If an average user was asked why portable freezers are important, what would be his answer? The popular answer would be the convenience factor, the thought of some lucky soul lounging back in a comfy seat while a deliciously chilled cocktail was consumed. Marine and RV icemakers exist to transform that dream into a refreshing reality. That being said, are there any other reasons for adopting this convenience?

Cutting the Supply Chains 

Independence, that’s the next logical reason for marine and RV icemakers. Alternatively, an oversized chest packed with insulation will keep bags of ice cold while the vehicle heads up into the mountains. Similarly, that chest can sit on the deck of the boat and act as an impromptu seat, but it’s taking up lots of real estate space. Have you thought of the fact that this mountain of ice is still going to melt? It’s also a limited resource. If you’re really taking your marine craft over to a local island or leaving the well-travelled road far behind, that convenience factor we just mentioned can only be maintained by fitting a portable freezer, a space-saving unit that makes ice all day long. Frankly, as long as you have power and water, you’ll have ice on hand.

An Outdoorsman’s Companion 

Beverages aside, how else does the icemaker earn its place on the trip? Well, if the team members on the recreational vehicle are hunters, then the answer is obvious. Likewise, if there are fishermen on board that yacht, the presence of a nearly endless supply of frigid ice is a no-brainer, right? The crates are loaded but empty. The fish is caught and prepped. Out in the forest, an animal has been felled. Stomachs are rumbling, but it’s not feeding time just yet, so pack the crates with ice. Stored so that the spoilable meat stays fresh, the filleted fish or cut meat flank employ the layers of ice as another kind of portable freezer, one that keeps the food ready for tomorrow’s meal.

This beverage companion acts as a convenient drinks cooler, of course, but there are other applications. Long trips push that drinks capacity threshold to the limit. Then, upon thinking out of the box, there are several other exciting applications to look forward to while the journey is in motion. The ice acts as a medicinal aid when a minor injury is incurred, with the chilled fragments keeping localized swelling down until the injured party reaches civilization. Finally, that portable ice maker just can’t be beaten when it comes to packing the catch-of-the-day, whether that catch is a freshly snagged fish or a huntsman’s’ banquet.