Dometic CFX5 35 vs ICECO VL45ProS vs BougeRV Rocky V3.0 55QT
Compare three mid-size compressor fridges with nominal 37, 47.5 and 55 quart capacities and one or two temperature zones. Setpoint ranges, supplied AC and DC cables and conflicting weight and dimension evidence are covered.
The decision in brief
How the options differ
CFX5 35 has one zone with a removable divider and a setting range of -7°F to 68°F; VL45ProS has one zone with a 0°F to 50°F range; Rocky V3.0 55QT has two independently adjusted zones with a -4°F to 68°F range. Nominal capacities are 37 qt converted from 35 L, 47.5 qt and 55 qt. All three base packages include an AC supply and a vehicle DC cable. Weights are 41.9 lb and 52.2 lb for the first two; the Rocky's weight and body dimensions are recorded as conflicting.
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The buying guide
Package and specification details
Decide whether you need two independent zones
Only the Rocky V3.0 55QT documents independent left and right temperature adjustment, with 22 L and 27 L compartments when the partition is in place. CFX5 35 has a single compartment with a removable divider and no separate zone control. VL45ProS has one zone with either-side lid opening or full lid removal. A divider is not a second controlled zone.
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Compare setpoint ranges and nominal capacity honestly
Published setting ranges are -7°F to 68°F for CFX5 35, 0°F to 50°F for VL45ProS and -4°F to 68°F for the Rocky. The Dometic page pairs -7°F with -22°C, which converts to -7.6°F; the published figure is retained as rounded marketing. Capacities are nominal: 35 L converted to 37 qt, an advertised 47.5 qt, and an advertised 55 qt stated without the partition. None of these is measured packing space or cooling performance.
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Check weight, dimensions and ventilation before planning a slide or cabinet
CFX5 35 weighs 41.9 lb and measures 15.67 by 27.32 by 16.02 in including handles; its manual requires at least 50 mm of ventilation on all sides. VL45ProS weighs 52.2 lb and measures 28.1 by 15.9 by 18.1 in, with handle treatment unverified. For the Rocky, the current V3.0 table says 49.6 lb while its linked manual says 20.1 kg excluding batteries, and an older comparison table gives a different length, so weight and dimensions stay conflicting. No numeric lid-opening envelope is verified for any of them.
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Common questions
Which of these publishes a rated input power?
Only the Rocky's manual gives a mode rating: MAX 80 W and ECO 64 W for CRRK05001. Dometic's light-bulb comparison and ICECO's laboratory MAX-mode figures are not treated as unconditional rated-input limits, and none of the three has a verified daily energy result with complete conditions.
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Evidence limits
These manufacturer specifications do not establish measured performance, noise, long-term reliability or running cost. We have not independently tested these products. Check current prices, stock and operating-space instructions with the seller and manufacturer.
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External rating
CFX5 35 US base package
3.2 out of 5from 35 ratings · REI ↗ · Checked October 23, 2026.
VL45ProS US base package
4.91 out of 5from 112 ratings · ICECO US store ↗ · Checked October 23, 2026.
Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package
4.8 out of 5from 112 ratings · BougeRV US store ↗ · Checked October 23, 2026.
Advertised capacity
Nominal total storage volume advertised for this exact model, normalized to US liquid quarts where necessary.
Read the original liters or quarts and any conversion in the evidence note. Zone splits, baskets and usable packing space need separate checks.
CFX5 35 US base package37 US qtDometic advertises 35 L. Converted using 1 US liquid quart = 0.946352946 L and rounded to one decimal. This is nominal advertised capacity, not measured packing space.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package47.5 US qtManufacturer-advertised US quart capacity.Source · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package55 US qtAdvertised 55QT / 52 L total without partition. The manual lists 22 L and 27 L compartments with the partition; these are not added to redefine nominal capacity.Sources · 2026-09-14BougeRV: Rocky V3.0 55QT US fridge-only listing, variant 44844845859032Checked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Independent temperature zones
Number of independently controlled temperature zones.
