myCOOLMAN Portable Fridge Freezers

myCOOLMAN portable fridge freezers are built on decades of German engineering expertise in mobile refrigeration. The brand's roots go back to 1974, when brothers Theodor and Peter Wahning founded WAECO in Emsdetten, Germany. The Wahning brothers developed the first battery-powered mobile refrigerator, and over the following three decades grew WAECO into one of the leading names in portable cooling worldwide. WAECO was acquired by Dometic Group in 2007.

After selling WAECO, Theodor Wahning stepped into retirement. It didn't last. By 2016, Wahning and his former WAECO colleague Andreas Bischof, who'd spent 20 years at WAECO before relocating to Australia's Gold Coast, recognised that compressor and thermal insulation technology had moved on significantly since their WAECO days. They formed Leisure-Tec Australia and started work on a new portable fridge freezer range from scratch, applying everything they'd learned over four decades in the industry.

myCOOLMAN launched in early 2019 with seven models, an unusually large debut range for a new brand. The fridges are designed in Germany and built around a patented Blue-Gen variable speed compressor. The range has since expanded to cover single zone portable fridge freezers from 15 litres up to 105 litres and dual zone models from 38 litres to 96 litres. All models operate on 12V, 24V and 240V power, with temperature control down to -20 degrees Celsius. Bluetooth app connectivity, three-level battery protection and a turbo mode for faster cooling come as standard across the range.

One of myCOOLMAN's more practical design choices is fitting dual DC power inputs at each end of the fridge, so you're not limited by which way round the unit sits in your boot or caravan garage. The lids are thicker than many competitors to resist warping over time, and the handles are recessed into the body rather than protruding, which saves space in tight vehicle loads.

The myCOOLMAN PowerPack is a 15Ah portable lithium battery that magnetically attaches to the side of the fridge, turning any compatible myCOOLMAN unit into a standalone portable fridge freezer with no need for a vehicle or mains connection. Run times vary depending on ambient temperature and model size, so it's best suited to day trips and shorter outings rather than extended off-grid camping where a dedicated leisure battery setup would be more appropriate.

Following strong take-up in Australia's 4WD and caravan market, myCOOLMAN is now distributed in the UK through Milenco. The portable fridge freezer range suits caravans, motorhomes, campervans, car camping and boat use. Insulated protective covers and accessories are available separately for each model size.