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ICECO VL45Plus 3-Way Access Portable Fridge Freezer
A portable fridge designed around how you actually access it inside a vehicle.
The brand-new ICECO VL45Plus introduces an innovative three-way access system that lets you reach your food from the top or through the front-opening door and pull-out basket. Instead of digging downward into a packed chest-style fridge, you can slide the contents toward you like a drawer.
This is especially useful when the fridge is installed beneath a canopy shelf, on top of a drawer system or inside a tightly organized SUV or camper. Add a premium SECOP compressor, rugged metal construction, advanced insulation, magnetic-battery compatibility and smart controls, and the VL45Plus becomes one of ICECO’s most vehicle-friendly fridges yet.
Reserve Yours From Incoming Canadian Inventory
The ICECO VL45Plus is new and coming soon. Cap-it is now accepting pre-orders. Estimated arrival dates are subject to production, international shipping, customs processing and inland transportation.
The Portable Fridge Built for Real Vehicle Installations
Traditional chest-style fridges work well when nothing is mounted above them. Inside a completed vehicle build, however, the fridge may sit beneath a shelf, sleeping platform, countertop or stack of camping equipment.
Even when the fridge technically fits, opening the lid and reaching the food at the bottom can become inconvenient. You may need to pull out a fridge slide, clear the space above it or lean awkwardly into the truck bed.
The VL45Plus solves that problem by adding a front-opening access door and removable basket. Open the front, pull the basket toward you and see what you packed without unloading everything above it.
Three Ways In. No Awkward Reach.
Top Access From Either Side
Configure the removable top lid around your vehicle layout and access the fridge from the side that works best for your installation.
Front-Opening Door
Open the insulated front door when overhead clearance is limited or when reaching downward through the top would be inconvenient.
Pull-Out Basket
Slide the removable basket toward you for a clearer view and easier access to food, drinks and meal-preparation supplies.
Why Front Access Changes Everything
Less Overhead Clearance
Access the basket through the front when a shelf, sleeping platform, countertop or other equipment limits how far the top lid can open.
Better Visibility
Pull the basket outward so you can see the contents instead of reaching blindly into the bottom of a deep chest-style compartment.
Fewer Cargo Compromises
Position the fridge where it works best for the vehicle rather than reserving a large empty area above it solely for lid access.
Easier Everyday Use
Reach frequently used items without climbing into the truck bed, moving surrounding gear or pulling the entire fridge out.
Plan for Proper Front-Door Support
Leave at least 150 mm / 6 inches of clearance in front of the access door so its handle can rest on a stable supporting surface when fully opened.
With the door handle resting securely on a stable surface, ICECO rates the open door to support up to approximately 40 kg / 88 lbs.
When the door is fully suspended without support, its tested capacity is approximately 10 kg / 22 lbs. Do not place a heavily loaded basket on the door unless the handle is properly supported.
One Compartment. Fridge or Freezer.
The VL45Plus is a single-zone portable fridge freezer. Set the entire 42-litre compartment within its published temperature range of approximately -18°C to 10°C / 0°F to 50°F.
Use It as a Refrigerator
Keep food, beverages, dairy products and produce chilled without bags of ice, standing water or soggy packaging.
Use It as a Freezer
Set the compartment below freezing for frozen meals, meat, ice cream, bait or extended off-grid travel.
Change It for Each Trip
Use the VL45Plus as a beverage fridge one weekend and convert it into a full portable freezer for the next.
Premium Cooling Inside a Rugged Metal Fridge
SECOP Compressor Performance
A premium SECOP compressor provides fast temperature pull-down and dependable refrigeration or freezing performance.
Rugged Metal Construction
The reinforced metal cabinet, protective corners, sturdy handles and secure latches are built for regular vehicle transport and outdoor use.
Advanced VIP Insulation
Vacuum insulation panel technology and thick insulated walls help reduce heat transfer, retain cold and limit unnecessary compressor cycling.
Side-Mounted Control Panel
View and adjust the fridge settings without reaching across the lid or opening the refrigerated compartment.
Quiet Operation
Published sound levels as low as approximately 33 dB help make it suitable for campsites, cabins and overnight vehicle use.
Magnetic Battery Ready
The metal exterior is compatible with the ICECO 250Wh Magnetic Power Bank for a clean and compact off-grid power setup.
Bluetooth App Control
Monitor temperature, change settings and manage the fridge through the compatible ICECO mobile app.
Apple CarPlay Control
Access supported fridge controls through a compatible Apple CarPlay vehicle interface while travelling.