Choose two zones for simultaneous fridge and freezer settings. A partition alone does not establish separate temperature control.
CFX5 35 US base package1 zonesOne cooling compartment with a removable divider; no separate zone control is claimed.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package1 zonesSources · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package2 zonesManual documents independent left and right temperature adjustment.Source · 2026-09-14BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Minimum temperature setting
The lowest temperature setting published by the manufacturer.
This is a setting limit, not a measured food temperature or pull-down result. Read any source conflict and operating conditions.
CFX5 35 US base package-7 °FThe product page pairs -7°F with -22°C. The Celsius value converts to -7.6°F; the published Fahrenheit figure is retained as rounded marketing specification, not a measured lower limit.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package0 °FSource · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package50 °FSource · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Empty unit weight
Published weight of the fridge itself, excluding food and separate batteries or accessories.
Consider the loaded carrying weight. A shipping or battery-bundle weight is not substituted for the base unit.
CFX5 35 US base package41.9 lbAmericas manual, English technical-data table page 30: product weight, not shipping weight. Food and separately carried power equipment are additional.Source · 2026-09-19Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package52.2 lbCurrent product-page-linked v7 manual, printed page 5, labels this Net Weight for the exact model. It is not a battery bundle or shipping weight.Source · 2026-09-19ICECO: VL35/45/60 ProS v7 manual linked from the current US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base packageSources disagree
The sources give different answers, so we have not chosen one as fact. Read the attached notes and confirm the current specification before relying on it.
The current V3.0 product table gives 49.6 lb, while its linked ROCKY50 manual gives 20.1 kg excluding batteries. The page does not reconcile that model-generation or battery-weight difference, so empty weight for the selected US variant remains unresolved.Sources · 2026-09-19BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.BougeRV: Rocky V3.0 55QT US fridge-only listing, variant 44844845859032Checked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Closed body dimensions
Manufacturer dimensions with the original axis order and units, including handles only where specified.
Measure the intended space and verify protrusions. Do not use these measurements as lid-opening or ventilation clearance.
CFX5 35 US base packageW × D × H: 15.67 × 27.32 × 16.02 in (including handles)Americas manual page 30 explicitly includes handles and gives 398 × 694 × 407 mm. Original axis order and published inch figures retained. These are closed dimensions, not an installation or lid-opening envelope.Source · 2026-09-19Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageL × W × H: 28.1 × 15.9 × 18.1 inCurrent product-page-linked v7 manual, printed page 5, gives 714 × 404 × 460 mm. Original axis order and inch figures retained. Handle inclusion is not explicitly stated, and no operating envelope is inferred.Source · 2026-09-19ICECO: VL35/45/60 ProS v7 manual linked from the current US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base packageSources disagree
The sources give different answers, so we have not chosen one as fact. Read the attached notes and confirm the current specification before relying on it.
The current V3.0 specification table and linked manual agree, but the same product page still has a different ROCKY50 comparison-table length. Confirm the selected V3.0 unit drawing and protrusions before planning a fixed space.Sources · 2026-09-19BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.BougeRV: Rocky V3.0 55QT US fridge-only listing, variant 44844845859032Checked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Lid-opening clearance
Documented space required to open the lid in the stated configuration.
An unknown value needs a dimensioned drawing or measurement. Slides and reversible lids can change the space needed; ventilation is a separate requirement.
CFX5 35 US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
No numeric lid-opening envelope was verified in the Americas manual. Page 5 separately requires at least 50 mm (1.97 in) of ventilation on all sides and unobstructed airflow; that spacing is not lid clearance.Source · 2026-09-19Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
Current v7 manual page 1 describes opening from either side or fully removing the lid, but gives no numeric lid-opening envelope. Pages 23 and 25 require ventilation without a numeric spacing; the earlier manual's three-inch recommendation is not presented as a current v7 measurement.Source · 2026-09-19ICECO: VL35/45/60 ProS v7 manual linked from the current US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
The currently linked manual describes opening the lid to 90 degrees for reversal (page 6), but gives no numeric opening envelope. Page 2 separately specifies 200 mm back and 100 mm side ventilation space. Confirm applicability with the manual supplied for the selected V3.0 unit.Source · 2026-09-19BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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DC input connection
Documented DC voltage and connection arrangement for the fridge.
