Dometic CFX5 35 Electric Cooler

Dometic CFX5 35 Electric Cooler

The CFX5 35 is built for the overland customer who wants powered cooling but still needs the back of the vehicle to work. With 36 L IEC volume and a compact footprint, it is easier to package in smaller cargo areas while still giving you a real compressor fridge/freezer instead of an ice chest.

This is a single-zone cooler, so it is best for trips where one temperature setting is enough. The payoff is simplicity, lower weight, and a size that makes sense for weekend food, drinks, and trail lunches without giving up too much storage room.

Quick Highlights

• 36 L IEC volume in a compact single-zone layout
• Runs as a fridge or freezer, depending on your temperature setting
• Holds up to 50 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

• Compact cargo areas, shorter trips, day runs, and solo/couple travel.
• Builds where the cooler shares space with recovery gear, tools, camp kitchen gear, or a drawer system.
• Drivers moving up from ice but not ready to dedicate space to a 45, 55IM, or dual-zone unit.

Power and Control

• Rated AC input power is 47 W, with 100-240 V AC support.
• Rated DC draw is 7.6 A at 12 V or 3.4 A at 24 V.
• Bluetooth/app control, USB charging, and the onboard display keep the cooler easy to live with in a daily-driven trail rig.

Specs That Matter in a Vehicle Build

• Total volume: 36 L IEC
• Can capacity: Up to 50 12 oz cans
• Zones: Single zone
• Exterior size: 27.3 in D x 15.7 in W x 16.0 in H
• Net weight: 36.5 lb
• Input power: 100-240 V AC or 12/24 V DC
• Rated AC input: 47 W
• Rated DC current: 7.6 A at 12 V / 3.4 A at 24 V
• Model: CFX535

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.