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Brass Monkey Fridge - It's time to chill 🧊

June 18, 2023

Need a portable 12V Fridge Freezer, check out our Brass Monkey products


Brass Monkey Fridge/ Freezers have built a reputation on reliability and value for money. Now we can add innovation into the equation.

It has often been difficult to run a car fridge/ freezer without the car or 4WD.

Often people have invested in battery boxes but even with Lithium Batteries, this is a cumbersome proposition when you don’t have your vehicle near-by but want the flexibility of cold food and drinks (think Beach, Jetty and other locations). All that has changed, with specific Brass Monkey Fridge/ Freezers coming with optional onboard batteries and solar charging.


Simply unplug your new 12v fridge/ freezer from your car, or mains power and off you go. Options even come with wheels. This means NO MORE MELTING ICE and complete freedom to move around without being connected to 12v or 240v power.


The most popular 45 Litre Solar-powered Fridge/freezer is called end-tow, meaning it has wheels on the end (as opposed to the side or side-tow fridge). It is a great all-rounder and most common 4WD fridge/freezer size. Apparently very useful at Music Festivals (we are told).


45 Litre Fridge Freezer Key features & options:

  • Optional battery backup, Solar charge controller w/ Barrel socket
  • Can be powered from 12V Cigarette socket, mains and solar.
  • Fridge/freezer w/wheels and side handle, tows end-on
  • Easier to tow through crowds or narrow doorways
  • Large, sturdy wheels
  • Extendable handle
  • High efficiency
  • Dual zone cabinet with reversible lid and integrated latches to secure the lid
  • Integrated cutting board recessed into lid
  • Digital temperature controls operate independently in each fridge zone
  • Dual zone split approximately 75/25% based on volume. Choose a larger fridge or larger freezer to match storage needs
  • PVC coated baskets
  • Dual mode operation (Economy or Maximum)
  • Internal LED light
  • Bluetooth app control
  • Operates on 12 or 24 volts DC
  • Included DC power cable to suit cigarette lighter and Merits sockets
  • Included Mains Power Adapter
  • USB charging port
  • Battery protection
  • Solar charging socket to suit optional dedicated solar panel or optional charging network adapter
  • Sturdy plastic case
  • 3 Year Warranty

Download 45Litre Fridge/ Freezer Manual

Download 45 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Datasheet

Download-Brass-Monkey-45L Features Guide.pdf


Need something a bit smaller but a large enough 12V DC/AC Fridge – check out the Brass Monkey 25 Litre Fridge.


This great sized fridge can be powered by your tool batteries. Yes, you heard it right.


The 25 Litre Fridge/ Freezer by Brass Monkey is compact and nimble, fits into a normal car easily, but holds enough for a big day (and night) out, or even a weekend away.


25 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Key features & options:


  • powered from optional mains, up to two optional internal Lithium batteries, or with an optional adapter, powered by Milwaukee, Makita or Dewalt tool batteries!
  • 25 litre capacity
  • Sturdy wheels
  • Foldaway handle
  • Single zone cabinet can be run as either a fridge or freezer
  • High efficiency
  • Integrated latch to secure lid
  • Digital temperature controls
  • Dual mode operation (Economy or Maximum)
  • Internal LED light
  • Bluetooth app control
  • Operates on 12 or 24 volts DC
  • Included DC power cable to suit cigarette lighter and Merits sockets
  • Included Mains Power Adapter
  • USB and Type C charging ports
  • Battery protection
  • Dual battery cradle 
  • Solar charging socket to suit optional dedicated solar panel or optional charging network adapter
  • Sturdy plastic case
  • 3 Year Warranty


Download 25 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Manual

Download 25 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Datasheet

Download-Brass-Monkey-25L Features Guide



Need a smaller fridge/ freezer that is even more convenient? Go for the 15 Litre compact fridge/ freezer.

Great when space is limited, and everyone needs some cold food and drinks or back-up frozen meals. Great for day trips, popular on boats and amazing value.



15 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Key features & options:


  • 15 litre capacity
  • Single zone cabinet can be run as either a fridge or freezer
  • High efficiency
  • Integrated latch to secure lid
  • Digital temperature controls
  • Dual mode operation (Economy or Maximum)
  • Bluetooth app control
  • Operates on 12 or 24 volts DC
  • Included DC power cable to suit cigarette lighter and Merits sockets
  • USB charging port
  • Battery protection
  • Battery cradle to suit optional Brass Monkey batteries
  • Solar charging socket to suit optional dedicated solar panel or optional charging network adapter
  • Sturdy plastic case
  • 3 Year Warranty

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Download 15 Litre Fridge/ Freezer Manual


LITHIUM BATTERY SPECIAL

Insert this 7.8Ah lithium battery into a compatible Brass Monkey Fridge/Freezer and power it independently from a vehicle. Lightweight, yet powerful, it simply snaps into a dedicated internal battery cradle.


Taking a fridge on a picnic, fishing on a riverbank, keeping a fridge in easy reach on a work site or running a fridge for extended periods where vehicle power is not available, is a great reason to add a dedicated lithium battery to a compatible Brass Monkey Fridge/Freezer. The battery fits into a dedicated battery cradle installed in the fridge and then it is ready for independent operation.



We also have an amazing range of AGM and Lithium batteries in stock that can run these great fridges! We can recommend the right battery for your needs.


Need some know how? Our knowledgeable team can explain how a Dual Battery or Solar System can power up your next camping adventure! Drop in or call us today to find out more.


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