Totalfreeze vs Totalfreeze-XTREME: Which Fridge Freezer is Right for You?

Introduction

At Totalcool, we're all about freedom, adventure, and staying cool, literally. Whether you’re off-grid in a campervan, powering through a festival weekend, or hitting the open road in your 4x4, our range of portable cooling products is designed to keep up with your lifestyle.

Totalcool products combine innovation, durability, and efficiency to help you stay comfortable no matter where your journey takes you. From our best-selling Totalfreeze fridge freezers to our innovative evaporative coolers, we build gear that’s made to move with you.

What is the Totalfreeze Range?

The Totalfreeze range is one of Totalcool’s flagship product lines, offering reliable, efficient portable refrigeration designed for life on the move. The current lineup includes the Totalfreeze 18, 35, 45, and 55, each tailored to suit different storage needs and space requirements.

The Totalfreeze range is a more budget-friendly alternative within the camping and travel fridge freezer market, despite being at a lower price point, the Totalfreeze range delivers excellent value without compromising on performance or core functionality. One of the standout features of the range (excluding the compact Totalfreeze 18) is the uniform footprint shared by the 35, 45, and 55 models.

Each of these units maintains the same width and depth, with the only variation being in height, which determines the internal capacity. This smart, modular approach makes it easy to plan for storage and installation, especially in tight or awkward spaces like campervans, car boots, or awnings. Each model naturally lends itself to different use-cases. For example, the Totalfreeze 35 is a compact and practical choice for day trips, small cars, or short camping weekends it’s easy to lift, stow, and transport. Meanwhile, the Totalfreeze 55 offers a more spacious solution, ideal for extended stays, group adventures, or static setups like under an awning or in a caravan annex. 

With multiple sizes to choose from, the Totalfreeze range gives you the flexibility to pick the perfect fit for your travel style and storage space.

Key features

• Lightweight build
• One freezer compartment & one controllable fridge compartment
• 12/24V DC and AC mains compatibility 
• Portable

What is the Totalfreeze-XTREME range?

The TF-XTREME range is Totalcool’s answer to the needs of more demanding adventurers, overlanders, and professionals who need that bit extra from their gear. The TF-XTREME series is a rugged upgrade on the standard Totalfreeze line offering enhanced durability, functionality, and convenience, this range consists of the TF-X40 and TF-X50 in both green and grey colours.

 At the core of the XTREME design is a reinforced, impact-resistant outer shell, crafted to handle knocks, scrapes, and rougher terrain without compromising performance. It also features thicker internal insulation, improving temperature stability and energy efficiency which helps to keep the power draw lower from your batteries.

Mobility is improved thanks to its hard-wearing, all-terrain wheels and a heavy-duty, extendable handle making it easy to transport even when fully loaded. Whether you're pulling it through campsites, beaches, or across gravel tracks, the TF-XTREME is designed to move with you.

The wheels of the TF-EXTREME can also be removed to fit in tighter spots or be placed onto our TF-Slide for an alternate storage solution. Inside, the fridge freezer has two independently controlled climate zones, you can run one side as a fridge and the other as a freezer or turn off a compartment entirely to save power. This flexibility is ideal for longer trips where varied food and drink storage is essential. And for added convenience, the TF-XTREME comes with a built-in chopping board, integrated into the lid. It's a small but thoughtful feature practical for real-world use.

Key features

• Rugged outer-shell
• Independently controlled interior cooling zones
• Detachable wheels
• Extendable heavy duty handle
• Dual-side opening lid

Key differences

Feature	Totalfreeze	Totalfreeze-XTREME
Build	Lighter-weight plastic	Reinforced plastic shell
Use case	Campervans / Low movement set-ups	Camps needing mobility / easy moving unit
Insulation	Standard	Enhanced thermal retention

 

Which one should you choose?

Choose Totalfreeze if:

• You want something lightweight and affordable.
• You’re mainly using it in vehicles or set-ups that dont require frequent movement
• You don't need to control both climate zones, one will always be a fridge.

Choose Totalfreeze-XTREME if:

• You need a fridge freezer that can handle rougher terrain.
•  You're into serious off-grid adventures or professional use.
• You value rugged construction and extra convenience.

 

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• Both ranges share Totalcool’s core reliability and innovation.
• The difference comes down to build resilience, thermal insulation, and use-case.