Check the power source current limit, plug and cable. A USB charging outlet is not a fridge power input.
CFX5 35 US base package12/24 V DC; dedicated cooler input using the supplied DC cableSources · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base package12/24 V DC; DC sockets at opposing ends; vehicle-outlet cable suppliedSources · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package12/24 V DC; dedicated input using supplied vehicle power cableSource · 2026-09-14BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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AC supply included
Whether the selected US package includes the AC cable and required conversion hardware, either inside the fridge or as an adapter.
Check the permitted AC supply and US plug. Included AC power does not mean a battery is included.
CFX5 35 US base packageYesAmericas family manual lists an AC connection cable. The cooler accepts AC directly; current US page states 110–240 V AC.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageYesIncludes 110 V AC wall-outlet cable; the fridge contains the AC power conversion hardware. Follow the manual for other AC supplies.Source · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Vehicle DC cable included
Whether the selected package documents a cable for its supported vehicle DC outlet.
Verify the supported voltage, cable length and outlet current capacity. Other connectors or extension cables may require separate accessories.
CFX5 35 US base packageYesAmericas family manual lists a DC connection cable.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 operating manual AMER3Checked 2026-10-03. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageYesIncludes 12/24 V vehicle cigarette-lighter cable.Source · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rated or maximum input power
A documented electrical input rating or maximum setting, with the source definition retained in the note.
Do not multiply this by 24 to claim typical daily use. Compressor cycling, temperature, loading and conversion losses change energy consumption.
CFX5 35 US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
The light-bulb comparison is not treated as a nameplate or maximum input-power rating.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
The manual qualifies MAX-mode watt figures as laboratory data subject to conditions; they are not used as an unconditional rated-input limit.Source · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package80 WManual specification for CRRK05001: MAX 80 W / ECO 64 W. This is an input rating by mode, not measured 24-hour energy.Source · 2026-09-14BougeRV: Rocky manual linked from the current V3.0 series pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Energy-use evidence
Manufacturer energy-use claims with their published measurement conditions and limitations.
Compare tests with matching ambient temperature, setpoint, load and mode. These are manufacturer claims; CompareFoundry has not measured fridge energy use.
CFX5 35 US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
No daily energy claim with stated test conditions was verified. The product-page light-bulb comparison is not measured energy consumption.Source · 2026-09-14Dometic: CFX5 35 US product page, SKU 97000050754Checked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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VL45ProS US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
No daily energy result with sufficient model-specific test conditions was verified. MAX-mode watts are not daily energy.Sources · 2026-09-14ICECO: VL45ProS single-zone US product pageChecked 2026-09-19. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.ICECO: VL45/60 ProS operating manualChecked 2026-09-14. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.
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Rocky V3.0 55QT US base packageNot verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
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Questions to check before buying
CFX5 35 US base package
Nominal advertised liters are converted to US quarts explicitly; usable space and zone splits require separate checks.
Lid-opening clearance remains unverified. Closed dimensions include handles, but an installation also needs ventilation and cable access.
VL45ProS US base package
VL45PLUS, VL45ProD and non-Pro models are separate identities; their values are not imported.
Net weight and closed dimensions are documented in the current v7 manual. Handle treatment, numeric lid-opening clearance and numeric ventilation spacing remain unverified.
Rocky V3.0 55QT US base package
The current V3.0 body table agrees with the linked manual, but the same page's older ROCKY50 comparison table differs; weight also remains inconsistent. Confirm the exact current unit drawing and battery-free weight before buying a fitted slide.
Nominal 55QT volume is stated without the partition; the two partitioned compartments have different capacities.
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