Dometic CFX5 75DZ Dual-Zone Electric Cooler
The CFX5 75DZ is the sweet spot for many dual-zone builds: large enough for longer trips, but easier to package than the 95DZ. It gives you two independently controlled compartments so frozen food, fresh food, and drinks can travel together without turning the cargo area into a cooler shuffle.
Dometic backs the 75DZ with the same CFX5 core features that matter off grid: Vacuum Insulated Panels, a VMSO 3.5 compressor, AC/DC power flexibility, Bluetooth/app control, LED interior lighting, and a reinforced frame with folding handles.
Quick Highlights
- 75 L dual-zone electric cooler
- Separate fridge/freezer temperature zones
- Holds up to 113 standard 12 oz cans
- 100-240 V AC and 12/24 V DC power compatibility
- VIP insulation, VMSO 3.5 compressor, and electronic thermostat
- Bluetooth/app control, high-resolution display, and USB port
- M6 threaded inserts, drain plug, removable baskets, and bottle opener
Best Fit
- Jeep, Bronco, truck, van, and trailer builds that need fridge/freezer separation without jumping to the largest CFX5 footprint.
- Multi-day trips where frozen protein, ice cream, or prepared meals need their own zone.
- Cargo systems where the cooler will live on a slide and still needs enough capacity for a small group.
Power and Control
- Rated AC input power is 61 W, with 100-240 V AC support.
- Rated DC draw is 9.7 A at 12 V or 4.4 A at 24 V.
- Bluetooth/app control and battery protection features help make the 75DZ easier to manage from the driver seat or camp.
Specs That Matter in a Vehicle Build
- Total volume: 75 L
- Can capacity: Up to 113 12 oz cans
- Zones: Dual zone
- Exterior size: 35.1 in D x 19.5 in W x 18.6 in H
- Net weight: 59.6 lb
- Input power: 100-240 V AC or 12/24 V DC
- Rated AC input: 61 W
- Rated DC current: 9.7 A at 12 V / 4.4 A at 24 V
- Model: CFX575DZ
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.
Dometic CFX5 FAQ
Is a Dometic CFX5 a cooler or a 12V fridge/freezer?
The CFX5 is an electric cooler. In vehicle-based travel, shoppers also call this type of compressor-cooled box a powered cooler, portable fridge/freezer, 12V fridge, or 12V refrigerator/freezer because it cools from power instead of ice.
Why choose the 75DZ instead of the 95DZ?
The 75DZ keeps the dual-zone fridge/freezer function but trims overall size and weight. It is a better fit when cargo space matters as much as total capacity.
Can both compartments be set to the same temperature?
Yes. You can use the compartments for separate fridge/freezer temperatures or run both zones for similar cooling duty when the trip calls for it.
What comes in the box?
It ships with the cooler, manual, warranty card, 12/24 V connection cable, 100-240 V connection cable, removable wire baskets, and bottle opener.



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