Hold Cold Longer
The VL45Plus combines vacuum insulation panel technology with up to approximately 2.8 inches of insulated wall construction to help keep outside heat from reaching the refrigerated compartment.
The front door also incorporates insulated construction and perimeter sealing to help the fridge recover efficiently after access.
Made for Truck Canopies, SUVs and Cargo Systems
The VL45Plus is particularly well suited to installations where top access is restricted or where the fridge is positioned too high to comfortably see into from above.
- Truck canopies with interior shelves, camping equipment or sleeping platforms
- Pickup-bed drawer systems that raise the fridge above the bed floor
- SUV cargo platforms with restricted space above the fridge
- Canopy campers and vehicle-based sleeping systems
- Overland trailers and compact camping trailers
- Vans and camper conversions with tightly organized interiors
- Outdoor kitchens where drawer-style access is more convenient
- Work vehicles, remote job sites, cabins and boats
Control It Three Ways
Onboard Panel
Use the side-mounted display for direct temperature and operating adjustments.
ICECO Mobile App
Monitor and adjust the fridge from a compatible Bluetooth-connected mobile device.
Apple CarPlay
Access supported VL45Plus functions through a compatible Apple CarPlay vehicle interface.
Power It in the Vehicle, at Home or Off-Grid
The VL45Plus supports 12V or 24V DC vehicle power and household AC power using the appropriate ICECO power equipment.
Pair it with the ICECO 250Wh Magnetic Power Bank and Cap-it 120W Portable Solar Panel to build a compact off-grid refrigeration system for campsites, road trips and remote travel.
Build Your Complete VL45Plus Setup
ICECO 250Wh Magnetic Power Bank
Attach the magnetic battery directly to the VL45Plus metal body for clean portable power without carrying a separate full-size power station.
View the ICECO Magnetic Power BankCap-it 120W Portable Solar Panel
Recharge compatible portable battery equipment using sunlight and extend your refrigeration capability while parked away from vehicle power.
View the 120W Portable Solar Panel
Technical Specifications
| Model | VL45Plus |
| Product Type | Single-Zone Portable Fridge Freezer |
| Capacity | 42L / 44.4QT |
| Access System | Configurable Top Lid, Front-Opening Access Door and Removable Pull-Out Basket |
| Temperature Range | Approx. -18°C to 10°C / 0°F to 50°F |
| Compressor | SECOP |
| Construction | Reinforced Metal Cabinet |
| Insulation | 8 mm Vacuum Insulation Panel with Thick Insulated Wall Construction |
| Exterior Dimensions | Approx. 71.9 × 42.4 × 49.5 cm / 28.3 × 16.7 × 19.5 in |
| Net Weight | Approx. 26.1 kg / 57.6 lbs |
| DC Power | 12V / 24V DC |
| AC Power | Household AC with Appropriate ICECO Power Equipment |
| Control Options | Onboard Control Panel, Bluetooth App and Compatible Apple CarPlay Control |
| Published Noise Level | As Low as Approx. 33 dB |
| Magnetic Battery Compatibility | Compatible with ICECO 250Wh Magnetic Power Bank |
| Recommended Front Clearance | Minimum 150 mm / 6 in for Supported Door Opening |
| Supported Door Capacity | Up to Approx. 40 kg / 88 lbs When the Handle Rests on a Stable Supporting Surface |
| Unsupported Door Capacity | Approx. 10 kg / 22 lbs; Heavy Loading Is Not Recommended Without Support |
| Compressor Warranty | 5 Years |
| Other Parts Warranty | 1 Year |
VL45Plus or VL45ProS?
Both models provide dependable SECOP-powered single-zone cooling in a similar capacity class. The key difference is how you access the contents.
| Feature | VL45Plus | VL45ProS |
|---|---|---|
| Best Reason to Choose It | Front access and pull-out basket for restricted installations | Traditional chest-style access in a lower-profile cabinet |
| Capacity | 42L / 44.4QT | 45L / 47.5QT |
| Front Access Door | Yes | No |
| Pull-Out Basket | Yes | No |
| Ideal Installation | Beneath shelves, on raised drawers or where top access is restricted | Open cargo areas with convenient access above the fridge |
| Customer Priority | Maximum accessibility and integration flexibility | Slightly greater capacity in a traditional configuration |
What’s Included
- ICECO VL45Plus single-zone portable fridge freezer
- Removable pull-out storage basket
- Compatible DC vehicle power cable
- Compatible AC power equipment as packaged by ICECO
- Operating instructions and warranty information
Included components may be revised by the manufacturer. Refer to the final product packaging for the exact contents supplied.
