display make the compact unit easy to check even when tucked into a tight cargo spot.

Specs That Matter in a Vehicle Build

• Total volume: 25 L
• Can capacity: Up to 40 12 oz cans
• Zones: Single zone
• Exterior size: 22.4 in D x 13.5 in W x 16.5 in H
• Net weight: 29.7 lb
• Input power: 100-240 V AC or 12/24 V DC
• Rated AC input: 45 W
• Rated DC current: 7.2 A at 12 V / 3.2 A at 24 V
• Model: CFX525

Why It Works for Overlanding

The CFX5 line is built around ice-free cooling, efficient insulation, vehicle-friendly power options, and hardware that makes sense in a moving cargo area. That combination is why these coolers fit naturally into overland builds where food storage, power draw, and access all have to be planned together.

Whether you call it a powered cooler, portable fridge/freezer, 12V fridge, or electric cooler, the job is the same: keep food cold without ice while fitting the vehicle, power system, and cargo layout around it.

For AAL customers, the decision usually comes down to size and zone layout. Choose the capacity that fits your trip length, passenger count, and cargo system, then leave enough room for the gear that still needs to ride beside it.