VanCool 50L BCD – Compressor fridge 12/24V (53x38x50 cm)
4,5 2 reviews- Ultra-compact
- Quiet 35 dB
- Low consumption 30 W
- ECE R10
- 30 days after delivery to change your mind: product not fitted, unused, in its original packaging with all accessories.
- Up to 14 days: refund to your payment method or store credit, your choice. Days 15 to 30: store credit valid on the whole site.
- Returns are requested through the online form, with photos of the product and packaging; you then receive the label and instructions.
- Flat return fee per parcel: €19 in France, €24 in Europe and the UK. Fridges over 60 L, windows over 120 cm, skylights over 70 cm and lithium batteries: returned by your own means, with tracking.
- Damaged parcel or faulty product: note reservations on delivery and contact us within 48 h with photos and your order number.
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What to know before ordering
3 ways to power it
Leisure
battery
Native
compatibility
With 230V / 12V
adapter
Why this fridge
Details and specifications
Description
The VanCool 50L BCD offers 40 L of refrigeration and 10 L of freezer space at -18 °C in 53 × 38 × 50 cm. Reversible door, brushed aluminium front, 30 W on average.
Choosing the right model
| Model | Volume | Type | H × W × D |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanCool 40L | 40 L | compact upright | 51 × 39 × 35 cm |
| VanCool 50L BCD | 50 L | upright | 53 × 38 × 50 cm |
| VanCool 50L DCR | 50 L | upright | 52 × 38 × 51 cm |
| VanCool 50L SVR | 50 L | upright | 53 × 38 × 49 cm |
| VanCool 60L DCR | 60 L | upright | 62 × 47 × 45 cm |
The three 50 L models have a similar footprint. The BCD has a reversible door and a brushed aluminium front; the VanCool 50L DCR adds dual zone and automatic defrost; the VanCool 50L SVR is ordered as a Left or Right version.
Benefits of the VanCool 50L BCD fridge
- Efficient, quiet and durable compressor: Huayi compressor, 30 W on average, 35 dB; 2-year warranty, after-sales service and spare parts handled by our team in France.
- Native 12/24V: direct connection to the vehicle's leisure battery; on 230V, it runs via the 230V-12V adapter (not built in).
- Reversible door: opens to the left or right to suit your layout.
- Clean Touch brushed aluminium front, with anti-smudge treatment.
- Easy installation: fixing screws supplied.
- ECE R10 approval: certificate accepted throughout Europe.
Technical specifications
- Capacity: 50 L (40 L fridge + 10 L freezer)
- Fridge temperature: 0 to +8 °C
- Freezer temperature: -18 °C
- Thermostat: 5 levels
- Defrosting: manual
- Power supply: 12/24V (230V via adapter)
- Power: 60 W max, 30 W on average
- Compressor: Huayi
- Noise level: 35 dB
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 53 × 38 × 50 cm
- Weight: 16 kg
- Door: reversible (left or right hinge)
- Equipment: Clean Touch brushed aluminium front (anti-smudge), fixing screws supplied
- Approval: ECE R10
- Warranty: 2 years
What's included
In the box
- The fridge
- The fixing screws
- The installation and user manual
What you will need
- A 12V cable with a cross-section suited to the power and length, protected by a dedicated fuse
- A ventilated recess: air must circulate around the condenser (see the manual)
- Optionally, the 230V-12V adapter to run the fridge on mains power
Downloads
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does the fridge run on 230V?
A: Not directly: it is powered by 12V or 24V. On mains power (campsite, home), connect it via the 230V-12V adapter.
Q: Which 50 L model should I choose?
A: The BCD for a reversible door and an aluminium front, the VanCool 50L DCR for dual zone and automatic defrost, the VanCool 50L SVR to choose the opening direction when ordering (Left or Right version).
Q: How much does it draw from the battery?
A: 30 W on average, 60 W at most. Actual consumption depends on the outside temperature, the recess ventilation and how often the door is opened.
Q: Is manual defrosting a hassle?
A: Periodic defrosting is required: empty the fridge, unplug it, let it thaw, wipe it dry and plug it back in.
Q: Is the fridge approved for use in vehicles?
A: Yes, it has ECE R10 approval (electromagnetic compatibility), and its certificate is accepted throughout Europe.
Any questions? Contact our technical team, reply within 24 hours.
Benefits
Technical specifications
| Noise level (dB) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Volume (L) | 50 |
| Height (cm) | 53.0 |
| Width (cm) | 38.0 |
| Depth (cm) | 50.0 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.0 |
| Door opening | Right/Left |
| Door type | Reversible (L/R) |
| Temperature range | Refrigerator 0 to +8 °C / Freezer -18 °C |
| Compatible with 230V | Yes – with 230V/12V adapter |
| Voltage | 12/24V |
| Maximum power (W) | 60 |
| Technology | Compressor |
| Approval | ECE R10 |
| VASP compatible | Yes |
| Compatible with vans | Yes |
| Spare parts | Available (After-sales service in France) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Delivery & returns
France: free delivery on orders over €399, dispatched within 1 to 2 working days (orders placed before 4pm are processed the same day).
Europe, Switzerland, United Kingdom: free delivery on orders over €399 in Europe, CHF 399 in Switzerland and £399 in the UK (excluding bulky parcels); customs charges are payable by the customer in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Returns: 30 days, item must be uninstalled and in its original packaging. Please contact us first at clients@vanlife-store.com.
Technical support & after-sales service
Our France-based technical support team can help in 6 languages (FR / EN / DE / ES / NL / IT), Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, by email (clients@vanlife-store.com), phone (+33 1 89 48 06 01) or chat.