Ideal For
- Truck canopies with shelves or limited overhead clearance
- Pickup-bed drawer and cargo systems
- SUV cargo platforms and raised storage systems
- Overlanding and vehicle-based camping
- Canopy campers, vans and compact trailers
- Customers who find conventional top-loading fridges difficult to reach
- Weekend camping and extended road trips
- Off-grid refrigeration using portable battery and solar power
- Work vehicles, remote job sites, cabins and boats
Frequently Asked Questions
What does three-way access mean?
The VL45Plus allows you to access the compartment through its configurable top lid or through the front-opening door and removable pull-out basket. This gives you more flexibility in tight vehicle installations.
Is the VL45Plus a refrigerator or a freezer?
It can operate as either. Set the compartment above freezing for refrigerated storage or below freezing for use as a portable freezer.
Is the VL45Plus dual zone?
No. It is a single-zone model, which means the entire 42-litre compartment operates at one selected temperature.
Why would I choose the VL45Plus instead of the VL45ProS?
Choose the VL45Plus when front access would make the fridge easier to use inside your vehicle. Its pull-out basket is especially useful beneath shelves, on raised drawer systems or anywhere overhead clearance is limited.
Does the front access door replace the top lid?
No. You can still access the fridge through the top. The front door and pull-out basket provide another option when top access is inconvenient.
Does the front door need support?
Yes, particularly when the basket is heavily loaded. Leave at least 150 mm / 6 inches in front of the fridge so the open door handle can rest against a stable supporting surface.
How much weight can the open door support?
ICECO states that the fully opened door can support up to approximately 40 kg / 88 lbs when its handle is securely supported by a stable surface. When completely unsupported, the tested capacity is approximately 10 kg / 22 lbs.
Will the front door allow cold air to escape?
Some cold-air exposure occurs whenever any refrigerator is opened. The VL45Plus uses vacuum insulation panel technology, insulated door construction and perimeter sealing to reduce temperature loss and help the interior recover after closing.
Can the ICECO Magnetic Power Bank attach directly to it?
Yes. The VL45Plus has a metal exterior and is compatible with the ICECO 250Wh Magnetic Power Bank.
Can I control the VL45Plus with my phone?
Yes. It supports monitoring and adjustment through the compatible ICECO Bluetooth mobile app.
Does it support Apple CarPlay?
ICECO lists Apple CarPlay compatibility for supported VL45Plus controls through a compatible vehicle interface.
Can I power it with solar?
Solar power is normally used to recharge a compatible battery or power station rather than connecting directly to the fridge. Pair the VL45Plus with the ICECO Magnetic Power Bank and Cap-it 120W Portable Solar Panel for a compact off-grid setup.
Can it operate from a household outlet?
Yes. The VL45Plus supports household AC operation using the appropriate compatible ICECO power equipment.
Does it require ice?
No. It uses a compressor refrigeration system, eliminating melted ice, standing water and lost storage space from bags of ice.
Does it use a SECOP compressor?
Yes. The VL45Plus uses a premium SECOP compressor backed by a five-year compressor warranty.
When will my pre-order arrive?
The VL45Plus is new and coming soon. Arrival estimates may change due to production schedules, international shipping, customs processing and inland transportation. Cap-it will fulfill pre-orders from incoming Canadian inventory as soon as units become available.
Cap-it Take
Portable fridges have traditionally forced customers to plan the rest of their vehicle build around the top lid. The fridge may fit beneath a shelf or on top of a drawer system, but that does not necessarily mean it will be easy to use once everything is packed.
The VL45Plus addresses that problem with one genuinely clever idea. Open the front door, pull the basket toward you and see what is inside without unloading surrounding equipment or climbing into the truck bed.
That makes this far more than a new variation of the VL45ProS. The front access system changes where the fridge can be installed and how easily it can be used every day.
Combine that accessibility with a SECOP compressor, rugged metal cabinet, advanced insulation, magnetic battery compatibility and smart controls, and the VL45Plus may be the most thoughtfully designed vehicle fridge ICECO has introduced.
Why Pre-Order the ICECO VL45Plus From Cap-it?
Cap-it is ICECO’s Canadian distributor, with Canadian inventory, product support and participating retail locations across Canada.
Pre-order online to reserve a unit from incoming Canadian inventory or work with a Cap-it location near you for fridge selection, vehicle-installation advice, portable power accessories and complete off-grid cooling solutions.
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