Mini-Refrigerators for the Garage

There are a few great looking, full-sized refrigerators designed specifically for the extreme temperatures that are oftentimes found in the garage or workshop, like the popular Gladiator Refrigerator, for example. And while those are cool (pun intended), they’re big and upwards of $1200. Sometimes, we just want to chill a few brewskies for that weekend project.

For that, we searched around for some mini-refrigerators that would look great next to the toolbox or workbench. There are a plethora of mini-refrigerators out there, but we wanted that garage look. Here’s what we found:

Our Top Pick!
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Whynter TBR-185SR 1.8 cu. ft. Portable Tool Box Refrigerator with 2 Drawers and Lock, One Size,...
Tool Chest
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Runner Up!
Product
RCA RFR329-Red Garage Fridge Tool Box, 3.2 Cubic Feet, Red
Tool Chest
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Whynter TBR-185SR 1.8 cu. ft. Portable Tool Box Refrigerator with 2 Drawers and Lock, One Size,...

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Whynter TBR-185SR 1.8 cu. ft. Portable Tool Box Refrigerator with 2 Drawers and Lock, One Size,...

In the middle of the price range is the cleverly-named Whynter portable tool box mini-fridge. This unit also doubles as a rolling tool chest, but with two locking drawers. The Whynter is a bit smaller overall, but the interior is the same 1.8 cu ft. This one also sets on four swivel casters and weighs in at ~77lbs. In fact, if you look at both closely, the Whynter looks almost identical to the Versonel, which you will see next, but is a little shorter by a drawer.

RCA RFR329-Red Garage Fridge Tool Box, 3.2 Cubic Feet, Red

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RCA RFR329-Red Garage Fridge Tool Box, 3.2 Cubic Feet, Red

Igloo/RCA, best known for its beach and party coolers, has this quasi-toolbox-looking mini-refrigerator available with much more room inside (3.2 cu ft) than the Versonel and at a fraction of the cost. The Igloo isn’t nearly as legit looking as the Versonel—which IS actually a toolbox and a fridge—but, for the price, it’s definitely the better buy if you don’t care about the tool drawers and can deal with the flat, modern faux toolbox look. This fridge also includes a crisper drawer to keep fruits and veggies fresh… just in case you want a carrot while you work on the car.?

Versonel VSL18RTC3B Portable Garage Toolbox Refrigerator, 1.8 Cubic Feet, Fridge Blue

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Versonel VSL18RTC3B Portable Garage Toolbox Refrigerator, 1.8 Cubic Feet, Fridge Blue

Update: This Toolbox Refrigerator is unavailable currently.

The Versonel is, by far, the coolest looking and most expensive mini-refrigerator we found, but also doubles as a rolling three-drawer tool chest. Available in both red and blue (shown at the top of this post), the Versonel would look great next to almost any tool chest.

Weighing in at about 77lbs empty, the 1.81 cubic foot mini-refrigerator is 31.83″ high, 17″ deep, 18.80″ wide, and rests on four 3″ locking swivel casters. The temperature range of this unit is between 32°F to 50°F. It does not include a freezer, but the user manual warns that some beverages may unintentionally freeze if the unit is dialed-in to its lowest temperature setting.

MOPAR Limited Edition Mini-Fridge

MOPAR Mini-Refridgerator

If you’re a MOPAR fan, there’s a limited edition mini-fridge/toolbox combo available that’s very similar to the Versonel fridge, as well, with its three sliding tool drawers—two smaller drawers on the top and one larger under those adorned with the MOPAR brand.

A tad smaller than the Versonel overall, the MOPAR fridge measures 17.13″ W x 20″ D x 28.35″H with an internal capacity of 1.8 cu ft. Like the others, this unit rests on four swivel casters, two of which can be locked. The MOPAR mini-refrigerator runs at either 110V/60 Hz or 200-240V/50Hz. The temperature range of this unit is adjustable between 32°F to 50°F.

Update: This Limited Edition mini-fridge is no longer available.

Wrap Any Mini-Fridge for a Custom Look (wrap only)

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - SnapOn Tools

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - Chevrolet

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - Vintage Gas Pump

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - Beer Safe

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - Fallout

RM Wraps Mini-Fridge Wraps - Old Woodworking Tools

If you want to save some bucks, the sliding tool drawers don’t matter to you, and you want a mini-fridge that looks super-cool, you can wrap your own. There are lots of mini-fridges available, but do make sure you do some research to ensure the one you choose will withstand the extreme temperatures in your garage.

A little company called RM Wraps (which stands for Randy Miller, the artist who designed the wraps) has some sweet mini-fridge wraps, most starting at around $65. Custom designs are also available and they do lots of those, too. The wraps are easy to install, and Randy’s got a few videos showing you how it’s done. Cool stuff.

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Forty-something years later, Chad still doesn't' know what he wants to do if he grows up. Raised around cars and trained in diesel mechanics, Chad has owned a successful detail shop, developed and sold software, led a K-9 SAR team, ridden the dot-com wave as a marketing & PR executive, led digital strategy teams at both large and small agencies, and now this. He digs Jeeps, off-road racing, football, photography, writing, making EDM, cranking metal, PC gaming, and a plethora of other contradictory things.

2 thoughts on “Mini-Refrigerators for the Garage”

  1. You beat me to it Neil. I was just going to post that I need to go buy a cheapo Wallyworld fridge just to slap one of those wraps on it. The Chevrolet one with that mirror finish look is amazing for a sticker. The tool box refrigerators are nice but too rich for this guy.

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